Why do you like riding motorbikes?

@Babale (1874)
Semarang, Indonesia
January 30, 2021 10:53pm CST
Nowadays driving a car on the highway is common. Whether it's a private or rental car. Generally, cars are mostly used for work or travel. However, it turns out that there are still many people who prefer to ride motorbikes instead of cars, especially in big cities. In Asian cities the number of motorbikes roaming the roads exceeds the number of cars. Do you also prefer to ride a motorbike? What is the reason? Image credit : Google.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
31 Jan 21
I wish I can learn how to use it.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
I can't believe you can't ride a motorbike.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
31 Jan 21
@JimBo452020 In time, I will.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
31 Jan 21
@Babale It is not common transportation here. Besides the point, I am not fond of driving.
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@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
6 Feb 21
I like riding motorbike, efficient, anti traffic jam, and Can enter narrow alleys, what bike you ride?
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
7 Feb 21
The classic motorcycle, the Suzuki Shogun
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
7 Feb 21
@ladyhero It is a motorcycle made in 2003. Very old, right? It was given by my younger brother, so I will not sell it and become a memento.
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@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
7 Feb 21
@Babale i know that motorbike, is that from the 1996 series or 2000 series?
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@May2k8 (19788)
• Indonesia
7 Feb 21
To shorten the route I could go through the mouse road, actually I prefer a car because it is protected from rain and heat.
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@May2k8 (19788)
• Indonesia
7 Feb 21
@Babale If the price of a car is cheaper than a motorbike, people will choose a car.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
7 Feb 21
That's the advantage of a car over a motorcycle. However, the price of motorbikes is much cheaper. That's the reason why motorbikes are preferred.
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@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
31 Jan 21
First, you don't have to spend so much in gas unlike when using a car. Second, they can easily get through heavy traffic areas. I know how to drive a motorbike but I still prefer using a car. It is still more convenient especially when there is a sudden change in the weather.
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@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
31 Jan 21
@Babale Yes, and I don't want to be exposed on the sun's direct light during summer. I also know how to use an electric scooter. I believe that we need to learn to drive different vehicles because driving is a survival skill. My car is an old model, manual sedan and I am currently learning everything inside. I want to preserve this car even if I am not a mechanic.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
Right. It is very inconvenient and dangerous to ride a motorbike during heavy rain. Because the eye view becomes very limited and the motor is like floating on the water.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
@ARIES1973 You're so lucky, I can't even drive a car until now.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 Jan 21
I prefer cars. I’ve seen too many motorcycle accidents. Once I saw a girl get killed.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 Jan 21
@Babale That’s so true. You have to be careful and drive defensively.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
@DianneN Of course, thank you.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
Riding a motorbike is indeed very risky, especially if you meet a driver of a large vehicle such as a truck or bus who is reckless. Sometimes the driver doesn't see our motorbike because of the high seat.
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@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
31 Jan 21
Nope. I don´t like it.
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@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
1 Feb 21
@Babale You are very welcome. Have a nice new month.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
2 Feb 21
@thelme55 Do you have your own car made in Germany or another country, Japan for example?
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
Thank you
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@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
31 Jan 21
I can only drive a car. I can ride a bike, but on the back.
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@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
31 Jan 21
@Babale because I can't.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
Why are you reluctant to ride your own motorcycle?
@kaylachan (84815)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jan 21
I perfer the van or a car, myself. I can't drive and need to take my wheelchair where I go. So cars or vans are best for me. My cat Precious used to love to watch them zoom by during speed weeks.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
I think in your current condition it is safer and more comfortable to use a car than a motorbike. Are you not interested in riding a three-wheeled motorbike? I guess it's pretty safe.
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
31 Jan 21
The first vehicle I ever owned was a motorbike but I haven't ridden one for years.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
31 Jan 21
@Babale Too old - I'm 81.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
31 Jan 21
May I know the reason why you no longer ride motorbikes?
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
1 Feb 21
I used to ride a motorbike for 17 years. My motorbike was a Honda XL100 and I sold it in 1992 because my father-in-law commented that it was dangerous for me and my wife riding on the bike with our two daughters. It was safer back then riding motorbikes but I heeded the advice. Now, it's very dangerous to ride motorbikes back home because there are so many irresponsible motorbike riders and deaths due to motorbike accidents happen weekly and sometimes it's almost daily. Even if you drive carefully it's still dangerous there because others don't do the same.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
1 Feb 21
@Babale I hope you stay safe always and be alert all the time. As for me, I've never ridden a motorbike since I sold mine.
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@Babale (1874)
• Semarang, Indonesia
1 Feb 21
That's right, I was almost involved in a motorcycle accident because of another motorbike who was speeding and reckless.
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