The average motorcycle uses 6.1 litres of petrol per 100kms, compared to the average car which uses 11.1 litres. If you travel 300km a week, at $2.19 a litre you'll spend $40.08 on a bike and $72.93 in a car. Over the year you'd save $1,708.20 in petrol cost.
Using East Link M3 in Melbourne as the example, a car would cost you $16.02 to travel from the Eastern Fwy/Springvale Road to Frankston Fwy/Peninsula Link, where a motorcycles would cost half that at $8.02
Vehicle Registration in Victoria starts at $808.30 for a car registered in the outer metropolitan area, compared to $496.90 for a 126cc to 500cc motorcycle or $650.90 for over 500cc motorcycle.
Like rego, insurance premiums vary on how many CCs you’re revving: the less the power, the cheaper it is to insure.
Bikes need less regular maintenance than cars, you can do this yourself with our expert advice and products. If you opt for a mechanic, servicing your bike can start at just $230 in our workshops, an average car service starts at $400+
