Rider Magazine’s October issue is essential if you’re looking for a sensible bike to save gas for your commute or just having fun, plus "10 Ways to Even Better MPG."
"Fun and Fuelgal" reviews four bikes for superior fuel mileage and five bikes for "fuel-frugal fun." There are some good beginner bikes here as well as sensible town and commuter bikes:
2008 Honda Nighthawk (234cc)
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2008 Star V Star 250
2008 Suzuki GZ250
2008 Honda Shadow Aero (745cc)
2008 Buell Blast (492cc)
2008 Kawasaki Versys (649cc)
2008 Star V Star Custom (649cc)
2008 Suzuki GS500F
"Miserly Multitaskers" is a review of 250-class dual sports. Which one is for you?
2008 Honda CRF230L
2009 Kawasaki KLX250S
2009 Yamaha XT250
If you’re not a Rider Magazine subscriber, you’ll have to pick it up at your local newstand.
