Tips for Buying Your Second Motorcycle

Once you've gone through the experience of buying a motorcycle, many buying guides no longer apply to you. They are often tailored to those who have never stepped foot in a motorcycle dealership before. When you're ready to buy your second motorcycle, you need a different set of buying tips. That's why we created the following guide.

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Evaluate Your Skillset

Start by realistically looking at your experience level. Sure, a beginner motorcycle is no longer the ideal fit. But that doesn't mean you should pursue the highest performing model at the motorcycle dealership either.

The goal here is to strike a balance. Avoid getting a motorcycle with too low of a performance potential, which will hold you back in your riding adventures. It's also important to avoid getting too powerful of a motorcycle than you can safely handle and control. Focus on getting a model that better suits your skillset than your current model.

When Replacing Your Current Motorcycle

Your second motorcycle purchase could be replacing your first. Maybe you previously bought a starter motorcycle and have outgrown it. Maybe you bought a certain type of motorcycle...only to realize it doesn't suit your lifestyle. Maybe you bought a used motorcycle and want to get your first brand-new, straight from the factory model.

Whatever the situation is, consider doing a motorcycle trade-in. This involves selling your unwanted model to the motorcycle dealership and putting its value towards the model that you want to buy from the dealer. It's a quick, convenient way to get rid of your first model and get the motorcycle you prefer.

For many people, it's best to get a replacement motorcycle that is a general-purpose model. If you will only own one motorcycle, focus on one that can work in a broad range of circumstances.

When Supplementing Your Current Motorcycle

Your second motorcycle purchase could also be adding to your first. When you are expanding your collection, focus on reducing the overlap between the models as much as possible.

For example, maybe you currently own a typical street bike for cruising around the city. You could get a dirt bike or dual-purpose motorcycle that allows you to explore nature trails.

Or maybe you got a touring motorcycle for comfortable commuting to work. You could get a sport bike that offers exceptional performance on the road and at the race track.

Ready to shop for motorcycles for sale? Explore the selection at Big St. Charles Motorsports. Our dealership is based in St. Charles, Missouri, and we also serve those in St. Louis and St. Peters.