An interesting one...

[Navy Boy]

I was given this as a loaner whilst my sacirifical anode Piaggio (Following the Guzzi being pinched) is in having the tyres replaced.

It's a Yamaha Maxam 250 - Big in Japan by all accounts and a bit like a jetski on wheels. A Cadillac-style rear end with a pointy nose and lots of... Length. It's a conventional 4-stroke 250cc single cyclinder CVT-equipped scoot underneath but rides like a mini-limo.

It adds to the rich tapestry which is biking :rolleyes:

And here was me thinking that I'd ridden just about every type of bike I was going to. Nice and comfy for the airport run I must say :clap:

[EJK]

Some folks at the "Optimistic Sellers" thread were talking about that bike from Carbon Garage. Cool looking thing I say!

[haydes55]

No thanks..... nope

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[WALRUS]

Yeah, these are a big deal over in Japan! I'd love to have a play on one!

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[EJK]

Yeah, these are a big deal over in Japan! I'd love to have a play on one!

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Honestly I would never spend my money on buying or "customising" a scooter like that but if I were given the keys to ride it for a day or two then... heck yeah!!

[caspernz]

The chances of this two wheeled beast being nicked are slim I'd think :laugh:

[Navy Boy]

The chances of this two wheeled beast being nicked are slim I'd think :laugh:

Yep - Though I thought a Moto Guzzi wouldn't be a target either... :rolleyes:

[sidecar bob]

I have all kinds of bikes, including the ever trusty BMW R1200GS, a few Classic Suzuki's, a 750/4 & more, but I'm currently having a huge pile of fun on my Yamaha Majesty 250 maxiscoot to the point that I haven't ridden anything else, or started my car for over two weeks.
It's a magic carpet & an added bonus is that it's also only cost under $30 for two weeks.
I thought I was a well jaded motorcyclist that had tried everything I was likely to enjoy & I only got the majesty to spin a buck on. What a surprise.

[Moi]

I have all kinds of bikes, including the ever trusty BMW R1200GS, a few Classic Suzuki's, a 750/4 & more, but I'm currently having a huge pile of fun on my Yamaha Majesty 250 maxiscoot to the point that I haven't ridden anything else, or started my car for over two weeks.
It's a magic carpet & an added bonus is that it's also only cost under $30 for two weeks.
I thought I was a well jaded motorcyclist that had tried everything I was likely to enjoy & I only got the majesty to spin a buck on. What a surprise.

If you get a chance, try a 400cc version of either the Yamaha or one of the others of that engine size.

May not be the fastest thing away from the lights, but once up and going...

[sidecar bob]

If you get a chance, try a 400cc version of either the Yamaha or one of the others of that engine size.

May not be the fastest thing away from the lights, but once up and going...

That's the funny thing, nothing gets near it for the first 200 metres.
I aspire to own a AN650 now.:facepalm:

[Moi]

That's the funny thing, nothing gets near it for the first 200 metres.
I aspire to own a AN650 now.:facepalm:

With my 400 those 50cc mopeds are first across the intersection and away like a swarm of angry wasps, but I have the last laugh above 50km/h... and the ability to tour on one.

Read up about the AN650, I was warned off them due to issues with their transmission hence suggesting the 400 version.

[Blackbird]

It's quite easy to turn up our noses at scooters but on the 2003 Grand Challenge 1600 km in 24 hours ride and the 2005 Southern Cross event, the T-Max 500 scooter in the photo had absolutely no problem keeping up with the big capacity bikes and the rider always seemed in a sight better physical nick than I did on my Blackbird! :laugh:

[sidecar bob]

It's quite easy to turn up our noses at scooters but on the 2003 Grand Challenge 1600 km in 24 hours ride and the 2005 Southern Cross event, the T-Max 500 scooter in the photo had absolutely no problem keeping up with the big capacity bikes and the rider always seemed in a sight better physical nick than I did on my Blackbird! :laugh:

Michael Neeves MCN UK senior road tester gets a couple of new bikes a week to ride, but only owns one of his own, a Yamaha T Max.

[Blackbird]

Michael Neeves MCN UK senior road tester gets a couple of new bikes a week to ride, but only owns one of his own, a Yamaha T Max.

Those things not only show a bit of pace, they handle too!

[Daffyd]

Those things not only show a bit of pace, they handle too!

They're up to 530cc now too.

[Moi]

Hey, mister! You want serious scooter?

SRV850 (https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1365941548.htm?rsqid=5cbfbcf165744155b817f29b792dd d15)

[sidecar bob]

Hey, mister! You want serious scooter?

