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    An interesting one...

    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

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


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    No thanks..... nope

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by WALRUS View Post
    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!!


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

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    Quote Originally Posted by caspernz View Post
    The chances of this two wheeled beast being nicked are slim I'd think
    Yep - Though I thought a Moto Guzzi wouldn't be a target either...

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidecar bob View Post
    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...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moi View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidecar bob View Post
    That's the funny thing, nothing gets near it for the first 200 metres.
    I aspire to own a AN650 now.
    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.

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    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackbird View Post
    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!
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidecar bob View Post
    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackbird View Post
    Those things not only show a bit of pace, they handle too!
    They're up to 530cc now too.
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