Is the gas mileage better for motorcycles than it is with cars? - GoFuckYourself.com

Pornwolf · 06-18-2008, 01:45 PM

Is it?

I was checking out a Harley last night. I really want one. I've been thinking about bikes for a while now. Rice rockets look like death on wheels so I'm not gonna do that.

For me it would have to be a Harley or at least a touring bike.

But part of the appeal of of bikes is the idea that they get more MPG than automobiles.

Is that true? Anyone got some experience with this?

GrouchyAdmin · 06-18-2008, 01:46 PM

Get a shitty ~200cc Kawasaki if you want mileage; a Hawg if you want everyone to assume you're a dentist having a midlife crisis.

Pornwolf · 06-18-2008, 01:55 PM

Heh, you'd be really reaching to imagine looking at me and thinking, 'dentist with a mid life crisis.'

Haha

GrouchyAdmin · 06-18-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pornwolf

Heh, you'd be really reaching to imagine looking at me and thinking, 'dentist with a mid life crisis.'

Have you seen the sorts of people who ride them these days? Dentists, archieologists and internet dorks.

Socks · 06-18-2008, 01:59 PM

I like the BMW bikes

undersoul · 06-18-2008, 02:02 PM

much betterthan cars and should be good if you live in the city

Pornwolf · 06-18-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Socks

I like the BMW bikes

Yeah, they are nice. They are the ones I was thinking of when I mentioned touring bikes.

Violetta · 06-18-2008, 02:04 PM

Yeah, they are...

Socks · 06-18-2008, 02:06 PM

New R 1200 GS

Pornwolf · 06-18-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GrouchyAdmin

Have you seen the sorts of people who ride them these days? Dentists, archieologists and internet dorks.

Haha, You can be sure I still don't fall into those categories on looks.

Think Vin Diesel on a bike.

Dentist? No.

Archeologist? Maybe, if by archeologist you mean a guy who searches for dusty cougar pussy structures.

media · 06-18-2008, 02:06 PM

Anyone got MPG stats on their bike?

crockett · 06-18-2008, 02:10 PM

Why is it when ever you see someone on a BMW bike, they always are wearing the whole BMW riding gear package, jumpsuit and the whole nine yards?

Pornwolf · 06-18-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crockett

Why is it when ever you see someone on a BMW bike, they always are wearing the whole BMW riding gear package, jumpsuit and the whole nine yards?

Ahahahahaha

Now that's lame.

woj · 06-18-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by media

Anyone got MPG stats on their bike?

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/Motor...uide/index.htm

pornguy · 06-18-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by media

Anyone got MPG stats on their bike?

For fucking ever!!!! have not had one in a long time, but I could ride for more than a week on mine for 7$

It was a rice burner. Ninja 750 with all sorts of work to it.

Not standard mileage, and it was still awesome.

tranza · 06-18-2008, 02:22 PM

It's MUCH better than cars......

Pornwolf · 06-18-2008, 02:36 PM

Fuckin hell, that chart says the 'Honda Unicorn' gets over 100mpg.

WTF is a Honda Unicorn?

baddog · 06-18-2008, 02:46 PM

I get about 30 MPG with mine, but I ride like the devil. I remember the first time I rode thru FL when the speed limit was 55 MPH. The main highway going to Tampa had highway patrol offices every 100 yards (it seemed), so I actually went the speed limit there. I got 50+ MPG.

So, like anything, your results may vary. I would be willing to bet most get better mileage than I do.

Mr Pheer · 06-18-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by media

Anyone got MPG stats on their bike?

my ST1300 gets about 41 - 45 mpg, but I tend to be heavy on the throttle

my VFR800 gets about 52mpg. It weighs about 250lbs less than my other bike.

Pornwolf · 06-18-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

my ST1300 gets about 41 - 45 mpg, but I tend to be heavy on the throttle

my VFR800 gets about 52mpg. It weighs about 250lbs less than my other bike.

Those are both sport bikes right?

ztik · 06-18-2008, 04:46 PM

I ride a honda CBR 600rr

I get over 150 miles per tank. Its a little over 3 gallons.

50mpg~

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	I get about 30 MPG with mine, but I ride like the devil. I remember the first time I rode thru FL when the speed limit was 55 MPH. The main highway going to Tampa had highway patrol offices every 100 yards (it seemed), so I actually went the speed limit there. I got 50+ MPG. So, like anything, your results may vary. I would be willing to bet most get better mileage than I do. Last edited by baddog; 06-18-2008 at 02:48 PM..

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