I get about 18 to 20 in the city and 25-26 on the highway which really isn't that bad compared to most luxury cars. I have considered a "commuting car," if for any reason to save on the wear and tear on the G as well as some gas, but with the way insurance works its really hard to rationalize. When I have my G paid off I will probably look more seriously at a second commuter car.

Yamaha R1......

The new R1 looks cool, but I'm considering the R6 since it's my first bike.

As a guy that went from having a bmw 330cic to riding a Honda 600RR to now driving a G I say a sportbike is a great commuter BUT much more hazardous to your health
( I got hit twice in 2 months, and I'm no newbie.)

I'm also looking at the new R1, sexy as hell and can do 102mph is 1st gear!

Foolish BonB he should get a cbr 1000rr

Geo metro = up to 50 mi/gal

I had a dream that I bought a honda civic hyb. that was manuel

It was odd.

pogo sticks.

I ride an 03 ZX636R, it's got the best of both worlds in fuel economy ranging 35-40mpg, and gobs of fun in the performance factor. In this day and age, and with the high costs of oil, motorcycles and electric cars are going to be more practical. Bikes I have in mind in the near future...

im actually thinking of doing the same thing. im juggling the idea of having a commuter car to save the wear and tear on my g since i commute ~90miles roundtrip everyday. plus, i live in a city where car thefts & vandalism is high, which is more of a concern than gas prices ! right now, my car is parked at a relatives house in the burbs, away from the city !
a friend of mine has a '93 acura integra w/ 70k on a rebuilt engine he's thinking of selling. depending on how much he wants for it, i might just get it or buy my sister's focus since she rarely uses it . but, yeah, ur right about insurance though. i live in nj and car insurance here sux ballz! where do u live and how much more would ur insurance cost if u were to get a commuter car?