The faster you are going, the more space you need between you and the vehicle in front of you. The time/safety cushion works, regardless of different speeds.

A good time/safety cushion will be at least three seconds. Start counting (begin with “zero”) when the forward vehicle crosses the mark, and count how long it takes for you to pass the same mark. You can mentally note the time/safety cushion by observing the vehicle in front of you pass some roadside object, such as a sign or telephone pole. Thatâ€™s the time/safety cushion you should maintain between yourself and the vehicle in front of you. Having said that, whatâ€™s a simple way to boost your safety margin for long-term motorcycle enjoyment?

Regardless of all the differences riders may express about motorcycles, one thing that most EXPERIENCED riders will agree on, is that long-term motorcycle enjoyment relies on your riding skills and awareness of exercising good riding judgment and techniques. And at the rate manufacturers keep developing bikes for more and more and narrower niches, it won’t be too long before you’ll need to hire a consultant just to figure out whether you are best suited on a cruiser, dual-purpose, sport bike, tourer, sport tourer, standard, dirt bike, super moto, or adventure tourer – let alone which specific bike would best suit you in your niche category! (Or course the ideal solution is a big enough garage to fit lots of motorcycles).Īll the different categories of motorcycles make for different opinions on what is the best bike.

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