As an older street cycle rider of years past, my natural inclination was to chuckle at scooter folks. I often thought they were either "wimpy" types....mostly females....or just plain strange.
Well...guess what? Due to shifting (constant clutch/brake usage issues with carpel tunnel), and a bad back, I decided to try one out. I missed riding on back roads and slower speed streets. I ended up getting a tiny 49cc Yamaha Vino. It's been a blast riding around the neighborhood! With a lot of 35mph streets near me as well as farm roads...I'll enjoy having this scooter when the mood strikes me. There are also some large areas of the city north of me (Seattle) that has some very popular scooter rides in interesting areas I've never really been. I'm looking forward to spring.
But, I've also decided that since it is so easy on my body to ride (and fun), to get another larger displacement model for some commuting and highway rides. I've already been through motorcycles from 400cc through 1800cc's and discovered that bigger isn't always better. So far I've decided upon the Honda Forza 300. It is right in the middle of scooter sizes and will do everything I would want it to do. I like the Honda PCX150, but consider it a bit too small for the occasional interstate ride. The Suzuki Burgman 200 is okay....but the Burgman 400 is a bit too bulky for me. Yamaha makes an Smax that is nice, but not as attractive as the Forza in my opinion. So....it will be the Honda Forza. I've got my eye on one for a very good price.
Anyway....just thought I'd share.
Well...guess what? Due to shifting (constant clutch/brake usage issues with carpel tunnel), and a bad back, I decided to try one out. I missed riding on back roads and slower speed streets. I ended up getting a tiny 49cc Yamaha Vino. It's been a blast riding around the neighborhood! With a lot of 35mph streets near me as well as farm roads...I'll enjoy having this scooter when the mood strikes me. There are also some large areas of the city north of me (Seattle) that has some very popular scooter rides in interesting areas I've never really been. I'm looking forward to spring.
But, I've also decided that since it is so easy on my body to ride (and fun), to get another larger displacement model for some commuting and highway rides. I've already been through motorcycles from 400cc through 1800cc's and discovered that bigger isn't always better. So far I've decided upon the Honda Forza 300. It is right in the middle of scooter sizes and will do everything I would want it to do. I like the Honda PCX150, but consider it a bit too small for the occasional interstate ride. The Suzuki Burgman 200 is okay....but the Burgman 400 is a bit too bulky for me. Yamaha makes an Smax that is nice, but not as attractive as the Forza in my opinion. So....it will be the Honda Forza. I've got my eye on one for a very good price.
Anyway....just thought I'd share.