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 138 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

Suzuki GS500F K7 500cc
2008 (08 reg) | 21,625 miles
£2,299
Commuter | 500cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda Cb500X Abs Honda NX500 (24MY) 471cc
2025 (25 reg) | 536 miles
£6,699
Commuter | 471cc | Petrol
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Kawasaki KH 100 G4 99cc
1983 (M reg) | 24,006 miles
£2,195
Commuter | 99cc | 11.4BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CBF500 499cc
2008 (08 reg) | 48,229 miles
£1,800
Commuter | 499cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CB500X ABS NX500 471cc
2024 (24 reg) | 2,822 miles
£5,495
Commuter | 471cc | Manual | Petrol
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Suzuki Bandit 1250 1255cc
2007 (07 reg) | 51,000 miles
£995
Commuter | 1255cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda ST125 DAX 124cc
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£3,899
Commuter | 124cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda Cb500F Abs Honda 471cc
2018 (68 reg) | 9,551 miles
£3,649
Commuter | 471cc | Petrol
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Honda CB650R 650cc
2022 | 489 miles
£6,895
Commuter | 650cc | Manual
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Honda C125 CUB 125cc
2025 (25 reg) | 3 miles
£3,898
Commuter | 125cc | Petrol
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Suzuki Bandit 600 600cc
2001 (X reg) | 23,000 miles
£2,000
Commuter | 600cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CB125F 125cc
2023 (73 reg) | 2,336 miles
£2,799
Commuter | 125cc | Manual | Petrol
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Yamaha FZS600 599cc
2001 (Y reg) | 61,600 miles
£950
Commuter | 599cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CB125R HONDA , 2024/24, 2406 MILES IN RED - LEANER LEGAL GEARED 125cc
2024 (24 reg) | 2,406 miles
£3,799
Commuter | 125cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CM125 125cc
1999 | 32,000 miles
£1,599
Commuter | 125cc | Manual | Petrol
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Yamaha Townmate T80 80cc
1993 (L reg) | 873 miles
£3,495
Commuter | 80cc | Petrol
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Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 BENELLI T 125cc
2024 (24 reg) | 58 miles
£2,599
Commuter | 125cc | Manual | Petrol
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Kawasaki GPZ500S 498cc
2004 (04 reg) | 45,226 miles
£1,790
Commuter | 498cc | Manual | Petrol
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BMW F800GT 800cc
2015 (15 reg) | 30,709 miles
£3,494
Commuter | 800cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda CBR500R 471cc
2016 (16 reg) | 11,667 miles
£3,694
Commuter | 471cc | 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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