Post by gitsum on May 27, 2013 20:13:07 GMT -5
Two-up on a Tomos Nitro 150 through Garden Canyon, which is just south of Ft. Huachuca on the eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mts. The scenery is fantastic, rising up from the high desert to a lush forested canyon with flowing water. At higher elevations the vegetation gives way to a beautiful pine forest that dominates the mountain tops and sheer rock cliffs made of ancient stratified rock.
A narrow paved road winds upward from the military base, eventually turning into a decently maintained dirt and gravel road about 10 miles long, that ends at a cabled off roadblock. A few parts got pretty steep and rough, but the made by SYM Tomos Nitro soldiered onward without complaint. This scooter handles off pavement at least as good as a Yamaha Zuma 125, but it weighs 33 lbs less and has an extra horsepower. The suspension and frame on the Tomos Nitro is quite robust, decent suspension travel, twin adjustable rear shocks, and fork gaiters included. Not a true dual sport by any measure, but surprisingly capable for a scooter. This is the third time we taken it off pavement, and this scooter just keeps asking for more!
A narrow paved road winds upward from the military base, eventually turning into a decently maintained dirt and gravel road about 10 miles long, that ends at a cabled off roadblock. A few parts got pretty steep and rough, but the made by SYM Tomos Nitro soldiered onward without complaint. This scooter handles off pavement at least as good as a Yamaha Zuma 125, but it weighs 33 lbs less and has an extra horsepower. The suspension and frame on the Tomos Nitro is quite robust, decent suspension travel, twin adjustable rear shocks, and fork gaiters included. Not a true dual sport by any measure, but surprisingly capable for a scooter. This is the third time we taken it off pavement, and this scooter just keeps asking for more!
