Looking to ride on both on- and off-road? Then check out a dual-sport bike. They can travel on everything from highways to dirt trails. They tend to be more comfortable than sport bikes, and there are many ways you can customize them.
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Also known as “naked bikes,” standard bikes are great options for beginners or anyone looking for a fun commuter or weekend bike. They offer some of the capabilities of sport bikes, but with more comfort. They can also handle a variety of road conditions.
Like cruisers, touring bikes are comfortable options for long rides. They have large engines and can include amenities like luggage space, windshields, audio and entertainment systems, heated handgrips, and more. Touring bikes tend to be on the heavy side (they can easily top 800 pounds) and on the pricier side (certain models can cost as much as mid-sized cars).
Looking for a nice ride you can take on long trips? Then consider a cruiser. Made famous by Harley-Davidson, these bikes are long, low headturners that tend to be on the large side.
Best suited for more experienced riders, sport bikes are all about performance and speed. You can count on them to have power--but they're not known for comfort, so plan on leaving them home if you're planning a longer trip.