Should You Replace Your Car with a Motorcycle?

In the market for a new vehicle? Before you head over to the dealership to find a new car, we want to encourage you to consider trading in your current model for a motorcycle instead! While not as common as cars or pick-ups, these vehicles come with a ton of unique perks that make them the perfect choice for speedsters or buyers on a budget. Consider taking a look at our article below to decide for yourself if a motorcycle is a good fit for you!

Expenses 

When it comes to price, it’s hard to beat a motorcycle. While it will vary from model to model, on average, a motorcycle’s sticker price is less than half of a car’s. Other expenses, such as maintenance fees and insurance costs, are also cheaper with a motorcycle. Even the price of parts and the cost of gasoline end up being more affordable for a motorcycle than they would be for a car.

Capabilities 

While cars and motorcycles can reach the same speeds and travel the same distances, a motorcycle will outperform most cars in terms of agility and acceleration. Because of their small size and impressive engines, it’s much easier for a motorcycle to quickly turn around narrow corners, or reach top speeds while traveling on the highway. They aren’t as bulky as cars, so they’re also much easier to park, store, or ride through crowded streets. 

Ready to start searching for your dream motorcycle? Look no further than our location here in Eugene, Oregon! At Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson® we proudly serve the nearby cities of Albany and Corvallis, Oregon, and offer an enormous stock of new and used motorcycles for you to browse, as well as helpful financing and trade-in opportunities.