Originally Posted by
Port
Agreed with SDRider. I don't want to defend obnoxious motorcyclists, but riding a street bike, such as my SV650, in the snow is crazy. I've done it once on snow and ice, and that is enough for me. I nearly dropped it taking a turn after an ice-covered bridge at 5 mph.
I rode in the snow for the first time on my Trek 1000 the other day, and it was much easier to handle. 25 vs. 400 pounds and much lower power makes the bicycle worlds easier to ride in slick conditions.
Yeah, I own an old Honda CB750. I've spent too much time and money fixing that bike up to drop it doing something as stupid as riding it in the snow. Don't get me wrong, I ride it year round and enjoy it very much but snow is something I know I'll never ride my motorcycle in.