Motorcycle riding can give the feeling of freedom, rebellion, relaxation, or mediation and can also be an expression of individualism. Riders can choose from loud cruise bikes like Harley-Davidson, fast crotch rockets or sport bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja, or enjoy a short commute on a fuel efficient scooter like a Vespa.
Riding a motorcycle allows you to experience the scenic beauty of the Arizona desert in a way you cannot get from the inside of a car. Whether driving or riding as a passenger, a motorcycle invites you to feel the hot desert air brush against your skin, smell the desert as she cools down in the evening, and listen to the rumble of the exhaust echo through the canyons.
Phoenix is the ideal place to own a motorcycle because we have clear skies and sunshine which allows for year round riding. The yearly high average is 72 degrees, although during the summer months temperatures reach over 100 degrees. The summer months have low humidity, so it makes the heat more bearable. Yes, I will say it, “It’s a dry heat.” Since Phoenix roads are almost always clear of precipitation, it makes it safe for those of us on two (sometimes three) wheels.
I began riding several years ago when I got tired of looking at the back of the driver’s helmet. I took a rider safety course and purchased my first motorcycle: a 2003 Harley-Davidson Anniversary Edition Sportster 883. I outgrew that motorcycle in six months, but kept it, upgraded the engine to a 1200cc, and used it to ride on long distance road trips, attend rallies, and commute locally. I enjoy riding even in the hot summer months here in Phoenix. Jenn Lopez
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