What is the best commuter motorcycle?

The ideal commuter motorcycle offers you performance, comfort and good economy. You might want to consider the BMW G310GS model. The light motorcycle offers easy control, a powerful brake system and a one-cylinder, four-stroke engine which will give you the performanceyou need to do the daily commute.

Is commuting on a motorcycle safe?

As well as saving you money, commuting on a motorcycle is often argued to be safer than a car. Avoiding rush hour traffic and busy motorways is a favourable option. Just remember to have safety measures in place such as hi-vis clothing and a protective helmet.

Which motorcycles have good fuel economy?

You should consider looking at The Royal Enfield 250-cc and the HondaRebel for a fuel-efficient motorcycle. Both of these models can do around 84mpg when ridden properly. The Suzuki TU250X also offers over80mpg.

Is commuting by motorcycle cheaper than by car?

You will find you can ride your motorcycle for a higher miles-per-gallon rate. Just looking at BMW, you are likely to get around 40mpgwhen riding one of their top motorcycle models compared to 36mpg when driving a BMW 1 series for example. You should also take tax and insurance into account. With average motorcycle insurance being around £300 and tax less than £100, you could save hundreds on this cost.

Commuter bikes for sale

With 131 Commuter bikes available on Auto Trader, we have the best range of bikes for sale across the UK.

Latest second hand Commuter bikes for sale

Aprilia Habana 125 Custom Petrol Automatic (34 bhp) 125cc
2001 (Y reg) | 1,500 miles
£1,600
Commuter | 125cc | 34.8BHP | Automatic | Petrol
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Voge SR1 Fitted With Heated Grips, Low Millage 125cc
2026 (26 reg) | 1,307 miles
£2,695
Commuter | 125cc | Automatic | Petrol
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Kymco VSR 125i IN STOCK & READY TO GO RED & BLACK IN STOCK 2026
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£2,699
Commuter | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CG125 Naked Petrol Manual (11 ps)
1981 (X reg) | 5,746 miles
£2,400
Commuter | Manual | Petrol
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BMW C 400 GT 350cc
2025 (25 reg) | 2,744 miles
£5,995
Commuter | 350cc | Petrol
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Honda CB500F 500cc
2016 (16 reg) | 4,769 miles
£3,795
Commuter | 500cc | Petrol
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BMW C 400 X 350cc
2024 (24 reg) | 312 miles
£5,495
Commuter | 350cc | Petrol
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SYM NHX 125 124cc
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£2,695
Commuter | 124cc | 10BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda Vigor 644cc
2002 (52 reg) | 19,237 miles
£1,750
Commuter | 644cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CBF125M 124cc
2023 (23 reg) | 1,474 miles
£2,199
Commuter | 124cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda C125 CUB 125cc
| 1 miles
£3,999
Commuter | 125cc | Automatic | Petrol
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Suzuki SV650 650cc
2018 (18 reg) | 6,663 miles
£4,495
Commuter | 650cc | Petrol
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Kawasaki W800 800cc
2021 (71 reg) | 5,126 miles
£4,494
Commuter | 800cc | Manual | Petrol
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Voge DS525X VOGE 525cc
2025 (75 reg) | 374 miles
£4,999
Commuter | 525cc | Manual | Petrol
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Yamaha XV125 Virago Petrol Manual 1997-99 (10 bhp) 124cc
1998 (R reg) | 16,085 miles
£750
Commuter | 124cc | 10BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CBF600S 25K MILES. 2006. PX TO CLEAR. RUNS AND RIDES. RUNS AND RIDES 600cc
2006 (06 reg) | 25,000 miles
£1,299
Commuter | 600cc | Other | Petrol
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AJS CADWELL 125 Roadster/Retro Petrol Manual Euro 5 (11 ps) 125cc
2024 (74 reg) | 1,794 miles
£2,000
Commuter | 125cc | Petrol
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Yamaha RS125DX Petrol Manual (12 bhp) 123cc
1983 (Y reg) | 23,117 miles
£2,100
Commuter | 123cc | 12BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Royal Enfield Hunter 350 350cc
2024 (24 reg) | 1,355 miles
£3,295
Commuter | 350cc | Petrol
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Honda Super Cub C125 HONDA C 125cc
2020 (20 reg) | 6,156 miles
£2,795
Commuter | 125cc | Manual | Petrol
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Your questions answered

You will find you can ride your motorcycle for a higher miles-per-gallon rate. Just looking at BMW, you are likely to get around 40mpgwhen riding one of their top motorcycle models compared to 36mpg when driving a BMW 1 series for example. You should also take tax and insurance into account. With average motorcycle insurance being around £300 and tax less than £100, you could save hundreds on this cost.

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