What Is The Actual Cost Of Owning A Motorcycle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- I get this question a lot. I mean, almost more then any other question. How much does it actually cost to ride the Ninja 300. Well, here in this rather long video, I walk you through, step by step, to fins out how much it costs to ride a motorcycle vs a car.
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400 bucks for gas per year. Damn that's like a month for my car
Yeah, thats about what I was paying a month as well.
Cameron Schneider I get around 15-16 mpg but tank is only like 18.5 gallons so I'm always at a gas station
why do i keep seeing you all over youtube, its like the 10th time
this is why excel spreadsheets exist my good sir.
Haha, thats a good point. Thanks man.
@@ThisLifeRiding lol
wtf are you smoking 3 tires a year are you doing 4 burn outs a week?
+Brent Smith
You know it ;)
ThisLifeRiding love it man :)
Brent Smith from shinedown?
An $800 maintenance charge on a $5000 vehicle seems like highway robbery
to me, and I live in expensive northern NJ. That is 10 hours labor at
$80/hr. My 600mi (1st) service was $173 on my 2016 CBR500R. Your guy
must have the same hourly charge as a brain surgeon. I'd say shop
around, or take a motorcycle mechanic class
Thanks for the input.
Wow, that took a lot of research and math! :) Great job breaking it down!
Yep, it took at longer longer then I thought. Thanks.
You forgot to add the annual cost of tickets! Lol!!
Haha, nice.
so true lol a least 1 or two
Plus car accident s because of cars not u.ive been in two serious accidents in one year almost dieing in one because it was a work van that pushed me into an SUV broke my fibula tibula shattered knee cap internal bleeding broken back concusion and broken hand only lived because I got flipped onto the hood of the van
pj 001 ...so maybe I won’t get a motorcycle...
If I had looked into all of those costs prior to buying my motorcycle, I probably wouldn't have purchased one. lol
Haha, true.
-Insurance
-Plus payments
-Plus DMV written test and driver's test
-Plus tags , linsence
-Plus gear , tires , gloves ,chain ,brakes jacket cloths , ect , helmet , clutch
-Plus security , alarms , locks chains ,
-Plus motor fluids , gas .
-Plus maintenants , washing , cleaning .
Where is he paying 300 dollars for motorcycle training, the basic course is cheap.
+Deshawn
From what people have been saying, it seems my area is more expensive overall then other regions for most motorcycles stuff.
I paid 7 bucks to the mvd for the skills test very easy why get the motorcycle training when you could train on a parking lot
In nyc I paid 350$
Me. Gear 500 head to toe good quality. Registration 380. Insurance. 600 or so annually. Oil changes like maybe 100 per year. That's all. I've never had a clutch go after 30000 miles. Never had to get new tires within 2 years. 2500 bike 17000 miles
I'm in Tulsa Oklahoma. I've been looking at this 2014 Kawasaki ninja 300 for $2600. Used with 1264 miles. my commute is about 10 miles total daily. I've never ridden before besides a dirtbike but I'm highly considering it.
That's how I started out
3 tires a year? New sprockets every 15k miles? Seems excessive!
Got almost 90 miles to the gallon on my ninja the first few weeks I had it, insane!!! The secret is to never ever rev the engine higher than 4k rpm.
Now I get like 50 miles to the gallon because I dump all the fuel following one of Kawasaki's slogans "Twist the throttle!"
Yep, I hear you there. Its rare I leave a stop light without hitting the rev limiter once or twice.
Let me tell you guy the True of the cost for a real beginner motorcyclist living in Melbourne, Australia for 4 months.
Reached 6000km
...
A new bike: CBR650R (Lams Approved): $13400 Australian dollars (Drive away- including Tax, Road worthy, Rego)
License test from Learner to Full license around: $1100
...
Gears:
- 1st Helmet: $179
- 2nd Helmet (HJC) RPHA 11 - (Superman edition): $849
- 3rd Helmet (X-lite) 803 Rs (50th year edition): $999
- Dainese Jacket racing 3: $1259
- Dainese Aevro 4: $1059
- Drididi cheap summer Jacket: $259
- Dainese Track shoes: $600
...
