10 tips you must follow if you want to buy a new motorcycle

Every time a year begins, we usually set ourselves some goals to meet during the next year and in Spain it has become quite common for one of the main purposes of people to be riding a motorcycle. All of this due to the facilities offered by this means of transport, as you save time, space when parking, pollution is much less and without a doubt they become more accessible than a car.

According to a report by AMV, a leading online insurance marketing company, Spaniards have bought more motorcycles in recent years, for example, in 2021 the registered figure grew by 6% compared to previous periods, so It is estimated that in the following years the interest in acquiring a motorcycle will continue to increase.

Cédric Parnaudeau, general director of AMV, assured that "At the start of the year, many Spaniards have made the decision to buy a motorcycle, a means of transport that is gaining more and more followers and that promises to continue being the star vehicle ( …) But many people have doubts about which one they should buy”.

However, it must be taken into account that buying a new motorcycle is not an easy decision and that is why those who want to do so, the first thing they ask is which one to buy, because if we are talking about variety, in the market there are hundreds of models that can cover different needs depending on the biker.

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Some people take the easy route of buying one of these second-hand vehicles, but in the end it can be much more expensive than making the investment in a new one. Has it happened to you? All this because it is much better to be able to do the complete maintenance and revision that it requires as indicated in the motorcycle book, because this way we can make sure that the recommended check-up periods are met.

The truth is that the decision to purchase the motorcycle depends on several factors that not only have to do with the money that we are going to spend, but also the use that we are going to give it and also the license that you have must be considered Well, the Law allows us to buy the motorcycle, but not to circulate if you do not have it, so before making the investment it is important that you pay attention to these tips:

1. Decide if you want to use it for short journeys in the city, or if you are going to devour kilometers aboard it. It is important to know what the motorcycle is going to be used for. A man chooses a motorcycle. / AMV.
2. Select the model according to its usability, so you can take into account the characteristics of the motorcycle, what accessories it comes with or should be added. AMV recommends making a list with the models that you like the most, then comparing the benefits that each one has, prices and opinions. "A highly recommended option is to choose a model from previous years that have not changed much compared to the current one, the price savings can be very considerable," they explained.
3. Evaluate your budget, for this they suggest studying the proposals and offers from manufacturers, in addition to whether they have financing formulas.
4. Make sure you have a driving license, since you must remember that the “AM or moped permit and with the B the vehicles that are they can drive have to be less than 50 cubic centimeters (cc) and cannot exceed 45 kilometers per hour.” Likewise, keep in mind that with the "A1 card and the B card and 3 years of experience, we can drive motorcycles of up to 11 kW of power, a little less than 15 CV, or 125 cc. And with the A2 license you can drive with motorcycles with a maximum power of 35 kW and a maximum power/weight ratio of 0.2 kW/kg and not derived from a vehicle with more than double its power.”
5. Choose a dealer close to your home, since if at any time you have to have a service or the motorcycle has a problem, it will be much easier to solve it if it is a place that is a short distance from you. Do not forget to negotiate the best offers with the place where you saw the motorcycle of your dreams, as well as do not forget to request that they always give you the budget in writing with all the information you need to make a decision: model, characteristics, displacement, brand, color, extras, taxes and the date the offer expires.
6. Get familiar with the bike you liked, detail it, get on and make sure you touch the ground, and ask the seller all that that may be of interest to you about the model you have selected. It is important to consult about consumption, maintenance and all the advice that will help you get the most out of the motorcycle. A man tests a motorcycle. / AMV.
Engine. Compare the options on the market and be guided by specialized companies such as AMV that provide advice and packages that can be adapted to your pocket.
7. Customizing your motorcycle with accessories can be the plus you need to achieve the bike of your dreams, so some things you can consider is to put heated grips for the winter, brake levers, crash bars, adhesive tape for the tires, an intercom, tank bags and side cases. Do not forget to add an anti-theft device, it could help you avoid a bad experience, so you can leave the motorcycle parked on the street with greater peace of mind and prevent lovers of foreign property from taking it away.
8. Good equipment, in this case It is about your protection, so depending on the budget you have, do not forget that it is essential to take care of yourself with equipment according to the season you are in, winter/summer:

Equipment for motorized. / Collage AMV and Unplash.

A salon saleswoman shows the bike to the customer. / AMV.

10. Check that you have everything you need in addition to the motorcycle. Make sure you have taken out the insurance, the license, that the motorcycle has everything you asked for from the seller, the documentation is complete before releasing it. So write down so they do a double check of the papers:

One hand passes the keys to another hand. / AMV.

Without a doubt, following these suggestions that AMV has given detail by detail, buying a motorcycle will be a much easier task. So from now on you can begin to evaluate what will be the model that you are going to acquire this year. @mundiario