Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Are they really that expensive? You can buy a real motorcycle for less.
ETA, just went on the Zuk site, holy crap these things are expensive. MSRP $8k for th 400 and $11k for the 650! IMHO, buy a V-Strom 650 (msrp $8400). A whole lot more for less money, unless you have your heart set on a scoot.
They're totally different. Comparing a bike to a maxi-scoot is like comparing a mini-van to a sports car.
To get the "real bike" to do everything the OP wanted, he would have to buy luggage. Who wants to do all that? The scoot gets 60mpg, will go 90 in a pinch and can carry a family of midgets and their luggage.
I am shocked at the price of them, though . . . Thats why I suggested a used one. I paid 6700 for mine. With the carrying capacity, and the CVT trans, they are the ultimate commuter machine
There are people on the burgmanusa page who have zillions of miles on them, so I dont think longevity would be an issue. I only got rid of mine because I crashed on it in a bizarre manner that spooked me, and someone offered to trade me for it, a scoot that was a little more useful for what I needed to do in-town.
I keep one of each, a scooter for around town, and the BMW for more serious road work. Works out pretty well
I'm planning to buy my first scooter and have no idea what to buy. I need something that will maintain interstate speeds comfortably & has good cargo space. I will have both a box and windshield mounted before I roll off the floor. I'm thinking along the lines of at least 300cc but I am unfamiliar with names of makes and models out there.
Anyone awake out there that can provide some feedback?
I love my Kymco Xciting 250, but it hits redline around 65mph. It'll go faster than that, but I'd rather not push it. I have caught myself doing 70 a few times and had to back off the throttle. If you can find a 500cc version it should handle interstate speeds just fine.
I think the Xciting may have been renamed the Downtowner, but I'm not sure. Kymco builds a good scooter nonetheless.
They're totally different. Comparing a bike to a maxi-scoot is like comparing a mini-van to a sports car.
To get the "real bike" to do everything the OP wanted, he would have to buy luggage. Who wants to do all that? The scoot gets 60mpg, will go 90 in a pinch and can carry a family of midgets and their luggage.
I am shocked at the price of them, though . . . Thats why I suggested a used one. I paid 6700 for mine. With the carrying capacity, and the CVT trans, they are the ultimate commuter machine
There are people on the burgmanusa page who have zillions of miles on them, so I dont think longevity would be an issue. I only got rid of mine because I crashed on it in a bizarre manner that spooked me, and someone offered to trade me for it, a scoot that was a little more useful for what I needed to do in-town.
I keep one of each, a scooter for around town, and the BMW for more serious road work. Works out pretty well
Honestly, I need to ride a scoot sometime. To me it seems like they would be far less stable than a bike with the small wheels/tires and "disconcerting" without a gas tank to grip with your knees. But given the number of people that swear by them I guess neither are much of an issue. How are they when you hit a big pothole with those small wheels?
Honestly, I need to ride a scoot sometime. To me it seems like they would be far less stable than a bike with the small wheels/tires and "disconcerting" without a gas tank to grip with your knees. But given the number of people that swear by them I guess neither are much of an issue. How are they when you hit a big pothole with those small wheels?
Yeah, really! Ride one if you can. You might be pleasantly surprised. I NEVER thought I would be like one of those old guys with a scooter, but my Burgman really surprised me. It would accelerate harder than my 883 Sportster, which sort of surprised me, but it does use the same hi-po motor as the dz400. The wheels aren't really that big of a deal. I hit some pretty big potholes here in KY. Obviously bigger wheels are preferable, but I don't think they are as big a deal as you might think. I dragged the centerstand a few times, that is a little more unnevering then the small wheels. Ride one! They're fun.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
