Buying the Right Powersports Vehicle

Are you looking for a thrilling way to explore the great outdoors? A fast, fun, and efficient vehicle for commuting? A powerful-yet-compact workhorse to get the job done right? Chances are, a powersports vehicle is the answer—but finding the right one can be challenging.

We here at Langston Motorsports want to help you get exactly what you need, so we’ve put together a few tips on buying the right powersports vehicle, below. To learn more, or to see the powersports vehicles we have for sale, contact our store in Perris, California, today!

Your Needs

Before you get too far into the hunting process, it’s important for you to determine your exact needs. Consider things like:

• How many passengers you want along for the ride
• Whether the vehicle needs to tow or have a high weight capacity and how much weight it needs to handle
• If there are special upgrades that can help it handle your intended terrain better.

The Vehicle Type

Once you determine your needs and wants, it’s time to look at what’s available.

Street-Legal Options

For anyone looking for the perfect way to commute, you’re likely going to want to look into motorcycles or scooters. Scooters sometimes have limited speed, given that the smaller models have lower-powered engines, but they’re economical and efficient.

Motorcycles and trike motorcycles come in many classes based on how you use them, like touring models for cross-country rides, cruisers that balance all your needs, and sports bikes built for speed.

Off-Roading

If your intended roaming ground is unpaved and gnarly, an off-road vehicle is the way to go. One of the most common types of off-roading powersports vehicles is the dirt bike, also called an off-road motorcycle. They’re agile, small, and lightweight, and can absolutely take a pounding. Dual sport, enduro, and adventure bikes can be used both on and off roads, as well.

ATVs (also known as quads or 4-wheelers) are sturdy off-road vehicles with—you guessed it—four wheels and more power and traction, and though most have one seat, two-up versions have space for one passenger. They may not hit the same speeds as a dirt bike, but they can handle more terrains. UTVs (also called side-by-sides) are larger and more car-like with a rollover-protected cab, a steering wheel, bench seating for two to six people, and potentially even seatbelts.

Both ATVs and UTVs find plenty of recreational use, but are also powerful workhorses that can tow, haul supplies, and help you work around different terrains.

Specialized Vehicles

There are a handful of powersports vehicles with a more focused design and intended usage, including snowmobiles. They can navigate snowy areas and are good for both recreation and utility. PWCs (personal watercraft) on the other hand are pure speed and maritime fun for one to two people.

Ready to get started? Contact us at Langston Motorsports for more information, or to see the powersports vehicles we have available. We proudly serve the people of Temecula and Orange County, California—let us serve you today!