Economy wise, which is better? Car or Motorcycle?

I‘ve been in love with motorcycles since i was 10 or so. I finally got around to taking the MSC (19 fyi) and want to sell my car in place of a BMW touring bike. Besides the initial purchase cost, which is more economic in the long run? I understand the following;I can expect 45-60 mpg from a 1000cc compared to my 25-27 mpg from my current 2.5L I6.Tires for my BMW 3series run $230 a pop ($1000 a set w/ installation tax) compared to $400 a set for a motorcycle.Tires for my BMW 3class last 50k compared to the motorcycles 8k.1 tank of gas should last 300miles on both vehicles.I‘ve looked at all of these facts and figures, but still can‘t see which would be more economic and practical in the long run. Can some vetrans provide some insight?Your time is appreciated.Currently, I own a 1998 323is with 65k miles. Id like to buy a CBR600/BMW touring. Haven‘t made up my mind on which yet.

anything can be done if you have the will to do it. look at ewan mcgregor in the Long Way Round TV series. if you choose motorcycle only, there will be compromise. there will be discomfort. but it's possible. people do it every day. and it will be cheaper, if you make the right choice of bike and pick up the right gear. practicality-wise, car wins hands down because of comfort and utility. fun factor and economy, bike all the way. if you are concerned with cost and want to commute/ride a lot, sport touring is the way to go, japanese preferably. a 90's honda VFR800, older concours, maybe a large enduro like a KLR650, triumph tiger, or VStrom. these are not sexy choices but they will move you for next to nothing. and you can get hard bags for all of them, which is an important consideration. the key is to balance what you want and the money you are willing to spend with the amount of comfort you are willing to forsake. anything can be made into a daily rider, only variable is your threshold for pain. gear wise, aerostich suits and bmw touring clothing are the gold standards. invest in good gear first and foremost as it will make your riding experience much more bearable when the weather turns to poo.

Personally I feel it is a bit silly to compare the two. Bikes on their own are more practical and economical and there is no doubt about that BUT the wind protection, safety and comfort which a car provides is simply absent on the motorcycle. You will realize that when you get one. There is always a difference between fantasy and reality. When you want to carry some bulky items around and you have already sold your car, you will begin to regret your decision. Since you can only drive one vehicle at a time, I suggest you keep the car and also add a motorcycle to your garage. Each has their own plus and minus points. Both are to be cherished.

My husband has a Toyota Tacoma and BMW 1150 on/off road motorcycle. He rides the BMW when he could take the truck because even with the truck being a 4 cylinder, he definitely saves money on gas by taking the BMW. Tires are cheaper on the motorcycle, and he is a motorcycle mechanic so saves money on services and repairs. That is something that you will want to look at when considering a vehicle or motorcycle. My husband said that if he wasn't a mechanic he couldn't afford to own a motorcycle due to high labor rates on fixing one. Then again, getting any vehicle fixed is not cheap. Insurance is cheaper for a motorcycle. During cold months, you can wear heated gear, it's not cheap, but gives you a longer time to ride. If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow or ice, then I wouldn't recommend trying to ride a motorcycle year round. Even if the motorcycle and you could drive in extreme weather conditions, vehicle driver's can't and tend to slide around on ice, endangering motorcycle riders. If you live in an area with a high amount of large animals like deer, you take a chance of hitting one, and having a bad wreck. My husband has ridden his entire life since he was 15, and even he couldn't avoid the deer that jumped out in front oh him. He killed the deer and it repaid him by killing his bike. They both laid dead right next to each other. The positive news is that my husband has had three major accidents on a bike during his life, and has survived all of them. This last one was because he wore high dollar protective gear. If you get a bike, I do highly recommend getting the same. It will save your hide in more ways than one.

anything can be done if you have the will to do it. look at ewan mcgregor in the Long Way Round TV series. if you choose motorcycle only, there will be compromise. there will be discomfort. but it's possible. people do it every day. and it will be cheaper, if you make the right choice of bike and pick up the right gear. practicality-wise, car wins hands down because of comfort and utility. fun factor and economy, bike all the way. if you are concerned with cost and want to commute/ride a lot, sport touring is the way to go, japanese preferably. a 90's honda VFR800, older concours, maybe a large enduro like a KLR650, triumph tiger, or VStrom. these are not sexy choices but they will move you for next to nothing. and you can get hard bags for all of them, which is an important consideration. the key is to balance what you want and the money you are willing to spend with the amount of comfort you are willing to forsake. anything can be made into a daily rider, only variable is your threshold for pain. gear wise, aerostich suits and bmw touring clothing are the gold standards. invest in good gear first and foremost as it will make your riding experience much more bearable when the weather turns to poo.

Personally I feel it is a bit silly to compare the two. Bikes on their own are more practical and economical and there is no doubt about that BUT the wind protection, safety and comfort which a car provides is simply absent on the motorcycle. You will realize that when you get one. There is always a difference between fantasy and reality. When you want to carry some bulky items around and you have already sold your car, you will begin to regret your decision. Since you can only drive one vehicle at a time, I suggest you keep the car and also add a motorcycle to your garage. Each has their own plus and minus points. Both are to be cherished.

My husband has a Toyota Tacoma and BMW 1150 on/off road motorcycle. He rides the BMW when he could take the truck because even with the truck being a 4 cylinder, he definitely saves money on gas by taking the BMW. Tires are cheaper on the motorcycle, and he is a motorcycle mechanic so saves money on services and repairs. That is something that you will want to look at when considering a vehicle or motorcycle. My husband said that if he wasn't a mechanic he couldn't afford to own a motorcycle due to high labor rates on fixing one. Then again, getting any vehicle fixed is not cheap. Insurance is cheaper for a motorcycle. During cold months, you can wear heated gear, it's not cheap, but gives you a longer time to ride. If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow or ice, then I wouldn't recommend trying to ride a motorcycle year round. Even if the motorcycle and you could drive in extreme weather conditions, vehicle driver's can't and tend to slide around on ice, endangering motorcycle riders. If you live in an area with a high amount of large animals like deer, you take a chance of hitting one, and having a bad wreck. My husband has ridden his entire life since he was 15, and even he couldn't avoid the deer that jumped out in front oh him. He killed the deer and it repaid him by killing his bike. They both laid dead right next to each other. The positive news is that my husband has had three major accidents on a bike during his life, and has survived all of them. This last one was because he wore high dollar protective gear. If you get a bike, I do highly recommend getting the same. It will save your hide in more ways than one.