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I daily commuted on a 1300cc sport bike for 6 years (and have owned them for much longer). Only reason I don’t now is that I work from home. As a taller person
by sen 3y ago
I daily commuted on a 1300cc sport bike for 6 years (and have owned them for much longer). Only reason I don’t now is that I work from home.
As a taller person I find I feel way safer on a big bike over a small one. Theyre more comfortable (less hunched over, better for my back), more stable, have more grip due to more weight on bigger tyres, yet have the power to punch your way out of a sticky spot or overtake someone in a split second if needed. It’s all personal preference but I’ve ridden everything from 250cc to 1300cc and way prefer the upper end of the scale.
Plus they just put a stupid grin on your face and make the commute a happy part of the day rather than a boring one.
In saying that I’m far from your typical big-cc rider. I’ve never done stupid speeds or raced anyone and just love the feeling of vehicles with some oomph.
- MuffinFlavored 3y ago> I find I feel way safer on a big bike over a small one I find I feel way safer [in a car]...
- yurishimo 3y agoSure, and any rider will agree with you. But we ride because the fun we have overshadows the dangers. Everyone knows that it is more dangerous, but that doesn't mean you're going to die in an accident necissarily.
- VBprogrammer 3y agoYeah, I'm sure mountain climbers feels safer on the ground, sailors feel safer tied to a dock and pilots feel safer having a cup of tea in the airfield cafe. Maximising safety isn't a very good recipe for a fulfilling life, for most people at least.
- dharmab 3y agoI daily commuted on a 300cc for a long time and yeah, the extra power is very handy on US highways. I find at least 70hp is a nice sweet spot, and everything above that is mostly for putting a grin on your face for a solo rider.