How to Buy Your Second Motorcycle

Buying your second motorcycle is a completely different experience than the first time around. You're no longer a beginner rider, so you can seek out different motorcycle performance levels. You've already been through the shopping process, so those "beginner's buying tips” guides won't be of much use to you. Instead, you need buying advice tailored to your new skill level and experience. That's why we created the following guide to buying your second motorcycle. If you have any questions or want to explore motorcycles for sale, visit America's Motor Sports Nashville. We proudly serve those in Brentwood and Franklin, Tennessee.

1. Use Your New Understanding

When you get your first motorcycle, it's tough to know what features to prioritize. You haven't been consistently riding a motorcycle before, so it's hard to know what your lifestyle will look like. Will you go on all those road trips you expect, which means you should focus on rider comfort? Or will you end up mostly doing shorter rides around the city, which means you can focus on style more?

But it's different this time. Now you've had some time living your motorcycle lifestyle. You know what features will suit your needs and which ones you can pass on. Before you visit a motorcycle dealer, think about what's currently missing from your bike and how a new motorcycle can address that.

2. Evaluate Your New Skills

You're no longer a beginner, which means you won't be stuck only looking at motorcycles for newbies. But you also might not be ready for the heaviest and most powerful motorcycle just yet. Think realistically about your skill level and what types of motorcycles would match.

For example, heavier motorcycles are harder for beginners to control. But they offer improved stability (and often better performance), which more advanced riders can enjoy.

3. Decide Whether to Replace or Supplement

There are two approaches to getting your second motorcycle. One option is to replace your current bike. This is common when riders become skilled enough that a beginner motorcycle holds them back. Here you will want to focus on general, all-purpose motorcycles. Since you'll only have one bike to meet your motorcycle needs, you usually don't want a model designed for a hyper-specific lifestyle.

Another strategy is to supplement your current bike. You can keep your current motorcycle and still ride it around town, but you'll be adding another bike to your garage. Here the focus is getting a model that is pretty different than your current bike. For example, maybe you already own a cruiser that you can use for riding around the city in style. Your next motorcycle can focus on long-distance riding and offer the storage and comfort you need to embark on road trips. Or maybe you want to try your hand at racing, so you invest in a high-performance sports bike. Or maybe you want to get something that's just for show, so you find a vintage model to take to motorcycle shows. Think about what you want that's different than your current motorcycle, then seek that out.

We hope you found this guide useful. If you want advice or are ready to shop motorcycles for sale, head over to America’s Motor Sports Nashville. Our experts can always assist you in finding the ideal model for your needs. Tell us your budget and lifestyle, then we can recommend compatible motorcycles. It's easy to find your dream model when you shop with us. We are a motorcycle dealer based in Nashville but we welcome all those in Brentwood and Franklin, TN.