Buying a Powersports Vehicle

Whether you want a thrilling way to explore the great outdoors, an efficient way to commute, or a racing machine, you’re going to find yourself exploring one specific class of vehicles: powersports vehicles. But with the variety of types, shapes, sizes, and specialties, it can be hard to know exactly what you want. We here at Gina’s Motorsports of Monee want to make sure you get the perfect match, so we’ve put together a few tips on buying a powersports vehicle, below. To learn more, or to see the powersports vehicles we have for sale, contact our store in Monee, Illinois, today!

Vehicle Type

Street Riding

If you want a street-legal vehicle to commute in or explore the open road with, you’re likely going to want a street motorcycle or a scooter of some kind. Touring bikes, cruisers, sportsbikes, and a wide variety of sizes of scooter will get you what you need.

Off-Roading

For a powerhouse that can get you through and over any terrain and make the wilderness more exciting, though, you’ll want an off-road vehicle. Off-road motorcycles, also called dirt bikes, are slim, lightweight, agile, and durable. Some motorcycles, like dual sport bikes, enduro bikes, and adventure bikes, can navigate both road and nature.

ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are another great off-road vehicle with four wheels for stability and better traction. UTVs (utility terrain vehicles) provide more car-like qualities, including a cab with rollover protection and seatbelts, a steering wheel, and bench seating. Both of these vehicles are also good workhorses around large properties and landscaping projects.

Specialized Vehicles

For the snow-lovers out there, snowmobiles provide a stable, safe, and quick way to blast through the powder, and they’re also good at keeping your work simple and safe in the winter. And PWCs (personal watercraft) are for maritime thrill-seekers who want a compact and powerful way to enjoy the water.

Budgeting

Unless you’ve got a hefty savings account, you’ll want to build your budget around financing. Expect to pay 10-20% of the vehicle’s full price up front as a down payment, then pay the rest off in monthly installments with interest. Make sure you can safely afford anticipated prices and rates before you go hunting!

Your Needs

Your last step before you start your hunt is to make a wishlist of the specific things you need and want from a vehicle. If you expect to be hauling cargo of some kind, you’ll need a vehicle that has the space and weight capacity to carry it safely. If you want passengers to join you, you’ll need enough seating for everyone to ride safely, as well. Think also about the specific terrains you plan to ride on.

Ready to get started? Contact us at Gina’s Motorsports of Monee for more information, or to see the powersports vehicles we have available. We proudly serve the people of Chicago and Kankakee County, Illinois—let us serve you today!