SPORTS
E K I B A G N I BUY You’ve got your licence – but which type of bike is right for you?
SPORTS
The closest thing to a racing bike for the road, sports bikes set the standard for performance and handling. For a thrilling ride on the road or on track, nothing else comes close. However, being so focused means sports bikes aren’t for everyone. There will be a lot more weight on your wrists than when riding an adventure bike or a tourer, and don’t expect much in the way of storage. Engines tuned for peak power need plenty of revs, so you’ll need to change gear more often than would
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when riding an adventure bike. A sports bike isn’t ideal when you want to take a steadier pace and enjoy your surroundings. Sports suspension will be taut and controlled, but you’ll feel more road imperfections through the bar and the seat than if you opted for a tourer. BUY IF… you plan to ride a lot of track days. AVOID IF… storage space and comfort are important.
ADVENTURE
Adventure bikes are the SUVs of the motorbike world. Maybe you’re just riding to the office, but on an
adventure machine you could be setting off around the world. There are good reasons to choose an adventure bike besides their image. The upright riding position is more friendly to middle-aged backs than the hunkered down tuck of a sports bike, and as a rule, longtravel suspension delivers impressive comfort, on and off Tarmac. The engines are usually tuned to perform strongly without needing to be revved hard, which makes for an easy and relaxed ride. On the other hand, adventure bikes tend to be
