Are Motorbikes Better Than Cars For Road Tripping?

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When you hear the phrase “road trip”, for most people it conjures the image of loading up the car for a long drive which can have a single destination or a series of stops. And in most people’s imagination, it is a car that will be making the journey. That isn’t necessarily the only way to make it, though, as anyone who has enjoyed the freedom of a motorcycle knows. There is the option of making a long trip on your bike – but is it a realistic choice and would it be better to accept that the car is the way to go?

Is it indeed the case that sometimes, a motorbike (or more than one, if there’s a few of you planning to go) is a better option for road tripping? Well, in truth, different people will have different answers to this conundrum. All we can offer is some reasons why a road trip on two wheels can beat the same trip made on four. Let’s get into it:

You can make better time

When you’re in a car, you need to consider the spatial challenges that it places on you. Let’s make it as simple as possible: Cars are big. You will find yourself at various points forced to sit in heavy traffic, choosing wider roads over smaller ones, and considering the road surface when it comes to manoeuvring a car around the country (or the continent, depending on the distance of your road trip). On a bike like a Norton V4SV, you can pause in your journey to consider alternative routes along narrower country roads, open it up when there’s some clear road in front of you, and move more easily through traffic.

You get closer to nature

The greatest joy of any road trip is more than just arriving at your destination – it’s everything you see along the way. If you decide to travel from the UK to Slovenia, for example, even the most direct route will take you through France, Germany and Austria on the way. That’s a lot of stunning scenery before you even arrive in the picturesque destination. In a car, you’re somewhat separated from the places you pass through, but on a bike you really feel the closeness, and can fully enjoy the winding mountain roads you’ll move along on the way.

It’s great for your physical and mental health

We’ll allow that taking a trip by bike will mean that you arrive at your destination more tired than in a car. But my, is it worth it! The physical workout is beneficial, improving your core strength and boosting your endurance, while the fresh air you’ll breathe certainly does you the world of good. And there is an exhilaration to a motorbike road trip that can’t be matched in a car. The endorphins released as part of the journey are great for pushing away anxiety and low moods. What’s more, any time you want, you can stop and just look out over the exceptional scenery you’ll see, which is certain to do you some good. All in all, if you have the chance to hop on a bike and take a trip, it comes well recommended.