Why did you opt for the Blur?

[Irishrover]

Maybe this has been asked before, but just curious as to why you went for the Blur?
In my case I was looking for two wheels that was both economical and looks good. I am a member on a few U.K. forums and was advised heavily whilst on the TAG forum to go for the Gillera Runner, I was almost there when I picked up a copy of TAG magazine some 3 years ago and there was a review pitching the Runner against the PGO G-Max. The author seemed to favour the G-Max, but when I went back to the forum for advice I was slated by a particular dealer member and informed that this scoot wouldn't last 6 months and was chinese crap. Needless to say I didn't take their advice and went for the G-Max and still think it looks way better than the Runner.
I was almost going to start my own G-Max dedicated forum or blog as there seemed to be no owners in the U.K. on other forums much to my surprise. I am glad to have come across this very friendly forum and hope to hang around for a while.

So back to the topic heading, what made you go for a Blur?

[fs8gbe]

a few reasons.

in the states everybody wants the classic or modern classic look, and i wanted something sporty looking. when i first got into scooters, the blur had just come out and i fell in love with it. but it was too expensive. when it came time for me to bite on something more than my 50cc, i looked around and the price of a blur had plummeted over a grand so i definitely grabbed hold of the chance to get one.

it has fulfilled my scooter need so much i don't ever think "man i wish i had ____ scooter." excpet for maybe the yamaha morphous. i'd still find a way to talk my wife into letting me buy one of those

[illnoise]

I've been into vintage scooters for ages, so I already have plenty of rickety old-fashioned pretty bikes that don't run, I wanted something modern and reliable.

I hate plastic-chrome and faux-vintage ('retro') scooters.

I like 150ccs, they're usually best for what I do (urban riding, occasional short road trips)

I like Genuine, they're based in my town and I've known them and been a customer of Scooterworks for 10+ years and knew that if anyone would be around through the good times and bad, they would. (where Piaggio has come and gone from the US market several times)

My dream bike since the 90s was a Gilera Runner, which will never come out in the US, I liked the Blur because it looks a bit like that (and the Peugeot JetForce.)

I test rode it and was blown away by the ergonomics, braking, and handling.

POCphil gave me a good price and delivered it to Chicago from Cleveland, ha.

Bb.

[blurblaine]

2006 - i was new to the world of scooters, but my nephew was hanging out with his friend seth @ metro scooter in cincinnati asked me to stop by to check 'em out. i saw the buddy and some other scooters that were nice, but not what i wanted. i'm also not a big fan of the 'classic scooter' look and simply wanted more power and size. secondary concern was to have something big enough for 2 as my wife seemed a bit interested in riding with me.

during the visit to metro, seth realized i wanted more. he started talking up this awesome 150 from pgo that would be available in 2 months or so. i waited until he called and went back to check out the blur. i didn't have my temps or (moto) license, so there was no test drive. i just liked what i saw & what seth told me about its performance. sold on the spot.

i've never been sorry that i bought the blur almost 3 years ago. style, speed, ride quality, handling, braking, trouble-free maintenance, solid construction = a all-around great scooter.

[Irishrover]

Couldn't agree more.

i've never been sorry that i bought the blur almost 3 years ago. style, speed, ride quality, handling, braking, trouble-free maintenance, solid construction = a all-around great scooter.

[Lostmycage]

I started with a Buddy 150 because that's what they had at the store when I was ready to buy (they had stopped selling Blur's at that point). We were looking for a second scoot used so that my wife and I could ride together (that's a separate story). I ran across the Blur used for about half the cost of a new one. When I went to go check it out, it only had about 1200 miles on it. I took it for a spin around the block and told him i'd be right back with a cashier's check. The suspension, brakes, leg room and solid feel sold me instantly. I initially didn't care for the looks of the Blur at all... too garrish - but it's grown on me quite a bit.


The only thing I've ever regretted about the Blur is thinking that I had to get rid of it to get a larger bike. I've settled that matter

[Irishrover]

I am beginning to get drawn back into the bikeworld again, can't stop myself looking at some nice 650's. Still considering the big bore kit.
Do you still have the Buddy 150?

