Modern Buddy

Looking for honest opinions. Deciding between Buddy 125 and a Vino 125. I like the looks of the vino, but all the specs point to the Buddy being the better machine. What is your take.

axiom007 wrote:Looking for honest opinions. Deciding between Buddy 125 and a Vino 125. I like the looks of the vino, but all the specs point to the Buddy being the better machine. What is your take.

Well, let's see- pretty much everyone on this board owns a Buddy, so which one do you think we'll be leaning towards??

If possible, ride them both and make your own choice, as they both seem to be solid scoots and you'll get a great ride whichever you choose.

Oh, and read this.

I test drove both and my honest opinion is that the Buddy seemed more peppy and easier to handle.

I also like the accessory options offered with the Buddy but that wasn't my deciding factor.

Both are good scooters. See if you can take a test drive on both then figure out which one you like best. The new Vinos should arrive soon (if they haven't already) so you might get a good deal on a 2006 model if you are looking to purchase immediately.

There's definitely a bias here, but from what I've read and heard form owners the Vino is a good scoot. In some ways, I prefer its aesthetics. The Buddy is just more spirited in so many ways, though. It's a decision you should make after test riding them both.