Show A Picture Of The Next Scooter You Want To Own

twharton · Post by **twharton** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:15 pm

The much anticipated CMSI "L-Series" Lambretta but I want mine in Pearl White.

voodoosix · Post by **voodoosix** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:24 pm

id take one of those if they dont cost an arm and a leg.

but more realistically, my next scoot will be either this

or this

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:00 am

On the very slight chance that I have an extra $9k burning a hole in my pocket next year ... an MP3 400ie highway cruiser

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:57 am

The Blur 200, if they ever come out with it.

MNBuddy · Post by **MNBuddy** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:32 pm

I love my Buddy but I would like a bigger scoot to use for freeway commuting to work

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:21 pm

We are the Burg.....Resistance is futile....

jperkins · Post by **jperkins** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:42 pm

Vespa Graturismo 200

mybuddy · Post by **mybuddy** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:27 am

MNBuddy wrote:I love my Buddy but I would like a bigger scoot to use for freeway commuting to work

Ditto on the Burgman.

Thats my next ride

Post by **ericalm** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:49 am

I've posted (in the past) a whole list of potential next scooters for myself which I now seem unable to locate. Maybe that was on ModernVespa...
Anyway, I will likely go either bigger (Vespa GTS 400/500 if they actually make one as rumored, MP3 400) or older, buying a vintage shifter (there are a lot of models I'd like but most likely something 150cc+, Lambretta or Vespa).

Of course, if the become available new in CA, I'd love a Stella:

Outside the scooter realm, I'm still seriously interested in a VentureOne hybrid:

And I've recently become slightly obsessed with owning a mid/late '60s Honda Dream:

vitaminC · Post by **vitaminC** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:01 pm

I'm still very happy with the B125 (if not the name), so were I to get another scoot it would likely be a maxi-scoot to take on longer trips- preferably something with ABS.

DO3 · Post by **DO3** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:02 am

twharton wrote:The much anticipated CMSI "L-Series" Lambretta but I want mine in Pearl White.

I'd love a GTS but am holding my breath (and $) hoping the L Series makes it to production.

iamryan2 · Post by **iamryan2** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:55 am

The L-Series is not a Lambretta.

hangukhurley · Post by **hangukhurley** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:05 am

Mine would be the red Piaggio MP3 250cc --DEFINITELY!

pocphil · Post by **pocphil** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:14 am

I think I "owned" the L-Series longer than anyone who doesn't work for CMSI .

I must admit I fell in love with that scooter, even in the early prototype form. It was sexy to look at and even sexier as you left just about everything else in your dust. At this point I don't think I'm ever going to see one for sale in my showroom, which is a real crime. The new LambrettaUSA concept is based on selling enough Herchee/Adly scooters rebadged as Lambretta to finance their 3rd scooter offering which is supposed to be "retro" and desirable. I know what was desirable under the Lambretta banner, I rode it for about 2 months.

The Mp4 (My name for the 400cc Mp3) - Frankly, I don't think we're going to see it in the U.S. next year. I love my Mp3 and I think the 250cc does a fine job, but I don't think the demand is strong enough to justify homologating an entire additional engine family. It was easy with the 250...there are other Piaggio/Vespa 250's already on the road. There are no other 400's...that would be the first. You've got to have an ass-ton of demand to justify the cost of U.S. Homologation.

A 40 HP GTS would light my fire, but not if it weighed more than the current Vespa.

The Blur Rotary 40 Horsepower may be a reality and if it is you know I will get one and you know I will be on my way to Bonneville the same week.

Eric - If you want a California legal Stella, I have a MINT condition used unit with enough miles on the odometer to get it titled in CA. It's Red and beautiful. Mazz crank, 24mm carb and Sito+ pipe. Fly out to Mid-Ohio next year in July and we'll get you a beautiful Honda Dream for under $2K. Everyone should own one at least once in their life. A true ride-able classic.

