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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Vivo on May 08, 2014, 07:44:45 AM
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The new Agility 16+ 200i has a 16 inch wheel up front and 14 inch rear... is that better?
(http://blogdelamoto.com/wp-content/uploads/Kymco-Agility-16-125-00i_thumb.jpg)
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My thought is that if you somehow end up on a fast road say 50MPH and you have to ride the shoulder, the 16 inch tires may be able to handle the bumps and debris that seem to always be on the shoulder of the roads. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I do a lot of shouldering with the turnsignal on to get motorists to pass quicker.
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8) Dunno, but it looks good. Bigger wheel would have to improve the handling you'd reckon. Hey, look what I just stumbled across Vivo ...
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Its another way of slowing the scoot down now ya have mod the tire size for speed
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Good, Better, Best is subjective unless you’re putting requirements on a task, such as top speed, slalom course ect.
My thought is the reason behind it is for better ride for pot holes bumps etc. But that's just an uneducated opinion.
I did see a show once where people had to build a cycle out of junk yard parts and the one with the larger front smaller (way smaller) rear beat all others. This was an extreme example and would never be put to test in a real world setting.
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Almost every production bike on the planet uses a taller front tire/wheel. Scooters have been the exception not the rule. The benefit is the gyroscopic stabilization effect at speed.
I can only assume they are attempting to expand their market into a "cross over" type of scooter. sort of 1/2 bike, and 1/2 scooter.?.?
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The larger wheel is better for smoothing out the ride at speed, and on bumpy roads. It's also a lot more forgiving when you don't see a pothole in time. One of the reasons dirt bikes use a huge 21' front wheel is so it won't sink into the deep ruts and cause the steering to jerk to the side.
The smaller wheels are better for quick handling. Sport bikes run a 17' wheel to have that quick, sharp cornering ability. But, they don't absorb the bumps on a rough road as well.
At least, that's what I've been told!
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Hmmm.... thanks for the answers... I guess, it really depends on what one needs...
Hey HB? Is that from down under?...
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Hey there Vivo, how you doin' Amigo. Mate, I found that badge on e-bay. I think it's from the U.S. Google " motor cycle emblems " and it's on the e-bay site that says 30+ Items. There was three e-bay sites - well there was here anyway. Should be about 3/4 of the way down that page. It's cool hey.
Seek, and thee shall find, my son. 8)