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Moving 30 miles from work, commuting??

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MJJ_ZX6RR:
I commute 52 miles each way on a 1400GTR. Lots of comfort, room to carry suit/laptop etc. and a big fairing to shield you from the weather.

It does 200 to a tank, and has averaged 52mpg in the 54,000 miles since new. Tyres (Pilot Road 3's or Pirelli Angel GTs) last 10,000 miles and it has been magnificently reliable. Only downside is the servicing, every 4,000 miles and expensive at a dealer.

The trouble with buying a cheap and cheerful, or boring motorbike is that it may stat to suck the enjoyment from riding. I am happy to pay the bills and have a nice bike to commute on.

Final recommendation - Gerbings heated jacket and gloves wired into the bike's electrics. Makes winter a breeze.

Matin.

Waverider:

millsyboy:
I live about 16miles from work and when I first moved here, I took bike to work (when I had a GSXR) and then took the car and the time it took was the same (two lane A road - 90% of it). This is driving at speed limit (and keeping mpg high). I decided it was better to take the car, as no need to change clothes when I arrive, the bike would have been in the elements (rain) and usage/mileage would have raked up.
If I lived somewhere where the roads mostly countryside, then I would alternate. If I was constantly stuck behind traffic on the roads or through a city, then I would definitely take the bike as quicker.

sinewave:
Could always look for a new job closer to the new Gaff?     :glasses9:

Waverider:
Thanks for the advice on this one. I ended up getting a Yamaha XT660z tenere with boxes on the side. It's working out pretty well so far giving between 50 & 55 mpg and the boxes mean no rucksack. Sunny today though so on the ten  [greenie]

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