I guess my dream scooter would hover.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:23 am

pocphil wrote:Eric - If you want a California legal Stella, I have a MINT condition used unit with enough miles on the odometer to get it titled in CA. It's Red and beautiful. Mazz crank, 24mm carb and Sito+ pipe. Fly out to Mid-Ohio next year in July and we'll get you a beautiful Honda Dream for under $2K. Everyone should own one at least once in their life. A true ride-able classic.

Hey, Phil, thanks for the offer... I'm going to bide my time and see if the Stellas become available new in CA in '08. Either way, if they go back into production, I suspect it will drive the prices down a little on used ones. I've seen some listed online for $3K or more, which seems a lot to me. On the Honda, I've been looking locally but another vehicle in the garage is kind of a low priority right now. Heresy, I know. But that bike's getting under my skin and there are a lot of them out there so I'm sure I'll own one someday.

twharton · Post by **twharton** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:49 pm

At this point I don't think I'm ever going to see one for sale in my showroom

Phil,

I'm sooo jealous and why don't you think they'll ever be for sale? Did I miss something?

JeremyZ · Post by **JeremyZ** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:30 pm

Yamaha Majesty:

Fuel injected, slick aerodynamic design, handy. Fast enough to open more roads, but not so big that fuel economy dips below 60 mpg.

Anything bigger than this, and I'll hop on my FJR.

Val · Post by **Val** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:03 pm

I want the Blur 200 also... if and when.

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:15 pm

that Honda dream is beautiful...the only MC I have ever drooled over.

ellen · Post by **ellen** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:19 pm

I have to go with the Exec too

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:04 am

For all those wanting an Exec....DO IT!!!! You will never regret it!!!!

JeremyZ · Post by **JeremyZ** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:25 am

BuddyRaton wrote:For all those wanting an Exec....DO IT!!!! You will never regret it!!!!

Except when you fill it up and realize you only got 40 mpg...

Just teasing! I don't know what they get, but it can't be that good.

rickyd410 · Post by **rickyd410** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:19 pm

what is the actual mpg on those maxi scoots?

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:08 pm

As someone recently posted on MV, quoting an interview in Scoot! Quarterly, I think, the CMSI L-Series (don't call it a Lambretta—they can't and don't) is due for a new prototype in the fall with production to start in spring '08 or so. That's what they say, but there are many skeptics.

Personally, I'm not even a fan of the looks of the L-Series. Seeing the pic with Phil riding it, the proportions all seem out of whack. The legshield looks to be knee-high and he's sitting way back on the seat, making it look quite small. Yet it also looks too wide (and by most reports is). We'll see what the next version looks like.

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:04 pm

This could be my next one...it's gonna make me the life of the party!

pcbikedude · Post by **pcbikedude** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:27 pm

EBee wrote:This could be my next one...it's gonna make me the life of the party!

Does that seat flip up and become a toliet

? Then all you need is a microwave and TV and you're ready for football season

.

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:35 pm

Oh now you're just being SILLY.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:43 pm

JeremyZ wrote:
BuddyRaton wrote:For all those wanting an Exec....DO IT!!!! You will never regret it!!!!
Except when you fill it up and realize you only got 40 mpg...

Just teasing! I don't know what they get, but it can't be that good.

I took a 1700 mile trip to the Hill on wheels rally in Chattanooga (GREAT RALLY!) I averaged just over 47 mpg. No it's not Buddy territory, but that was averaging 75 - 80 mph with all my luggage, camera gear and the longest rider award on the way back That thing alone weigs about 25 lbs(plus all the other loot I won...Corazzo jacket, etc etc.. ! Oh and for the local group ride the next weekend I took the Buddy!

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:25 am

...a "Commodapede"?

--Keys

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:34 am

EBee wrote:This could be my next one...it's gonna make me the life of the party!

photo of cooler scooter

LOL

I rode my scooter up to the lake for Labor Day Weekend (100 miles). The Harley guys were polite, but not too impressed until I lifted up the seat and pulled a cold can out of the ice.

Put a soft sided cooler in the pet carrier - room enough for a 12 pack and bag of ice.

