I am thinking of buying a motorcycle to go to work to save money on gas.?

I drive 106 miles round trip freeway. What kind should I buy to get a good MPG. I don't want to buy a scooter. Any other advise will be greatly apresciated.
I am thinking of buying a motorcycle to go to work to save money on gas.?
if your driving freeway you should take advantage of a faster motorcyle... like BIG BIKE... ducatti or honda is better but quite expensive but worth the purchase...





-jane
I am thinking of buying a motorcycle to go to work to save money on gas.?
Go to this site:


http://www.bikez.com/brand/suzuki_motorc...





%26amp; look around....then


Go to "Suzuki4Life" (I think it's a '4' instead of a 'for'...?) Try it both ways. It's an "Ultimate Bulletin Board" of bikers; After you register--- POST your question. I know a couple of the members,.so feel free to say how you heard about it--%26amp; email me thru Y-Q%26amp;A %26amp; I'll tell you who they are.. The smaller the cc's the less gas you'll use. Be sure you buy your gear before you take delivery on your bike. There are only 2 kinds of bikers: Those who haven't gone down, and those you HAVE....be sure you're geared-up every time you turn the key...and do a good pre-flight inspection too. You'll be glad you did.
Reply:buy one but you gotz to have a motercycle lisnce for one
Reply:My recommendation would be to purchase a late model Buell Blast (~500cc). They are easy to ride and maneuver. They have a very responsive midrange. They can cruise all day at 65-70 miles per hour. And last but not least, they get around 70 miles per gallon on the highway!





Another good recommendation would be a Ninja 250, which gets similar gas mileage, has a higher top speed, but has lower mid-range torque.





Understand that when it comes to motorcycles, the higher you go in cc's, the less your gas mileage will be. So you can find many cruisers in the 750 to 1200 cc range that will be more comfortable at freeway speeds, but will get lower mpg (around 35 to 50 to be precise). You will also be looking at a higher initial investment, which may or may not be an issue for you.





All in all, consider your budget, do some research, and you will ultimately find the right bike for you.
Reply:A while ago I built a spreadsheet to figure commuting costs.





It used the following assumptions


gas 45 mpg 4.50/gal


tires 12,000 miles $350 to replace


chain/sprockets 15000mi, $300 to replace


dealer tune-up 8000mi $400


dealer tune-up 12000 $300


257 working days/year


5 extra miles/ day for goofing off, lunch, etc.





Based on this, you would ride 28,527 miles/year at a total cost of $6527 plus the price of insurance, plus the price of the bike.
Reply:Get yourself a BMW, you won't regret it!
Reply:I don't agree with the last person. I have purchased many used bikes, and only 2 that were new from a dealership. If you buy the right bike, it shouldn't cost anywhere near that figure, especially if you are willing/able to learn small repairs on your own.





If you are buying strictly for commuting purposes, get a "standard" or "cruiser." Look at the Honda Magna/Shadow series, Kawasaki LTD 440/550's, Yamaha XJ/XS/Seca, or Suzuki Intruder/Savage. I point these out because they are VERY popular, reasonably priced ($1000-3500), are super comfortable, and fuel efficient (50-80mpg).





My Yamaha XS1100 (full fairing/saddlebags, stereo) got about 35mpg and was extremely comfortable on the open highway, not so much in town because it was a big bike. My Yamaha Maxim XJ750 got about 45-50mpg, but was in bad shape when I got it, and I kept it for about 6months and made double my $$ back. My CT90 gets over 100mpg, but tops out at 50mph, so I wouldn't suggest that one. My dualsports always were good on gas...Suzuki DR125 got 70mpg, DR650 got 60mpg, Yamaha XT350 got 55mpg, and my Honda XR350R gets about 60mpg.





Above all else....get something that physically fits you, will be comfortable for your purposes, goes where you want it to, and is cost effective (purchase price + maintenance). Hope this helps in making a good decision. Happy Riding!!!
Reply:if you're riding freeway, definitely get a 550cc or higher. a smaller bike will tend to blow around in the wind more and have unhappy reactions to semi trucks passing you. a 500 or 550 would be easy enough to handle for a beginner, but a 750 is more desireable (and comfortable) for highway travel, especially going that far each day. or course, the bigger the bike, the worse gas mileage you'll get.


check craigslist.com for locals selling used bikes. i got a 73 honda cb350 used in great condition for around $700. i get around 50-60+ mpg, but she is a little sensitive on the highway. i highly suggest hondas for quality, price, and ease of maintenance and repair.
Reply:Look at he Kymco and Hyosung lines they have some fine road bikes and they are priced right and reliable. Do not knock scooters now days 500 cc scooters that will run 80mph all day long with disk brakes are common oh yes about 60+ mpg. Also you do not need a huge ride to go on highway. I ride a 250 and do not have any trouble being blown all around. That maybe true with a rocket bikes as they have all of that side body work.
Reply:a Honda Shadow or Rebel in anything from a 250cc up to 500cc would be a good reliable bike for the riding your looking at doing this is a cruiser model which is good for a beginner ,and also take a MSF riding course in your area to learn the basics of motorcycling make sure you always wear a helmet and gloves with whatever other riding gear you can afford and don't ever ride in shorts and sandals you never know if and when you might go down on a bike and drivers don't look for you so you have to look out for them
Reply:i would say that you get a 250cc but jus on the street


a 400cc and up for the freeway.


yup these will save you a butt load of money
Reply:driving on the freeway that long, you will want at least a


600 sport bike or a 750 cruiser
Reply:750 Honda shadow aero ( shaft drive) will work fine. About 50 mpg. I like the Kawasaki 750 Vulcan, an odd bike but built for a mature rider and is solid with comfort features. It is out of production since last year but even used, will fit your bill nicely and you should be able to ride for 2 years and then move up. As it is out of production you ought to do well on purchase. Again 50 mpg, shaft drive, water cooled.
Reply:Consider riding around in a cruiser; the crotch rocket type bikes can get uncomfortable if you ride for a long period of time. Cruisers are heavier, but more comfortable for longer periods of time. Crotch rockets get you from A to B to C real fast. Real fast.
Reply:Short answer is yes, you will save money on gas. But, there will be addtional expenses you have to consider:


1.) Insurance. If you are knew to riding, expect to pay a lot for insurance.


2.) Cost of bike. Buy used and old to save money. Motorcycles basically work the same since they were invented...okay get a fuel injected one..


3.) Cost of maintance. Bikes need more care and attention then your car typically, and more often.


4.) Cost of equipment. You will need protective gear, helmet, boots...
Reply:smart thinking one step toward going away from increasing our ozone layer





i recommend a ducati 1098s ,, pretty expensive but its like a car with no roof and stuff








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