Lifan KPX250 | Riding Small Motorcycles Is COOL and SMART
- Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- May 28
- 4 min read
Motorcycle riders who KNOW choose smaller and less expensive dual sport motorcycles - like the Lifan KPX250!
Motorcycles have gotten bigger, more complex, and MUCH more expensive. Can you remember when riders bought motorcycles to SAVE money? Today, many motorcycles cost MORE than economy cars – with financing terms to match!
But there are AFFORDABLE alternatives to high-tech, high-cost motorcycles! Look no farther than the Lifan KPX250!
There are MANY reasons for intentionally downsizing and simplifying your choice of motorcycle:
1. Lower Purchase Cost for Small Motorcycles
Motorcycle manufacturers have followed the auto brands by continually offering bigger models with more expensive technology.
But new riders aren’t looking for $30,000 to $50,000 motorcycles. The fact is that your memories are made by the MILE and are not determined by the cost of the motorcycle. Do you see more scenery, sunsets, or wildlife riding a motorcycle that requires a 5-year loan?
NO - an affordable motorcycle might enable you to ride MORE and create MORE memories!
2. Lower Operating, Maintenance, Repair, and Insurance Costs of Small Motorcycles
Expensive motorcycles are as complex as modern automobiles.
In terms of maintenance and repairs, less expensive motorcycles are simpler and more accessible to the owner or an independent cycle shop. Generic parts and accessories typically don't fit expensive motorcycles. Likewise, smaller, simpler motorcycles do not require premium gas.
A $3,000 motorcycle costs much less to insure than a $30,000 motorcycle!
Smaller, less expensive motorcycles are often purchased by riders who already have other bikes. It costs less to buy and own two (or three) smaller motorcycles than one over-priced hog!
3. Safer Riding on Small Motorcycles - Especially Older, Smaller, and Solo Riders
If you have experience riding a bigger motorcycle, smaller cycles will feel nimble and “flickable” in comparison.
With less mass you will have better control in corners, when braking, and in rough conditions. Simply parking on an uneven surface is impossible with huge motorcycles. Big, heavy motorcycles require perfect balance – because there is NO WAY you are going to pick up that 500-pound beast alone!
Smaller, lighter motorcycles like the Lifan KPX250 are PERFECT for smaller and lighter riders – as well as older riders and anyone who rides solo.
4. The Simplicity and Minimalism of Riding Small Motorcycles.
YES – you can enjoy extended, multi-day tours on a smaller motorcycle!
Andrew Pain, the author of Going Small, advises getting off the freeway, setting a slower pace, and enjoying the journey. He encourages riders to choose the smallest motorcycle to cover the miles, and then pack as lightly as possible. Every gas stop and local meal will provide the opportunity for interactions with local residents.
There are many options for luggage for smaller motorcycles, many which do not require permanent and expensive rack systems. Remember, MANY bicyclists spend weeks and months on the road. Adopt the minimalism of bicycle touring for light, motorcycle touring – which I have dubbed "MotorBikePacking"
5. Display Your Maturity by Riding a Small Motorcycle
“Mature” riders (regardless of age) place less value on horsepower, speed, and noise.
I am happy to cruise at the speed limit on state highways and back roads. Actually, much of my riding is on rural gravel roads where 25 to 40 miles per hour is the norm. I agree with the admonition: “Anything bigger than 250cc is just wheel spin."
Small motorcycles are often labeled “beginner bikes”, but SMART riders know that less weight will also extend the YEARS of riding that you enjoy.
Slow down. Take longer breaks, Enjoy a siesta. Start later, then quit earlier in the day. Remember: Less is More!
6. BONUS Reason: Riding Small Motorcycles Is FUN!
It’s not surprising that most small motorcycle buyers have previously owned or still own larger motorcycles.
The owners of multiple motorcycles readily admit that the one that they ride the most is their smallest motorcycle. Why? Because smaller, lighter motorcycles are pure fun!
The light Lifan KPX250 skips across rough sections with less stress to the rider and the bike.
When riding a smaller motorcycle, you will voluntarily avoid the road rage on the freeway. Not only are you SEEING the scenery flow by, but you get to ENJOY the ride longer! In town, a smaller motorcycle maneuvers effortlessly through traffic.
The riders of smaller motorcycles are CONTRARIANS in our “Bigger is Better” culture. But they know the “secret” advantages of smaller motorcycles. Not only do they have full “memory banks” of tours and destinations, but they have more money in their wallets, too!
With a light motorcycle, you can ALSO take the FUN with you when you travel! I routinely haul my light motorcycle to the riding destination, saving days and energy!
See more FUN rides by the members of the Lifan KPX250 Owners Group on Facebook. Learn more about the KPX250 and the other affordable motorcycles at VenomMotorsports.com.
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If you would like to purchase a Lifan Motorcycle, use the discount code Great Out There for a $50 discount from Venom Motorsports that you can use to enjoy more miles on your new motorcycle!
I just watched this video: MANY motorcycle buyers are financing for 60 months at OVER $500 PER MONTH! Manufacturers are laying off workers and dealers are going bankrupt! Are you kidding me?!!!
You CANNOT have more fun than the KPX250 for gravel road riding, easy trails, commuting, and short road trips - ALL for $2,999.99! Not a dual sport rider? Check out the KPM200 road bike or the new KPT400 touring model at VenomMotorsports.com