We’ve all seen it before; a blurry photo of someone’s motorcycle parked in their driveway with their cluttered garage in the background. Upon seeing this you may think, “what am I looking at?” or “who would put this online?”

The Ultimate Mechanical Checklist to Sell a Motorcycle Yourself

If you are having trouble trying to sell a used motorcycle, could it be because you aren’t considering what a buyer is looking for. If someone is looking to buy a used motorcycle, they likely aren’t going to buy your bike at the get-go. If your motorcycle can’t pass a buyer inspection, you will have a tough time closing the deal.

Have you ever wanted to go to California to drive Highway 1 on a motorcycle but don’t want to make the cross country drive to get there? Rent one! We rent cars all the time and renting a motorcycle is just as easy to borrow for an exciting getaway to the sprawling coast or mountain switchbacks. Read our top roads to travel on a rented motorcycle and local places you can rent to get you cruisin’ the roads in no time.

Every year, companies release new motorcycles that are faster, smoother, and more fun to ride. The motorcycle industry includes so many different bikes that manufacturers have a lot from which to learn. This competition sparks a lot of creativity, whether in off-road dirt bikes, cruisers, touring or sport touring bikes.

In our modern world in which specialization is the norm, dual sport motorcycles resist the urge to commit to any one specialty. Equally capable both on- and off-road, dual sport bikes excel in neither realm, yet they are the most practical motorcycle segment in existence. Sandwiched between off-road only enduro bike and obscenely heavy adventure bikes, dual sports are still your best bet to explore the world with road riding or far from the beaten path.