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Anyone own a Buddy Kick? Or has anyone ridden one?
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:26 pm
by thenikkiroom
I'm thinking of getting one in the Spring. What's everyone's impression?
I haven't seen one at my local dealer but I'm hoping they'll have it in March.
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:08 pm
by RoaringTodd
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:26 pm
by GregsBuddy
I just responded to your post on MV as well.
I saw this bike last week in Portland. I was impressed by the alloy wheels and dual disk brakes. I didn't know it was a four-valve engine. Maybe that makes it "modern".
It is built by the same company that makes the Buddy, which is a very good quality product.
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:04 pm
by thenikkiroom
Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:50 pm
by dasscooter
Avenue Scooters has a review on their Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/avenuescooters
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:50 pm
by PhillyKick
Just put some miles on mine today!! Any specific questions? It's the only scooter I've ridden, so I can't exactly give great comparisons, but the brakes are smooth, it'll zoot around in traffic pretty well. Unless you smash into a pothole pretty hard, it rides pretty smoothly. Enough room to ride 2up in a pinch, though my girlfriend thinks the footpegs are too high up (knees in face syndrome )
Mileage has been 65+ (entirely within the city limits of Philadelphia), hit the high 80's on the third tank.
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 1:37 pm
by skully93
I didn't get to run it through a true test, but the local shop let me play with one last weekend.
The suspension is really nice. This thing had 3 miles on it, but after some breaking in, it should have a little more oomph than the buddy engine. It's still air cooled, but it's also fuel injected. Brakes will need a little more love with dual discs, but it's not a huge expense.
Much like the buddy, it's not going to be comfy for long-legged riders, but I have a 30" inseam. I liked the seat too.