Tips from the Experts: What to Consider When Buying a Motorcycle - Grant Johnson & Lawrence Hacking

The Bike or Not the Bike? That is the Question

There are so many different options on the market when it comes to purchasing an adventure motorcycle, something suitable for everyone or any adventure, but when it comes to choosing the best bike for you, there are a lot of things to consider. 

To get some advice on the things you should be looking at or thinking about while you're at the dealer or perusing the used ads, we went to a few experts in the motorcycle riding field to get their opinions on how to choose your next adventure bike. And while there is no definitive answer for any rider, they had some great tips to help make the best choice for you and for the intended use.

Grant Johnson
Horizons Unlimited
www.horizonsunlimited.com

Lawrence Hacking
Overland Adventure Rally
www.overlandadventurerally.com

Chris Scott  
Author of Adventure Motorcycling Handbook
https://adventure-motorcycling.com/

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