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**jeockammece** · 04-23-2008, 10:01 AM

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.

I was just stating what other experienced sports bike enthusiasts had suggested to those individuals that were looking into switching over. You also have to remember I am talking about the United States and not the UK - everything is not exactly the same between the two.

04-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#8
jeockammece Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	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. I was just stating what other experienced sports bike enthusiasts had suggested to those individuals that were looking into switching over. You also have to remember I am talking about the United States and not the UK - everything is not exactly the same between the two.
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