Morgan3820
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As the price of gas at the pump skyrockets will we see more motorcycles on the road as an economy measure as seen in Europe?
As the price of gas at the pump skyrockets will we see more motorcycles on the road as an economy measure as seen in Europe?
Maybe e-bikes. Not sure I have the stones to weave through traffic and trucks on a motorcycle.As the price of gas at the pump skyrockets will we see more motorcycles on the road as an economy measure as seen in Europe?
I’m thinking about a Honda miniMOTO Navi. Good for quick trips to the store or keep it in the hangar for fetching stuff from the FBO / Lunch breaks. More fun than a clapped out golf cart and only $1800.
https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto/navi
Car dependency is baked into our craptastic transit infrastructure and suburban sprawl legislated-as-a-preference mode of (self)sorting. We're a suburban nation with poor transit options.
As such, gasoline demand for job commuting is inelastic, and substitutions are a rare choice.
Two words: Tes La.![]()
As the price of gas at the pump skyrockets will we see more motorcycles on the road as an economy measure as seen in Europe?
I don’t know. Tell me.How are the roads in Europe vs the USA wrt potholes?
How are the drivers in Europe vs the USA wrt not trying to kill bikers?
While you wink, I'm sure "The Narrative" of forcing people to electric is a part of the runup in gas prices. Never let a good crisis go to waste!
While you wink, I'm sure "The Narrative" of forcing people to electric is a part of the runup in gas prices. Never let a good crisis go to waste!
Why would oil companies be trying to force people to electric?
Most western European nations are pretty good about not killing motor- or bicyclists, but it’s primarily because there’s a ton more of them per capita then in the US, especially in cities.…How are the drivers in Europe vs the USA wrt not trying to kill bikers?
My wife gave up her BMW 2 years ago for a small, 150cc 80mpg scooter and has never looked back. Of course, we live in Florida and she can ride all year long.I have both motorcycles and a Honda Civic Si sedan. The best motorcycle gets 50mpg if I ride easy, 45ish if I use some of it's superpowers. The Si is the sport version of the Civic, 205hp turbo, 6sp manual, and even when moving quite briskly, I get upper 30's mpg. Cars are so good the little bit extra from a motorcycle isn't worth the effort. Now if we talk small scooters that get 90mpg+, then you might be on to something.
You are probably right if you consider current gas prices. But I have seen rumors about the price of oil tripling. If the current price of gas even doubles, you will see a lot of behavioral changes.Oh it’s going take more than current gases prices to make people switch.
If you're thinking "the government," I think you're dreaming. They only wish they had some semblance of control over these soaring gasoline prices; if they did, they'd be trying to restrain them. Nobody wants to be blamed for this, especially in an election year.Not oil companies per se
They have started going down in price but I feel they still have a lot lot more room to go down. The dealerships will try and hang on to the high pricing that they have become used to, as there is still a inventory shortage. Once you start seeing layoffs, repossessions, then Ill go looking. Probably for late model, used.‘Bout time to start shopping for a truck.
I don’t know. Tell me.
I have both motorcycles and a Honda Civic Si sedan. The best motorcycle gets 50mpg if I ride easy, 45ish if I use some of it's superpowers. The Si is the sport version of the Civic, 205hp turbo, 6sp manual, and even when moving quite briskly, I get upper 30's mpg. Cars are so good the little bit extra from a motorcycle isn't worth the effort. Now if we talk small scooters that get 90mpg+, then you might be on to something.
While you wink, I'm sure "The Narrative" of forcing people to electric is a part of the runup in gas prices. Never let a good crisis go to waste!
The electricity to recharge that tes la is produced by burning gas, oil and coal. And the fission of atoms. And only about 2% comes from “green” energy.Two words: Tes La.![]()
Just paid $3.99/gal in NE Chattanooga.