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jolooote wrote:We have two Yamaha Zuma scooters. They are 'Listed' as 49cc engine which means they don't 'Require' Insurance if ya don't want it. Altho they are a little underpowered-won't climb a serious incline-they have the fat/wide offroad tires which are great for riding in dirt/sand. They get 95 MPG in town and much better on the hyway. We seldom take em on a busy road cause the top speed is only about 45 MPH. At 180 lbs each they are able to drag em outa the mud if ya get stuck. We carry two on a double carrier back of motorhome. The total weight of scooters and the carrier is just under the 500 lbs weight limit of my hitch receiver. At around $2000 each they are on the expensive side tho.
The Zuma is nice scooter. Unfortunately, under 50cc is not legal to ride on highways around our Nation's Capital. O.K. for in town, but I'd be pushing it considering my weight. I'm looking to get an '09 Zuma 125cc myself as they still get around 85+ mpg.
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John S.
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I have a Burgman 650 scoot. I can ride it to work too. It will run 100 plus if you want to go that fast carry two up and is really easy to ride. It is an automatic too. They have a 400 as well. I get 50 plus mpg with it and the 400 gets 70. It has a huge seat to store 4 sacks of grocerys too. You get interesting waves from other bikers after they pass they look and stare at the scoot and then some even turn and chase you down and ask what it is.
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MGO BLUE
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I had a yamaha zuma.....but got almost ran over at disney...could only get up to 41 mph with wife on back...sold it and got a yamaha 250 virago top speed around 70 only weighs 300 lbs fits on rack on bus or 4rnr.................Jim k
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Before you buy a Chinese scooter, read the warranty information carefully. Some of the scooters look pretty good and the prices are cheap, but the warranties scare me. Many of them have a 90 day parts only warranty. I wouldn't settle for less than a one year parts and labor warranty.
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jspringator
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Almost all China Scoots in the 150cc size are clones of the tried and true Honda GY6 designed in the mid eighties. Parts are plentiful over the Internet. Dealers of Japanese bikes don't have suppliers that can source the parts that are readily available. Don't get one of these bikes if you can't turn a wrench. A PDI is required. You have to loctite all the exhaust bolts replace fuel lines, fuel filter, and watch for pinched or misrouted vacuum lines. A small engine shop (lawnmower) can easily work on these things at a much lower hourly rate than a Scooter shop. Even a Taiwanese SYM or Kymco cost twice as much. I don't think Honda, Suzuki or Kawasaki offer a 150cc right now. A used eighties Honda has more part problems than my Xingue, and lets face it, I'm not going to wear it out. Overall, its a great compromise.
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Skid Row Joe
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Love Boat guy, I'd stay with the name brand stuff like Honda or Yamaha, or Kawasaki, Suzuki. Polaris. I just don't trust the super cheap Chinese imports especially when you are looking for something with lasting value. Don't get one with less speed than you are willing to expose yourself to in traffic.......if you drive it in car traffic. I'd go with a Honda Ruckus or Yamaha Zuma at the very least, and there's waiting lists for both around here new. They're into the $2,000.00 range too, so they're not cheap.
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I've been using a 125cc Arkansas-assembled Sundiro for local transportation since 2000. When I was commuting, a gallon of gas ever couple of months. Now just using it for errands, a gallon a couple times a year. Best I can figure, I'm getting between 80 and 100 mpg mostly running 20 to 35 mph.
It will run 50+ solo, but starts getting uncomfortable above 45 mph. Acceleration up to 30 mph will keep up with most cars.
The U.S. company on this one went out of business when the EPA started allowing direct imports of Chinese scooters, so if I need parts, I'm looking at alternative suppliers. Most of the 100cc to 150cc Chinese scooters are on a similar frame, using similar drivetrain, depending on whether they've been developed from Honda or Suzuki models (both were built under license in China, when the parent companies could no longer afford Japanese labor for low cost models in the Asian market).
As long as it keeps running, biggest cost currently is insurance. I don't carry comprehensive or collision (scooter is worth less than my usual deductible), but liability insurance for possible passengers, and uninsured motorists medical for me, are high enough that the scooter costs more to insure than my motorhome.
For my use now, I'd probably rather have an old Trail 90, or maybe a 125-175 dual sport. But DW is leaning toward the Big Ruckus, if I go for a new motorized toy, so I can carry her around too.
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I have one I got from a place called Xcalibur in Corona and ride it every day to work. (About a mile away) I get about 85 MPG and it will do about 50 MPH.It's no Honda but it has never failed me. Great for around the campground.
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jbbrick
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Just for the record, just about ANY part is available for the Honda Trail 90/110 either thru the dealers or at www.dratv.com
They're still being made for use in Australia as postal delivery bikes all over the country but not imported here since mid 80's. Check out "postie bikes" if anyone is interested.
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