Posted by Steve Mackay on May 21, 2008, 3:13 pm
Vaughn wrote:
>> Bob Nixon wrote:
>>>> Ben Kaufman wrote:
>>>>> A lot of cagers are getting envious about MC and scooter gas mileage.
However,
>>>>> our two wheel vehicles tend to need a lot more maintenance. My bike needs
new
>>>>> tires and a major tuneup every 10,000 mile . At $4.00/gallon I estimated
that
>>>>> my 55mpg bike cost per mile was approximately 16 cents (I do not work on
my
>>>>> bike). For comparison, I estimated that an economy car averaging 30mpg
cost 15
>>>>> cents per mile. I am curious to know what others' cost per mile are, not
>>>>> including insurance, registration or any other fees/fines. Please state
whether
>>>>> you use a mechanic or do it yourself.
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> Ben
>>>> Buell "Ulybolt"(XB12STT with firebolt fairing, and Ulysses tail section)
>>>> I do all my own work.
>>>> 43MPG around town, 52-60MPG on the HWY. Averages out to about 48-50MPG.
>>>> Gas=$.083 per mile in fuel, based on $4.15 a gallon 93 octane here in
>>>> the Milwaukee area.
>>>> Tires=$.023 per mile for rear($141 for rear+$20 mount+balance), $.013
>>>> per mile for front($112+$20 mount+balance).
>>>> (Pirelli Scorpion Syncs. Rears lasts me approximately 7K, Fronts, 10K)
>>>> Oil, Shell Rottella-T Synthetic, $18 Gallon. 2.5 to 3 Quarts for 3K
>>>> miles. Filter(WIX)$5, for a total of $.0.006 a mile for oil.
>>>> Primary Oil, every 6K using 1 quart of HD Formula+ at $9(IIRC) for a
>>>> total of $.0015 per mile
>>>> Drive Belt, assuming 40,000 mile life, $125 or $.0031 per mile.
>>>> Works out to about 13 cents a mile if I figured everything correctly.
>>> I always thought that the high cost & low mileage of sport bike tires
>>> were the worst offenders in terms of cost per mile but with the gas
>>> prices at 3.50+ gallon in PHX in may be more economical to ride to
>>> work than drive UNLESS you have a Toyota Prius or similar.
>> I am tempted by the new Pilot Road 2CTs.
>
> I highly recommend the PR2's for your bike.
>
> Far superior to the Scorps.
>
They are a bunch more expensive at around $330 to my door for the pair.
The only thing I do know, is I need 'em by the inside pass track day on
June 10th :)
Posted by TroytheTroll on May 20, 2008, 2:17 pm
> Works out to about 13 cents a mile if I figured everything
> correctly.
I didn't see an allowance for depreciation. Depreciation is often the
single biggest $/mile, I've got mine all calculated for bikes and
cars.
Posted by timeOday on May 20, 2008, 4:07 pm
TroytheTroll wrote:
>
>> Works out to about 13 cents a mile if I figured everything correctly.
>
> I didn't see an allowance for depreciation. Depreciation is often the
> single biggest $/mile, I've got mine all calculated for bikes and cars.
Nor did he figure in riding gear. Riding consumes outerwear in a way
that driving goes not, and riding gear is not cheap.
Posted by Turby on May 20, 2008, 2:54 pm
On Mon, 19 May 2008 14:58:53 -0400, Ben Kaufman
> I am curious to know what others' cost per mile are, not
>including insurance, registration or any other fees/fines. Please state whether
>you use a mechanic or do it yourself.
Nope. Not gonna play that game. I don't care what it costs. I've never
calculated it, and I doubt I ever will. Price just doesn't matter for
some stuff.
--
Turby the Turbosurfer
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>>>> Ben Kaufman wrote:
>>>>> A lot of cagers are getting envious about MC and scooter gas mileage.