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TRANSPORTATION ENERGY SAVINGS - High MPG
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 Want to save money on gas? No, don't get a hybrid. Get a scooter! The Associated Press reports that the popularity of scooters is "soaring" as the price of gas does the same. The two-wheel rides may not be for picking up chicks, but they do get up to 70 miles per gallon and cost far less than a trendy hybrid.
Naturally, the usefulness of a scooter as regular transportation depends on your commute and where you live.
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Those two wheel vehicles are worth re-consideration.
Lower cost to buy new or used. Lower cost to insure. Lower fuel costs. Most would argue - more enjoyable to ride. Is it right for you? Maybe sometimes, maybe as your primary vehicle. Think about the following regular trips and whether or not a two wheeled motorcycle or scooter might be worth considering:
A trip to the store for a few items.
A trip to the beach.
A visit to a freind's house.
A sunday afternoon drive.
Your daily commute.
When traffic is gridlocked
International Border crossings (and other long lines)
Finding a Parking Spot
The lower cost of a two wheeled motorized vehicle for a small, medium or large percentage of your driving will save energy and save you money. This page will provide various resources for your two wheeled consideration. |
The Vectrix is the world's first high-performance electric motorcycle with performance and style along with a clean, efficient, electric motor.
The Vectrix offers all the benefits of a traditional gasoline-powered scooter but without the noise, pollution, expensive maintenance, oil changes, and expensive trips to the gas station. Vectrix is engineered to provide an eco-friendly, powerful alternative for commuting and recreational needs, Vectrix has superior handling.
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My First Motorcycle
My opinion is that small to medium displacement (125-250cc) motorcycles are most appropriate for new riders. They are generally lighter and easier to maneuver, easier to balance, cheaper to repair if damaged in a spill, and less likely to get the beginning rider into trouble. It might be worthwhile to pay attention to the seat height figures given for the Read More..
 | BIO Bike Gets 100mpg!Here in the Unites States, riding motorcycles is more likely to be for pleasure than for practical purposes, but that is not the case in all areas of the world. A group from Australia is proving the worth of their biodiesel-powered motorcycle by showcasing in alongside other alternative-fueled vehicles taking part in special classes during the running of the World Solar Challenge. The bike, known as BioBike, uses a Yanmar 400c diesel engine running on biodiesel through a CVT transmission. No gears to shift on this bike, and the high torque output likely makes this a relaxed rider. The frame is a modified Husaberg unit, meaning that it's chock-full of high tech and high-priced parts, including the suspension components -- which is good considering that the machine is a bit heavier than the donor bike. Although there are no plans to offer the bike commercially, the amount of interest shown might prove the concept viable.
| Fuel Cell Hydrogen Powered Motorcycle
Intelligent Energy launches the world’s first purpose-built fuel-cell motorcycle A British firm unveiled plans for the ENV, the world’s first purpose-built, fuel-cell motorcycle, ahead of any of the world’s leading automotive companies. Read More.. |
Confessions Of A MotorCycle Rider - More Money For Lobster and Cervesa
By Bolt Greensparks
OK So I live in San Diego and I can ride a motorcycle all year long if I want. I started riding a motorcycle about eight months ago because I have a place in Mexico,about 2.5 hours south, and it was costing me more than 125. a trip in my 2005 Ford 150 Truck. Now it costs me about 12.50. For those of you who don't understand higher math- that means I am paying 10% of what I was used to paying for my non-renewable gasoline expense. That leaves alot more money to buy clams, lobster and cervesa, once I get down there. As I've watched the price of gas go up to nearly 4.00 a gallon I thank my stars that I'm riding my bike more and more. There are other advantages as well.
 I like to ride. It's great to be kind of 'half-outdoors' and to enjoy the scenery. Some days I just like to go for a ride on my steel horse. What I've discoverd is that I'm now a member of the motorcycle community and have things in common with all those other riders out there. When someone is coming the other way on a bike, more times than not you get what I call the 'cool wave'. Just an acknowledgement of one another and how much fun we're having out there. Real biker gang hardass harley riders don't wave, and scooter riders don't know how but sometimes you'll get a little helmet nod. But there's more to riding a bike than that.
