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Old 08-03-10, 02:55 PM
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Do you want a motorcycle, but don't want the stress of maintenance, insurance, or storage? Now you can with MotoShare in Los Angeles and New York!

http://www.jupitersmotoshare.com



For $1,999 per year, subscribers to Jupiter’s Motorcycles “MotoShare” scheme have access to a range of seven motorcycles, including the BMW R1200GS, BMW F800ST, Triumph Speed Triple and the Triumph Bonneville.

The firm currently operate from their base in Brooklyn, New York, and also run a similar scheme in Los Angeles. They have plans to expand into San Franciso, and London would be on the shortlist for any international plans.

The $1,999 “Weekend Warrior” fee includes three days of rental per month, with the $3,199 “Rough Rider” option allowing six per month, while the $4,999 “Street Demon” class allows twelve.

The firm are keen to point out that even these fees pale in comparison to the costs of maintenance, insurance and parking for riders in the big apple.

Whether the convenience of renting can prise American bikers away from owning their own wheels remains to be seen.



Jupiter’s MotoShare is an exclusive club – and in many ways, you’re already a member.

You don’t have a proper space for storage, or the time you’d like for maintenance. Perhaps life demands that you remain an infrequent rider, or you’re finding it harder to justify the expense of owning a motorcycle in a seasonal climate. Maybe you’re bi-coastal, splitting your life between New York and L.A.

No matter the reason, it could put you in the company of those who are not spending tens of thousands of dollars on a motorcycle they hardly ride every year. These riders spend less than half that price and get to ride one anyway, with MotoShare.

Jupiter’s MotoShare allows you access to a variety of superior motorcycles, all while avoiding the hassle of ownership. What do you get when you take away storage, maintenance and insurance? It’s simple, and it’s what you’ve wanted from the beginning – Just the Ride.
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not a bad idea...but $2000 for 18 days a year?

I guess it goes with the territory...I know the BMWs are pricey ($20K?)
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sounds a bit pricey, you can get motos for dirt cheap in this economy.
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Originally Posted by bagwell
not a bad idea...but $2000 for 18 days a year?

I guess it goes with the territory...I know the BMWs are pricey ($20K?)
That 8800 figure could be on the extreme low end depending on where you live here in the city. 2 grand for 9 weekends seems a bit high though.

They also do straight rentals.

Rentals
Jupiter’s offers the latest models from BMW for rent. It is our goal to provide a variety of motorcycles at prices that make renting exciting and affordable.
Daily Pricing
BMWG650GS — Weekdays $99 — Weekends $129
BMWF650GS (800 cc’s) — Weekdays $129 — Weekends $159
BMWF800ST — Weekdays $129 — Weekends $159
BMW1200GS — Weekdays $159 — Weekends $179
BMW1200RT — Weekdays $159 — Weekends $179
Triumph Speed Triple — Weekdays $159 — Weekends $179
Triumph Bonneville — Weekdays $129 — Weekends $159


Weekly Pricing
BMWG650GS — Weekly $699 (Saves $175)
BMWF650GS (800 cc’s) — Weekly $899 (Saves $100)
BMWF800ST — Weekly $899 (Saves $100)
BMW1200GS — Weekly $1099 (Saves $75)
BMW1200RT — Weekly $1099 (Saves $75)
Triumph Speed Triple — Weekly $1099 (Saves $75)
Triumph Bonneville — Weekly $899
* Prices do not include tax

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The cost of insurance buried in the total cost must be something big.
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Originally Posted by bagwell
not a bad idea...but $2000 for 18 days a year?
$2000 is 36 days a year (3 days a month).

That's about $55 a day (unlimited miles), which is not bad for renting a 1200cc BMW...
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
$2000 is 36 days a year (3 days a month).

That's about $55 a day (unlimited miles), which is not bad for renting a 1200cc BMW...
two of their charts are showing $1999 for 18 days....

http://www.jupitersmotoshare.com/membership

Annual Membership Pricing
Days per Month 12 6 3
Total Days 72 36 18
Total Adjusted Price $4,999 $3,199 $1,999
36 weekends 18 weekends 9 weekends
Street Demon Rough Rider Weekend Warrior
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This is a scam for NYC residents... You would be lucky to get 5 months out of it.
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Originally Posted by bagwell
two of there charts is showing $1999 for 18 days....
Ahhh...

Didn't see that. I don't know why they would limit it like that.

Originally Posted by Koma
This is a scam for NYC residents... You would be lucky to get 5 months out of it.
I can understand NY's inclement weather (restricting 3-days-a-month for 6 months), but here in SoCal, it should be available year-round (or up to 36 days for the 3-days-a-month deal).
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Cool in theory - but pretty much only applies to the wealthy folks who can't decide which bike to buy.

Besides, I ride way more than that.
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