Meeeooow ! Black Cats are in Seattle !!

Dave R · Post by **Dave R** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:15 pm

Ok, I was a bit unsure about the new model....

but now that it is in, I have to say it is a well built scooter !! Roomy enough for a big guy, lots of suspension travel, it looks fantastic, great grapics.....can't wait to ride one later today ! Move over Zuma a new Black Cat is in town !!

Beamie · Post by **Beamie** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 2:36 am

Gaudy.

germ · Post by **germ** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 4:10 am

That thing is hideous.

Dave R · Post by **Dave R** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 7:23 am

ok let me clarify myself....great graphics in my dealer speak means "they don't look like they are going to curl up or fade in the sun to quick" and "they're not cleared over so they can be removed if they don't sell" ... do I secretly have a few fire crackers in my drawer at home.....maybe

Ok seriously the build design and quality is very nice, seems more ruggedly built than even the Buddy which IMPO are top notch...

germ · Post by **germ** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:05 pm

What exactly is this bike geared towards? It looks more for trails and off road.

Dave R · Post by **Dave R** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:34 pm

I believe the idea is to take advantage of what used to be one of the best selling 59cc scotters in the US the Yamaha Zuma...it has not been produced since 05. Perfect for the back of the motor home, camping etc..
We see a ton of Zuma's up here in Seattle

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:05 pm

I saw this at the dealer today. I do like the color scheme and the rear mirros, but the "Use only with adult supervision" lable on the floorboard is a little silly. Does anyone if I can get the rugged tires like the ones on the Black Cat for my Buddy?

Post by **jrsjr** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:14 pm

I was one of the first to predict the pink Buddys would be big sellers. I think the Black Cats are going to sell well, too. It's pretty clear that the Cats are aimed at a different market segment than the Buddy. Different strokes for different folks and all that. What are they like to ride?!? Anybody?

P.S. I secretly <3 those big fat tires. Shhh... Mum's the word.

Beamie · Post by **Beamie** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:48 pm

Beamie wrote:Gaudy.

Let me rephrase.
And no offense to any particular ethnic people.....

Looks like chinese Mardi Gras, or some such thing. Definately not American mindset.

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:57 pm

[quote]
Let me rephrase.
And no offense to any particular ethnic perople.....

Looks like chinese Marty Gras, or some such thing. Definately not American mindset.[/quote]

I think I am too confused to be offended. What/Who is Marty Gras?

germ · Post by **germ** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:26 pm

Mardi Gras. I am from New Orleans. Moved to the springs after the Hurricane. I get your point. But probably more like Chinese new year since black cat is the name of the most popular fire cracker. Regardless that thing is ugly as sin.

BoneGirl · Post by **BoneGirl** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:55 am

I have a pink Buddy and get abuse all the time about the name and the color. Who Cares!!!!!????? Certainly not me and hopefully not the folks interested in the Black Cat. I'm glad there's more modern looking scooters out there and more to come.

morgantj · Post by **morgantj** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 4:38 pm

To be honest, I think the pink Buddy looks the best. Though I'm not ready to take all the sh$! for being a dude and riding a pink bike, so I will have to go with the orange one, which is pretty nice too. The cream one is nice, but I don't think it sticks out like the orange and pink ones do.

tomstaggs · Post by **tomstaggs** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:28 pm

I want a Red one. When are new colors coming out. Buddy that is.

Javarod · Post by **Javarod** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:44 am

Since someone mentioned the Zuma, I'll toss out a mention of what I think is the best selling product if they have the dealer network in place, its a Chinese scooter from Pioneer Scooters, very Zuma looking, and a 125cc to boot.

Post by **jrsjr** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:21 am

BoneGirl wrote:I have a pink Buddy and get abuse all the time about the name and the color. Who Cares!!!!!????? Certainly not me and hopefully not the folks interested in the Black Cat.

Can we get an "Amen" in the house?

BoneGirl wrote:I'm glad there's more modern looking scooters out there and more to come.

You're going to be even happier very soon.