The Rising Cost Of Gas
Gas prices have gone up recently. You might think this would keep everyone off of the road, regardless of what vehicle a person drives. This isn't the case, some people travel just as much as ever.
Bill Olah, a 62-year-old motorcyclist and property manager, is one such rider. He lives in Milford, CT, and we caught up with him at the local CVS one afternoon in June. Mr. Olah had ridden his Yamaha Stratoliner to run an errand.
Gas hikes are at an all-time high, but still Mr. Olah says that he rides about five hours per day on weekends in summer. Weekdays he doesn't do much riding; work doesn't give him a lot of time for leisure rides.
Mr. Olah also has a Honda Accord. He says he has noticed the difference in gas mileage between the car and his motorcycle. The Yamaha was purchased around two years ago and cost $17,000.
He says his Honda gets 25 miles per gallon, while his Stratoliner gets somewhere between twenty-five to forty-three. The motorcycle gets best mileage on the highway.
Because gas prices are at a rate of around $4.34 per gallon in Connecticut, many people are looking to save on gas. Savings of just a few pennies add to quarters, and quarters can add up to dollars. Every little bit helps of course.
Mr. Olah said though that this hasn't made a difference in how much he rides his Stratoliner. Mr. Olah says, "it hasn't influenced me, no."
This is nice to hear. While not everyone can afford pastimes that cost so much, it is comforting to see that some motorcycle riders that can continue to "bike on" even in today's tough economic times.
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