[pleasants4]

What do you guys think would be a good motorcycle for a Courier business?

It will be ridden year round in a city environment.

 

[teedubyaw]

 

[pleasants4]

hahaha not really what i had in mind

 

[F4sSprintST]

used dual sport, something that isn't stressed and will run forever

something that says "don't bother stealing me, I ain't worth it"

good brakes, reasonable price tires since you'll probably eat those

 

[Scott_0]

either a busa or a zx14 with a huge turbo, everyone loves speedy deliveries

 

[warsaw1776]

more info. what are you transporting?(weight/size) how far are you going to be going? would a bicycle be more practical? what is your price range?

 

[pleasants4]

Will be transporting everything from lab results, law docs, pretty much things that can fit in a saddlebag.Also need dependability as there will be alot of miles.And a decent price as i need a fleet of 5 of the same type bike to cut down on maintenance cost.

 

[PhilB]

I think a good large scooter really would be the best option. There are a few scooters on the market now that are 400cc or more; the Suzuki Burgmans, the Honda Silverwing, the Piaggio MP3 500. I think Aprilia's got a 500 as well, Yamaha's got a big scoot. Any of those will be adequate performance, good gas mileage, cheaper maintenance and tires, better weather protection, better storage, and get you places looking cleaner and more presentable.

If you really want more performance and a motorcycle style, then the Honda CBR600 seems to be a high quality machine that holds up well to high mileage and hard usage.

PhilB

 

[kneedeepinit]

Honda Nighthawk or Rebel 250. All you'd ever need and more for city currier duty.

Better yet, a decent sized scooter, as PhilB suggested.

Just put gas in 'em once a month and go forever.

 

[NattyDrez]

+1 to a large scooter.

As much as youd like a sportbike or something of the sort, its way too inefficient for what you need it for.

 

[benroe]

+1 on the scooter, or a suzuki 500GS...

 

[Nero Diablo]

What they said sports bike's eat expensive tyres and chains if you a couriering you need to keep the running costs down so you make more money. Dpending on where you are I would even suggest a 500 is too big and something down around 250 will do. Although if you are doing freeway work b***** is better.

 

[Wikid74]

Seeing that you are in Memphis and will prob have to hit the 240 loop quite a bit I would go for something with a little more pep and larger tires than your typical scooter. Memphis roads suck and they will run your ass over on the loop if your too slow. Maybe something like a used SV 650 or like naked bike. Something with a more upright riding position.

 

[Razzy]

 

[enos]

something with a b***** engine that won't be stressed. a bike meant for touring would be best for that, plus you have better luggage options. Something like a VFR.

 

[Stick N Move]

+1 for large scooter. Why dont you just use a car?

 

[afpreppie04]

Scooters are way cheaper than cars if all he is couriering is satchel-sized stuff. There is a pizza place near me that uses a Smart Car for delivery but even that is like 45 MPG (besides being $12k+ to buy), and if he needs 6 of them that adds up fast.

 

[afpreppie04]

I'd go for something like this:

2009 Yamaha Majesty Specifications, specs, spec

Honda doesn't have a mid-size scooter, their lineup goes from 153cc to 582cc ones. The Yamaha is 400cc. If you are doing all urban stuff you could get a smaller scooter, obviously not taking it on the highway though.

 

[Nero Diablo]

I'd go for something like this:



Honda doesn't have a mid-size scooter, their lineup goes from 153cc to 582cc ones. The Yamaha is 400cc. If you are doing all urban stuff you could get a smaller scooter, obviously not taking it on the highway though.

A half reasonable (ie not the cheap chinese crap) 125 4 stroke scoot will top out at around 70mph (probally just over) with a full size adult ie me. So whilst it would be a bit of a stretch doing hwy work all the time it could do it occasinally.

Full size touring bikes will cost full size tyres and insurance and things like the VFR's then engine might last but the electrics will barely make it out of warrentee and honda been honda parts are . If you are walking in and wanting to buy six or seven someone should be able to cut you a deal. Piaggio and making a pretty big push in the states ATM too they have Aprilia and Vespa under thier umbrella both screw together a pretty good machine Vespa been the grand master of them. If he's running a biusness there will be insurance and health benifts consequences and they would probally look at scooters more favorably than 130+mph sports tourers.

 

[afpreppie04]

I'm not sure why my link didn't work the first time; I replaced it just now. I tried looking up some Aprilia info but can't find prices anywhere for some reason.