Riding a Motorcycle Instead of Driving a Car

Cars are the standard American form of transportation for millions of people who use them for commuting, errands, and travel purposes. In fact, driving a car is so commonplace that many people don’t even consider any other types of transit. However, riding a motorcycle has several benefits over driving a car when you get right down to it, from the ease of using a smaller vehicle to the money you save on ownership costs. Who doesn’t like to save money?

Here at Biggs Harley-Davidson® in San Marcos, California, we think you should consider setting your car aside for a motorcycle as your main form of transport. We have several good reasons why you should do this, which we’ve outlined below.

Save Money

A very common reason to use a motorcycle over a car is the lower cost of ownership and maintenance. Motorcycles are cheaper than cars to begin with, but that’s only the start of the savings. A motorcycle gets much better gas mileage, so you won’t have to spend so much at the gas pump. Maintenance costs for a motorcycle are also lower than those for a car, as is the cost of insurance. These are only some of the ways you can save money by riding a motorcycle.

Foster Community

When you buy a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you gain access to the entire Harley-Davidson community with it! You’ll be able to join in events put on by local chapters of the Harley Owners Group (HOG), including motorcycle shows and races. Meet up with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts to share tips and stories of your travels, and find new friends who can ride with you. This community is exclusive to Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders and you’ll find it rewarding to be surrounded by your compatriots in motorcycle riding. Car ownership simply doesn’t have the same sense of community.

Find Parking Easily

When you go to high-traffic areas, you’ll appreciate the perk of easy parking. Since motorcycles are small and compact, they fit almost anywhere, so you won’t have to drive around for blocks, trying to find a spot in a cramped downtown area like you would in a car. With so many options open to you, you’ll be less stressed out when you travel than you would be driving a car.

Storing your motorcycle at home will be much easier than storing your car, too. You can fit your motorcycle into a crowded garage pretty easily, even with your car parked there, too. But you could also put your motorcycle in a shed if necessary.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Finally, another great benefit of motorcycles over cars is their reduced impact on the environment. They take up fewer resources in their construction and have much higher fuel efficiency while producing less emissions. Motorcycles also don’t wear out roads as much as cars do because of their lighter frame, which means that road repairs are lessened, in turn saving the resources and materials that would otherwise be used on construction. This overall reduced impact on the environment lowers your carbon footprint and helps the planet.

These are only some of the benefits of riding a motorcycle over driving a car. Think it’s time you invested in a Harley bike as your main ride? Visit our dealership in San Marcos to tour our wide array of new and used Harley motorcycles for sale. We carry all the latest models and our staff will be happy to help you find your new form of transport. Biggs Harley-Davidson is near San Diego, serving the cities of Oceanside and Poway, California.