Which Brand of Motorcycle Should You Own?

By: Mark Lichtenstein

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Whether you are a long time motorcycle owner or you are just thinking about jumping on the two-wheeled game, this is the quiz for you! By taking a look at your driving habits, your motorcycle knowledge, and a little of your personality, we'll be able to pair you with the motorcycle you should really own. Will it be that Harley you've been dreaming of, or will it be an old school Indian?

Finding out what motorcycle you should really own is not a task to be taken lightly. If you are going to cruise down the open road without a seatbelt or a cage, you need to be on the bike meant for you to ride! There's nothing like the freedom of the open road, but you should make the most of it by being on a motorcycle that was seemingly built for you. Once we are sure we know your level of road knowledge, we'll match you with the bike you should park in your garage.

Don't forget to wear your helmet as you cruise through this quiz, as we might pop a few wheelies for fun! But by the time we're done, you'll know what motorcycle you should be riding!

How afraid of doing maintenance are you?

I'll pay someone to do it because I want everything by the book.

I love the idea.
I can't do maintenance!

I'd prefer to leave it to a professional. The last time I did something myself I ended up with the dreaded extra screws.

How old school are you?

I'm a little old school, but I appreciate the new.

I'm totally old school.
I don't care for old school.

I'm very modern.

How exclusive do you like things?

I like them to be totally exclusive.

I like things moderately exclusive.
I don't care for exclusivity.

I like things exclusive by dint of being expensive.

How high-tech do you like things?

I like thing simple, but well engineered.

I like low tech things.
I like enough tech to make my life easy, old or new.

I like the bleeding edge.

Do you fantasize about riding across the Sahara?

No way!

It'd be cool, but I'd have to clean out my air filter a lot.
Sounds dangerous, so no.

I love the sound of that!

Do you fantasize about a cross-country motorcycle trip like in Easy Rider?

Not really

Yeah, that'd be great.
Sounds uncomfortable.

Not that cross-country trip, no.

Do you think it'd be cool to take a long ride through the twisting back roads of the Adirondacks?

So long as I can periodically get off the bike to sit on a cushion.

That sounds like a good time.
I think it'd be cool if it were part of a sightseeing trip.

Only if the weather is rotten.

Do you just want to turn up at the trendiest restaurant in town on the back of a bike?

That's the measure of it.

I think that'd be cool, but not the only reason I want a bike.
I'd turn up, but only as part of a crowd.

Not my thing.

How do you navigate?

I navigate by memory.

I use a map.
I clip my phone to whatever vehicle I'm in.

I use my vehicle's on-board navigation.

Do you like working on your bike on weekends?

I like waxing and cleaning it, yes.

I love tinkering with it, replacing the oil, etc.
No, I never want to have to work on it.

I'll bring it into the shop, but I won't work on it.

Would you chop your bike?

No, never.

Sure, probably.
Maybe, if it made it more comfortable.

Possibly, to make it more capable.

How important is it that your bike look showroom new?

It's the most important thing.

I want patina.
I don't mind.

I crave dirt.

Do you plan on doing any tricks on your bike?

Maybe a little wheelie

I'll do a rolling burnout.
I'll do a Canadian spin.

Tail Grab Stoppie

What do you think of legendary motorcycle builder Indian Larry?

His machines belonged in a museum.

His creations were gorgeous.
His stuff is overwrought.

His creations are garish.

Which motorcyclist do you want to be like?

Tom Cruise

Brad Pitt
Keanu Reeves

Milla Jovovich

What's your approach to settings?

Leave them stock

Constantly tinker
Set it and forget it

Tinker a long time to get them perfect

Do you look forward to getting your bike filthy?

No, I want to keep it clean.

Dirty, not filthy
I wouldn't say I look forward to it.

Every minute of every day

Do you look forward to long rides?

No, they're hard on the backside.

Yeah, they are joy incarnate.
If my back can take it, I'm up for them.

Only if they are interesting long rides.

Do you plan to ride alone or with a passenger?

Alone, always

I'll bring along my significant other sometimes.
It's mostly me, but when I go on trips I'll bring my significant other.

I'll bring a passenger if I can clip on a sidecar.

Would you consider a sidecar?

No, never

Perhaps, if it were really old fashioned looking.
Only if it were as safe and modern as a car.

Only if it looked like it belonged in World War 2.

Would you join a club?

Maybe an owners' club

I'll wear a cut, sure.
No thanks

Maybe, for road trips

Do you currently have a car?

No

Yeah, it's old.
Yes, it's very safe.

Yes, it's very cool.

Would you like to buy a new bike or a used one?

Used, for sure

I'd rather new, but will accept a used one.
If it's in good nick, I'll have a used one.

I only want a new one.

What car do you currently drive?

I use a car sharing service.

A Ford
A Honda

A BMW

In what country would you like to take your bike for a ride?

Canada

Mexico
The Isle of Man

Austria

Who would you take with you as a passenger?

Maybe a friend up for a short trip

My significant other
I'll take someone who needs to "carpool" once or twice.

I'll bring my dog.

Would you put any decals on your bike?

No, I want it 100% stock.

I'd put one on for my club.
"If you don't know fear, you haven't gone fast enough."

Maybe a cool symbol I identify with, but otherwise nothing.

Would you get a custom paint job?

No, I want it bone stock.

I'd get a nymph riding a dragon painted on the tank.
I'd get my ICE number painted on the fender.

Camo all the way.

If you had to chop your bike, what would you change?

I'd modify the saddle.

I'd get a long fork.
I'd tear off the unnecessary bodywork.

I'd modify it for off-roading.

How often will you ride your bike?

On the weekends

Weekends and holidays
I'd daily-ride my bike.

I'd commute with it, but that's all.

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