Depends on your definition of "a motorcycle", "a car" and "much lower" of course... If you compare a brand new entry level 250 cc japanese motorbike to a brand

Depends on your definition of "a motorcycle", "a car" and "much lower" of course... If you compare a brand new entry level 250 cc japanese motorbike to a brand new entry level korean hatchback,over say 5 years, the motorbike TCO will be less than half, with the most of the difference accounted for by lower depreciation and finance costs. Assuming - and this is very important - no medical bills from motorbike accidents.