Post by oldchopperguy on Sept 30, 2013 12:22:46 GMT -5
For the last 2 months, I've been researching 250 to 500cc SCOOTERS. And, I just discovered THIS! Other posts indicate a number of riders would like a full-sized MOTORCYCLE, but with the controls and operation of a SCOOTER.
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I have now seen NUMEROUS similar bikes from China, from Taiwan and such (even Kymco made a neat V-Twin like this). and they DEFINITLEY fill a unique "niche". These sit NICE and LOW, resemble "cruiser" cycles, and use what looks to be a "scooter" CVT transmission... Probably use an entire "scooter" platform, but NICELY "morphed" into a honest-to-goodness MOTORCYCLE.
Die-hard "clutch n' gears" bikers may not like them, but for the current SCOOTER jockey wanting 250cc performance AND big-wheel MOTORCYCLE looks and road-handling, this type of ride just MIGHT be the ideal answer for the campus, trips to Wally World, AND trips to Grandma's pad 200 miles down the freeway... AND looking good when you arrive... Toss on a pair of "throw-over" equestrian saddlebags and you're good for the weekend!
If my old bones didn't limit me to a flat-floor scoot, I'd actually consider one of these ultra-modern rides. Sharp, fast enough, looks and feels like a cycle, drives like a scooter...
Just like that ladies' shoe commercial... "Looks like a pump, smells like a sneaker" or whatever it said... LOL!
These aren't for everybody, but for those who want a cycle, but don't want shifting, WHOO HOO! And they seem to be even more affordable than "maxi-scooters". Definitely something to consider for riders looking for something that combines the best of SCOOTERS and MOTORCYCLES. My brain tells me it won't work, but then, my brain ain't what it once was back in the stone age... pix don't lie... LOL!
These rides look pretty good to me!
Leo in Texas
PS: I just noticed THIS one, to protect the pretty plastics, even has built-in "crash-bars" for us old geezers who may forget to put a foot down at a red-light... LOL!
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I have now seen NUMEROUS similar bikes from China, from Taiwan and such (even Kymco made a neat V-Twin like this). and they DEFINITLEY fill a unique "niche". These sit NICE and LOW, resemble "cruiser" cycles, and use what looks to be a "scooter" CVT transmission... Probably use an entire "scooter" platform, but NICELY "morphed" into a honest-to-goodness MOTORCYCLE.
Die-hard "clutch n' gears" bikers may not like them, but for the current SCOOTER jockey wanting 250cc performance AND big-wheel MOTORCYCLE looks and road-handling, this type of ride just MIGHT be the ideal answer for the campus, trips to Wally World, AND trips to Grandma's pad 200 miles down the freeway... AND looking good when you arrive... Toss on a pair of "throw-over" equestrian saddlebags and you're good for the weekend!
If my old bones didn't limit me to a flat-floor scoot, I'd actually consider one of these ultra-modern rides. Sharp, fast enough, looks and feels like a cycle, drives like a scooter...
Just like that ladies' shoe commercial... "Looks like a pump, smells like a sneaker" or whatever it said... LOL!
These aren't for everybody, but for those who want a cycle, but don't want shifting, WHOO HOO! And they seem to be even more affordable than "maxi-scooters". Definitely something to consider for riders looking for something that combines the best of SCOOTERS and MOTORCYCLES. My brain tells me it won't work, but then, my brain ain't what it once was back in the stone age... pix don't lie... LOL!
These rides look pretty good to me!
Leo in Texas
PS: I just noticed THIS one, to protect the pretty plastics, even has built-in "crash-bars" for us old geezers who may forget to put a foot down at a red-light... LOL!
