Yamaha vino 125 scooter damaged  By  tkrocks2 (Read 836 times)

Tkrocks2,

First, WELCOME TO THE SITE! Next, we're all sorry to hear of your loss. But glad you weren't hurt badly.

In all honesty, it sounds like your riding needs actually call for a much larger scooter than a 50cc, even a hot 2-stroke.

For "spirited" riding, and PARTICULARLY for hills, I found even a Chinese 150 less than adequate. I realize you want a replacement right away, but I strongly recommend you have patience, and at least test-ride some of the air-cooled "200" scooters like the SYM and Kymco which are usually approx. 160cc but light-years ahead of the typical 150. And also, at least try out a water-cooled 250-300 size. These scooters are SO much more capable on hills, and can keep up with traffic up to 60mph or more.

You can find numerous used scooters like these for affordable prices... Especially since the riding season is coming to an end.

Just my thoughts, but I rode a 150 for 7 years, and it never did do well on hills, or in traffic over 50mph. I finally got an old Kymco 250 and absolutely LOVE it! Nearly everything about the slightly larger scooters is heavier-duty, and the performance, while definitely still a SCOOTER, and NOT a big motorcycle, is very satisfying...  even up steep hills... LOL!

Again, just my own thoughts, but I have a feeling that if you try out a little larger ride, you will like it.

Ride safe!

Leo in Texas