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Post by floridagull on Oct 2, 2018 11:25:52 GMT -5
I posted another discussion concerning Benelli scooters, and I couldn't help but draw comparisons between the Benelli Zafferano 250i and the new Kymco X-Town 300i. The Zafferano is a 250, whereas the Kymco is really a 275cc. Benelli - $3299 benelli.ssrmotorsports.com/bikes/zafferano.php Kymco - $3999 www.kymcousa.com/showroom/x-town-300i-abs/ Benelli 18.1 hp, torque 14.75, 427 pounds Kymco 23.2 hp, torque 16.6, 398 pounds. Better value? BTW, Benelli only has the one 150cc and the one 250cc, so I won't be compelled to compare any more Benelli scooters...    |
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Post by w650 on Oct 2, 2018 15:32:56 GMT -5
The biggest issue at the moment is that SSR distributes Benelli. I spoke to the owner of a small bike shop here in town and mentioned SSR. He said they want you to take a lot of stock from them which makes it impossible for him. They do sell Pitster dirt bikes there which is actually more in keeping with their core audience of Motocross riders.
The nearest Benelli shop from here is over seventy miles. Maybe as they grow it will be easier to see their line. Personally I love the 300 and 600cc bikes. They are solid, mildly tuned and more of an easy going bike than others in their class. Also the Benelli 302 at the moment is a grand less than an SYM Wolf 300.
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Post by floridagull on Oct 2, 2018 16:03:56 GMT -5
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Post by wheelbender6 on Oct 2, 2018 18:24:34 GMT -5
The Benelli looks more agile. I would choose the Benelli, even though I cant pronounce Zafferano, either.
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Post by cookees on Oct 2, 2018 20:28:49 GMT -5
If it's Taiwan vs China....I'll take Taiwan every time.
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Post by floridagull on Oct 2, 2018 20:36:17 GMT -5
Ah - but both of these scooters are made in China - Benelli by Qianjiang, the Kymco in their Chinese factory...
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Post by cookees on Oct 2, 2018 20:48:02 GMT -5
ok....moot point.
I've seen and worked on KYMCO quality; as well as numerous Chinese manufacturers. The best Chinese I've seen is CFMOTO. Too bad their management style and truthfulness is sub-par.
I'd probably still go with the KYMCO.
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Post by w650 on Oct 3, 2018 13:44:51 GMT -5
The new BMW 400 scooter is being built completely in China. Standards are set by the OEM. Except that SSR is not as big a distributor as Kymco would be the only qualifier for me. Benellis are designed in Italy and built in China. Q.J. has a lot riding on success in the industry. They made Keeway a notable exception from the Cheap Chinese scooters at the time. I wouldn't bet against them.
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Post by SylvreKat on Oct 5, 2018 8:43:50 GMT -5
... but, they have Vanderhalls...  ...  Now THAT looks cute to tool around in!  >'Kat |
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