Motorcycles - Scooters / Cruisers Which one is good for daily transportation for a < 25-40 mile of travel?

Question

I would be driving to work , that is like 5-6 miles from home...

Not a dirtbike, a cruiser look preferred over scooter.
I m not really looking at a powerhorse.. that delivers 200mph when i may travel at a max speed of 60mph

(USA)

I m 5'7..

Answer 1

If you go with a scooter, you'll be getting passed all the time since the fastest one I've seen does 55mph, and that's one of the bigger more expensive scoots. I would suggest going for a Honda rebel. They have a 250 cc engine that does well at 55- 70 mph and they are about the same price if not cheaper than a Scooter that's big enough. I've seen some used ones at the local shop, so you may even save more money. Not to mention, the Rebel just looks cooler.

Answer 2

Your best bet would be to test drive a few used motorcycles and see which one fits you best, is the most comfortable and can take an occasional passenger if you want. The mid-sized cruisers between 600 and 800 cc's are probably your best bet. They should get around 50 miles to the gallon at highway speeds and will have enough power to go down the highway if you need it. Scooters are a funny thing these days. Either you are buying one to get extremely good mileage, or you go for the big bore ones with bigger wheels that can do 80mph all day long.

I seems that motorcycling and scooter-ing are really 2 different mind sets. Personally, I have driven motorcycles for 36 years. I started with a 125 cc enduro and now drive a Suzuki VL1500 Intruder.

Decide what kind of use you really want for the bike. Typically we all justify a motorcycle as a more economical way to get around. But, is soon turns into an "identity" for some, and for others it's just about getting out on the open road.

If you don't plan on doing any multi-day touring as you gain riding experience, then the mid-sized cruisers are probably your best bet. The Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki bikes all have very low seat heights in the "cruiser series" are very reliable, require little maintenance and will last for years! Almost all are shaft drive which means no chains to lube and replace and a smoother ride. I still have my 1987 Suzuki VL700 Intruder. I am now saving it for my 6 year old grandson! He has 10 years to go before he gets his license and that will be his first big bike and he has already laid claim to it!

Whatever you get, make sure you have storage room for rain gear, gloves, jacket and other riding gear and maybe a tire repair kit too! Saddle bags are great for that and can be acquired fairly inexpensively!

Answer 3

I'd look for an older Japanese middleweight (450-650cc) cruiser in good condition. I know that there were a whole bunch of Kawasaki KZ440 Ltds made, and Honda has a good selection of cruisers in this cc range as well.

I would certainly recommend used over new, but it would be a good idea to bring a mechanically-minded friend with you to check out the bike. Otherwise, it may cost you more in parts and maintenance than you'll be saving in gas.

Oh, and make sure to put aside some bucks for good safety equipment. You can find decent (DOT or Snell-rated) helmets for $100-150, and you should budget some money for jacket, gloves, and boots as well. I've had good luck finding bargains at newenough.com and motorcyclecloseouts.com.

Answer 4

no person has addressed your experience. is that this Interstate? if so, there may be a minimum length required. a 125cc may be able to realize 70mph, in spite of the undeniable fact that it won't sustain it for long. Likewise, how enormous are you? in case you're a one hundred pound rider, a 250 may be superb yet once you weigh two times that, you may elect larger. Take the MSF classification. they'll furnish you with a motorbike of around 250cc. you will comprehend if it is sufficiently enormous by the time the class is over. then you definately would make an counseled decision on what length motorbike you will elect. And a motorbike is a great thank you to alleviate tension. each and every so often the 12 mile shuttle to my abode takes a 60 mile detour. :0)

Answer 5

I just bought a Suzuki Katana. It looks like a sport bike but is a little more upright so ur not leaning over the entire time. I ride 10 miles to work everyday, the bike is very comfortable and gets approx 50 miles to the gallon.

Answer 6

Get a Honda Shadow Aero 750 or the Yamaha V-Star 650. They are both good bikes for beginning. Take the motorcycle safety course first.

Answer 7

a scooter is low in maintenance.however, gas mileage may not be as good as an 83 sport or whatever, but it will get u from a-b. and budget wise they r cheaper than most.

Answer 8

i have a Honda magna v45 and i think that would be a good choice depending on you height and all. its not bad for tell or short. and I'm only 5'3.

Answer 9

I would choose a motorcycle myself, any brand, 350cc to 750cc.