There is nothing quite like a long summer drive in the countryside with the sun beating down on the tarmac, a quiet open road ahead and plenty of horsepower to play with. There is nothing quite like the thrill of opening up the engine and accelerating rapidly to a high speed. There is nothing quite like the wind whistling past, the smell of partially combusted fuel and the adrenaline of driving at high speeds. But one question remains: would you be driving a car or a motorbike?

On a country road both forms of driving pleasure have their pros and they have their cons. The car is comfortable, stable and spacious, whereas the motorbike is powerful, fun and agile. The motorbike can easily overcome one of the greatest foes of an enjoyable drive in the countryside: slow moving traffic. Motorbikes have both the power and agility to rapidly pass traffic which would have a car delayed for a considerable time. However, the car is more suited to a more relaxed pace of driving, requiring very little concentration from the driver. Moreover, the driver is free to choose his driving position according to comfort and not according to the balance of the vehicle.

All things considered, the motorbike has to be the vehicle of choice for someone seeking an enjoyable drive in the country with elements of exhilaration and enjoyment. Cars cannot come close to the raw driving experience that a motorbike can provide and the stimulation of all of the senses simultaneously. The cost of maintaining and running a motorbike can be high but the cost of insurance need not cost the earth. The cheap but professional service provided by Carole Nash motorcycle insurance can save you a considerable amount of money to enjoy biking all the more!