I bought a used 2002 Kawasaki KLR 650. This is a touring bike with an extra large gas tank 6.1 gallons and does great on the highway or a dirt road. I cost me $2500. to buy and less than $200. to insure, $64. to register. It burns about a half quart of oil a month. Yeah baby. I've got a Kawasaki dealership in town if I need anything, but so far it's worked like a champ.
Getting through the traffic is another gigantic benefit. Here in Southern California we have gridlock almost every day. 'Lane sharing', or going between the cars lets me keep moving when all others have slowed or stopped. The only thing to watch out for is when two big SUV mirrors line up side by side and you can't fit between. Now I have two driving time estimations to get anywhere- Bike time and car time. Bike time is much faster. I never pay for parking and can always find a spot to park at the beach.
When I come north through the Mexican Border, instead of waiting three or four hours in my car on a Sunday Night I go between all the cars and cross in less than four minutes. Yeah Baby. A few times I've put the Motorcycle in the back of the pickup truck for trips when I wanted to have both vehicles. Pretty cool. I just got rid of the Ford F-150 Super Crew Cab (and got rid of the payments, insurance and gas expense) and bought a 1990 Ford Ranger for $1500. It gets 24mpg, costs less than 300. a year to insure and $125. to register. What I'm finding is that by riding the Bike more and more, I hardly need a truck anymore anyway and my gas expenses are now really low. My kids and girlfreind like to ride on the back of the bike for shorter trips as long as the weather is nice. My girlfreind and I toured the Guadalupe Valley Wine Country by Motorcycle last weekend and had a truly excellent- and low budget good time.
OK there's a few downsides to having a bike- your hair gets messed up wearing a helmet. Sometimes it's cold. You definately have to have the right kind of personality to ride a bike and be alert all the time, or you could die. Are cars any safer? You've got to make your own decision about this. Of course you can't bring everything with you on a bike, but with saddlebags, backpag and tail bag you can carry more than you think.Also, you've got to carry around a leather jacket wherever you go to, but these are minor factors in my mind- except for the safety issues.
I would encourage everyone to get get some kind of two-wheeled transportion and they will soon discover that it will not only pay for itself in gas savings, but it's fun as well. As you use your scooter or motorcycle more and more you'll use your car less and less. There's no reason to haul around all that extra space of a whole car with you if you're just going to the store for a gallon of milk. I'm now starting to think of long touring overnight trips I can do on the Bike, which I wouldn't otherwise consider because of the price of gas. San Diego to Cabo San Lucas- San Diego to Alaska.. Yeah Baby.
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 Stop the presses! er… stop the keyboards, I love this! Star Twin, a company over in Holland, has designed and built the Thunder Star 1200 TDI Sportbike. This is a 1200cc, three cylinder turbocharged direct injection diesel. They started with a 3 cylinder diesel engine from the VW Lupo, redesigned numerous parts using SolidWorks 3D computer modeling software, created patterns from those models and had them cast in aluminum. They use an FJ1200 5 speed gearbox. The frame is their own design.
Power output begins at 80bhp and 165 foot pounds of torque, BUT, a bit of remapping of the engine controls increases this to 120bhp and 250 foot pounds at 5500rpm! The bike weighs 450 pounds. You do the math, by my calculations that results in an ear to ear grin. The bike is not to the production stage yet and they are exploring lots of different configurations, touring, commuter, etc.
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LASER 150cc Gets 85+ Per Gallon
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If you want a high-quality, sporty scooter, this is the scooter for you! The TGB 303R Laser is a large scooter that is available with a high-performance 151cc 4-stroke engine. This engine come with a Mikuni carburetor designed for cold weather use and a fully automatic CVT transmission.
The Laser has European styling and a Sport Suspension System including a rear mono shock with a floating axle and hydraulically charged front suspension offering excellent handling and control. To add to this great scooter, TGB adds very large aluminum wheels for better stability, 190mm front disc brake, large storage area under the seat.
MSRP: $2,599 COLORS: Blue, Red, Vivid Green |
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