Riding a motorcycle in and around Bourbonnais, IL has a wide range of benefits, including saving gas on transportation. However, before running out to buy a motorcycle, there are a few things you need to take into consideration beforehand. Choosing a motorcycle depends on your level of experience, as well as how often you intend to ride and how much the total cost of owning the motorcycle will be, including insurance. Here are a few tips to ensure you choose the best motorcycle for your needs.

How Often Do You Intend to Ride?

Before choosing a motorcycle, it is important to keep in mind that there are motorcycles designed for specific uses. For instance, if you will only be riding on trails, you cannot use a street legal bike on the trails, it must be a motorcycle designed specifically for “rough” riding. It’s also important to take into consideration how long you have been riding, will you be riding in heavy traffic or will you only be riding on the weekends?  The most important thing to do is try the motorcycle out before you buy it. Make sure you fit comfortably on the bike and that the weight of it isn’t more than you can handle.

Buying new or used?

Although most people would prefer to buy a brand-new motorcycle, it’s important to understand that a new motorcycle is expensive; they can cost as much as, if not more than a new car. So, if you are only planning to ride occasionally or if you will use the motorcycle for occasional transportation, you may want to consider buying a used motorcycle. In many situations, a used bike has very few miles and is in great condition for much less money. Another benefit of buying used is that your insurance premiums may be less expensive that it would be to insure a new bike.

When considering your budget for a motorcycle, along with the including the actual cost of the bike into your budget, you will also need to budget for the total cost of owning a motorcycle. For instance, you will need to include maintenance and fuel as well as the cost of your insurance premium. Be sure to talk with your insurance agent about how often you plan to ride and the miles you intend to ride on a regular basis.

Residents of Bourbonnais, IL who are interested in learning more information about motorcycle insurance should contact, George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc.