Being a short, wobbly old man, I couldn't count on being able to get off a bike without a stand. I gotta have a side stand to plant the bike before I get off. I can't get it onto a center while astride it. My legs are too short to do such a maneuver! I like center stands, but when the choice has to be made, I'll go with the side stand. I have a rear wheel stand that takes care of most of the enter stand duties, or a chassis stand if I need the front end off.
Bare