Driving to work, whether at a factory, an office or a retail outlet, happens 10 times a week…assuming you drive home after ward. Let’s say your commute is 20 miles, 200 miles a week, 50 weeks a year, for a total of 10,000 miles. Now let’s do the math. Your trusty Chevy SUV delivers a snappy V8 performance of 16 mpg, which means you pumped 625 gallons into the tank over the last year. At $3.65 a gallon, that equals $2,281 ($190/month). If your motorcycle is getting 40 mpg, that means 250 gallons, or $912 ($76/month).
In the Northwest the cold and rain limits the number of months a person can drive unless you’re really into wet weather riding. So, the above numbers are not an exact apple to apple comparison, but you get the point. A motorcycle can save you money while putting a smile on your face!
On July 16th it’s the annual Ride to Work sponsored by the organization with the same name. This ride is to demonstrate to elected officials and the public that the motorcycle community represents a significant percentage of the population, that riders are from all occupations and walks of life, that motorcycle styles may vary from “blinged-out” choppers to fuel efficient scooters, that riding on two-wheels helps reduce traffic and we ride for transportation as well as recreation.
See you out there!
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