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About This Quiz
The type of vehicle a driver owns says a lot about their personality, their status, what they value and more. The bond between a motorcycle and its rider, however, is more primal. With four-wheeled vehicles, driving is an activity; with a motorcycle, riding is a lifestyle, reflected in how you think and feel. Answer these 30 questions and we'll tell you what motorcycle best suits your lifestyle and attitude!
For the vast majority of people on the road, driving a car is simply a way to get from one place to another. Riding a motorcycle is an experience, and riders are constantly living in the moment ... because they have to. The margin of error is much lower on a bike than in a car, and the road itself can become dangerous in a heartbeat. This element of risk makes a rider feel alive!
And the risks come with rewards. Motorcycle riders experience joys that most drivers will never know. The feeling of freedom that can only be known on a bike. The spirit of camaraderie when passing another rider on the road. Speaking a secret language that the four-wheelers will never understand. Motorcyclists also enjoy that little glance of envy they see in the eyes of many drivers on the road.
In fact, because riding is such a personal pursuit, your preferences, outlook and reactions will tell us the perfect bike for you! Simply answer these questions about your lifestyle, your attitudes and your opinions and we'll point you in the direction of your perfect ride. Climb on, open up the throttle and let's do this!
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Do you enjoy the feel of the wind in your face?
At these speeds? It would burn my face off!
It's one of the reasons I ride.
I do, but my trip is usually too rough to pick up enough speed for wind.
There's too much pollution in the city to really enjoy it.
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When did you ride your first motorcycle?
When I got my first real job
My dad would give me rides on his when I was a little kid.
I started on dirt bikes when I was 12.
Pretty early — I grew up around the track.
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You've parked your bike, and when you get back, you see a stranger on it. What's your reaction?
Great! Another human - maybe we can trade some supplies!
There better not be one #$%#% scratch on it.
Oh, it's on. Get ready to rumble.
They're trying to steal my speed modification ideas!
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What's your opinion on the phrase, "Share the road"?
It's the responsible thing to do.
I'd rather they just clear the way.
Road? Whatever, man.
I'll share if I have to.
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You're ready to ride and it starts raining. Do you still take the bike?
Nah. I'll arrive looking like a drowned rat.
No. I'd never survive the loss of traction.
Probably not. Defeats the purpose of a ride.
I didn't even notice it was raining.
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What's your reaction when the newest model of your favorite bike is released?
I immediately want it.
It's one more link in a long chain of excellence.
Will it give me that extra 5 mph that I've been craving?
You can't kill mine with a sledgehammer. We'll be just fine.
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You pass another motorcyclist on the road. What do you do?
Put two fingers down to the road in the "biker wave"
See how their ride compares to mine
We both stop because we haven't seen another human for days.
Nothing but avoid a fatal high-speed collision
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What's your riding fashion philosophy?
I wear things that cause very little wind resistance.
I don't care how it looks as long as it's durable and comfortable.
You can't go wrong with classic leathers.
I keep up with the times — and often set the style.
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Which is most important to you?
Supporting an American institution
Being the fastest thing on the road
Turning heads and putting people on notice
Survival
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Which of the following most represents your riding style?
Screamingly fast
Style with substance
Rock-solid
In it for the long haul
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You forgot to set the alarm clock and wake up 20 minutes late. Are you stressed?
I'm the boss. They can wait for me.
Not really. I'm three days away from the nearest outpost.
Nope. I get there when I get there.
Nah. I can make up the time. No sweat.
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What is your opinion of motorcycle clubs?
They're not for me, because they just can't keep up.
I'm a lone wolf.
I love my club!
I wouldn't be caught dead in one.
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What's your typical posture when you ride?
Whatever the situation calls for
Hunched down into the perfect aerodynamic shape
High enough to be seen, low enough to perform
Large and in charge
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What is your main reason for riding a motorcycle?
I can scratch my rebel itch and still look good doing it.
Cars won't make it on the paths I travel.
It's the closest I can get to the feeling of flying.
It's a family tradition.
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You see someone else riding the same model as your bike — what's your reaction?
Hey, brother — that's a fine ride!
What's your top speed? Any tips for tweaks?
How's it holding up? Let's compare battle scars.
Eh, mine's better.
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What does an open road mean to you?
I've probably taken a wrong turn.
It's a perfect Saturday afternoon with me and my bike.
If it's straight, things are about to get interesting!
Finally! Asphalt!
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For me, riding is ...
An adventure.
Well-earned freedom.
A chance to see and be seen.
A thrill.
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What's your first thought when you hear, "Live in the moment"?
"At these speeds, I have to or I'll die."
"I have a lot of time to be alone with my thoughts."
"I've worked hard to get to this moment."
"The moments I live for are spent riding."
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Which of these quotes resonates best for you?
"I want adventure in the great wide somewhere."
"I live my life a quarter-mile at a time."
"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak."
"Your heart is free. Have the courage to follow it."
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What's your opinion of four-wheeled vehicles?
Those things would never make it through the jungles!
Pity for those poor fools rolling around in their cages.
Are they nice vehicles? That's gonna affect my answer.
Man, that's a lot of extra weight.
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How does motorcycling fit into your lifestyle?
It's the only way to go — at times, literally.
It's how I get my adrenaline fix.
It often sets me apart from my competition.
It defines my lifestyle.
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Do you fear the thought of laying your motorcycle down (crashing)?
Nope. I've done it twice already today.
Yes. If I do it when I'm really getting after it, I probably won't survive.
I do because not only would I get hurt, but my cycle could be in the shop for a long time.
Yeah — the insurance hit alone would be brutal.
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Would you ever take your bike off-road?
Not really my scene
A dirt track could be an interesting challenge.
Wait, some people DON'T off-road? Huh!
Good lord, no. That's where they keep the mud!
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What's your favorite sport?
I like watching football on TV.
I like Iron Man triathlons.
I played lacrosse in high school.
I like track and field.
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Your four-wheeled vehicle, assuming you have one, is a(n) ...
Audi R8
Nissan GT-R
Land Rover Defender
Ford F-150 pickup
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At a stop light, another rider pulls up and wants to race. What's your reaction?
Bad move, buddy. Prepare to get burnt.
Nah. I've got nothing to prove.
Not smart. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon.
If I'm in a mood, sure, but that's not how I really measure my worth.
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How much do you plan to carry on your motorcycle?
I only need the materials necessary for that day's meetings.
I need enough provisions to last me for three weeks.
As little as possible. Cargo = weight, and that's no good.
Not much — just a few things I'll need during the course of that day's ride.
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Do you wear a helmet?
Nah. It interferes with the experience, and I know what I'm doing enough to stay out of trouble.
Yeah, my hair is a mess if I don't.
I do — over the terrain I ride, it's not "if" I fall but "when."
Yup. It's more aerodynamic.
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Which of these is your favorite TV show or movie?
"Sons of Anarchy"
"The Fast and the Furious"
"Long Way Round"
"Tron: Legacy"
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Is your motorcycle loud enough to bother others on the road?
It is. I like my ride to run a little dirty so they can hear me coming.
Doesn't matter — I'm moving so fast that no one hears it for long.
Nah. I don't tinker with the factory-equipped muffler system.
I don't think so, but there's no one around to hear it anyway.
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