Hello from Ohio, USA

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I own a 2012 Yamaha Super Ternere, Black—approximately 23,000 miles on the odometer as of 2023-06-01. I am new to motorcycling and have owned it since mid-May, putting on 1000 miles in a small amount of time. Enjoying the bike so far but not enjoying the startup costs of motorcycling. Plus, new tires are needed soon; the Shinko 805 rear is about toast with 99% on-road riding.
 

Sierra1

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Welcome, from Texas. I can't count the number of people that tell me they're going to get a bike to save money. I warn them of the additional costs. Mileage is better, and that's it. And depending on what car you get, the car might even get better mileage.

Tires costs more, and don't last as long. Oil and filter are more expensive. Helmet, gloves, and wet and cold weather gear if you're serious about it being your main transportation. (which I'm not anymore)

No, if you're going to get a bike, it has to be because you like/love bikes. :cool:
 

Matt51F1

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I have to disagree on the cost of riding a bike.
I’ve kept accurate logs of every dollar I’ve spent on every vehicle of mine since before 2000 (yeah, don’t ask… ) and bikes are the cheapest form of transport short of bicycles and walking.
I did some sums several years ago comparing motorbikes to public transport and, allowing for a cost per hour for your time included, the total cost of riding a bike is like 2/3 of public transport.
It’s about 1/4 of running a car.
I can supply figures
 

Sierra1

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I have to disagree on the cost of riding a bike. . . .
I'm sure your logs are very accurate as to money spent per vehicle. But not so much when it comes to cost per mile. There is just no way. $300 for a rear tire. . . . I can get TWO tires for my Jeep and they last 50K miles. Brake pads last at least 50k miles on a car/truck.
 

Matt51F1

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I'm sure your logs are very accurate as to money spent per vehicle. But not so much when it comes to cost per mile. There is just no way. $300 for a rear tire. . . . I can get TWO tires for my Jeep and they last 50K miles. Brake pads last at least 50k miles on a car/truck.
Depending on which tyre I get, I get pretty good mileage. The old Michelin Pilot Road 2, I regularly got over 25000km (15000m) for a rear and 40,000km (25000m) for a front. This was on two TDMs as well so lighter bike although leaning over a lot further for fun in the corners.

My figures for the three bikes:
TDM #1: average over 15 years and 247,000km is 6.6c/km for fuel alone and 19.4c/km for everything.
TDM #2: average over 10 years and 61,000km is 7.0c/km for fuel (hotter tune) and 26.5c/km for everything.
S Tenere for the last two months…
10.4c/km for fuel and 62c/km for everything else (bits & bobs not including purchase price) for 5,100km

For comparison, 2001 F250 with 4.2 litre 6 cylinder motor ( not available in USA) over 65,000 km for 5 years is 21c/km for fuel and 49.7c/km for everything else which has included tyres and the horrendous registration fees charged in this state.
 
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