Police Fines:
- Helmet wire not fasten enough: $379
- No High Vis vest on Learner license: $186
- Total: $565
...
Insurance: Cover Bike Loss:
$59/month x 3 months = au$177
...
Fuel: $50/week
Total: $800 for 16 weeks (4 months owning)
...
First Service (do by myself):
Oil: $70
Oil Filter: $25
Tools: $120
...
Cheap Mods:
Anti drop: $79 (bought from Aliexpress~ really cheap)
Handle bar ends: $29
...
Buying new Cameras for motovlog channels: lol
Insta360 One X2 with full accessories: around $800
Gopro 9 with full accessories: around $800
...
Real Total cost: around~ $24.269 (buying a brand new bike, have fun, gears, cameras and go for License Test).
However, I just sold my bike last week after 4 months of owning and reached 6000km for $10.000 cash,
So I lost around $14.269 for the first 4 months, and keep all the gears for my second bike.
It's good that I did not mod the bike at all, and I decide to stop riding for a while because I need money to run a business in the future.
All I can conclude, its not cheap my friends :)
"So, I'm in Mesa, AZ..."
That moment when the person in the video lives exactly where you're planning to move to before getting a bike
Chain and sprockets are so easy to do yourself, same with oil
+B2 Kryptic
Yep.
So Cool 😊
Worth every penny to get that fix, You know the need for speed fix 😋
So I get 12 mpg and with insurance/registration, oil changes, and some miscellaneous parts replaced each year I’m spending about $2.70 per mile... so seeing these numbers... even if it’s like $0.60 per mile after the one time costs it’s still way the crap cheaper than what I’m paying right now...
9000$ per year for car lol? u kidding man
Yep, I don't know how they got their numbers. I do know the federal government states that companies must reimburse employees for use of private vehicles for company use at the rate of 54 cents per mile so this number doesn't seem to terribly off.
ThisLifeRiding that's correct. That's what I get for my gas reimbursement at work. :)
Registration 125?!?! its 800 in Australia. Is registration like 3rd party insurance as it is here? Any injury to a person will be covered under your registration. If you injure someone for life the government will pay out because your registered.
No, registration isn't connected to insurance in any way. It simple states the fact that we own the vehicle and that it is recognized by the state that it is road worthy.
10:18 4k every month aint that a lil expansive
Jaap Doedes he misspoke meant 4k a year
Damn, I thought I could get a bike to save money on gas... Not a savings at all.
Might as well ride the bike dead, and buy a new one each 3 years.
Cheaper.
You forgot to mention that the vast majority of people don't buy a sedan for cash. The USDOT claims the average car now costs just north of $25,000. Monthly payments often top $500/mn. Auto insurance is another consideration for monthly cost. Therefore, the cost per mile goes up when all factors are considered.
I think car payments are a part of the 9k yearly cost of owning a car.
I think 9k per yer on car might not be accurate...re: car problem? And if everyone follow their car service manual it cost pretty expensive to service cars aswell. I'm from Canada, quoted from delearship brake change front and back is about $800 depending on the shop. transmission is about 3k+ depending on the vehicle.. my 2013 nissan juke. just for this year so far had a transmission changed but was covered by my warranty for $3000+, brake i was quoted 800 at a dealership for front and back but I bought the parts for $154 and installed them myself. So far I've done 1 oil changed for $75. hopefully no more stuff to change aside from the cabin filter that needs changes...
first love you bb
Freakish Wizard good job!
Congrats.
Wow, I ride a CBR600RR and 1KRR, I dont pay anywhere near that per year. I cant afford to even ride next to you. Have you ever tried doing the maintenance yourself?
Nothing more then bolt on stuff. I don't have the space to work on my bike either way.
understandable, I dont sync my intakes or adjust valves anymore but I can do the rest by myself. I noticed you said your tires are like $200 a piece, unless you have to use OEM I dont see a reason why you would pay that much. Check out Bike Bandit online, they got good deals by email and their website is better than reasonable. Revzilla out of Vegas is really good too for gear and parts. As for space, thats what friends are for?? LOL, keep rockin your vids man, you are a great resource for the young. Oh ya, I said hello on the 60, I was in the grey Dodge, you were in the diamond lane.
