contrast: motorcycle versus car?

Question

I want to be able to ride a motorcycle, but i dont really know how it is like. Is it easier to learn than a car? I have a driver's license for cars, but I have always liked motorcycles. But dont really have a feel for it since no one rides a motorcycle in my family. How long does it take to learn on average?...I am pretty smart and have common sense, but I dont really want to pay an instructor that much.
Any tips welcomed. Thanks

Answer 1

If you want to ride a bike thats great,.... first things first: take the MSF motorcycle course. I think the whole course is done over a weekend. They supply the bike, it doesn't cost $200 but it is worth every penny. At the end you are evaluated and scored by the staff. With the completion documentation, you walk into your DMV, take(pass) the written test and you walk out with your motorcycle license.

You are obviously aware of the inherent dangers of using a bike as your primary mode of transport. The weather is the controlling variable in the equation. ...hot in the summer, wet and cold in winter. The proper gear and machine make all the difference. If you want to ride a dual purpose bike you will fare better in inclement weather. A sportbike or big cruiser,.. not so much. Ride what YOU feel is best.

Ride safe, Stay alive.

Answer 2

If you've never ridden a bicycle, I would start with that. If you can ride a bicycle, and drive a manual-shift car, a motorcycle will be easy for you. I just hopped on my first motorcycle and rode it home. At night!



It -is- a good idea to take the MSF course (Motorcycle Safety Foundation). Only because of safety, not because of the difficult of riding. Half of all motorcycle accidents happen to people who have been riding less than a year, so safety is your first consideration, especially just starting out. The course gives you a good background, starts out out with good habits. You can get in touch with your local MSF through your DMV, or whatever it's called where you live.



But just riding a motorcycle is pretty easy. I'd say about as easy as driving a manual-shift car, if you already understand how a clutch works and how to balance and steer (like a bicycle).



You want to ride around slowly in a quiet residential neighborhood for a while to get the controls sorted out, so you dont' have to suddenly ask yourself 'Now which one of these gizmos is the brake and which is the clutch?'

Answer 3

If you can drive a manual car you'll get used to the basics with probably about a month's practice. It's not harder than driving a car. Learn how to control the instruments (through an instructor, friend, book, whatever) then just get on it and practice.



Once you get past the beginner stage it is definitely worth getting some coaching on a track to learn how the bike should be handled. California superbike school is where I did mine, and they're good.



If you do this after you have been practicing on your bike for maybe 3 months, you'll become a good rider pretty quickly.

Answer 4

american motorcycle association has state controlled riding programs. when you pass the course, you take your paperwork to the dps office and you get a license with no riding test. no training course can teach you all there is to know about riding. always be on the defense of everyone else on the road. no-one looks out for motorcycles.

Answer 5

A 200 dollar motorcycle course is enough for most people to hit the road. Then it is just practice.

Answer 6

contact the AMA on the web. They have training classes all over the country. Learn from the Best

Answer 7

nicely, getting a bike could be relaxing and all, yet in a vehicle you get ac, seats for acquaintances and room to hold stuff. in case you elect a vehicle, attempt used automobiles or a low-value compact vehicle