When you are ready to buy a bike or motorcycle, there are many options in front of you, ranging from cruisers and choppers to dirt bikes, sport bikes and touring bikes. If you are on the lookout for a high powered bike that offers top performance but is lightweight and easy to handle, then sports bikes are the best option for you. However, before you buy, it is necessary to consider their features and limitations.

Built for speed: Sports bikes are built for maximum speed. Thus they offer the best both in top speed as well as rate of acceleration. To accomplish this, the sports bicycle has a streamlined body that presents minimal air obstruction. Besides this, the engine is high powered and the frame is lightweight. The machine also offers high speed gears that accommodate quick starts and immediate acceleration to high speeds.

As these bikes are built for speed, it is important to be cautious of potential risks associated with riding these bikes. The lightweight material is prone to damage if the bike is involved in a crash of any kind. Since these motorcycles are prone to damage and are subjected to tough road conditions, they also have some of the highest vehicle insurance rates. Inexperienced riders should keep away from sports bikes. A much better idea is to ride a regular bike and upgrade from that.

Handling like a dream: Since sports bikes are designed for high speed turns around tight corners, they must offer better handling when compared to other bikes. In a sports bike, the suspension is tuned and adjusted so that the tires remain on the road even when the bike negotiates turns at high speeds. To accomplish this, sports bikes have wide tires so that more rubber is in contact with the road at all times. This gives riders more traction. However, to get maximum juice from sports motorcycles, it is necessary to learn how to ride and handle the machine. Riders must sit in a compact, aerodynamic position with the arms and legs as close to the body for the bike as possible. Every change in body position is picked up by the bike.

Type of rides: Before buying sports bikes, it is necessary to examine their limitations. Sports bikes are designed to give maximum speed for short periods of time. Therefore, they are not the best bikes for long distance riding. Unless you like speed racing, sports motorcycles are not a choice. The position in which the rider is expected to sit, lack of sufficient room and so on make them unsuitable for long rides. It is possible to take a second rider on a sports motorcycles. However, the seating is uncomfortable and the space provided is often insufficient.

Feel the bike: For a person who loves racing, sports bikes feel great. When choosing the right sports motorcycles, it is necessary to sit on the bike and 'feel' the bike. Lean the bike to a side and see whether you can get back to balance. Push the motorcycles around so that you get a feel of how it moves. Sit in the riding position and evaluate your comfort level. These factors play a vital role in your riding experience.