by Heineken » Wed 10 May 2006, 09:38:12
Motorcycles as a response to PO raise interesting questions. I too have wondered whether the US masses might gradually switch over to a huge motorcycle fleet. Consider, though, that
1. Motorcycles require more skill than cars to drive and even then are far more dangerous. Insurance rates and health care costs would soar.
2. Many car drivers, especially older ones, lack the physical ability to ever drive a motorcycle.
3. Motorcycles' cargo capacity is very limited---maybe a couple of bags of groceries.
4. In general, motorcycles require more maintenance than cars.
5. Motorcycles can't replace trucks, fire engines, ambulances, etc.
6. Motorcycles are impractical in cold, snowy, or rainy weather.
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Heineken on Wed 10 May 2006, 11:18:06, edited 1 time in total.
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