How much does it cost to maintain a motorcycle?
Motorcycle maintenance is rather cheap depending on the bike. Sportbikes have the highest maintenance costs by far, with their highly tuned parts and up to (I think) 8 carburetors. I’d look in craigslist for a used bike for <$1,800 as a starter bike, for you WILL drop the bike within the first 2 years of you having it...I did..glad my bike only cost $1,000! Yes, you can park most anywhere, and liability insurance is around $80/year...if you get injury protection (a VERY good idea for a new rider) insurance will be about $400/year with $25,000 worth of coverage. If you are in the least bit inclined, moto maintenance is easy as pie! Changing the oil? Take out one bolt, drain the oil, put the bolt back in, pour new oil in, and you're done in less than 5 minutes! I've done a tune up on my bike, changing oil, plugs, headlight and fluids, total cost was around $25, and took me less than an hour. Good luck, and DO take the Rider's Safety Course-contact a dealership for more info.
