Motorcycle Thoughts

• Wikipedia on safety
• Wikipedia on gear
• Costs:
  • $3000 MSRP for 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
    • Should get a used/old one — $2000-1500
    • Alex says get a beat-up something else for ~$1000
    • 55-75MPG
  • $300 Shoei or other top-of-the-line full-face helmet
  • $80ish boots
  • $50ish leather gloves
  • $150ish fabric jacket
    • Get body armor instead
  • $300 for MSF class and license
  • TCO is about $4000 for everything new & TOTL
• Other: windscreen? mirrors?

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