Buying a motorcycle, ATV, side-by-side, or snowmobile should be an easy, confident decision. These buying guides give you honest, straight answers to the questions we hear most at Empire — no jargon, no pressure. Every recommendation ties back to inventory we actually stock and to our Up Front Pricing: the price you see already includes freight, setup, and our documentation fee, so only sales tax and title/registration are added.
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Buying guides
- Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Motorcycle — What size and style to start on, new vs. used, and beginner-friendly models we stock.
- Sport vs. Adventure vs. Cruiser: Which Style Fits You? — Cruiser, adventure/touring, or sportbike — how to match a style to how you ride.
- Are Electric Motorcycles Worth It? — Instant torque and low running costs vs. range and refueling — is electric right for you?
- What Size Dirt Bike Do I Need? — Size a dirt bike by rider height, weight, and experience — with a by-rider chart.
- What Size Street Motorcycle Do I Need? — Match seat height to your inseam with the 30-second fit finder — cruiser to adventure, every seat height we sell.
- ATV vs. Side-by-Side: Which Should You Buy? — Nimble solo quad or passenger- and work-ready UTV — a full side-by-side comparison.
- What Size Snowmobile Do I Need? — Trail, mountain, or crossover, plus the right power and track length for your riding.
- Is CFMOTO Any Good? An Honest Look — An honest look at CFMOTO — reliability, the KTM partnership, warranty, and why it’s our top-selling line.
- How Powersports Financing Works — How financing works step by step, what to bring, and how Up Front Pricing keeps it honest.
Have a question a guide didn’t answer? Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory and we’ll help you find the right fit.