Like this? Too bad, we won't ever get it here...
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Like this? Too bad, we won't ever get it here...
...not here in the US, anyway. Some of the other scooters that he shows will also never make over to these shores. Sucks being a scooter enthusiast in the US.
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Another scooter I'd love to have though we'll likely never see it on US shores:
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I really like the idea of 14" wheels. I should go overseas, buy one of these, then have it shipped to the US...probably never get it registered in CA...
At least the 50cc version is available here, blah...not enough power...
Btw: does anyone else thinks this guy sounds like someone from Top Gear, GB?
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I really like the idea of 14" wheels. I should go overseas, buy one of these, then have it shipped to the US...probably never get it registered in CA...
At least the 50cc version is available here, blah...not enough power...
Btw: does anyone else thinks this guy sounds like someone from Top Gear, GB?
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We have the Honda PCX 150. 14" wheels, fuel injection and a better reputation for reliability and parts supply over Aprilia. As cool as that Suzuki is, we have the Genuine Kick.The U.S. does not have it that bad for scooter choices anymore. That being said, I would have liked to see Peugeot stay in the U.S. longer than they did. They have some sexy scooter models. Stupid exchange rates!
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Ah, but it's not Italian! Even though the SR 150 is made in India, lol.sc00ter wrote:We have the Honda PCX 150. 14" wheels, fuel injection and a better reputation for reliability and parts supply over Aprilia. As cool as that Suzuki is, we have the Genuine Kick.The U.S. does not have it that bad for scooter choices anymore. That being said, I would have liked to see Peugeot stay in the U.S. longer than they did. They have some sexy scooter models. Stupid exchange rates!
Anyway, I actually prefer a carburetted engine vs FI. Easier to do engine modifications. This one is in actuality, a Vespa engine with slight mods by Aprilia to increase power a small amount.
And, the U.S. is a third-world country, when it comes to sports scoots.
I do, however, like that Honda X-ADV though. I've been reading about it for a while, but like everything else interesting in the scootering world, we'll never see it on these shores. Anyway, even if it does come here, it will be in the $12K price range...too rich for me. But, if I had the money...
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I have seen some darn sharp looking China scooters lately. I dont know who is selling them as I wouldnt take one for free, but they are snazzy. I also have a secret crush on the Italjet Dragster. I know they were built crappy and the company went out of business and the brand got purchased by a India company last I heard but the Dragster was/is sooo cooool looking! I found a abandoned Italjet Velocifero and have been debating leaving a note on it because I like the look of them also.Its just rare and weird means hard to find parts, something I dont want to deal with.
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You mean a Dragster like this one? It's the 180cc version, 2001 model and is up on my local Craigslist for $2500. You're right though, parts would be a nightmare to get.sc00ter wrote:I have seen some darn sharp looking China scooters lately. I dont know who is selling them as I wouldnt take one for free, but they are snazzy. I also have a secret crush on the Italjet Dragster. I know they were built crappy and the company went out of business and the brand got purchased by a India company last I heard but the Dragster was/is sooo cooool looking! I found a abandoned Italjet Velocifero and have been debating leaving a note on it because I like the look of them also.Its just rare and weird means hard to find parts, something I dont want to deal with.
As far as China made scoots, I've been eyeballing this Znen RX-150 at a local dealer. It's only $1500, new! I'm fully aware that at that price there are going to be some quality issues, but hey, there's a 90 day warranty! Lol! I just want to screw around with it and have some fun. I could beat the crap out of it and not care. The dealer also has a scoot that is basically a clone of the Yamaha Zuma 125, except it's 150cc and is also $1500 with that awesome 90 day warranty, heh.
I think I'm getting desperate...
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I think he means one of these:babblefish wrote:You mean a Dragster like this one? It's the 180cc version, 2001 model and is up on my local Craigslist for $2500. You're right though, parts would be a nightmare to get.sc00ter wrote:I have seen some darn sharp looking China scooters lately. I dont know who is selling them as I wouldnt take one for free, but they are snazzy. I also have a secret crush on the Italjet Dragster. I know they were built crappy and the company went out of business and the brand got purchased by a India company last I heard but the Dragster was/is sooo cooool looking! I found a abandoned Italjet Velocifero and have been debating leaving a note on it because I like the look of them also.Its just rare and weird means hard to find parts, something I dont want to deal with.
As far as China made scoots, I've been eyeballing this Znen RX-150 at a local dealer. It's only $1500, new! I'm fully aware that at that price there are going to be some quality issues, but hey, there's a 90 day warranty! Lol! I just want to screw around with it and have some fun. I could beat the crap out of it and not care. The dealer also has a scoot that is basically a clone of the Yamaha Zuma 125, except it's 150cc and is also $1500 with that awesome 90 day warranty, heh.
I think I'm getting desperate...
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Honda SH300i. Another one we will evidently never see here.
https://scooterlab.uk/eicma-2018-honda-sh-300i-news/
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I like the looks of this. The best looking scooter since the Stella ... imo
http://scomadi.co.uk/models/tl200-liquid-cooled/
http://scomadi.co.uk/models/tl200-liquid-cooled/
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Except the body panels are plastic. Hard to take a plastic Lambretta seriously. Much buzz about a TT model which would have metal panels, but unclear if/when we would see any of them in the US.Mr.FixIt wrote:I like the looks of this. The best looking scooter since the Stella ... imo
http://scomadi.co.uk/models/tl200-liquid-cooled/