Beginner Motorcycle Riding Tips

When you first start riding a motorcycle, there are so many things to learn! It can feel a bit overwhelming trying to keep track of all the legal rules, safety rules, and etiquette of the open road. We gathered up some helpful motorcycle riding tips below, which can be a helpful refresher before you next hit the road.

Respect Your Limits

Every rider has limits. Staying within yours helps prevent unsafe situations.

Make Sure the Motorcycle Matches You

Avoid getting a motorcycle that is too heavy for you to control. No one wants to spend their ride wrangling and wrestling a behemoth.

Make Sure Your Route Matches You

Just because your motorcycle can handle a difficult route doesn't mean you are ready for it.

Make Sure Your Riding Group Matches You

Try to ride with other motorists who are around your same experience level. Always coordinate a meet-up point if the group gets separated so that no one feels pressure to push it in order to keep up.

Safely Interact With Other Motorists

Many safety risks come from other motorists, so you’ll want to adopt defensive riding tactics.

Don't Engage with Rude Drivers

You never know how severe their road rage could get and their vehicle can easily damage your cruiser and your body. 

Assume You Weren't Seen

There are many distracted drivers on the road. Act as if you are invisible and be extra cautious before changing lanes, turning, and so on.

Leave Plenty of Space

Avoid tailgating, which could trigger road rage in a motorist. Plus, it doesn't leave you enough room to stop if the motorist suddenly slams on their brakes.

Look Out for Cars Running Red Lights

Always head into an intersection with caution. There may be a car running a red light that could easily cause a collision.

If you are looking to buy a motorcycle, Windy City Motorcycle Company carries a wide range of options. We have plenty of bikes that are well-suited for beginners too! We proudly serve Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chicago, Illinois, and Detroit, Michigan.