moosestang

I thought about spending my stimulus check on the car, but with the price of gas rising and likely to rise more and stay there, i've decided to buy a motorcycle to offset the cost of gas. I figure it will pay for itself in a few years.

I average 17.x mpg and that's what the computer says. I haven't actually calculated it in awhile.

I'm looking for a 200X suzuki sv650 incase anyone has one cheap. I'd like to make it look like this eventually.

http://www.sv650.org/gallery/pic19/page35.htm

I figure if I ride the bike half the time to and from work it would average out to almost 40mpg between the bike and the car. That's assuming 60mpg on the bike.

Thurman

I understand. I sold my last bike, and now I am bikeless. Hope to have another this spring.

Thurman

Chris07GT

Funny, I was thinking about doing the same thing. Not only to cut down on gas costs, but to cut down on mileage on my stang. But I only drive about 8 miles each way to work, so I don't think it would be a very good cost savings for me.

antipeterleague

oh ithought you meant a bicycle bike.

i love bicycles. summer only though.

techmanBDsStang

I have a bike,Triumph Daytona 955i, and I try and ride as much as possible. The SV650, a great bike, especially for beginners, that is if you are. I would like to add a cruiser as well. Looking at the Victory Hammer.


Have you tried looking here?

www.cycletrader.com

hammeron

i get 40 with the vmax

what gauges are you gonna mount to
the handle bar

jbbatten21

I have a 2007 SV650 and a 2007 Harley with the TC96 engine and I see better gas mileage out of the Harley. I only average around 40-45 on the SV, where my Harley averages around 50-55. The SV is a fun bike though. V-Twin power curve so you have the nice low-end torque, comfortable, and fun in the twisties! Just wouldn't purchase it solely based on the gas mileage.

S197steve

I've been riding/racing for 8 years now and trust me... getting a bike might save you some money in gas mileage, but will cost you LOTS more in other aspects.

For example: MSF, helmet, jacket(s), boots, gloves, insurance (full coverage a must for a newb or someone wihtout a garage), tires (replace every 3k-5k miles), trackdays...

Anddon't forget the ever present mod bug... it hits VERY hard with sportbikes and can rack up the $$ really quickly.



That being said, the SV650 is a wonderful bike for newbs and those with loads of experience. I've ridden them stock and in race trim and they are an absolute blast. If you want to get a bike to save money, you're not likely too... if you want to get a ride and have fun with, go for it!

moosestang

thanks for that, I couldn't find any gas mileage info on it.

moosestang

I'm no beginner. I've owned two street bikes, a 600 and 750. I'm just looking for something with a more upright riding posture, but not a total cruiser and it must look cool. I really love the naked look with the rear seat deleted. Yes i've been looking on cycletrader. Here's a sv1000 i have my eye on.

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/list...otos/89510591/