SRV850 (https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1365941548.htm?rsqid=5cbfbcf165744155b817f29b792dd d15)

Or what appears to be damn near the same bike with a different name for half the price.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1564896493.htm?rsqid=3fed3d34e80742a78983d6faa3f73 913

[AllanB]

Hey, mister! You want serious scooter?

SRV850 (https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1365941548.htm?rsqid=5cbfbcf165744155b817f29b792dd d15)


248kg dry weight. Needs a diet.

[Moi]

Or what appears to be damn near the same bike with a different name for half the price.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1564896493.htm?rsqid=3fed3d34e80742a78983d6faa3f73 913

True, version 1...

[Moi]

248kg dry weight. Needs a diet.

You know the story about the streetlady with a little padding... built for comfort :lol:

[HenryDorsetCase]

248kg dry weight. Needs a diet.

Its a sportster. but more powerful ;-)

[AllanB]

Its a sportster. but more powerful ;-)


That made me laugh, because you are darn right!

[Laava]

Looks like it would haul a trailer as well!

[Navy Boy]

I owned a Honda Silverwing cooter just over 10 years ago back in the UK. I used it to travel between home and where I was working in the Netherlands. At 600cc it was totally capable of cruising along at 120Km/hr and was comfy too.

Interestingly though was the fuel consumption versus performance equation. The 400cc versions of the maxi scooters such as the 400 Bergman gave you almost the same real world performance with noticeably better fuel consumption figures. A 250 like this Maxam isn't too far off either though the performance limitations would rule it out for touring duties, for me at least. It's still happy to sit at 100 Km/hr though.

They're something of an eye opener for jaded bikers I reckon. ;)

[Diggers]

I admit that Ive never ridden a scooter, so I'm not really qualified to comment, but deep down we know they're just scooters. Not real motorbikes.:msn-wink:

[danchop]

I admit that Ive never ridden a scooter, so I'm not really qualified to comment, but deep down we know they're just scooters. Not real motorbikes.:msn-wink:
Well you should, the burgman 650 was quite a tech equipped machine when it launched in 2003,tiptronic,the slap down power option, totally new engine not derived from any other Suzuki model,the SECVT system is complex and you'd be forgiven to think the belt is made of rubber.
They have a lot of stick up to a certain point, but you'd be hard-pressed to outride a competent 650 rider on anything but very straight roads.The cvt eliminates quite a lot of human error in regards to wrong gear changes, lag etc..... Wind the throttle in power mode off the mark and you'll be toast on the beemer if you're not careful, its quite embarrassing really for some guys I have ridden with
Tubular frame and alloy swing arm, 41mm front forks(k1200rs 35mm)
So they got sports road capabilities with the added bonus you can stretch your legs, smoke a cigarette, eat your lunch while you're riding..... Well i have lots of times
They are definitely a real bike made to look gay, I forgot to mention it holds 2 boxes of 15 steinys under the seat.... best selling point that could have changed the nz attitude to maxi scooters 15 odd years ago, if Suzuki salesman had that valuable insite

[danchop]

With my 400 those 50cc mopeds are first across the intersection and away like a swarm of angry wasps, but I have the last laugh above 50km/h... and the ability to tour on one.

Read up about the AN650, I was warned off them due to issues with their transmission hence suggesting the 400 version.
Are you referring to the diesel rattle at idle? and some having a trans idle shaft lunch themselves?
Suzukis only fix is expensive and it's motor out, some cleverdude in eastern europe has a YouTube video of his invention to fix it and has patented it. You can buy his kit through the link or ebay for around $200-$300 and it's a 20 min job to fit it... Problem eliminated

[MarkH]

Hey, mister! You want serious scooter?

SRV850 (https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1365941548.htm?rsqid=5cbfbcf165744155b817f29b792dd d15)

Holy crap! That really isn't a scooter, that's a step-through motorcycle.
You know what? If I was unable to mount a normal motorcycle, but still wanted to ride, I'd happily go with something like that. There are plenty of 'real' motorcycles that would be unable to keep up with that machine.

When I had the 400 Burgman I really enjoyed how well it got me around Auckland. It even did well on that one day when I rode from Onehunga to Christchurch. It definitely was more suited to city riding, but was able to handle long rides OK. The fuel economy on the 400 Burgman is actually quite impressive, on a group ride travelling at the same speed for the same distance I needed less petrol than a 250cc motorcycle.

My new bike is also 'twist 'n' go', although not CVT. I love my DCT, but there are some performance advantages to CVT.