Nice man. Great to see you out on the road.
You started saying $675, I began to cringe, then you said per year, and I was like, oh, alright, isn't that bad...
+Thomas salyers
Hahaha
That's still kinda high I'm 23 and I pay $230 a year
Cars today can easily last over 100,000 miles, when was the last time you saw a motorcycle with 100K on it, maybe a Goldwing but even that is rare.
Dennis S my 65 Triumph that I got from my grandpa has 99867 miles in it.... they can last that long with proper care.
65 Triumph, pretty cool, that indeed is a rare one
Guy in my neighborhood has a couple harleys 90 sportster and an old shovel head both have over 100000. Just depends on how in depth you go into maintenance
Buy a used motorcycle for $1500, then rebuild it yourself as you go, that $3000 in maintenance for labor becomes $0. Dealer fees would also be $0. Insurance will probably be about $15/month since its old. New vs old motorcycle is a huge difference as well.
Part of the cost of ownership is depreciation not cost of the vehicle or payments. Illustration: I purchased a 97 Camry 4 years ago for 2000. Since the car is so old and I made some improvements to while I owned it, through junk yard therapy, I was able to sell it for 1800 even though I put 70,000 miles on it. My depreciation for my junker was 200 realized dollars.
The most important thing that people don't realize about owning vehicles is: Is it a slave to you or are you a slave to it? Doesn't matter what the numbers are. A hint is that if your making payments, you're likely the slave.
Thanks for the input.
Dave M Just curious but how much work did you have to put into your camry? I'm looking into getting a car under $5000 and considering getting a cheap junker to fix up.
Not much. The car ran fine. I put a newer interior in it. I also replaced parts as needed. Put a new windshield. Kept it clean and running nice. maybe 350 in parts over 4 years.
Dave M wow nice
I don’t own and have mever ridden a motorcycle but I really want to just for fun, and Motorcycles are much simpler engines from my understanding, I think if you educate yourself and equip yourself with even some cheap tools you can do the simple maintenance yourself. And if you buy a bike that’s very common like a SV, a Ninja or GR etc.. parts shouldnt be too expensive
Oh, how to manage one... I have one question. What happens if u don't ride motorcycle for 1 month, will it still be in perfect condition and u don't need a check in? I do plan on riding one but mainly using car. I'll drive motorcycle when shopping or looking around in town
Have you checked out the 2017 ninja 650, the bike is a beauty. I'm thinking of getting it .
No, but I have always liked the Ninja 650. Its a good bike.
I imagine it would cost more for me in Sweden but 280$/month is appetising for sure.
Only 450km in a month. That's enough for me.
Have one barely left for parts scrapped
Thanks, I needed this to counsel myself not to buy one and stick to my car
Most people are going to have a car, already, when thinking of motorcycles. It would be rare for someone to do the ThisLifeRiding hardcore, solo motorcycle ownership. That is, most will be adding a motorcycle to their car-life....not replacing the car. Regardless, this video was good for those of us with cars. It helps in considering the TRUE costs of entering this as an extra vehicle/hobby.
+BfSkinnerPunk
Yeah, in the US at least, outside the states there are many places people own motorcycles before cars.
I moved from San Bernindino California to Albuquerque New Mexico.....i only have a ninja 400 but my insurance varied after my first crash....but the cost of insurance was only $240 a month....which is pretty good..i do have AAA..so most of the money that i save is for insurance and parts for my bike
I also have a ninja 400 im in dallas texas and was paying about 130 for full coverage so about 2500 a year thought about it and canceled full coverage and only got what i thought i really needed and now im paying about 40 bucks a month im also 23 are you paying 240 after the crash?
Thanks I needed this
Justine A omg a girl on a motorcycle the thirst is real
kevcom000 it’s September “NO” simping!
