Honda Today vs Yamaha Jog CV50A?

[newzealandpower]

[QUOTE=UberRhys;1649259]I don't know, what does your partner look like?


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Hey Uber,
my partner is average-built. I'm pretty small (60kg's and she'll probably be around 70kg's).

So you reckon is should just buy a Jog eh? Once the restrictors are out, given that it's a 2T it will go faster and hopefully will carry us both.

Might check out those links they gave me before and see if I can get the cash!

[UberRhys]

Hey Uber,
my partner is average-built. I'm pretty small (60kg's and she'll probably be around 70kg's).

So you reckon is should just buy a Jog eh? Once the restrictors are out, given that it's a 2T it will go faster and hopefully will carry us both.

Might check out those links they gave me before and see if I can get the cash!

I wouldn't say that. If the Jog is fitted with pillion pegs (I don't know - but a fellow Jog owner may be able to jump in and let us know...) then it is okay to carry your partner on the back. If it doesn't then you can't - plain and simple to the letter of the law. Also - does anyone know what the max weight a Jog can carry is?

[newzealandpower]

does anyone feel like jumping in and helping me out? I kinda need to buy a scooter asap and wouldn't mind to know which one!
Thankssss

[swedencamilla]

Before you pick a scooter, consider a small motorcycle like the Scorpio. It is much more fun to ride, can take 2 people easily once you have a full licence. The cost is just a little under 4 k. It copes well with hills and the extra power and acceleration can take you out of tricky situations. I just love riding mine, but I am just a beginner. I suggest you do a Learn to Ride and Basic Handling Skills course and test riding both scooters and motorcycles before you decide. Andrew Templeton at Roadsafe is a great guy to learn with. I initially started looking at scooters and was researching it quite in depth. The Jog has had great reviews as far as scooters goes. Someone I know has a Jog and uses it to commute from Brooklyn in Wellington. He probably weighs about 75 kg and the Jog won't do more than 30 uphill. Certainly the Jog would struggle to pull out of a tricky situation going uphill. Don't skimp on protective gear, you need the same stuff regardless of if you have a motorcycle or a scooter- helmet, jacket, trousers, boots and gloves. I found the guys at TSS very helpful and friendly.

[melzyx]

If the jog doesn't fit you both you could get two small scooters. would cost around $4400. If you wanted to go somewhere but your partner wanted to go somewhere eles there wouldnt be a problem. Or you could just do what the dude above said

And do you really need Jacket, Pants and boots for a scooter?

[swedencamilla]

I work in an emergency department and I see plenty of people that have been involved in various traffic accidents. I would not dream of using a scooter without the protective gear!!!!! I know a lot of riding scooters scimp big time, but they end up regretting it after a big bin with lots of skin lost and various fractures.

[howdamnhard]

If you want to go two up forget a small scooter and buy a bike.

[Del Fuego]

I think you will find that the Jog is not set up with pillion pegs etc. You could go with two small scoots or something a bit bigger... 125cc-300cc that will carry the both of you with ease

[Willdat?]

We have a Hyosung SF50R Rally, it's a 2 stroke and a 2 seater, does 65 km/h + with wife and I on board. To carry passengers it MUST have a pillion seat and pillion footpegs. The Hyosung and the TGP 101s are two of the few that will do this...

[Azzman]

I have a Hyosung SB50 Supercab and I have found it a really good scooter, it is a lot bigger than the Suzuki SJ (not sure how that size compares with the Jog) so it is heaps better for carrying 2 people and it has pegs for the pillion.

Slightly slower than the SJ but not a lot in it, and gets along at 60-65 easily. It is deristricted by cutting the blue wire to the CDI. Roller weights and everything else is all standard.

[NedKellley]

I think the "Two Scoots is better than one" approach would be best mate, and get them "de-restricted", you are both away and rolling around Wellington, up and down the hills with ease!!

Happy trails!