The One Thing Nobody Talks About When Buying a Motorcycle (And It's Not Specs)

A lot of us riders talk about motorcycles in terms of character and soul. But what do those words actually mean when we’re talking about a bike? To me, it’s a way of describing a motorcycle’s sensory richness – a key component of what makes a motorcycle feel alive. I got a chance to swap bikes with a friend – she rode my Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, and I got a chance to ride her Harley-Davidson Pan America. After a loop around Sauvie Island, we stopped to swap notes on what we thought each bike felt like… Which of our senses were stimulated by the bikes, and what it was that made them feel alive. Note: Yes, I’m fully aware I need to fix the Pinlock thingie on my visor. It fogged up like mad on this ride. 🐞 Get Veridian Cruise control for your Himalayan 450, or for other bikes. You'll get a 12% discount, I'll get a little kick-back, and we'll achieve world peace together! https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=bugmoto 🍄 Use this link to buy Aerostich gear. It supports the channel, but most importantly, you'll be supporting a really fantastic American company that does exceptional work. https://aerostich.com/bugmoto 🍄 Purchase Lone Rider bags and other great stuff using this link. Lone Rider has been a fantastic supporter of BugMoto. https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/?rfsn=8671235.dfdd10 --- 📺 Please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BugMotoChannel 📸 Come say hi over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugmotochannel/ #motorcycle #motovlog • Filmed aboard my Moto Guzzi V7 Sport • And Carrie's Harley-Davidson Pan America +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ • Drone operated as a Part 107-licensed UAV pilot (meaning, it's YouTube legal). Motorcycles: 2025 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2026 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-