Modern Buddy

Haven't ridden much, but want to buy a scoot. Partially for fun, partially for cheap transportation. Average daily commute would be at least 8 miles both ways. Need capability to maneuver in city traffic (at least 55-60mph). Would like decent acceleration (again, in-traffic maneuverability). Also, would like to take my wifey around on it every now and then. I'm 5'-11"ish and 34 inseam. By the way, scooter would NOT be primary transportation.

Love the Aprilia SR, but you don't get much to work with (stock power). Was just about set on the Rattler 110, but recently heard of a new Blur 150 for sale. I love the looks of Both. I'm wanting to know more about how these two models compare. Also, I'd like to know how the Blur's 4 stroke acceleration compares to the Rattler's 2 stroke.

Any advice would be appreciated.

If you want a nice looking bike, go with the rattler, but if you want a nice looking bike, that is also very very fast, go with a blur!

The blur can do 70+ mph and still gets 89+ mpg. Acceleration on many reviews and people's opinion, they all say it accelerates fast for a 4 stroke.

When they say "wanna ride a rocket" I guess they mean it.

i think 70+ is pushing it, but you will definitely get more top end from the blur... and the rattler is pretty much maxed out... plus, with the blur not being sold anymore, you can probably get a better value, maybe more $ out the door, but more for your money...

keep it coming..."more input" -johnny 5

huh? wrote: Need capability to maneuver in city traffic (at least 55-60mph).

I wish that city traffic here went that fast! We're lucky if it gets to 30 in town!!!