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**Savviioor** · 04-23-2008, 07:53 AM

Sports bikes are not exactly the most fuel efficient mode of transportation out there - especially when you consider that you can not carry any cargo, bad weather prevents you from riding, the [expensive] tires need to be replaced regularly, expensive insurance, and simply the danger of riding amongst other much larger vehicles. You would be better off picking up a small hatchback or sedan that has a fuel efficient engine under the hood/bonnet.

1. You don't have to choose a sports bike, obviously.
2. My bike has a 1:20 usage (liters/km), that's a lot better than most cars I believe.
3. Do people really need a whole lot more stuff than they can fit in a backpack? Larger bikes with those cases attached can easily carry more stuff.
4. Weather would have to be really bad to stop you from riding (really bad = snow).
5. The front tire usually lasts several seasons, my rear tire costs some €150 and lasts a whole year.
6. Insurance is dead cheap! I pay €120 a year for my insurance, I'd pay at least twice as much with a small car.

While a motor isn't always a good alternative for a small car, your arguments certainly don't hold very well either.

04-23-2008, 07:53 AM	#6
Savviioor Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	Sports bikes are not exactly the most fuel efficient mode of transportation out there - especially when you consider that you can not carry any cargo, bad weather prevents you from riding, the [expensive] tires need to be replaced regularly, expensive insurance, and simply the danger of riding amongst other much larger vehicles. You would be better off picking up a small hatchback or sedan that has a fuel efficient engine under the hood/bonnet. 1. You don't have to choose a sports bike, obviously. 2. My bike has a 1:20 usage (liters/km), that's a lot better than most cars I believe. 3. Do people really need a whole lot more stuff than they can fit in a backpack? Larger bikes with those cases attached can easily carry more stuff. 4. Weather would have to be really bad to stop you from riding (really bad = snow). 5. The front tire usually lasts several seasons, my rear tire costs some €150 and lasts a whole year. 6. Insurance is dead cheap! I pay €120 a year for my insurance, I'd pay at least twice as much with a small car. While a motor isn't always a good alternative for a small car, your arguments certainly don't hold very well either.
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