Question is straight forward, but if you want a reference on which to base your answer, I‘ll explain. If not, answer away :)As in: To handle. To get up to speed. Clutch control. And other ways,
I don't think it qualify's as making it easier to ride but another benefit of a big bike is that the extra weight does seem to plant the bike more solidly to the road. Making it maintain traction a lil better on slightly slick pavement areas like the painted lines from a crosswalk or moist areas, however don't expect it to help much at all in slicker areas like oil spills or ice patches
I don't think it qualify's as making it easier to ride but another benefit of a big bike is that the extra weight does seem to plant the bike more solidly to the road. Making it maintain traction a lil better on slightly slick pavement areas like the painted lines from a crosswalk or moist areas, however don't expect it to help much at all in slicker areas like oil spills or ice patches
Handling: Depends on the machine. Honda Goldwing? I dont think so if you are a short rider. Its tall compared to any big inch cruiser. However a big Harley is easy to handle due to its lower center of gravity. As for your other criteria a clutch is a clutch and a throttle is a throttle. Big heavy bike gets easier as it picks up speed.
It's a straightforward question, but the answer is anything but. For the most part, a smaller motorcycle is much easier to ride at slower speeds and shorter distances. It's a weight thing and it's much easier to balance a lighter bike at slower speeds. Everything at slower speeds is easier on a lighter bike: starting, clutch control, slow speed maneuvering, high speed maneuvering, braking, turning, stopping, everything. Off roading is much easier on a light bike. One thing bigger heavier bikes do well that smaller lighter bikes can have trouble with, it handle heavy winds and just cruise for hours on end on the open roads. Bigger heavier bikes have big heavy engines and run into headwinds much easier than light bikes. They generally handle side winds better too, though the shape of the bike makes a difference there too. Bigger heavier bikes tend to be smoother and quieter too, especially at speed.
Handling: Depends on the machine. Honda Goldwing? I dont think so if you are a short rider. Its tall compared to any big inch cruiser. However a big Harley is easy to handle due to its lower center of gravity. As for your other criteria a clutch is a clutch and a throttle is a throttle. Big heavy bike gets easier as it picks up speed.
It's a straightforward question, but the answer is anything but. For the most part, a smaller motorcycle is much easier to ride at slower speeds and shorter distances. It's a weight thing and it's much easier to balance a lighter bike at slower speeds. Everything at slower speeds is easier on a lighter bike: starting, clutch control, slow speed maneuvering, high speed maneuvering, braking, turning, stopping, everything. Off roading is much easier on a light bike. One thing bigger heavier bikes do well that smaller lighter bikes can have trouble with, it handle heavy winds and just cruise for hours on end on the open roads. Bigger heavier bikes have big heavy engines and run into headwinds much easier than light bikes. They generally handle side winds better too, though the shape of the bike makes a difference there too. Bigger heavier bikes tend to be smoother and quieter too, especially at speed.
