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« Reply #40 on: May 09, 2008, 09:34:25 AM »
Quote from: 02Tac on May 09, 2008, 07:43:38 AM



I am thinking for a 7 minute commute a scooter is the obvious choice.  Toss in some decent rain gear and you are ready to go.


I also have limited space in my garage, so I'm weighing my options to cover the most fun available in as few bikes as possible. So I'm also thinking about a Supermoto.

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« Reply #41 on: May 09, 2008, 09:53:47 AM »
We used to have a Honda Reflex (250cc scooter).  It would do 65mph comfortably, and with my (100 lbs lighter than me) wife aboard it would do 70+.  But it had very little in reserve at that speed.  14 miles of my 31-mile commute is on I-295.  To be safe on that road at rush hour, you need to cruise at 85mph with something left over for radical evasive maneuvers.  There is no way any scooter that gets 70mpg is going to be a safe commuter bike there.

My wife just got a G650Xcountry as a second, lighter bike.  It's getting over 50mpg, and that's around town, and she says she's been whacking the throttle.  It will do the freeway cruise speeds.  Put a windscreen and a Givi E30 box on it and you've got your lower-cost commuter.  (mebbe I'll "borrow" it from her days she's taking her other bike....  Inlove)
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« Reply #42 on: May 09, 2008, 07:05:29 PM »
If I had a 7 minute commute that didn't get above 35mph, I'd ride a bicycle.
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« Reply #43 on: May 09, 2008, 08:46:16 PM »
Quote from: ZED on May 09, 2008, 07:05:29 PM

If I had a 7 minute commute that didn't get above 35mph, I'd ride a bicycle.



I've considered that as well, but my wife doesn't want me too while she's pregnant, in case she needs me home pronto.
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« Reply #44 on: May 09, 2008, 09:01:41 PM »
Quote from: ZED on May 09, 2008, 07:05:29 PM

If I had a 7 minute commute that didn't get above 35mph, I'd ride a bicycle.


That was my first thought also.
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