Is a motorcycle a good option for traveling on the cheap? Or am I romanticizing the idea of traversing the US on a motorcycle
>>2921594Do you have a motorcycle license? If not, probably not a good investment.https://www.amtrak.com/tickets/departure-rail-pass.htmlIs realistically the cheapest way to see lots of stops on the cheap. by 'see America' where do you mean, it's fucking huge and a used bike can fuck you hard or not be feasible in some parts of the country.
>>2921597I have a motorcycle license but only have a 200cc bike (tw200), so would likely need a bigger bikeI'm talking about taking 2000-3000 mile long trips to see shit off the beaten path in flyover states. I dunno, just bored of life and I need to see some different shit.
>>2921594it's a great option as long as you look at the route ahead of time and make sure you won't run out of gas in the middle of nowhere, since those middle of nowhere spots without gas also won't have cell service
>>2921594If you can rough it with camping and motels you can really travel cheaply. Also get good at eating garbage food
definitely recommend staying off the highways, even county roads are pretty nice and are usually automatically off the beaten path
>>2921594How long have you been riding? I don't believe this is something beginners should do.
>>2921598>200ccSo you're what capping out around 50-55mph? Kinda limits you from highways a bit.>I'm talking about taking 2000-3000 mile long trips to see shit off the beaten path in flyover states.Good luck anon, the Route 66 is mega dead after covid. I did it back in 2013 and even then is was in disarray I can only imagine how non-existent it is outside of the Flagstaff->LA route maybe a few pockets here and there that cities preserved.Way too late in the year to do it so my best guess is you're aiming for spring next year. Get good tires, tune up your bike, always carry some extra fuel and go. Just expect to be pulled over on that thing especially in north TX/OK. Don't try to fucking camp unless you've marked out and verified camp locations way in advance. Also spot out some places for tire changes if trying to do 2k miles. Where is your point of origin?
>>2921603NC, suburban hell. I do not intend on taking the TW200 on trips, god no, would likely get a bigger dual sport or something. But this isn't a bike board so I'll leave that for /o/
>>2921603Also just to add, I know it's getting way too late in the year to do any traveling, I was thinking next spring and into the summer, tbd
>>2921608Stick to the western us, go south to North. Make sure to spend time in southern utah. Bring a tent
>>2921607DR650 would be perfect for you if you just want the t-dub but with more power.
>>2921594I love bikes but cheapest is a garbo used toyota you can sleep in. Bikes break a lot too, which is weird but eh
>>2921594Motorcycle touring is extremely popular in Colorado. It's not cheap; they ride very capable bikes with ample storage for camping gear, and wear gear that can handle a Rocky Mountain hailstorm.>>2921597Riding the train is too isolating. You can't feel the breeze, or the bumps on the road. It's like watching a movie of American scenery go by outside your window. Most you can do is pace the platform for two minutes every 6 hours. 24 hours between departures means constant inconveniences at every stop. >>2921599A small gas can is an essential item to pack on your bike.
>>2921594If you can get away with camping and meal plan of sorts, all you really have to worry about is fuel and incidentals. ~$50 a day is tolerable, $100/day will be pretty comfortableBut you gotta understand that riding a motorcycle for long periods of time is very draining. Do some weekend trips with questionable weather and see if you like it
