New Scooter... Soon?

[scootnwinn]

Hey guys I have been thinking of getting a new scoot I like the Burgman well enough but I really enjoyed the smaller bike quite a bit. I wanted to see what you all thought. I commute about 20 miles one way as some of you know and need to maintain 55-60 for about half of it, 6 miles one stretch and 4 on another. Any way I am considering the Genuine Stella 4t (all the 2t's are gone guys) Genuine Buddy 170i and the Kymco Like 200i. I have also thought about a Vespa 150 LX or S but it seems like a lot of money for such poor gas mileage and top speed. I do want a more Italian styled bike so any thoughts you all have would be appreciated. Looking for mostly Taiwanese quality or similar.

Any one want the Burgman, they offered me $2000 on trade anything over that would take it...

[amac1680]

Assuming the Vespas are out I would buy the Stella. I'm not huge on the retro look but the Stella is the most classic of the bunch.

Add the long list of aftermarket "dress-up" accessories and the Stella has it. There are also some cool sidecars.

Be Big,
AMAC

[4getful2]

I would think ,you would want to stay in the 200-250cc range, anything smaller and it might FEEL like............"Is the parking brake on?"

[ce]

I'll sell you a Kymco Super 8 150cc, green with green LED lights and only 2100 miles

$1500 very fast, very solid quality machine

[scootnwinn]

Originally Posted by 4getful2

I would think ,you would want to stay in the 200-250cc range, anything smaller and it might FEEL like............"Is the parking brake on?"

You know I have thought about this and I ran a 150 for quite some time. I have noticed the only thing I use the extra power for is speeding which I really don't need to do...

[scootnwinn]

Thanks CE I'll think about it but the Super 8 doesn't really do it for me style wise... I have never seen one in green though I could be tempted... Got any pictures?

[inuyasha]

Hi Rob
Preorder a Vespa 946, its what im thinking of doing
http://www.scootercentral.com.au/new...vespa-946.aspx
Take care and ride safely dear friend
Yours Hank

[scootnwinn]

I don't think I would survive the beating the wife would give me if I did that. I am approved by her for a payment per month not to exceed $120. You want to finance me Hank??

[amac1680]

The 946 is a work of art.

Be Big,
AMAC

[scootnwinn]

Originally Posted by amac1680

The 946 is a work of art.

And priced accordingly...

She is pretty

[amac1680]

and the winner is...........?

Be Big,
AMAC

[scootnwinn]

I still haven't decided I won't be buying till the third week in may. Leaning toward the Stella right now...

[amac1680]

IMO the Stella is a great choice. It looks great and you hear of few problems.

Be Big,
AMAC

[spandi]

Hey SnW if you get the Stella see if you can get one with the Stebel air horn. (at least they'll hear you coming.)

[scootnwinn]

I think all Genuines com with the insanely loud Stebel horn. Definitely one of the features I like