Can I Afford a Motorcycle?
by Zeynep
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Hi,
I have always dreamed that one day I will have a motorcycle in my life and recently got a permit. I'll take the classes next week. I am a graduate student and my fellowship is around $20K a year. I rent an apartment and support only myself. I live comfortably but have little room for any luxuries, I can't save enough to travel. Can I afford a motorcycle? I know I can go out and buy a used bike but I don't know how much regular maintenance costs, how much I can travel on a limited budget.. I rent an apartment in Pittsburgh with no garage and winters are at least 6 months long here. I was thinking I would look into renting a garage or at least a storage space but it adds to the cost of owning a bike.
I guess my question simply put is: Is it sensible to introduce a motorcycle into my life with very limited financial and space resources?
In two years my income will almost double and I'll have more suitable living conditions, at least a garage. Should I just wait?
Thank you!
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