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Movie 150 / Movie 150 Review
« on: June 24, 2014, 08:18:07 PM »
Alright, its not the only post!!!
I'm just going to copy and paste the same comments I made on the other board.....
I just picked up a Movie150 about two weeks ago. Came from various motorcycles 600cc to 1100 and enjoy riding in the city on the scooter much much more. For me, its all about the scale. The size is right (not big nor too small) which makes it very agile but not underpowered in traffic. I'm 5'11 and 200lbs and acceleration never feels laboured. A lot more convenvience in storage than I imagined a scooter this size would have. Can fit full size helmet with shield (large) and grocery bag under the seat. Great value considering it being a Kymco built in Taiwan, front and rear disc brakes, dual rear shocks and 4 valves. Yes, it is carbureted but not compromising. F.I. would probably be smoother on the throttle however the best way to descibe the carb delivery is it gives the ride a bit more of an organic feel. Haven't taken it to the highways yet since I live in a city where 90% of driving is on trafficked roadways. I'm very confident that I could get it to 90-95km without being on a decline or wind behind. I've riden two-up and handled just as good if not better than the motorbikes I've had. Acceleration of course is a bit more delayed compared to single rider as it will take longer to hit speed but it gets there without being a hazard in traffic.
There isn't a lot written about the Movie 150, which may be due to it being relatively new in N.A. and its conservative looks when you compare to other scoots like Super 8's or Aprilia Sportcity 125's. Good to know (hope) that others are also taking a liking to it and look forward to hearing what they have to say about their experiences.
I'm just going to copy and paste the same comments I made on the other board.....
I just picked up a Movie150 about two weeks ago. Came from various motorcycles 600cc to 1100 and enjoy riding in the city on the scooter much much more. For me, its all about the scale. The size is right (not big nor too small) which makes it very agile but not underpowered in traffic. I'm 5'11 and 200lbs and acceleration never feels laboured. A lot more convenvience in storage than I imagined a scooter this size would have. Can fit full size helmet with shield (large) and grocery bag under the seat. Great value considering it being a Kymco built in Taiwan, front and rear disc brakes, dual rear shocks and 4 valves. Yes, it is carbureted but not compromising. F.I. would probably be smoother on the throttle however the best way to descibe the carb delivery is it gives the ride a bit more of an organic feel. Haven't taken it to the highways yet since I live in a city where 90% of driving is on trafficked roadways. I'm very confident that I could get it to 90-95km without being on a decline or wind behind. I've riden two-up and handled just as good if not better than the motorbikes I've had. Acceleration of course is a bit more delayed compared to single rider as it will take longer to hit speed but it gets there without being a hazard in traffic.
There isn't a lot written about the Movie 150, which may be due to it being relatively new in N.A. and its conservative looks when you compare to other scoots like Super 8's or Aprilia Sportcity 125's. Good to know (hope) that others are also taking a liking to it and look forward to hearing what they have to say about their experiences.