Looking to buy a motorcycle, but I was wondering something...?

Question

Seems like a lot of the bikes that I see, and like on C/List turn out to be owned by women. Is there anything on motorcycles that generally means they are a girls bike? Tassels on the clutch and front brake?

Answer 1

There is no such thing as a girlie or chick bike. There's no need for one. Most women riders are are quite comfortable on any bike that will allow them to plant both feet firmly on the ground.

Answer 2

what kind of bike are you looking for?  no specific 'chicks' bikes (unless you want a Vespa)

Answer 3

Except for the paint / color scheme there isn't any difference between a motor owned by a woman and a motor owned by a man.  

It really comes down to a matter of personal touch & customization.  

Although I have to admit that many of the 'ladies' that I have seen riding are usually on the smaller ones like Sportsters and Softtails since they are not as large, or as heavy, as the Dynas & Touring / Bagger bikes.  This makes them easier to move & handle when at lower speeds or when the ladies are trying to move them without the engine running.  

These motors are also a shorter reach from the seat to the ground, making it easier for the ladies to be able to reach the ground when they stop their motors at those nasty stop signs and red lights.

So if you buy a motor from a lady rider, just remember that the only thing to do is 're-customize' the motor to fit your tastes.  Then it can be a 'guys' ride.

Answer 4

10% of new riders are women. Women, being shorter and lighter than men (in general) sometimes find that  cool huge cruiser doesn't fit  them.  

Also,  like men, often find that they want a larger bike than the one they start on.  Of course C/List is going to reflect the trend.

There is nothing that distinguishes them as a "girl's bike" except maybe pink paint.

BTW: The word is that Honda is discontinuing the VTX 1800 and is keeping the 1300. Buyers are saying that the extra power of the 1800 isn't a sufficient trade-off for the lighter weight,  better handling and lower price of the 1300 .

Answer 5

Does it really matter? Those things can be taken off and you can modify it to your own satisfaction.

Answer 6

the only "bike" (if you can call it that) that myself or anyone i know considers girlie, is a scooter

and that's not even based on drivetrain in my books, i'm contemplating building a bobber with a 110cc scooter drivetrain