Eleven Reasons Why You Should Have a Car Instead of a Bicycle as Your Primary Means of Transportation
New motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to be killed in a traffic crash. So think twice before you decide to sell your old car to buy the motorcycle of your dreams and use it as your main means of transportation. Here are some things to consider:
1. You save money on gas when you ride a bike because they have great gas mileage. They average 56 mpg depending on engine size. You could even get to 100 mpg if you’re riding a lower cc scooter. But the expenses could add up faster if you factor in buying seasonal parts like spark plugs, air filters, chains (if your bike doesn’t have a shaft drive), brake pads, oil changes, sprockets, seals, etc. fork and tires that only last after 5,000 miles. more or less. A new pair could cost between $300 and $350.
2. Insurance rates are higher depending on which state you are in. If you’re a man, ride a supersport bike, and are in your 20s, it might be a little higher if he gets comprehensive or full liability coverage. In addition, it is absolutely necessary to obtain medical insurance in case of a fall.
3. It is much safer to drive a car than a motorcycle on your daily commute to and from work, where anyone or even a 16 year old talking on a cell phone while driving could T-bone you at any time, especially at peak hours. traffic.
4. You can buy an inexpensive Japanese econobox car and still get good gas mileage and save money on gas.
5. The weather is not a detrimental factor when using a car as the main mode of transportation. Rain, hail, sleet or snow, you can safely drive a car. Unlike riding a bike, you need to be sporting all that heavy, protective gear to keep yourself safe from the elements.
6. You can go to Cotsco and stock up on groceries for weeks and load it into your car because you obviously have enough room. Compare that to riding a bike, you can only carry enough grocery items in your backpack or pannier. That means multiple trips to the grocery store in a week and that’s not frugal.
7. You cannot store dirty clothes or move furniture in case you are going to another place on your bicycle. Better call a friend with a van.
8. You can definitely drive to work in your suit or business attire and not arrive with mussed hair. Imagine wearing heels and a skirt to work riding a bike.
9. You can attract college girls with your neon-colored supercar, and it feels great when you’re a twenty-year-old biker, but the novelty wears off in half an hour, especially if you pick it up in a cold rain. Fast forward 20 years later, you are now this responsible 40 year old man who drives a decent car and thirty something flight attendants would feel safe and comfortable going on a date with you.
10. If you’re a pet owner, you’ll have trouble taking old faithful Fido to the vet or hauling a 50-pound bag of kitty litter or 50-pound dog food on a motorcycle. Sure, you can order online and have the stuff shipped to you, but it could cost more.
11. You don’t have to spend extra money on leather jackets, thermal clothing layers, thermal clothing, etc. driving a car instead of wearing all that heavy stuff on your body like protective gear just to buy six packs of beer in a 5 minute drive to the nearby store.
Driving a new high-performance, high-priced Ducati Panigale will cost you more than driving a 2006 Honda Civic. Conversely, driving a Hummer H3 will cost you more than riding a Puch. So let’s not compare apples to oranges, so to speak, if being frugal is your main concern.
For safety reasons, buying and driving a car would be the logical thing to do. Motorcycles are for fun and hobbies. You can’t put excitement and adventure on any spec sheet. I think the ideal scenario would be to keep your old car and make it your primary mode of transportation. Save up to buy a motorcycle for occasional cross-country rides.
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