dirtypot Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 just how "safe" are scooters in terms of handling and braking? Thst or a motard..... I used to commute in London on a ZX6R which always felt like a waste (apart from on the A41 'racetrack' on the way home ). I decided that a motard would be more suited so got one and swapped between the two bikes depending on my mood. The motard was about to get me into trouble though (got chased by the cops one too many times while being naughty ) so I went the sensible route, sold them both and bought a Honda SH300i. For a little scooter it was really nippy, and surprisingly stable around the bends.On my weekly Saturday race into work ( ) the scooter actually got my fastest ever time! It was comfortable, warm in winter, had great brakes (with ABS), fast enough and light on fuel. That one little bike changed all of my perceptions about engine sizes / horsepower / image. My old boss had the T-max - I was always impressed by the smoothness and stability of that bike, but it always felt quite big. Hairy, BenReaper, Andymann and 1 other 4
Allrounder Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 The big wheel scooters make sense commuting. My problem is that I need something that can get this hot bod up to 120 and then stay ahead of cars on the N1. Had a 250, and that got me up to 120 on a down hill with the wind from behind. I used to commute in London on a ZX6R which always felt like a waste (apart from on the A41 'racetrack' on the way home ). I decided that a motard would be more suited so got one and swapped between the two bikes depending on my mood. The motard was about to get me into trouble though (got chased by the cops one too many times while being naughty ) so I went the sensible route, sold them both and bought a Honda SH300i. For a little scooter it was really nippy, and surprisingly stable around the bends.On my weekly Saturday race into work ( ) the scooter actually got my fastest ever time! It was comfortable, warm in winter, had great brakes (with ABS), fast enough and light on fuel. That one little bike changed all of my perceptions about engine sizes / horsepower / image. My old boss had the T-max - I was always impressed by the smoothness and stability of that bike, but it always felt quite big.
sawystertrance Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 120 ain't enough. On our roads you sometimes need to accelerate out of trouble from 120. Not sure how scooters - even the TMAX - will handle this. Andymann?
Allrounder Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 120 ain't enough. On our roads you sometimes need to accelerate out of trouble from 120. Not sure how scooters - even the TMAX - will handle this. Andymann?True true
Napalm Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 120 ain't enough. On our roads you sometimes need to accelerate out of trouble from 120. Not sure how scooters - even the TMAX - will handle this. Andymann? My Sym 300 cruises 120 - and easily goes to 140. Allrounder 1
Andymann Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 120 ain't enough. On our roads you sometimes need to accelerate out of trouble from 120. Not sure how scooters - even the TMAX - will handle this. Andymann? From the horses mouth :-) http://www.billysbikes.co.za/new-rides/30-yamaha-tmax.html Allrounder 1
Allrounder Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 My Sym 300 cruises 120 - and easily goes to 140. We need a picture of said bike. sawystertrance and Hairy 2
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Yes BUT... Rossi rides one as daily transport.... try it - you might like it. Was that the same one he was riding when kicked the woman out the way??? Edited with video, no it wasn't..... Edited February 25, 2019 by Steven Knoetze (sk27)
Allrounder Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 My Sym 300 cruises 120 - and easily goes to 140. and what do you weigh?
Napalm Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 and what do you weigh? Probably a 100. Allrounder and Hairy 2
Hairy Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Is this guy a little off with his pricing? RARE COLLECTORS ITEM!! Rotary engine Suzuki RE-5 R 270,000 https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycles-scooters/brackenfell/rare-collectors-item-rotary-engine-suzuki-re+5/1004045342700910027660409
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Is this guy a little off with his pricing?RARE COLLECTORS ITEM!! Rotary engine Suzuki RE-5 R 270,000 https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycles-scooters/brackenfell/rare-collectors-item-rotary-engine-suzuki-re+5/1004045342700910027660409 Nope, thats about right. They are pretty rare. Hairy 1
Hairy Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 that is rather impressive then! Nope, thats about right. They are pretty rare.
Gnarly Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Is this guy a little off with his pricing?RARE COLLECTORS ITEM!! Rotary engine Suzuki RE-5 R 270,000 https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcycles-scooters/brackenfell/rare-collectors-item-rotary-engine-suzuki-re+5/1004045342700910027660409 BenReaper, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and Lexx 3
Andymann Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 So does anyone have any motorcycling mates in Queenstown who would be willing to go and check out a bike for me......
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