How much does a motorcycle cost?

They all cost exactly the same $ 3478.

what type , a cheap chinese bike .. lol

I seen one for $56,499.00  It was a  custom HD. So yeah if you got the money...

Costs? About $3800 and up for a new one. 

Lets assume payments are $100/month

.Plus insurance; Average $48/mo. Comp  (needed w/financed bike) about $75..

Plus PPE. Say, $500. Including jacket boots, new gloves and helmet.

Gas, maybe $36/month.

$4300 cash outlay.

.If financed, about   $211./mo.

If paid off; about $84/mo.

Not including tires, maintenance;  these only last 7-24,000 miles. Cost $78-$241, Each. Harley dealer is $140/Hour.

dumb question. What make? What model? New? or used? Get a clue 

A new one will probably be more than $3000.  Have a look at the CSC TT250, then mentally add the cost of licensing, taxes, shipping to your location.

Then, add in the cost of insurance.  I hope your medical coverage is up to date and good to go too.

My current one, an ancient MZ350 was free. The frame had extensive serious corrosion damage and I already had a perfectly good bare frame which I had also obtained for zilch due to corrosion (which I repaired) to rebuild it with. I’ve spent very little in cash for other parts, cutting/grinding discs and welding wire/gas but a lot in sweat and skinned knuckles.

My brother’s one cost him over £30,000. 

So anywhere between those two examples, and can easily be a *lot* more.

Anywhere from a few thousand dollars to 30,000+ for a high end Harley or Indian. You do realize there are too many variables to give you a real answer?

How long is a piece of rope?

A beat up 1982 Honda?  A couple hundred.  A brand new, Harley?  $30,000.