Running a bike isnt as cheap as you think.
Car
Service every 12000 miles - £200ish
Tyres every 15-20000 miles - £200 a set
Insurance - Generaly cheaper
Tax...ok, the bike wins
Petrol/Diesel - Depends on the vehicle
Warmer
Dryer
Safer
Radio
Can take friends
can wear jeans and a t-shirt all year round
Bike
Service every 4000 miles £150 approx av
Tyres - £80 front £110 rear approx every 6000 miles
Insurance - Expensive
Tax - £65
Petrol/Diesel - Approx 46mpg
Can filter
Nearly free parking everywhere
Selfish - only you and one passenger
Cold in winter...no matter what
Get wet
Noehere to sit when you have broken down
To be honest, its really what you want from transport. A bike in the long run, if you include finance, is probably more expensive.
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