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

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2008 (08 reg) | 4,482 miles
£3,699
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Suzuki Bandit 600 600cc
2002 (02 reg) | 34,931 miles
£1,500
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Honda CT125 Hunter Cub 124cc
2020 (70 reg) | 1,316 miles
£4,399
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BMW C1 125 Familys Friend Petrol Automatic (15 bhp) 125cc
2001 (Y reg) | 9,500 miles
£1,350
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Honda CB600F Hornet Naked Petrol Manual (102 ps) 599cc
2003 (03 reg) | 14,841 miles
£2,000
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Suzuki GSX1250F 1250cc
2011 (11 reg) | 18,124 miles
£3,988
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Honda CB500F 500cc
2021 (21 reg) | 16,440 miles
£3,995
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KTM 125 Duke 125cc
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Yamaha XJ6 Diversion S 600 S Naked Petrol Manual (77 ps) 599cc
2009 (09 reg) | 53,570 miles
£1,795
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Honda CBR125R 125cc
2016 (16 reg) | 25,347 miles
£2,795
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Lexmoto LXS125 125cc
2024 (24 reg) | 1,593 miles
£2,194
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BMW G 310 R 313cc
2025 (25 reg) | 408 miles
£3,295
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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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