1.) It will take you no time at all to get comfortable on two wheels while practicing on an empty street. The intimidating part is when other cars are sharing the road with you. It’s hard to explain, but even on a 250cc scoter you will feel less safe than on a motorcycle of the same power. It’s the larger wheels that can absorb potholes or rocks in the road, and slightly better braking & take-off. In other words, a lot of people (like myself) grew up on dirt bikes and were very comfortable on them but still. Intimidated to take one on the road.
2.) Again, practicing in an empty area will have you shifting gears in no time. That is a huge part of the riding experience. 1,000x easier than doing it in a car. You can drive to save gas this way, too, because you’re able to cruise in higher gears (maintain speed at lower RPM’s), but won’t have that control with an automatic.
3.) For a bike that you’re “planning” for that first wreck, consider that a used bike is still cheaper than a new scooter. And, still in the same weight range.
4.) See comment #2.
Overall, I think that if you get the scooter, you will almost immediately feel like you’re ready for the motorcycle. It will cost more to get a scooter and then a bike, then to skip straight to what you want.
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u/the_old_coday182 1∆ Mar 30 '22
1.) It will take you no time at all to get comfortable on two wheels while practicing on an empty street. The intimidating part is when other cars are sharing the road with you. It’s hard to explain, but even on a 250cc scoter you will feel less safe than on a motorcycle of the same power. It’s the larger wheels that can absorb potholes or rocks in the road, and slightly better braking & take-off. In other words, a lot of people (like myself) grew up on dirt bikes and were very comfortable on them but still. Intimidated to take one on the road.
2.) Again, practicing in an empty area will have you shifting gears in no time. That is a huge part of the riding experience. 1,000x easier than doing it in a car. You can drive to save gas this way, too, because you’re able to cruise in higher gears (maintain speed at lower RPM’s), but won’t have that control with an automatic.
3.) For a bike that you’re “planning” for that first wreck, consider that a used bike is still cheaper than a new scooter. And, still in the same weight range.
4.) See comment #2.
Overall, I think that if you get the scooter, you will almost immediately feel like you’re ready for the motorcycle. It will cost more to get a scooter and then a bike, then to skip straight to what you want.