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'My - Have Scooters Changed Over The Years'

djscoo said:
:icon_lol: I take it you are more of a "traditionalist" when it comes to motorcycles and their paraphernalia...
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I just dont like the shields and my vision blocked on the sides like that one does..i wear 1/2 helmets...
 
as long as it doesnt sound like a turbo driven hair dryer it can be as ugly as it wants! :mixedsmi:
 
This is the Scooter for me -

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The Gilera GP800 - the fastest Scooter in the world :salute:

Capacity 839cc
Engine V-twin, 4 stoke, 4 valve electronic fuel injected
Cooling Liquid
Electric Starter Yes
Bore/Stroke 88x69mm
Transmission Automatic twist and go with CVT
Front Suspension 41mm aluminium allot telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension Aluminium alloy swingarm, hydraulic monoshock
Front Brake 300mm stainless steel double disc
Rear Brake 280mm stainless steel disc
Wheel Size 16"-15"
Running Weight 245 kg


And all for a mere £6856.00 :kilroy:
 
up here in toronto, scooters are for people who can afford a motorcycle, but are too snooty to ride one. it never ceases to amaze me when i see some goof ride by on a brand new vespa that i know he paid over 3 grand for.
he coulda spent the same money and got an actual motorcycle.
 
Panther_99FS said:
Yep,
This is considered a "scooter".....:isadizzy:
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Panther, I was looking at a Honda Silverwing for in town use, mainly as transportation to and from work, and to help out on wallet with the price of gas these days.
582cc is what interested me, plus it has gotten a lot of good reviews from owners.
Now that I'm working out of my house, I no longer see the need for one.
But it seems like they are pretty popular with the rest of the planet.
 
I have Been riding for many years now, I have owned only two makes of Bike Triumph (1968) and harley (1986)..
and I shall not decry any one who rides whatever Scooter they wish..
For I know it takes a special brave soul to ride today..
May you be safe and happy on your scooter..
Always remember Keep her Upright and all shall be well..
my Harley and I try always try to agree on this..

:salute::salute::salute:
 
Scooters are great for short trips in an urban enviroment; it will get you to your destination fast because you can take shortcuts and drive past traffic jams.

In Paris this BMW C1 is very popular, because of its roof and seatbelts you do not need to wear a helmet and you will get to your destination dry if it rains:

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I would be more interested in the Piaggio MP3 though; those two frontwheels might look silly, but because it has three wheels I can ride it with my car drivers license only, so I do not have to take driving lessons for a motorcycle driving license:

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:)
 
cheezyflier said:
up here in toronto, scooters are for people who can afford a motorcycle, but are too snooty to ride one. it never ceases to amaze me when i see some goof ride by on a brand new vespa that i know he paid over 3 grand for.
he coulda spent the same money and got an actual motorcycle.
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Precisely!

I was watching "How It's Made" this morning. They showed production of a three-wheeled vehicle for road travel. It was a glorified motorcycle but with the styling of an ATV.

It costs $50,000! :isadizzy:

To put into perspective ...

For $50,000 you could purchase a quality 1970's era Cessna Skyhawk. Right now, even a 300 total hour 2000 model Skyhawk only costs about $100,000.

The price of things today is totally out of hand. And I suspect part of the reason is the marketing focus on "being trendy."

Ken
 
Speed you come off a motorcycle, half helmets are as useful as not wearing any in most occasions. :kilroy:


...I might not be the best looking guy but I like to keep my face in once piece, dont fancy my jaw being ripped half off either
 
My brother has nearly paid for his Piaggio in what he has saved in petrol and Congestion Charge already and he's only had it a couple of years. It costs him pennies to commute into London every day. One thing he doesn't look when he is riding it though is 'trendy' :icon_lol:

I wouldn't fancy trying to commute to work in a Cessna Skyhawk.
 
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