Are streetbikes dangerous in highways? solved

[Blazerdolf]

Hi,

I havent got a license to ride, and I do like superbike looks, but I feel I would prefer streetbike looks as first bike because I wouldnt feel so bad if I would drop.

However, I would be happy to use on highways and Ive read no windshield and no fairings can make big impact by wind. So.. is it?

At the moment I am curious on yamaha r3 vs yamaha mt-03 that both look great. And similar price and specs.. Are street bikes bad in high speeds or longer traveling?

thanks!

For quicklook pics here:
[url="https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/product_assets/2018/yzf-r320/950-75/2018-yamaha-yzf-r3-eu-yamaha-blue-static-001.jpg"]r3[/url]

[url="https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/product_assets/2018/mt320/950-75/2018-yamaha-mt-03-eu-yamaha-blue-studio-001.jpg"]mt-03[/url]

[doggone]

You will probably survive.
Unless you hit something or lose control which would not end well regardless of small bit of plastic.

You tend to get used to whatever you have, a bike like that is perfectly suitable for long journeys.

[stinkwheel]

Not a big issue at the speeds you'll be doing on an MT03. The little fly screen will take a lot of the wind blast off your chest anyway.

Riding position will make much more difference to your long distance comfort. Sit on both but I'd imagine the R3 will feel a lot more cramped for most people.
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[Riejufixing]

[Blazerdolf]

Thanks, I will think it as a no big deal then, I guess topic can be solved.

[Riejufixing]

[arry]

Why not just day where you're from rather than get defensive?

[waffles]

[Riejufixing]

Also:

license (licence)
windshield (windscreen or flyscreen)
traveling (travelling)

Still didn't mean to insult the fellow, though.

[Teflon-Mike]

[Blazerdolf]

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[el_oso]

There are a number of reasons why country matters.

If I lived in the Scottish highlands for example, where it's likely to be very windy, a fairing may be more useful. I also wouldn't want to be riding an r6 around Vietnam/India where roads are meant to be too good.
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[WD Forte]

It depends on how and where you ride
Town city riding is relatively slow so no fairing or screen won't be as tiring as longer faster rides on the greitkelis
(that's yer actual Latvian for motorway)
where at least a screen can help deflect air pushing you off the back of the bike.
On motorways/highways/greitkelis
A small screen is sometimes little advantage though as it can deflect air/wind
away from your body into your helmet and the increased noise
around your head is worse.
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[Johanna]

[WD Forte]

Oops sorry
Yep, Latvia's next door innit? I wuz close tho!

I expect it's a bit like calling Scotsman English.
No one ever gets offended by that do they?
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[Blazerdolf]

[Riejufixing]

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[Ribenapigeon]

I wouldn't worry about it. Before i learned to ride I used to think looking over mt shoulder would be a problem. I thought I would lose balance for some reason. I was wrong.

[Teutberga]

you will survive lol and get a license of ride and street bikes are really good dont go over look

[talkToTheHat]

A screen is nice when it's wet/cold as it slows dow nthe air and deflects most of the water hiting your chest. Even in waterproofs geting covered in cold water gets you cold fast.

A full-upright cruiser riding position is not particularly comfortable over 60mph for long periods. Kept my license intact though.

A naked is a bit better as you're leant forward a bit but there's still a big deterrent to doing stupid speeds.

A faired or half faired roadster or anything a bit leaning forward with a screen is as comfortable as as it gets at motorway speeds and you can tuck in behind the screen for pose or naughty/autobahn speeds.

Sportsbike or sport-tourer with clip-ons? 70mph on a straight road will feel slow and instaban/jailtime speeds will happen before it occours to you to even tuck in unless you ride around town chin-on-tank like a poser.

If bike is for fun, get a naked and an MRA screen for foul weather and long trips. If bike is is for daily commute consider something with a similar riding position but with a permanent screen and fairing.

In some cases, particularly older bikes, faired versions can have better headlights. A single h4 in a classic round chromed light housing is not particularly impressive. Dual projectors or separate dip and main lights are much better. A dip and main on each side is winning.
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[SandDMotorcyc...]

Street bikes are good for long rides. Fully faired bikes are usually race track bikes designed and optimised for performance and aerodynamics. With street bikes you can easily go through narrow roads. Things like wind protection and wind noise are not big deals.

[temeluchus]

Spend long on the interstate with a naked bike and you'll develop strong neck muscles. Other than that don't ride in a hurricane and you'll be fine.
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