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scooter freak

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My Honda scooter
« on: January 04, 2026, 11:22:28 PM »
I have mentioned my new replacement scooter being a Honda. there has been some interest so here goes:
last November I purchased a 2025 Honda ADV160 scooter. The machine has been great, a little faster than my Kymco Like200i and a smoother ride. That is to be expected given it was 2500.00 more than the Kymco. I was looking for something a little faster because of impatient drivers in upstate NY. It fits the bill well as it tops out at an honest 64 mph. I miss the step through design, and, if I had to do it again, I would've kept the like 200i also. the fuel mileage is great and always gets over 100 mpg. other than that, I'm pretty happy. so far, so good. hope this helps
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Re: My Honda scooter
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2026, 10:02:37 AM »
Good to read about your experience on the ADV.  A nice looking machine!
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Re: My Honda scooter
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2026, 05:27:18 PM »
   Us scooter riders seem to be few and far between here in upstate NY. Whereabouts in upstate are you located? I'm in Syracuse and always looking for someone to ride with.,
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Re: My Honda scooter
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2026, 08:55:22 PM »
I'd think any of the 300ish mini-maxi's would be a bit quicker.
Other than that there's not a lot around (new) that falls between those two choices in the U.S. at this time.

Another thought though, having test ridden the ADV 160 & kooking at the spec on those, noting it's similarity to my SYM I'm curious if you've tried dropping a gram on your rollers?
I did this with my SYM, & might have lost some hypothetical top end, but gained a better real world top end as well as better acceleration.
I tried both sliders and rollers to achieve this & found the DP sliders were a better fit for my application.  The rollers had the engine very revved at the top end where the sliders calmed that down somewhat.
Caveat Lector, & I suggest you check the Honda forums to see what others have done of course since YMMV & these are different bikes.
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Re: My Honda scooter
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2026, 12:26:27 AM »
as far as changing weights, I'm pretty happy at the mid 60's for speed. the fuel mileage is great stock so I'm good. I live in Schenectady NY so if anyone's over this way, let me know. good riding in the mountains around here
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Re: My Honda scooter
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2026, 01:38:57 PM »
Quote from: scooter freak on January 15, 2026, 12:26:27 AM
as far as changing weights, I'm pretty happy at the mid 60's for speed. the fuel mileage is great stock so I'm good. I live in Schenectady NY so if anyone's over this way, let me know. good riding in the mountains around here

I'm in Syracuse. I have a Kymco People S 150S that only does a GPS verified 60. I put lighter Dr. Pulley sliders in it, so it goes like Hell on the bottom but runs out of steam after 55. I subscribe to a publication called Scooter Zine. Several issues back it featured a article on a scooter club in the Albany area. I don't remember the name of the club but you should research it. Unfortunately scooter riders seem to be few and far between in my area.
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Re: My Honda scooter
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2026, 12:35:01 AM »
Any chance we could get a couple of photos of your scooter?
Big fans of pictures of all rides here on the forum - especially those taken for the sunny side of the bike! :)

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