Cheapest per mile Motorcycle

[Andy C]

I have been wondering lately as when I was at Uni and had the choice of riding either the S4 or the RXS100 and how the 100 was so much cheaper that there must a super cheap bike to run.

Now 125cc 4t probably the cheapest but are but IMO as quite dull.

So what is the cheapest bike to run/buy/service/maintain motorcycle in your opinion that still has a tiny bit of fun factor?
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[Rowey]

CG125 with a page of porn stuck to the tank and a dildo stuck to the seat?
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Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

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[Suitor_Stu]

FWIW my enfield (500cc classic Iron Cylinder model) does around 80mpg, has about 20 real wheel HP (with a re-jet, new air/filter and exhaust), enough torque to pull better and more satisfyingly out of corners (I've had both pegs down in them too) than a 125/250 traditional style bike and even though it's really only comfortable sitting around the 50-55mph (verified by GPS - speedo says around 60-65) whist cruising - it's way under-geared so some change the front sprocket to get a bit more top end speed - it will do this 2-up, laiden, and have enough grunt to not be crying if you hit a hill.

Grated it does require more up-keep than a 'modern' bike but given that I can actually do pretty much all of the servicing myself because it's just like a big meccano set (valves, points, cable adjustment takes no time at all), parts are extra-ordinarily cheap (eg, full English made exhaust system for £130 - go Indian and it's more like £80-90) and easy to get hold of from a particular supplier this means you don't spend much on doing it.

I'd also comment on the kudos on owning something like it too; everyone stops to talk to you about one their grandad/uncle/neighbour had. Admittedly it can get quite tiring explaining to 95% of them that no it's not 50yrs old and that it was made in India, not Redditch, but it's still quite a fun aspect of ownership to an extent - plus girls love them because it doesn't look threatening and looks like a 'real' motorbike, which is always a bonus!

So anyway, given I spent £1600 on buying it (with only 70kms), it cost me £100 fully comp to insure (3yrs no claims @22) to sum up I'd say I get a pretty good bang (not my bike btw, but has the same exhaust so sounds just like it) for my buck! That's just my tuppence ha'penny's worth anyway.

Why do you ask incidentally? Thinking of chopping the S4?
Stu

[T0MMY]

I had a little Rieju SMX125 4 stroke supermoto jobby when I lost my licence and rode on a CBT for a few months . It was slow as shit but had really fun handling and good brakes. It got nicked before I ever worked out the mpg but it had to be pretty damn good being a little suzuki 125 4 stroke engine. Only cost me £600 and the insurance company paid out £1250 so it was a pretty economical purchase I'd get one again if I needed a city commuter only I'd get a bigger chain next time

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[Andy C]

[garth]

My Cub. 110cc, 120 mpg, off the clock downhill and reeet giggle.

Only bought it for a laugh then it got all out of hand, between me and some mates we have 7 and I actually enjoy riding it.

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[Suitor_Stu]

[lukamon]

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[davthegreat]

+ a defo 1 to above

[kestrel]

Old classics are always worth looking at as a cheap hack, You can save a fortune on road tax and insurance which goes a long way to reducing the overall running cost. I ride a 30 yr old yamaha xs650 as my daily commuter, tax exempt and insurance only £68 per year. The engine is virtually bullet proof and many examples are known to have gone way past 100k on the clock, servicing is cheap if you do it yourself and the engine is very basic and simple to work on. Performance is nothing startling, it will do a little over the ton if you need it but will sit quite happy at 70 all day and do 55 mpg which is not bad for a 50bhp motor. I've just bought another one and plan to put an open sidecar on it for running the dog about on, cheaper than using the van.!

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[garth]

The motors a 107cc 4 speed semi auto engine. It's a Lifan engine, and pretty much a copy of the 90's but with an extra gear. £175 Delivered including carb, filter, gear lever, kickstart and loom.

Done 1000 miles on it now and it hasn't burnt any oil. Cruises along at 40-45 no probs. Would probably go better had I not been green laning and dented the downpipe quite badly. You can see this in the picture.

Another option is the pit bike exhausts, mine is from a monkey.

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But you just can't beat the old round shape!
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[lukamon]

hmmm. ive put a 17 tooth sprocket on mine and it cruises at about 40 - 45 now doesthe the extra 20cc give it any more power or torque than the honda engine? with the gearing mine has at the moment i feel it could cruise at 50 and top at 62- 5 with a little more grunt.
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[garth]

Not all that faster but the fourth gear is a massive help, aswell as having alot more grunt up the hills. 90's seem very flat in comparison.
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