The only thing I've ever regretted about the Blur is thinking that I had to get rid of it to get a larger bike. I've settled that matter

[Lostmycage]

We ended up selling it to a friend of ours. My wife doesn't have any interest in riding by herself.

[bigbropgo]

Maybe this has been asked before, but just curious as to why you went for the Blur?
In my case I was looking for two wheels that was both economical and looks good. I am a member on a few U.K. forums and was advised heavily whilst on the TAG forum to go for the Gillera Runner, I was almost there when I picked up a copy of TAG magazine some 3 years ago and there was a review pitching the Runner against the PGO G-Max. The author seemed to favour the G-Max, but when I went back to the forum for advice I was slated by a particular dealer member and informed that this scoot wouldn't last 6 months and was chinese crap. Needless to say I didn't take their advice and went for the G-Max and still think it looks way better than the Runner.
I was almost going to start my own G-Max dedicated forum or blog as there seemed to be no owners in the U.K. on other forums much to my surprise. I am glad to have come across this very friendly forum and hope to hang around for a while.

So back to the topic heading, what made you go for a Blur?

i am surprised they didn't tell you to get a booster or speedflight. those two models seem to make up 80% of the scoot in that area (Europe)

[Irishrover]

Heard of the Peugeot Speedfight or Speedsh**e as they refer to it on twistngo, but not heard of a booster.

i am surprised they didn't tell you to get a booster or speedflight. those two models seem to make up 80% of the scoot in that area (Europe)

[McFlyMpls]

Heard of the Peugeot Speedfight or Speedsh**e as they refer to it on twistngo, but not heard of a booster.

i am surprised they didn't tell you to get a booster or speedflight. those two models seem to make up 80% of the scoot in that area (Europe)

...or how about a Peugeot Jetforce Compressor... if only we had the choices over here in the US.

[Lostmycage]

...or how about a Peugeot Jetforce Compressor... if only we had the choices over here in the US.

I've lusted over the tech in that scoot, but not the reviews. It's been hit with some seriously negative feedback because of failures, but wow... the ingenuity is just brilliant! They've got a newer model out now that's more akin to a tourer (in styling) that (I think) is still based on the 125cc charged engine. As much as I like to tinker, I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Too bad I can't just import the engine, lol.

[babblefish]

I bought a Blur because it was/is the only true small "sport" scooter available in the US. I'd first rode sport scooters in the early nineties while living in Taiwan and have always prefered them over "retro" type scooters. Actually, in Taiwan, one had almost no choice but sport scooters since most of the scooters over there are of that type.

[ScootVet]

Started looking around at scooters and wanted to go with something a little more sporty than all the step thru models. I think partly because I didn't want to get all the unmitigated shit from my friends..."hey scooterboy!" I know, I know...they just don't get it. Also, wanted to get into cycling, but the wife is vehemently opposed, so I thought the Blur would be a nice little warm-up before the "big-boy bike" purchase:-) Anyway, I still have a ball every am when I hop on and take off to work. I also ride north of Atlanta to the mountains occasionally and ride with the hundreds of Harley's and assorted crotch rockets that make the weekend journey. My little Blur actually surprises the hell out of the numerous snobish looks...as I blaze by! It handles the real tight twisties so much better than the heavy machines. All that said, I really like my Blur. I still plan on the big road machine (maybe Triumph???), but I will always keep the scoot for running around town.

[Lostmycage]

It just occurred to me one of the other reasons I love the Blur. The frame is strong as hell for a scooter. I got hit in a manor that would have totaled any step-through frame and all it did was bend the forks. We had it completely stripped down to the frame and it was just as true and solid as when it came off the factory floor. I had to replace about 85% of the plastics, mind you, but the frame is friggin tough!

The frame also accounts for it's improved stability at higher speeds and it's cornering abilities. The Buddy is fun at hell because it's so small and flickable, but the Blur digs into curves way deeper and just feels a ton sturdier.