600 per year in insurance dang that alot i have a 14’. Ninja 300 22 yrs old and pay 130 a year
That's the reason why motorcycle is so popular in Asia. It's much cheaper for the TCO.
So, let’s say that I do a lot of maintenance myself, all except internal engine maintenance.(valve checks and timings) how much would it be then?
Less fasho lol
You'd save a lot of money doing your own maintenance. Plus Kawasaki is cheaper than Honda for insurance. I'm 20 and a Kawasaki is 300 a year and a Honda is 600+ a year in Oregon.
I know. I tried doing my own maintenance once or twice but it always ended up costing me more in the long run. I have kinda given up on it of the moment. My dad is really good with working on cars and such. I am not.
That’s a well put together video even tho I couldn’t see the screen, but you verbally said the numbers. There for that’s what I needed to know but my numbers are much different due to the face that I’m buying an 2004 Yamaha R1 for only $1,500 and it only need a Stator and a battery 👍🏾👍🏾
Would it be the same with chopper bikes?
Thanks for the info. A bike will end up being cheaper for me right now.
Brock PattersonV2/FreckuComboz how did you figure that lol
3790 subscribers?
wow this channels is snowballing!
Hey, thanks man.
I went in looking to spend about 5k with gear and ended up spending almost 10 after everything haha... Opps.
Wow! $10,000 on gear. You must be a walking tank.
ThisLifeRiding no no haha including the cost of my bike.
Ok, I was wondering.
You didn't include the cost of purchasing the car!
+B2 Kryptic
I'm fairly certain the daily price took into account the cost of car payments. Having said that, I only have the number, not how they got it.
How much u pay for ur health insurance?
+Bonon Liu
I don't.
Thank you for the video!
great video and I'm cool with more videos.
Cool. Thanks.
is it illegal to ride with out an exhaust?
+Antonio Pacheco
You'd have to check your local government for that.
Wait. Training?
Don't you have to get a training even before you take any test? The test that they test if you know how to ride/drive or not.
Okan Güven The training facility tests you for your license. 2 days, $300, you get a waiver to exchange at DMV for your motorcycle endorsement.
Ok. He said I recommend so I thought they just give out licenses to anybody who could ride without falling.
Okan Güven the msf course isn't required so no training is technically required, no. you do however need to pass the test as you mentioned in order to get an endorsement
I heard a 16 year old can ride a kawasaki h2 in traffic in USA, is that real?
An $800 maintenance charge on a $5000 vehicle seems like highway robbery to me, and I live in expensive northern NJ. That is 10 hours labor at $80/hr. My 600mi (1st) service was $173 on my 2016 CBR500R. Your guy must have the same hourly charge as a brain surgeon. I'd say shop around, or take a motorcycle mechanic class.
Q&A's are always cool.
Thanks man.
thanks for this video
+Agha Ali
Sure thing man.
Videos everyday please!
We will see.
Hy
Yo
ThisLifeRiding :) im Gona get a Kawasaki Ninja 300 when im. 18 👌🏻
Nice dude.
ThisLifeRiding Yeah im 16 and riding a derbi gpr 50 now 8.4 hp😂 no Street Rossi stuff in sight 😆
Haha. Got to start somewhere.
Okay u probably have no idea what u are talking about. My cbr300r costed 5300$ out the door canadian! insurance is 3300$ a year. tires you get a replacement maybe every 2 years depends how u ride. chain and sprockets i havent needed once. Also the same for clutch.
Pricing will vary greatly by location and situation. Plus, by your description, it seems the bike is only being ridden occasionally. This video is as if a bike is being ridden in replacement of a car as a daily commuter and the rider is doing the average distance of a US commuter. So yes, your numbers will be different them mine, but that doesn't mean they are wrong. Either way, thanks for the comment.
your age or your DL class must be a factor to pay that much on insurance per, that's crazy expensive. I only pay
you paid 5300 for a 300cc, u could have got like a used r6, or a cheaper starter,
You probobly have full coverage or you are a younger rider bc you insurance is insane
Red Shift Designs no he just lives in Canada. Insurance is crazy expensive there.