{"id":24639,"date":"2024-11-05T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=24639"},"modified":"2024-11-05T15:02:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:02:35","slug":"autumn-rides-what-to-consider-when-buying-a-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/autumn-rides-what-to-consider-when-buying-a-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Rides: What To Consider When Buying a Motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello and happy November, everyone!\u00a0 We don\u2019t know about you, but here at eTags we are totally psyched for the autumn and all the yummy cozy things this change of season brings.\u00a0 Things like hot apple cider and pumpkin bread and falling leaves in all kinds of warm colors. So you might ask, why in the world would we turn our thoughts to motorcycles now.\u00a0 Isn\u2019t this a topic more suited for the spring and summer?<\/p>\n<p>Well, yes and no.\u00a0 Sure, it makes sense to want to peel off the layers and hop on the back of your favorite two-wheeled vehicle when the weather turns mild and the sun has returned after the winter.\u00a0 But also, we know a few (we mean, a lot) of folks who ride all year long.\u00a0 Of course with caution or not at all when the elements get in the way of safety and\/or comfort.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In general, for the die-hard motorcycle crew, it is never really the wrong time for a joyride.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But what if you are not a motorcycle owner? What if it\u2019s only been a sweet, distant dream to call a Harley or a Triumph or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ducati.com\/ww\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ducati<\/a> your own. And what if now is the time?\u00a0 Well, right before the madness (and sales!) of Black Friday sets in, what if now is the time you find yourself ready to take the leap and become part of that exclusive world of motorbike folk?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24643 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-800x448.jpeg\" alt=\"Motorcycle group\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-800x448.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-1160x650.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-120x67.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-90x50.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-320x179.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-560x314.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-1920x1076.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_796846851-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/448;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Well, first of all, congratulations!\u00a0 And second, we thought we\u2019d help out a bit and provide a list of important things to consider when purchasing a motorcycle.\u00a0 Because no person is an island, and it takes a village, right?\u00a0 So without further ado, here we go:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>You want to ask yourself, what will your primary use of the vehicle be?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Purpose.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is your aim to get into dirt biking, easy riding, commuting, or racing?\u00a0 Basically, what type of bike are you exploring? Is speed on the top of your list, or is storage space your number one priority? Because there are many manufacturers as there are types of motorbikes (nearly) often it can be more useful to determine how you will be using the bike before you even consider which brand (or brands) to explore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided on the kind of riding you\u2019d like to do, it\u2019s important to test out different styles to see what fits. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to motorcycles, and what may be perfect for your brother or aunt may not even come close to suiting you.\u00a0 The height, width, and weight of the bike are all factors to keep in mind when choosing a ride. You want to be sure of comfort and control \u2013 both are equally as integral to a good and safe ride.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24644 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-800x550.jpeg\" alt=\"Lady on a motorcycle \" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-800x550.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-1160x798.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-1536x1056.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-2048x1408.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-120x83.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-90x62.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-320x220.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-560x385.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-1920x1320.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_628953222-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/550;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the heels of assessing the fit for your body, it\u2019s imperative to not overestimate your abilities.\u00a0 Of course abilities can change, and <em>do<\/em> change with education and practice, but if you\u2019re new to the world of motorcycles, it\u2019s usually a good idea to start off with a more basic model. This way you have the peace of mind that allows for the learning curve that is undeniably present with a new skill.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>There is always the possibility of upgrading to a bigger, faster model with more bells and whistles\u2026when you are ready.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Reviews.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, we know that these days <em>everything<\/em> gets a review\u2026maybe to the extreme. But in this case, it\u2019s smart to do your research. Have you read reviews about the model? Has it proven to be lucky or a lemon? What do current or previous owners have to say about this bike? Are people holding onto this motorcycle for years, or does there seem to be a lot of turnover?\u00a0 A little investigation can go a long way in helping you make the choice that is right for you. And while you&#8217;re at it, get yourself on as many bikes as you can, test drive and make your own review for each trial run&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24645 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-800x534.jpeg\" alt=\"Motorcycle mechanic\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-90x60.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-320x214.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-560x374.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_173953181-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/534;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maintenance &amp; Repair.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a multi-faceted one, folks.\u00a0 We\u2019re going to say that fuel efficiency falls into this category, because it is part of maintenance, we think.\u00a0 So if the bike you chose is one you will use for a daily commute, you will want to review factors like miles-per-gallon and if there are service centers and mechanics in your area who service your brand of motorcycle.\u00a0 You\u2019ll want to consider where you will store your ride and if it will be exposed to the elements, what kind of protection options are available. No wants to get stuck with a vehicle that is difficult to service, repair or protect!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of upkeep, it\u2019s smart to know before you purchase a motorcycle that even though it will likely be far less expensive than buying a car or a truck, there are still many factors to remember.\u00a0 The upfront price of the bike is only one piece of the puzzle.\u00a0 There will be other costs like accessories such as your helmet, riding jacket, boots, gloves. Not to mention the usual expenses such as titling, registering and, and insuring your new wheels.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24646 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-800x448.jpeg\" alt=\"Couple on a motorbike\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-800x448.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-1160x650.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-120x67.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-90x50.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-320x179.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-560x314.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-1920x1076.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_843499329-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/448;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We can help with the title and tag part, by the way! That\u2019s what we do, here at <a href=\"http:\/\/etags.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eTags.<\/a>\u00a0 We help folks like you transfer titles and register their new vehicles online in a jiffy.\u00a0 So instead of making an appointment at the DMV, waiting in line, and spending all that time, you could get it all done super fast and simply with us.<\/p>\n<p>Simply head over to our site, choose your state (NY, MD, FL, CA, CT, OH) from our drop-down menu, and select the choice that best suits your needs. And if you\u2019re not one hundred percent certain of how to proceed, no need to fret.\u00a0 We\u2019ve got a whole team of experts waiting to lend a hand. You can reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns, be they motorcycle related or not.\u00a0 Because as always, here at eTags, we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello and happy November, everyone!\u00a0 We don\u2019t know about you, but here at eTags we are totally psyched for the autumn and all the yummy cozy things this change of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":24641,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1592,445,1745],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24639","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-car-buying","8":"category-most-popular-posts","9":"category-motorcycles"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Autumn Rides: What To Consider When Buying a Motorcycle | eTags - Vehicle Registration &amp; 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