Motorcycle vs. Motor Scooter

HungLikeJesus · 08-12-2008, 11:47 AM

BrianR - do you track your motorcycle gas mileage? Just curious.

My 1989 Honda Transalp (dual-sport, 600 cc V-twin) gets about 50-55 mpg, and my 1990 Honda Hawk (standard, 650 cc V-twin) gets 60-65 mpg.

BrianR · 08-12-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

BrianR - do you track your motorcycle gas mileage? Just curious.

I used to get 40-45 mpg on my 1987 Honda Shadow 750.

Troubleshooter · 08-13-2008, 08:31 AM

The Honda CB250 is as bulletproof a design as can be found in motorcycles. It hasn't changed in decades. It gets ~70 mpg and you can take it on the highway, not the interstate mind you.

I just gave mine to a friend who is short and fat and she can ride it fine.

+1 to the MSF course if you haven't ridden a bike. It helps the insurance or so I'm told.

My '04 Shadow 750 gets 45+ on the interstate at ~80 mph and I pay $170 a year for full coverage, roadside service, theft, accessories, collision and all that.

The mid-size cruiser market is the fastest growing market in bikes right now.

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Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	The Honda CB250 is as bulletproof a design as can be found in motorcycles. It hasn't changed in decades. It gets ~70 mpg and you can take it on the highway, not the interstate mind you. I just gave mine to a friend who is short and fat and she can ride it fine. +1 to the MSF course if you haven't ridden a bike. It helps the insurance or so I'm told. My '04 Shadow 750 gets 45+ on the interstate at ~80 mph and I pay $170 a year for full coverage, roadside service, theft, accessories, collision and all that. The mid-size cruiser market is the fastest growing market in bikes right now. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

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