When Should You Upgrade Your Sport Bike?

Sport bikes aren’t for the uninitiated! They’re fast, thrilling and powerful to ride. If you’re already the proud owner of one, then you’ve learned this for yourself. But maybe the current model you’ve got is one you bought when you were new to riding more powerful motorcycles, and it’s time to get a bigger bike. There are a lot of reasons you might want to purchase a new and more powerful sport bike, but sometimes it’s difficult to know when it’s the right time to make the decision to purchase one.

Altus Motorsports is your southern Oklahoma sport bike dealer. We’ve provided this handy guide to help you determine when it’s a good idea to upgrade your sport bike.

Do You Have the Money?

First things first: is buying a new bike within your means? A more powerful and newer sport bike will, of course, cost more, but it may be worth it! More powerful bikes have bigger engines and more complex features, as well as new technology. Remember that not only will the sticker price be higher, but the insurance costs will be more expensive, too, and insurance can already be high for a sport bike. You may also want to budget for new accessories or other equipment, like a new helmet if yours is a few years old.

You may also be able to trade in your current model and recoup some money from it to put towards your new sport bike. Are you ready to part with your current model? If not, then you’ll have to come up with the full cost on your own, or you will need to look into financing options to assist you. Do some research into prices and determine whether your budget can handle the costs of a new bike.

Are You Experienced Enough?

Your next order of business is to determine whether you’ve gained enough skills on your current motorcycle to merit purchasing a newer and more powerful bike. It’s important that you spend enough time riding your current bike to become comfortable with it and to develop sufficient knowledge to be able to ride a faster sport bike. This will help you to transition easily to your new bike!

If you still don’t feel confident enough in your knowledge, then try to take some riding courses or practice with a more experienced motorcycle buddy. There are a lot of courses available out there so take a look to see what might work for you.

Are You Ready For More Responsibility?

Owning a more powerful sport bike means that you’ll have to be responsible about riding it correctly. This means taking your time to grow comfortable with your motorcycle and to be skilled enough to ride with care. You can’t speed or perform unsafe tricks or do more than you’re ready for, and you can’t ride while intoxicated or compromised. You can’t ride in poor weather or other unsafe conditions, either. The control needed for a super sport bike is very great and it’s good to know now whether you are prepared to handle it with care so that you don’t endanger yourself or anyone around you. Be honest with yourself about whether you are really ready to handle the speed and horsepower of a new sport bike.

We hope that our guide has helped you to come to a wise decision. Ready to make the upgrade? Come see us at our Altus, Oklahoma, dealership to take a look at our full selection of new and used sport bikes for sale. You can also talk to our finance department if you need assistance with your purchase. Altus Motorsports proudly serves the city of Amarillo, Texas.