Which model is comfortable for long-distance motorcycle travel?

Scooter

After the displacement is determined, the following is the appearance of the car. The appearance of the scooter is roughly divided into pedals, curved beams and saddles (including Prince models). Different shapes, It has different riding feeling and performance. Obviously scooters are more comfortable, but because the chassis is too low and the passability is not good, most of them cannot be separated from the road, and many places with complex terrain cannot be visited. Riding on the scooter is just the opposite, because the wheels The diameter is larger and the chassis is also high. It is suitable for various complex terrains and has strong passability. The characteristics of the curved beam are between the two;

In addition, in terms of fuel consumption, the pedal is the largest and the curved beam is second. In short, the riding span is the smallest, and the pedals and curved beams are originally designed for urban use, and the fuel tank capacity is also limited. The riding span is designed for long distances, and the fuel tank is much larger than the pedals and curved beams, which also avoids frequent refueling. What's more important is that in remote areas, when there is a lack of gas stations, you can run with peace of mind. Therefore, considering the appearance and performance of the car alone, it is better to choose a straddle ride for long-distance travel.

This type of straddle bike is divided into two categories: prince type and sports car. The prince type has a comfortable sitting position and is not tiring for long distances. Some of them also come with saddlebags, which are suitable for carrying a large amount of equipment and are more suitable for long-distance travel, but that Many people don't like the styling, as it doesn't look as exciting as the sports car model.

However, in order to highlight the streamlined shape, the sports car model saves a lot of peripherals, and even the shelves are very simple. It seems to be more suitable for running quickly on short-distance streets (note that "speeding" is not used here, for safety reasons.) Once you are going for a long distance, you must carry a lot of travel supplies, so load it with shelves, saddlebags, camel bags, etc. There’s nothing more to look at than the beautiful shape!

More importantly, the same 125 machine will be thousands of dollars more expensive just because of its "street running" appearance! The cruel fact is: under the premise of exactly the same motor, whether it is a street racer or an airplane, the actual performance of the car will not change too much due to the change in shape. Then you can consider whether it is worth paying for this appearance. More money.

The next thing to talk about is fuel saving. For 125-level straddle motorcycles, the fuel consumption and fuel saving of various brands are different even if driving skills and habits are taken into account. There will be a difference of 0.5 liters. For example, Honda Fengxiang and Fenglang use fuel economy as a selling point. No matter what the manufacturer claims is 1.3 or 1.6, once it is in your hands and driven on the road, it will still be around 2.0, because you can’t use it in complex situations. Always maintain the "very fuel-efficient" driving method on the road conditions.

As for other motorcycles that are not advertised as fuel-saving, in actual operation, the fuel consumption is only a little more than 2.0. In fact, the fuel consumption of many domestic second- and third-tier brands is not higher than expected. How much, at most around 2.2. Even if the oil price is 8 yuan/liter, the extra fuel consumption is 0.5 liters, which is only 4 yuan per 100 kilometers. However, the joint venture brand cars use "fuel saving" as a gimmick, and the price is much more expensive than domestic cars.

Generally, a domestic car costs about 5,000 yuan, while a famous brand joint venture car can cost about 9,000 yuan. How many kilometers does it take to save the extra 4,000 yuan? Even if we save 4 yuan per 100 kilometers, we only save 40 yuan per 1,000 kilometers, 400 yuan per 10,000 kilometers, and it takes 100,000 kilometers to save this 4,000 yuan! But an ordinary car has to travel 100,000 kilometers, and can already travel through many famous mountains and rivers, and then the car will be scrapped. Even if the fuel consumption exceeds 1 liter, it will still take 50,000 kilometers to save the fuel money, so there is no need to be too demanding on this indicator.

Therefore, the choice of models for long-distance motorcycle tours is still mainly practical and durable. In fact, the many models designed by manufacturers for the rural market are the best choices: low-priced, fuel-efficient and durable, with mediocre styling. Is it comfortable to sit in and can carry people and goods? More importantly, it has been tested in the rural market for many years, and it can be regarded as a practical design.

A car that can drive on dirt roads and mountain roads like rural areas, what else do you have to be afraid of? ! Even if you encounter a little trouble and need to repair it, there are plenty of spare parts, and they are also cheap and high-quality. And there is another advantage to these "agricultural motorcycles". A non-famous brand motorcycle that does not seem to have any "characteristics", coupled with the dust along the way, I am afraid that even thieves will not look at it. It is anti-theft!

The above is only an analysis based on the performance of the car, but we must also take into account our "unique national conditions": many cities have banned motorcycles! If you prefer urban travel, a straddle-type motorcycle that can travel across thousands of mountains and rivers will not be able to pass even the smoothest street! The cruel reality is that motorcycles with legal license plates have become illegal means of transportation in many places!

On the other hand, unlicensed "power-assisted" scooters can be mixed in with electric vehicles on the streets of various cities due to current legal loopholes. More importantly, because they do not have a license plate, they can In many places, there is no restriction on motorcycles with foreign license plates. No one will know that you are a foreigner or a foreigner. There are not many traffic police on streets with less traffic.

You can’t even see the traffic police at all, and on busy streets with a lot of traffic, the traffic police don’t care about the large number of electric vehicles and bicycles in the slow lane. Just walk low-key inside and don’t stay in the fast lane. Show off, and don't run a red light. Basically no one will give you any trouble.

You can see a lot of news reports about "motorcycle ban" cities. Most of the "motorcycles" investigated and dealt with are straddle-type motorcycles. It is rare to see unlicensed power-assisted scooters. Of course, there are also "special controls" or if you are unlucky. Good times, but such opportunities are much less than the "forbidden riding" of straddle riding.

From this perspective, we have a brand new choice: choose those copycat scooters with "48CC" formalities in a low-key way, and wander around the edge of the city streets in a low-key way. Maybe you can walk It can travel further, is cheaper, is simpler to operate than the straddle type, and is relatively safer.

Even if it is confiscated, it is only a loss of more than 2,000 yuan. Under the current chaotic laws and regulations, it is not considered "driving without a license" and will not be punished as severely as driving a straddle motorcycle without a license. .

What's more, motorcycles are nothing more than "consumables" for transportation. After two years of use, it's time to change the car. Even if the car is not broken, I'm afraid you are tired of it, and you may want to change to another car to play with. Well, this is the benefit of copycat scooters!