Do you ever wonder why these things get lousy gas milage?

A 100 mpg motorized bike costs $300-$500. A hybrid car that gets 60mpg costs $40,000. I think I'll ride a motorized bike and save the $39,500.
 
wheelbender6 said:
A 100 mpg motorized bike costs $300-$500. A hybrid car that gets 60mpg costs $40,000. I think I'll ride a motorized bike and save the $39,500.
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Your comparison is avocados to banana's, how can you compare a one person bicycle to a 4
seater car?

A 100 mpg motorized bike which costs $300-$500 and that's on the low side would be compared to maybe a Honda Ruckus 50 cc or Yamaha Zuma 125 cc which get 100 to 80 mpg and go 40 mph to 60 mph.
Used low mileage examples sell for about $2000 where I live.

True you would have to register and insure the scooters, but they are much more practical
transportation than a motorized bike.
 
well, any kind of motorized transport is ideal compared to footin' it in my experience.

of course people need things like trucks, cars and vans, but for my primary mode of local area transportation, i will vouche for my moped. used to take my moped to work, school, buddies' parties, shopping; now if i need to haul something or shuttle people around, then it's time for the auto, but otherwise i prefer the wind on my face while crusin on my moped.

don't even get me started on nopeds! the urban express was like driving a recliner! suuch a comfy ride!
 
I wouldn't claim that a motorized bike can replace a car. I would claim that much of the driving we do does not require a car. The motorbike is better for picking up a six pack, a coffee, quart of oil, etc, (weather permitting). I have commuted to work before, but my current situation precludes it.
I could commute to work if I had an ebike with a 20 mike battery pack, as I need to be on the sidewalk to arrive alive.
 
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