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Title: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Kansas kymco on May 25, 2020, 11:23:26 PM
Price not being a consideration what scooter would you purchase?  I would like a BMW C-650 or a Aprilia SRV 850.   A Kymco is a bargin comparatively speaking.
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: TBR125 on May 26, 2020, 01:30:44 AM
Price not being an issue, and maintenance cost not being an issue, I like the burgman 650 abs standard. My dream all-round scoot is the Like 300i however.
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Post by: mousejunks on May 26, 2020, 01:42:37 AM
TMAX 560
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Tromper on May 26, 2020, 04:58:42 AM
Tough to say, but I'd like to investigate the Honda SH300I...or perhaps say to heck with it and nab the (currently) last year of the Burgman 650.
Since the SH ain't around and there's nothing similar, the latter is more likely.
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Kersley on May 26, 2020, 08:28:20 AM
My personal goal is the AK550. Which i plan to get on the next 29th of Feb. I got my 250i this 29th of Feb. Else if they would sell it in my country the Honda XAdv.
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Post by: Neil955i on May 26, 2020, 10:16:35 AM
My personal goal is the AK550. Which i plan to get on the next 29th of Feb. I got my 250i this 29th of Feb. Else if they would sell it in my country the Honda XAdv.

Yeah, I'd be tempted by the 550 too.  We can all dream!  Realistically as the 550 is over £9K in the UK, my more likely next mount will be the Xciting 400i.  (A much more affordable £5.6K)  40% cheaper, but I bet it isn't 40% down on performance!  (For the pedants - yes, I know it's 38%!)
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Post by: DanH on May 26, 2020, 11:32:31 AM
Vespa 946 (just not red)
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 26, 2020, 12:19:39 PM
Another one of these.....
(https://i.postimg.cc/bwXYV5mH/Forzaz-2.jpg)

A scoot that used to shoot me one of these every morning.....!!

(https://i.postimg.cc/pTytLQ0L/forumforza20-2.jpg)

Stig
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: rdhood on May 26, 2020, 12:49:20 PM
I have exactly what I  want. Might add a Vespa GTS 300 or a Honda ADV 300, but I wouldn't go bigger...
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Kansas kymco on May 26, 2020, 01:00:48 PM
I tried to find a leftover 2014 Myroad 700i.  Kymco didn't bring the 550 to the US shores.
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: john grinsel on May 26, 2020, 01:32:40 PM
On 11th new maxi scooter since 1990----since I ride a lot and dealer net is important----my current Kymco Xtown 300i is fine, dealer net a little weak.   Best to ride, Yamaha TMAX=fun, sold mine as I expected high maint. costs as miles piled up.  Nothing in US market makes me dream at this point.   Loved Honda Helix, had 4 new ones, 175,000 total miles, easy drive belt change, air management could have been better.

On scooters, always liked Vespa, had 4----today very expensive, small dealer net, 8,000 mile belt change, reliable?? But with money---front luggage rack, rear rack(box if necessary), small gas can on front floor, regular use seat has to be opened to get to gas cap(real pain with bag on passenger seat), small fuel capacity, AND best feature of Vespa scooter CAN provide BUFFET free ride with right windshield and right height of shield-------In other words for the $8-9000 out the door to get into one, they can provide a comfortable long tour machine.

As daily rider since 1955 (most of my miles have been on motorcycles) today's scooters are not very practical----nice when they had easy to remove wheels (interchange able), spare tires, maybe decent windshields----today only BMW (Kymco engine?) has rear wheel you can get off without exhaust system removal!
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Kansas kymco on May 26, 2020, 02:11:05 PM
John G- I believe your correct on BMW using a Kymco built 650 and 400 in their scooters.  My BMW 650 GS  uses a Kymco built Rotex engine.  Don't know if Kymco still builds stuff for Honda.

Growing up I always rode Yamaha's and never had a issue with any of the several bikes I owned.
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: CROSSBOLT on May 26, 2020, 02:28:00 PM
What is in the carport now: Downtown 300i.
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Iahawk on May 26, 2020, 02:46:14 PM
the only scooters I've ever ridden are a 1980 Honda Express (old girlfriend's scooter, back in the day) and my current People S 200.

I've always been fascinated by the Vespas...especially the bigger engined ones..the GTS300. I like the history of Vespa, the metal bodies..the mystique. Would love to ride one, sometime.

Probably won't buy another scooter until I'm done with my motorcycle riding...so who knows what scooters will be available in another 10-20 years?
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Post by: TBR125 on May 26, 2020, 03:23:35 PM
I like the small scoots for their practicality for affordable transport but the maxi scoots are a bit pricey. I would be looking at a motorcycle for my next bike. Maybe a previous gen 2006-7 ninja 250.
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: fishcutter44 on May 26, 2020, 10:54:49 PM
Scomadi TT200
Not going to happen anytime soon, but I don't care as am very content with what's in the garage now.
Grasshopper
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: TBR125 on May 26, 2020, 11:14:48 PM
I love the front suspension of the TT200.
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: leomagnus on May 27, 2020, 02:12:02 AM
Honda Integra S, Honda ADV 750 or Kymco AK550
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: klaviator on May 27, 2020, 02:28:57 AM
Vespa GTS
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Post by: Kersley on May 28, 2020, 02:31:23 PM


Very good choice. Thats my exact choice as well but without the integra. Im googling it thoug
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Post by: de dee on May 28, 2020, 10:31:58 PM
  I love my Piaggio b v 350  just like I loved my downtown 300i I am 87 years old and just wish I was 60 again,.   :'(
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Kansas kymco on May 28, 2020, 11:20:41 PM
  I love my Piaggio b v 350  just like I loved my downtown 300i I am 87 years old and just wish I was 60 again,.   :'(
Sir I'm impressed, your a inspiration and give hope that I have a lot more years of riding.
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Neil955i on May 29, 2020, 01:40:24 PM
Sir I'm impressed, your a inspiration and give hope that I have a lot more years of riding.

I can only second that KK, De Dee you're a lesson to us all.  Keep on riding!
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Viper254 on May 29, 2020, 03:04:55 PM
Would quite like an old Yamaha Majesty 400. Not even a lot of money, really...
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: TBR125 on May 29, 2020, 10:50:16 PM
I rode a 2013 Yamaha Majesty the other day and it is a nice ride. 
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Post by: christianblessing on May 30, 2020, 04:34:04 AM
We keep a Yamaha NMax and Aerox in Thailand. They're only 155cc but they're superb rides. I'd consider giving up my Kymco X-Town if I could find the NMax here.

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Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 30, 2020, 10:45:15 PM
I rode a 2013 Yamaha Majesty the other day and it is a nice ride. 
Apparently there's some difficulty with the airfilter...
but what a beautiful scooter!
The shape is classic. Flows like it's moving when sitting still!
Stig
Title: Re: If you could have any scooter of choice?
Post by: klaviator on May 31, 2020, 02:00:51 PM
I have a 2012 Majesty.  The 3 air filters are a bit of work to change but other than that I have had no issues with it.  The belt change was not that difficult and changing the oil or spark plug are very easy.  I have almost 24,000 miles on mine.