-Mark

StL_Stadtroller · Post by **StL_Stadtroller** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:13 am

BuddyRaton wrote: I averaged just over 47 mpg.

damn, my VW TDI got 50mpg. sad day when a 2-wheeler can't even beat a car with the radio and AC blastin...

louie · Post by **louie** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:59 am

StL_Stadtroller wrote:
BuddyRaton wrote: I averaged just over 47 mpg.
damn, my VW TDI got 50mpg. sad day when a 2-wheeler can't even beat a car with the radio and AC blastin...

No sad days. anything that gets that kind of mileage is cause for smiles for miles. the vw is engineered for milage, the bike not so much.

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:57 pm

Gilera Fuoco 500ie

http://www.gilerafuoco.com/

krylonics · Post by **krylonics** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:10 am

My next scooter is another moped. My fourth......... chastise me now. I love mopeds.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:17 am

Oh ride what you like! That is one of the better looking mopeds Ive seen!

rickyd410 · Post by **rickyd410** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:11 pm

krylonics wrote:My next scooter is another moped. My fourth......... chastise me now. I love mopeds.

Why do you love mopeds? Oh please count the ways....

FA-Q · Post by **FA-Q** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:47 am

Oh! Ya!

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:10 am

Leeroy Jenkins wrote:Gilera Fuoco 500ie

But not a MP3 500?
I'd definitely have to consider the Gilera GP800 should it ever come to the US in some form. 850cc scoot? Heck, yeah—though it certainly pushes the boundaries of what's defined as a "scooter." The also tasty Aprilia Mana motorcycle has the same engine. Hell, I'd take either.

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:28 pm

got a deposit on this baby. Cant wait.

rickyd410 · Post by **rickyd410** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:37 pm

Leeroy Jenkins wrote:got a deposit on this baby. Cant wait.

Picture didn't show up for me.

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:39 pm

"The combination of unbeatable power and nothing else will make the Dante Inferno an instant classic."

http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/humor/dante4_98.htm
-K

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:21 pm

krylonics wrote:My next scooter is another moped. My fourth......... chastise me now. I love mopeds.

Chastised!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:32 pm

I want a harley!!!!!!!

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:23 am

OK, Toppers are seriously cool.
-K

mlstephens · Post by **mlstephens** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:35 am

BuddyRaton wrote:I want a harley!!!!!!!

I saw a Topper at the Barber Motorcycle Museum. It was pristine. The museum is absolutely amazing. Every type of bike you can imagine, as well as a bunch of scooters. Well worth the trip if you're anywhere near Alabama.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:28 pm

I don't even know what size motor they have. Why do I want one? They do look very cool..and can you imagine taking one to a local bike night!. "pffft look at that stupid little scooter.....hey its a hHarley!...hey...it's a stupid little scooter...but its a Harley.."
I would just ride around and around in circles untill their heads exploded!

NotDavid

louie · Post by **louie** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:29 pm

mlstephens wrote:
BuddyRaton wrote:I want a harley!!!!!!!
I saw a Topper at the Barber Motorcycle Museum. It was pristine. The museum is absolutely amazing. Every type of bike you can imagine, as well as a bunch of scooters. Well worth the trip if you're anywhere near Alabama.

ah yes barbers, my thoughts exactly. it's not just unique bikes either, it's full of the faves, probly a hundred 70 something model hondas on display that were on every street corner. the warehouse is a thing of amazement in itself, shelves to the ceiling lined with bikes waiting their turn to be shown and not necessarily restored.
there's a bmw at the warehouse enterance that looks like it's been around the world, very well used.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:25 pm

Toppers used the 125cc two-stroke engine that originally powered the Harley Hummers.

--Keys

AgentKestrel · Post by **AgentKestrel** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:39 am

500cc of Apilia scoot.

Though I really dig that Harley!

jperkins · Post by **jperkins** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:52 am

I just bought this one today

Kymco People 250

Modern Buddy

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just bought today!