Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The man finds it difficult to control the motorcycle, but the scooter is easier for him to ride. The _ is difficult to handle.

Choice 1: The man finds it difficult to control the motorcycle, but the scooter is easier for him to ride. The motorcycle is difficult to handle.
Choice 2: The man finds it difficult to control the motorcycle, but the scooter is easier for him to ride. The scooter is difficult to handle.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
1
1.