Stupidly Cheap To Run Bikes

[Chriss]

Hi, I don't have a massively wide knowledge of bikes, so just after ideas on bikes that are silly cheap to run to get me back and forth to work. Must do 70 comfortably. Especially max MPG.

Currently running on a GS500, but need something to get my wife to work too.

Thanks.
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[Gunny]

VFR 750

very reliable,comfortable,and have heard of some doing over 100`000 miles
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[tsmith]

My trusty old GPZ500s will do 80mpg when ridden like a granny and is only insurance group 8

and 50,000 miles on its still going strong.

Fitting a Scottoiler helps boost mpg


if you could drop to 60mph, the Honda CBF125 does 130mpg

[Method]

The CBF will happily do more than 60...

CBF125 will return rediculous MPG and its still a large ish bike to ride, very comfortable, and supprisingly fun and satisfying to ride

Best part is, even with the price rises - they are about £2k OTR Brand new!
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[MarJay]

my MZ does 80, has a big squishy seat and a fairing. It does about 50mpg but it does also use expensive oil. The best bit though is that it only cost £300 inc a years tax, and it passed an MOT with flying colours recently.
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[bigtruck74]

The CBF will happily do more than 60...

CBF125 will return rediculous MPG and its still a large ish bike to ride, very comfortable, and supprisingly fun and satisfying to ride

I have one and totally agree with the 2nd point, however I struggle to get much above 60 (unless downhill with a tail wind) still, thats why they make bigger bikes I suppose!
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[Hello there mandem]

They way i ride my hornet..................30-35mpg



I have been at 40 this past 2 weeks, money has started to run out

[Gazdaman]

[MarJay]

[sagalout]

Are you including the purchase price in with the running costs? If not, the new F800R looks damn cheap to run at 70mpg!
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[Kal]

Fro Honda: CB500 ftw... Or possibly the CBF250...

You could also consider the Hysoung GT250 series

Suzuki Savage...
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[Knacker]

Kinroad XT50GY does no where near 70mph a more subtle 30mph but gives you about 170mpg
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Current: Gsxr 600 Srad - GS125 - DT125
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[stinkwheel]

[carlnicholson...]

I have had a couple of CG's over the years, my recently bought 1993 one tops out at 60, but the gearing could easily be raised. I also had a 2002 model which could reach 70 but that was the realistic limit tbh.

On a plus side my insurance is £55 a year, £15 tax, bargain parts (£11 for a new chain!!) and although I haven't calculated exact MPG, it's so cheap I really don't need to.

All that for £350 and a very real probability that it will never lose anymore value. Can't complain...
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[BenBray]

Hijack time.

Anyone with an NC30;

How many miles does full to reserve get you?
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[Chriss]

I've gone for a CG125, and just take my chances holding traffic up.

Worst comes to worse, I'll have to try resell it.
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.