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Post by jtron on Aug 2, 2015 13:50:49 GMT -5
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Post by horace on Aug 2, 2015 14:46:48 GMT -5
That is a sexy scoot.... It reminds me of the BMW scooter entry that was in developement around the same time.
The price point is a bit much I'm sure but, to answer your question, Never seen one in the wild.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Aug 2, 2015 14:47:52 GMT -5
Wow. I knew that Aprilia offered an 850cc scoot in Europe, but I haven't heard about the big Gilera.
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Post by cyborg on Aug 2, 2015 21:08:47 GMT -5
Is it a scooter or a low frame motorcycle?,, in my mind I kinda draw the line at 250-300cc's,,, even then it's a stretch,, i guess I'm a dinosaur,,, I think of scooter I think of low frames with floor board decks and 100 mpg,, and under 70 mph,,, but that's me
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Post by spandi on Aug 2, 2015 21:14:50 GMT -5
Is it a scooter or a low frame motorcycle?,, in my mind I kinda draw the line at 250-300cc's,,, even then it's a stretch,, i guess I'm a dinosaur,,, I think of scooter I think of low frames with floor board decks and 100 mpg,, and under 70 mph,,, but that's me I kinda have to agree with you. More of an automatic motorcycle than a scooter.  |
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Post by scooter on Aug 2, 2015 23:00:13 GMT -5
It's an interesting subject. While my 250cc Helix clone scooter is registered as a motorcycle, the key items I have read about the differences between what we call scooters vs motorcycles are the floorboard, the automatic transmission, and that scooter engines are mounted to the wheel, as opposed to motorcycles, which have the engine sitting in the frame. Really they are both motorcycles in my opinion, but like many people, when I think of a scooter, I think of a small engine and an open floorboard. Mine has a hump down the middle which makes it look and feel a little more like a traditional motorcycle, but it is still unmistakably a scooter.
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Post by rockynv on Aug 3, 2015 3:59:07 GMT -5
Unfortunately Piaggio will only be sending the US scooters over 50cc in their Vespa or Piaggio brands. Aprilia is now restricted to just a non Piaggio 50cc 4 stroke. The Aprilia powered Direct Injection 50cc Two Strokes capable of 50+ mph are not allowed at all anymore and anything above are only being allowed in Vespa or Piaggio with the largest being the BV350. Some dealerships have dropped the Aprilia brand altogether due to this. Their Gilera and Derby brands I do not believe will be seeing any US distribution.
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Post by novaraptor on Aug 3, 2015 10:39:56 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Aug 4, 2015 4:20:54 GMT -5
It is a bit more than that since much of Gilera after the Piaggio merger came as a joint effort between Aprilia, Gilera and Derby with much of the design especially the engines coming from Aprilia over 500cc and Piaggio for engines 500cc and under. Depending on where you live in the world Piaggio may market the same bike under any one of the three brands. Currently Aprilia is also making the 850cc engine available to other manufacturers. John Deere has been using the Aprilia Mana 850 for a few years in their high performance Gators which are capable of speeds over 50 mph however in the US we only get a Aprilia 50cc Motard Scooter made by Piaggio's Zongshen Partner. |
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Post by novaraptor on Aug 4, 2015 8:50:37 GMT -5
True, there were some tech and style changes in addition to the badging. Nicely enough, this was posted on another forum a couple of days ago..:
A shootout between the BMW, Aprilia, and Tmax maxi scooters..
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Post by rockynv on Aug 4, 2015 12:17:27 GMT -5
Too bad they tested the older model without ABS and Traction Control as ABS is what allowed the BMW to put in better times with more controled braking. The newer model SRV850 with ABS and Traction Control will be hard to beat. While the wild kid in me would love the SRV850 the old geezer wants an SRV350 based on the BV350 engine with a few Aprilia tweeks. An SRV350 should still get around 80 mpg and be a lot of fun to ride.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Aug 5, 2015 0:40:20 GMT -5
Wow, MIGHTY SWEET!
I do agree that it probably is more cycle than scooter, but it still "resembles" a scooter. Sorta, anyway... LOL!
Maxi's aren't my cup of tea either. If I could afford, and climb on and off one, I'd probably ride a new Indian Chief. But, the maxi's have a big following. The V-twin engine, actual multi-speed tranny and Harley-sized wheels and tires would be the features that might turn off die-hard SCOOTER fans, BUT they would be the very features many modern young riders would go crazy for.
One thing for sure, there's a market for every genre of vehicle!
If I wanted a maxi, I would go for the Kymco "My Road" 700... Affordable, AND a great ride!
Leo (still happy with the old 250) in Texas
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Post by hillbillybob on Aug 5, 2015 8:27:06 GMT -5
I bet it's a hoot to ride.......but at 518 pounds dry (probably more like 540 or 550 pounds ready to ride), it's a bit chubby to be a scooter in my mind.
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Post by cyborg on Aug 5, 2015 8:44:54 GMT -5
yes i agree ,,it is way porky for a scooter in my book,,,and also i'm not sold on the auto trans,,i still prefer a manual box
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Post by spandi on Aug 5, 2015 10:02:47 GMT -5
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