Great Bay Motorcycles welcomes Women riders and enthusiasts.

 
 
Female riders represent a large and growing portion of the motorcycling community. Today, women account for more than 10% of the riders on the road, and women are entering the sport in the highest numbers ever.
At Great Bay we do our best to support female riders, and as advocates and ambassadors of motorcycling, we welcome anyone who wants to enjoy our beloved sport.

On the showroom floor you can expect to receive as much of our time and attention as you desire.
Every customer will be treated with the same level of professionalism and enthusiasm.
Our staff understands and recognizes that some women will have unique requirements to help them enjoy motorcycling to its fullest, and we are ready to help share our knowledge.

GEAR
Safe riding begins by being outfitted in the appropriate safety gear that fits. Our basic recommendation for riding gear includes a properly fit, approved safety helmet. Plus, ankle coverage boots, motorcycling specific jacket with crash protection and riding gloves. All of these items are available in women’s sizes at Great Bay.
We have a women’s riding gear section with jackets from Triumph, Ducati, Power Trip, and Joe Rocket specifically designed and cut for females.
We stock Triumph’s outstanding riding boots in women’s sizes.
We have gloves by Triumph, Ducati, and Power Trip in women’s sizes.
We also stock both helmets and rain gear in smaller unisex sizing so that we can fit women while they are in our shop.
We have a dressing room and a full length mirror so you can confirm you have the proper fit and look.
Additionally, we have in stock women’s shirts from Ducati and Triumph. These are modern, fashionable, and stylish, plus they let you display your enthusiasm for the finest bikes in the world.
Come check out our selection, we will be happy to help you.

MACHINES

Certain motorcycles have proven themselves to be very popular with entry level and developing riders. Others are attractive to experienced riders because of ergonomic considerations, comfort or performance. Finding the right combination can be a challenge.
There are three basic considerations when choosing a motorcycle (excluding cost).
First, can the motorcycle do what you want it to do? What type of riding do you intend to do, and what will you use the bike for? For example, if you want to learn to ride, make ease of operation and smaller size goals when narrowing your choices. If you want to go on a cross-country tour choose a bike with luggage capacity and wind protection. If you want to carve corners and attend track days, choose a sport bike. While there is plenty of stratification and variety in the available motorcycles today, most can do a reasonable job serving a wide range of purposes. If your goal is just to have fun a few hours at a time, you can choose almost any style of bike that suits your tastes.
Second, does the bike fit you ergonomically or can it be readily made to? Ergonomics is a very important consideration. Simply, does the motorcycle physically fit your body? Are you comfortable with your feet on the pegs and hands on the bars? Can you readily reach and operate all of the controls? Is this a position you can stay in for an hour or more? Can the bike be modified to fit you? Do you need the suspension lowered to make it easier to plant both feet on the ground? Do you need different handlebars or bar risers to give you a comfortable reach? Does the bike feel like you will be comfortable with it as your bike?
The third consideration is aesthetics. Do you like or can you live with the way it looks? Will you look out into your garage or see it in a parking lot and be pleased with the way it looks. This is in part pride of ownership and it is also what you feel your bike should look like.
We sell motorcycles with a wide variety of appearances. Everything from full faired sport bikes like the Ducati 999 or Triumph Daytona to naked street fighter style bikes like the Ducati Monster or Triumph Speed Triple to SUV bikes like the Ducati Multistrada or Triumph Tiger to retro classics like the Triumph Bonneville. We also have modern functional cruisers that range in size from the Alpha GV 250 to the medium sized Triumph America and Speedmaster, and up to the world conquering 2300 c.c. Rocket III.

To date the following are the most popular bikes that we sold to women.
Triumph Bonneville, America, Speedmaster, Speed Triple and Sprint
Ducati Monster 620, MS2R, and ST3 Alpha GV-250, Omega Scooter Schwinn Graduate Scooter

You will be able to find a bike that looks right to you and makes you proud and happy to own it. LET US HELP YOU!
 

SERVICE
Purchasing a modern motorcycle and enjoying using it can be greatly affected by the service that you receive from your dealership.
At Great Bay we are totally committed to providing the highest standards of service to all of our customers. From routine maintenance to tire changes to repairs we offer complete motorcycle services. Just let us know how we can help you.
Our service group has experience setting up and lowering a wide variety of motorcycles. This simple change can make a huge difference in a rider’s comfort level. We have even found that in many cases a lowering kit can be the critical factor that allows a rider to use a particular machine. We can lower everything from cruisers to high performance sport bikes. If you think you would love one of our bikes, but think the seat height is just a bit too tall, stop in for a consultation. We can show you what is possible, and may be able to help you get on that bike of your dreams!
 

RIDER TRAINING
Safe riding begins with proper training. We are training advocates, and most of us have taken multiple courses. If you have never ridden and or do not have a motorcycle operators license you should start with a training course. The State of New Hampshire offers rider training for everyone from beginners to experienced riders, and the state has increased its student capacity so it is now much easier to get into a class. You can contact the state training office at 603 271-7000.
There are also private MSF courses available. We recommend MOST rider training based on the feedback we have received from our customers. They offer a program that is similar to state sponsored courses. You can contact MOST at 800 503-6678.
 

FEEDBACK
It is our goal to enhance a riders motorcycling experience when dealing with Great Bay. We definitely want to help women enjoy this great sport. Please let us know if there is something we can do to help you. You thoughts are appreciated.

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