posted September 05, 2002 07:23 PM
How much does it cost.. to own a ZX12 for 2years?
Well, just out of curiousity I tallied up my "maintenance" folder on the ZX12 right before I delivered it to the new owner.
I broke the categories down as best I could.
Here is what mine cost me over 2years excluding the purchase price:
-Oil and filter changes = $229
-Fuel = $600
-Cost of service (tire changes, etc) $927
-Cost of accessories and parts $6549.55
Total mileage ridden= 18,935
Averaged fuel economy = 42mpg!
Total cost of ownership = $8305.55
Of course this doesnt include insurance costs or depreciation.
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posted September 05, 2002 07:36 PM
Well we must have accounting skills ____________
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posted September 05, 2002 08:14 PM
32mpg avg. on almost every ride. Let's see... at 36,000 miles... nevermind.
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posted September 06, 2002 02:33 AM
Jason, I averaged the mpg over the miles ridden and the gasoline purchased.
Keep in mind, alot of my trips were on the highway with steady throttle input. But I think the figure is pretty accurate.
The most gas I could ever fill the tank with is 4.9 gallons. That was when the bike was completely out of gas coasting off the highway towards a gas station..lol.
I just totaled up the tire *cost*, which would be deducted from the parts/access. category. $1300
Sad to see the bike go, but Im moving on to something slightly better.
I get calls from people that say "19,000 miles on a motorcycle??" I try to explain that I like to RIDE the bikes...not park them in a garage...lol
I even had 3 dealers call about the bike. One of them was local and is known for odometer fraud. They were *frothing* for the bike bad...lol.
I like the idiots that preface an inquiry with, "Do you finance?"...hehe
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posted September 06, 2002 03:01 PM
Oh BTW, how much does an 02 ZX12 cost a dealer? $8699 ____________
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posted September 06, 2002 05:19 PM
costs less than that up here (fer a dealer). brand new 02 12r lists at $12,499 here. thats not otd of course, but thats pretty damn cheap!
posted September 06, 2002 06:03 PM
Yes Freek, in the land of Canucks things are much cheaper...even the women..lol. (jk PrincessKiwi)
I was talking to a dealer today and the guy let it slip.
My bank is offering 5.25% for as long as 60months!!
This bike wont cost me a dime out of pocket! ;D
quote:costs less than that up here (fer a dealer). brand new 02 12r lists at $12,499 here. thats not otd of course, but thats pretty damn cheap!
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posted September 06, 2002 06:35 PM
I got bad mileage "33" Mpg Stock Average! The put the Akrapovic and got a little worse "30" MPG The started tuning for power and got 27 to 33 Mpg Then started tuning for MPG and throttle control! Got 43 MPG between 75 & 85 MPH in I-4 Between Daytona and Clearwater! The Hindle started out at 26 to 30 MPG and now will everything correct about 39 to 41 MPG at 75 to 90 MPH! Takes careful tunning!!
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