As you already know, riding motorcycles in the Philippines is a norm and a great practice to get into, especially if you have the right reasons to have your own bike. No, passing off as a flashy and superficial person doesn’t quite make it to the cut. So, we rounded out some reasons–good reasons–to get a motorcycle, may it be a shiny new one or a secondhand unit. Honestly, it doesn’t even matter.
It has a lower fuel consumption than a car.
When it comes to the total mass of both vehicles, it can be safely assumed that cars need more gas to propel forward. Aside from this, more parts need to be powered up, compared to motorcycles. If you are just simply looking for a means to travel from one location to another without consuming too much fuel, having a motorcycle may be a point of consideration for you.
It is more affordable than other gas-powered vehicles out there.
Like what was mentioned in the previous point, having a motorcycle has a lower fuel consumption, so you can get the most out of the fuel you buy. This is especially important nowadays that gas prices are steadily increasing without any chances of stalling at the moment.
You can customize your motorcycle in more than a couple of ways.
If you want to show the world how unique you can get, you can express that feeling through your motorcycle. You can upgrade and modify parts as you see fit. As long as these will not negatively affect the overall performance of your vehicle, why not? It can even be a great outlet for your creativity. Some people can even draw inspiration from what you do and even customize their motorcycles patterned from your work. The only downside we can see from this is the cost needed for the changes. If budget is not an issue, then go ahead and decorate to your heart’s content.
A ride can somewhat equate to a form of workout.
Contrary to popular belief, riding a motorcycle is not just a measly effort to balance the bike and be done with it. There’s a lot of physical, mental, and emotional work needed to navigate the unit and safely get to your destination without harming other motorists and pedestrians along the way. Given these premises, you can benefit from having a motorcycle if you have a sedentary lifestyle. However, take note that getting a workout by having a motorcycle should not be your sole motivator to get this vehicle.
You can use your motorcycle to earn more money.
If you want to make the most out of your investment, that is, your motorcycle, why not take it out on a roll? Use it for deliveries for other people or businesses or even transportation of other people to their destinations for a fee. Because moving around using a motorcycle is much easier and more efficient than other vehicles, you may even use this to run errands for other people for a fee as well. If you have your own business, you may even use your motorcycle for deliveries of your products to your clients. If you’re thinking long-term, this is an even more economical way to deliver goods than consistently hiring delivery services to do the job for you.
These are just some of the ideas that you may consider if you want to pay off the entire price of the motorcycle as soon as possible (if you got it on an installment basis) or you want to get your ROI for it much earlier (if you got it by paying for the full price once you got it).
Going on motorcycle rides can help with your destressing efforts.
Go on a quick solo ride if you want a change of scenery because of numerous stressful life events. Or if you just want to chill out and get a breather, you may also do that by yourself or with other rider friends who are in the mood for a trip. No need to make elaborate plans. Grab your protective equipment and other essentials, and you’re basically good to go.
It takes up a relatively smaller space.
One of the reasons that limit other people from having any type of vehicle for personal use is the amount of space they have within their immediate space. A lot of them do not even have a garage, to begin with. Even parking spaces is an issue with larger vehicles. In this case, having a motorcycle is your best bet if you have a relatively small parking space and you want to spend less on parking fees. Just make sure to follow the rules related to this and avoid being a nuisance to other motorists, and you’re good to go.
If you don’t want it anymore, selling and turnover are much easier.
There may come a time when your transportation-related needs and wants will change over time. In this case, you may even consider getting rid of your motorcycle to have more funds for a new type of vehicle. There’s nothing entirely wrong with that. As long as you sell the unit at a reasonable price with complete papers and with complete transparency to your prospective buyers, there shouldn’t be an issue too difficult to handle while you’re making the transactions.
This gives you the means to join and form groups.
If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast and you truly want to go out on rides, you can be sure there’s a large community dedicated to that kind of passion. You can communicate with them and eventually meet up to go on quick trips, or you can plan ahead for a big ride that will take days to complete. In the process, there’s a big chance you’ll make a lot of friends if you treat everyone well. If not, then it’s time to find your own tribe and go for the people who are in the same wavelength as you are.
You can enjoy the thrill anytime you want.
As long as you properly set your priorities, you can have a good time de-stressing while going on different paths using your motorcycle. This is also a great way to try out food places or just places with nice views. As long as there are suitable paths that your bikes can traverse, you can somehow get to your desired location without a hitch. You may even tag your friends along so you can go on a random adventure. Form great memories and talk about those years after.
There are a lot of good reasons for you to get a motorcycle, and some of these are not even indicated in this article. When getting a motorcycle, make sure that you’re working on acquiring one for solid reasons and not just to show off. This way, you can truly maximize the benefits that it can bring you in the long run. In the process, it can help you get your ROI much faster. Aside from these, make sure that you have your priorities straight. Don’t get a bike if you’re not sure what you really want just yet. Don’t rush with this type of decision and regret it later on.
