MG vs motorbike

For those that have both, which is the most summer fun? A MGf/TF or a motorbike? I only ask as I'm due to move house soon, down south from up north and downsizing to a more expensive area so I lose my garage and driveway parking for 3+ cars. I'll have to park the MG on the road outside someone elses house so the daily driver can fit on the small drive But a motorbike would fit in the back garden down the side entry.

The MG isn't a daily driver. I do take it to work on nice days, but its just for summer fun. I've never had a bike, so no idea what they are like, but I'm told they are fun. If you've had (or have) both, which is best?

thanks

Nick

I have had both for years, I you have not had a bike then you are missing out on loads of fun, BUT if you have no experience at all then you really need to do an Aprentiship on a bike, the skills required to ride safely and competently are learned not a given and everyone is different, I don't hold with the direct access test as that just asking for trouble. If I were you I would keep the MG its the cheaper option, but if you are set on a bike then do your CBT (Mandatory) and have a re-think and dont skimp on safety gear. Fun comes with experience and riding abillity.

The MG is cheaper? Really? Why? Is that insurance, or purchase? I figured I could get a grand for my MG and easily buy a bike. But if you reckon the MG provides cheaper motoring, then maybe I'll keep it and just risk where I park it and try not to worry about it!

thanks for the reply

Nick

Pound for pound MG insurance is cheaper, taking into account your inexperience your premium will be higher, also a grand for a bike is a little optomistic, for that you would get a chinese knock off or a well used and abused (dropped several times) worn out Jap commuter. Why not keep the MG in the interim and as suggested take your CBT test to enable you to get your motorbike provisional. At least this way you will get an idea of what motorcycling is about.

Whilst not having a bike at the moment, i have ridden tens of thousands of miles on them over the years, from commuting to touring. It may not seem it but they are completely different, whilst both being good fun. However, with a bike you have to take your fun seriously as unlike the MG, they can bite hard just when you least expected it! You need good training and good riding gear, remember that it has to keep you warm and dry whilst riding at 70 in a storm and if you fall it needs to protect you. All of this can cost a surprising amount and i would expect the whole deal to cost much more than the MG. I don't want to put you off as bikes are fantastic fun but you need to go in with your eyes open. The elephant in the room is accidents....however good you are at some stage you will find yourself on the floor with the bike sliding along next to you; you may be lucky, you may not be. At some stage all of my biker friends and me have had accidents and have just been lucky to get away with minor injuries, also when i first started riding due to the era and my wallet, i could never have a fast accident as my bikes couldn't go fast! Just something to think about.

It's not just the purchase price of the bike but you'll also need to buy protective gear, helmet,boots, jacket etc.

Not an area to skimp on, if you only value you head at $10 then by all means get a $10 helmet!

As a novice, sooner or later you are going to end up having a whoopsie, probably minor and you can improve the odds of it being minor by wearing good gear.
And good health cover is probably a thing you might like to consider, in case it's not minor.