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Post by Paladin on Jun 26, 2015 11:20:44 GMT -5
... I didn't like going faster than 40 on it... Just because some scooters CAN go over 50 doesn't mean you should... Just because you are uncomfortable under 40 mph does not mean that I should also be the same. I started on a Honda Sport 50 in '64, I did 65mph on a Yamaha Twinjet 100, have various motorcycles over  mph. At age 65 I was downsizing and rented a Vespa LX150. Found it can do over 60 mph, on the freeways. So I bought one. I have done 14,000 miles including over 3,000 miles on the freeway, and over 1,000 miles on the Interstates on trips out of the city. A scooter with 10" - 11" wheels IS stable on the Interstate. A 245 pound scooter does NOT get blown off the road, even with semis or 40 mph side winds. BUT. I am an old experienced rider. |
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Post by spandi on Jun 26, 2015 12:23:02 GMT -5
I don't know where this "you can't take a scooter on the freeway" idea came from. The truth is that if you have the horsepower and reliability you can go almost anywhere. Back in the 1980's I thought nothing of taking my Honda scoot down the interstate and onto the 495 "Beltway" around Washington D.C. Even with the comparative lightweight of the Honda 125, I had no trouble with wind buffeting, or keeping up and passing the then "55mph" (yeah right) traffic, and the only thing I got from the semi's was the look of astonishment on the faces of the drivers being passed by a "Moped"  P.S. These days it's on "The 10" with my Znen, but with Pirelli and Avon tires it's still a snap. |
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Post by george54 on Jun 27, 2015 13:58:30 GMT -5
Paladin, don't take it so personal. You quoted only part of my comment. While I do feel some, not all, scooters with 10" wheels can be a bit twitchy on the highway, what I was talking about was the BRAKES not inspiring confidence. I never said to never go over 40 or 50 or whatever speed. I was speaking solely about my experience with my Chinese scoot, which also was supposedly one of the quality makes, and BRAKING. I would never feel comfortable making a quick or a panic stop from 60 or 65 on a 10" Chinese scooter.
And since we are talking to a definite newbie, I felt I should advise him to get a better quality ride like a Vespa for a 140 mile highway ride.
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Post by mikestib1 on Aug 3, 2015 13:25:45 GMT -5
I just bought a Bintelli Prime 50 after a lot of research and being on a tight budget. So far it does what I thought. Lots of fun and great for city errands where the speed limit is 30 mph. Once it's up to speed it rolls. Acceleration is very slow. But as I expected with 3 hp and my 180 lbs and the scoots 170 curb weight. It starts right up if you open the throttle just a crack. I have a motorcycycle license so I will probably buy a Bintelli 150 Scorch as soon as she leads to ride the 50. The Valor has a cool retro look but also weighs 70 pounds more than the Scorch and has the same hp. Also the Valor has 10 inch wheels compared to 12 inch on the Scorch. At higher speeds the larger wheels give better stability. Bintelli has decent components and is well put together. Sure it's made in China but so are the smaller Kymco and Piaggeo scoots. Might have gone with a Kymco Agility but the closest dealer is a hundred miles away and the Bintelli shop is in town. I looked at the Buddy scooters but the larger ones are over $3000 after freight and prep. Genuine does have a good payment plan and free first service if you buy before the end of September, as does Kymco. Will probably buy Scorch 150 for about $1800 on the road price this fall.
Spent months looking for a good used scoot locally but mostly found scooters for $500 and low mileage but tells me they weren't reliable.
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mph. At age 65 I was downsizing and rented a Vespa LX150. Found it can do over 60 mph, on the freeways. So I bought one. I have done 14,000 miles including over 3,000 miles on the freeway, and over 1,000 miles on the Interstates on trips out of the city.
