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Originally Posted by Philip
Yes I own a Yamaha XJ650 motorcycle which I would love to have along but I have pretty much given up on pratically taking it with me. I really cannot have a truck as a TV since besides my wife and I we plan to frequently have two other friends with us - sometimes a few kids(grandchildren) so a truck will not work.
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I routinely carry 5 adults either in my 1500HD truck with the 6.5 foot bed or the 2500HD with the 8 foot bed. I could put a kid in the front middle of the 2500HD.
However, my trucks get 16 mpg at best when empty and around 10 when towing.
But I think the motorcycle will fit in an 8 foot full sized pickup.
According to KBB a 2006 2500HD long bed 2wd with 50k miles in my area (San Jose) would sell for about 18k. This would carry 5 adults, including the driver, plus one kid not older than about 12. Plus the motorcycle (I think) and tow the TM.
Unfortunately, I do not think it fits your requirement for fuel economy.
Do what I do, ride the motorcycle to work on sunny days. I get a little over 80 mpg in the motorcycle.