Motorcycle TCO: Difference between revisions
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* Summer gloves: $40 | * Summer gloves: $40 | ||
Running total: $290 | <b>Running total: $290</b> | ||
If you can afford it, pants and boots are highly recommended: | If you can afford it, pants and boots are highly recommended: | ||
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* Motorcycle-specific boots: $100 | * Motorcycle-specific boots: $100 | ||
Running total: $510 | <b>Running total: $510</b> | ||
If you want to ride in winter, the cheapest way to do it is add a rain suit to your summer gear, and wear warm layers underneath (although this is not terribly comfortable): | If you want to ride in winter, the cheapest way to do it is add a rain suit to your summer gear, and wear warm layers underneath (although this is not terribly comfortable): | ||
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* Warm layers: (you already own them) $0 | * Warm layers: (you already own them) $0 | ||
Running total $550 | <b>Running total: $550</b> | ||
So, that's $550 (plus local taxes) to get yourself decently geared up for riding. Not terrible so far, but that makes the cost of a Ninja 250 a bit more than you might have been planning on. Note that some dealerships will throw in a gear discount when you buy your bike; this is an excellent time to buy gear if you can afford it. Note that prices listed tend to be bare minimum; high-quality (or high-feature or high-comfort) gear can cost considerably more. | So, that's $550 (plus local taxes) to get yourself decently geared up for riding. Not terrible so far, but that makes the cost of a Ninja 250 a bit more than you might have been planning on. Note that some dealerships will throw in a gear discount when you buy your bike; this is an excellent time to buy gear if you can afford it. Note that prices listed tend to be bare minimum; high-quality (or high-feature or high-comfort) gear can cost considerably more. | ||