Many riders cling to bikes that no longer fit their lives—superbikes they never rev past third gear or tall ADV machines they can barely balance. This guide exposes the mismatch between image and reality, from Sunday riders who don’t need race replicas to daily commuters who deserve reliability over style. Whether you’re over 40 craving comfort, short and tired of tiptoeing on tall bikes, or stuck fixing a “cool” build that won’t start, these rules reveal how to match your machine to the rider you’ve become—let’s watch the video.