Stella VS Buddy size comparison
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:34 am
How much more room does the Stella then the Bud? (foot room / seating position / passenger ) I have only seen one Stella from a distence.
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Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:43 pm
Larger, on all three counts. The Stella is also rated for 500+ pounds, where the Buddy is rated for carrying >300 pounds.
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:23 am
We have both...
For solo riding, The buddy (blackjack) is much easier to ride all the way around, I have been riding all sorts of motorcycles for 30 years, I sold a ktm 625 supermoto to buy my Blackjack.
The BJ is a solo ride but the wife and I have doubled on it fairly comfortable, Together we weigh 280.
The Stella is a beautifully made retro scoot with all the charm and quirks of the old world - manual shift - 2 stroke - squishy brakes, It is not much heavier than the Buddy but to me it felt off balance " heavy on the right side" The wife doesn't seem to notice
On the 2 mile brick road by our home the Stella smoothes out the ride much better than the buddy.
After riding both, I enjoy the Buddy for its simplicity and performance and the Stella for her charm... But she does have a steeper learning curve.
As far as foot room the Stella has more, I am use to riding sport bikes so I ride the buddy with my feet on the passenger plates in a tucked position...
Honestly, I am still not use to the riding position on a scooter, It just feels too... simple, I am use to my feet having a purpose- Braking/shifting, Doing nothing is just weird... but I would not change it for the world, Just love riding my scooter
For solo riding, The buddy (blackjack) is much easier to ride all the way around, I have been riding all sorts of motorcycles for 30 years, I sold a ktm 625 supermoto to buy my Blackjack.
The BJ is a solo ride but the wife and I have doubled on it fairly comfortable, Together we weigh 280.
The Stella is a beautifully made retro scoot with all the charm and quirks of the old world - manual shift - 2 stroke - squishy brakes, It is not much heavier than the Buddy but to me it felt off balance " heavy on the right side" The wife doesn't seem to notice
On the 2 mile brick road by our home the Stella smoothes out the ride much better than the buddy.
After riding both, I enjoy the Buddy for its simplicity and performance and the Stella for her charm... But she does have a steeper learning curve.
As far as foot room the Stella has more, I am use to riding sport bikes so I ride the buddy with my feet on the passenger plates in a tucked position...
Honestly, I am still not use to the riding position on a scooter, It just feels too... simple, I am use to my feet having a purpose- Braking/shifting, Doing nothing is just weird... but I would not change it for the world, Just love riding my scooter
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:28 am
Wow...do you mind saying why? Love the KTMs.hairball wrote:We have both...
... I have been riding all sorts of motorcycles for 30 years, I sold a ktm 625 supermoto to buy my Blackjack.
And B_w, the Stella is a lot more comfortable 2-up in my opinion, and the suspension is so much more soft...it's really bouncy. Give me potholes on my P anyday over the Buddy.
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:57 am
I loved my KTM but the scooter has more storage... Really, I'm not kidding, That was my main reason for buying a scooter.
I love running to the store without a backpack on.
I owned the KTM since 2004, It was a great bike and she loved to wheely
... But, I have been to the track too much and racing is in my blood... Not good for city riding, The scooter forces me to tone it down.
When I put my feet on the passenger plates I can corner the buddy till hard parts drag which is still a lot of fun.
I would take off the center stand if I go to Deals Gap.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LxZ4Mi3rR3Q/S ... g_7376.jpg
I love running to the store without a backpack on.
I owned the KTM since 2004, It was a great bike and she loved to wheely
... But, I have been to the track too much and racing is in my blood... Not good for city riding, The scooter forces me to tone it down.When I put my feet on the passenger plates I can corner the buddy till hard parts drag which is still a lot of fun.
I would take off the center stand if I go to Deals Gap.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LxZ4Mi3rR3Q/S ... g_7376.jpg
