There was a time when motorcycles were associated with things like speeding and a definite lack of safety, but things have changed now and consequently, the stigma attached to these vehicles has lessened considerably. While everyone knows about the importance of practicing motorcycle safety, the real question is—which motorcycle is the safest? And what features make a motorcycle safe? This article will help you answer these questions, and determine which motorcycle is best and safest for you.

1. Size and height

The biggest aspect of riding a motorcycle well is the comfort, and riders need to pay attention to that. This happens when the motorcycle you’re riding is properly adjusted to your height. Riders should be able to touch the ground with their feet, reach all shift levers with their feet, and also be able to reach all controls easily. Factors for good motorcycle fit include the suspension gag of the motorcycle underneath the weight of the rider, the seat width of the motorcycle, and the inseam length.

2. Skill levels and size of engine

The biggest and latest motorcycles are always advertised as the best thing to happen to one, but is that what new riders really need? It is better for them to begin riding smaller motorcycles, allowing them to develop and build on their skill levels. Also, riders need to consider when and where they will be riding the bike. For instance, if they plan to commute in a large city where the bike probably won’t cross speeds of 50 mph, then they might not require a motorcycle which can go up to 130 mph.

Safety features: Whichever motorcycle you’re thinking of buying needs to have safety features such as onboard diagnostics, LED lights, anti-lock brakes, stability control, etc. Today, manufacturers are even offering three-wheel trikes for those who cannot manage two-wheeled ones.

3. Types of motorcycles
Riders need to know about the various kinds of motorcycles and the riding style that each bike is designed for. They are listed below:

• As their name suggests, cruisers are designed for cruising and are better for longer rides due to their neutral, reclined ergonomics. While storage is usually limited on the motorcycle, cruisers could offer additional storage options.
• Designed for agility and speed, sport bikes are usually on the lighter side for enabling more speed. These bikes are best for rides of limited length or simple commutes.
• Touring motorcycles are the ones which can be ridden for miles and miles, and are meant for long road trips and rides. Not only do they offer a huge amount of storage (the most in motorcycles), but they also are ergonomically designed to be comfortable for hours on end. Touring motorcycles also usually have the largest ride fairings and screens for offering the most protection from elements when one is riding.
• Standard motorcycles are generally the most basic of the motorcycle designs. Windscreens and fairings aren’t a part of the design and engine sizes are standard. There are chances that the storage will be limited too and the ergonomics will neither be crouching or reclined, but neutral.
• A dual-sport motorcycle is meant to do anything and go anywhere, possessing all the required features for riding on the roads as well as having off-roading features such as a taller suspension and off-roading tires. The ergonomics in such bikes are more upright than leaned over, with storage, whether multiple or limited, being in the middle.