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Cold weather riding vs bike type

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#1 · (Edited)
As the weather cools and deteriorates as we approach winter I see fewer and fewer bikes on the road. Although cheap adventure bikes (Versys, WeeStrom, KLR, etc.) make up a pretty insignificant amount of registered motorcycles they seem to be over represented by the riders still on the road.

Anyone else have a similar observation?
 
#34 ·
Here in the Southeastern part of Ontario I always manage to go out for a small ride in December. I'm about to put my V away for it's long winter nap, but I rode on December 4th when we had a nice day that got up to 12C/54F. With my heated grips, ski/snow mobile pants, neck warmer and good sweater I'm comfortable for a few hours. I've ridden colder temps, and the bike doesn't seem to mind, but it's just for short jaunts around the city.

When I used to live in the Provence of Quebec, it was mandatory for all vehicles (including motorcycles) to have winter tires from Dec. 15- March 15. So no matter how nice it was for a quick ride, you could still get a fine for not having the right tires if you got a cop who was having a bad day.
 
#35 · (Edited)
I'm in SE Texas so cold is one of those words open to interpretation. I tend to keep to my warm weather pattern when selecting which of my bikes to ride; what I intend to do. I will say however, the Roadking gives me much better wind protection so if it's really cold (less than 40 F, remember I'm in SE Texas) I tend to roll out the HD.

In my younger days, I used to waterski year round in either a wetsuit or on occasion a dry suit. So, riding a motorcycle year round is really no big deal for me. I think I do see more cruisers and adventure bikes on the road when the weather is bad around here, the sportbike guys must be wusses.
 
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