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Discoveror · 11-21-2022, 01:05 PM

Interesting observations, Thanks.

The centrifugal force generated by 19" (or 17") vs. a 21" didn't make sense to me that a 21" would be more 'wobbly' ... based upon just the size difference.

As a newcomer (NO bike, yet), considering motorcycling for exploring, I'm dismayed by motorcycle INflexibility, compared to alternatives (e.g. an ATV or Jeep Wrangler). The notion that you need a different bike and different tire for each road/trail leaves me disappointed. I recognize that part of that perception is marketing hype/bling; but, nevertheless ...

Street tires that slide out from under you on soft/loose surfaces and dirt tires whose knobbies squirm, especially in corners ... do not inspire confident riding.

Coupled with the oft-quoted 8x more vulnerability, riding a bike vs. a car ... and requirements to be constantly scanning the road/trail, I wonder if I'd ever see any scenery ... except at a STOP ?

11-21-2022, 01:05 PM	#5
Discoveror Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Wyoming Posts: 90	Interesting observations, Thanks. The centrifugal force generated by 19" (or 17") vs. a 21" didn't make sense to me that a 21" would be more 'wobbly' ... based upon just the size difference. As a newcomer (NO bike, yet), considering motorcycling for exploring, I'm dismayed by motorcycle INflexibility, compared to alternatives (e.g. an ATV or Jeep Wrangler). The notion that you need a different bike and different tire for each road/trail leaves me disappointed. I recognize that part of that perception is marketing hype/bling; but, nevertheless ... Street tires that slide out from under you on soft/loose surfaces and dirt tires whose knobbies squirm, especially in corners ... do not inspire confident riding. Coupled with the oft-quoted 8x more vulnerability, riding a bike vs. a car ... and requirements to be constantly scanning the road/trail, I wonder if I'd ever see any scenery ... except at a STOP ? Last edited by Discoveror; 11-21-2022 at 01:38 PM.
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