Questions about a bigger scooter

[Pogo2]

Rather than going all out on a larger scoot thought I might look at something with bigger engine capacity but not too much larger in the body. On reflection I would like at 250-500 cc version of what I have already got.

What do you wise ones think of either a Piaggio X8 (400cc), Gilera Nexus 500 or the VRX Runner (200cc) I really liked the VRX when I first saw it but finances were tight at the time (still are now really )

Look forward to your words of wisdom!!

[ICE180]

Find a 2nd hand 2T Runner 180 put a 172 head on it and you will be very happy as to who you can keep up with on rides

Parts for the runners are more abundent so if you want to tune one up slightly you can.

In The australian Motor cycle Mag they did a comprasion between 3 big scoots the Yamaha T-max 400cc came out on top the Nexus was one of them.

But if cost is an issue look at the X9 500cc there are a few 2nd hand ones around

[delusionz]

Also interested to hear if any one has a "SYM" brand scooter (Taiwanese I think) as these are $7K vs $10k for a Japanese equivalent, realising you get what you pay for most times!

I've ridden a SYM, It was an older model JET EURO X or similar....

The engine is very responsive very torquey, the transmission was fuct tho (probably from the last guy to rape it) as the engine would be to the end/past the powerband when it was only up to 50KMH... I would love to try the same model with it's transmission in tact.

The seating position wasn't all that comfortable it felt like i was sliding down towards the handle bars all the time so i had to push myself back alot while riding.

The things I did like about it though in comparison to my current scooter is:
- Tachometer included in the cluster
- Headlights on/off switch
- Headlights high beam/low beam switch
- The indicator clicks like a car (I sometimes forget to turn off my indicator cuz i cant hear it)
- Decent sized wheels (would allow for stability at high speeds)
- Decent sized stock standard exhaust (has a bigger peashooter than the others)

This scooter would make for a great do-up job

[Cheeky]

I have both the Burgman 650 and the Piaggio X9.Both go extremely well.The Burgman feels more like a big bike where as the Piaggio feels more like a scooter and very easy to handle around town.

I have been down to Taupo from Tauranga two up on the Piaggio and back up through Putaruru and over the Kaimis. Handles very well and keeps up with main road traffic no sweat. Passing is a breeze.

I picked up the Burgman from Hawera and rode it back to Tauranga in very cold and windy conditions. The bike handled the wind very well. Have since done quite a bit of touring two up on it and it is great.

So I guess it depends on what you want the scooter for. Commuting the Piaggio is the lighter bike to handle and will burn off most things at the lights. The Burgman is the more comfortable over longer distances.

My Piaggio is for sale if you are still looking.

[Pogo2]

Thanks for the info. At this stage I am going to keep what I have for the moment but may well look at something a bit bigger in the future.

[danchop]

ive had a burgman 650 for about 3 years,great bike but a bit wide for fast lanesplitting,have done a nonstop trip from nelson to whangarei and the best part about them for touring is you can move your legs and fet around unlike a convential bike,ive had just over 180kmh out of it and it handles very well and surprised a few sportbikes too,it can hold 48 stubbies plus two bags of ice under the seat,won a burnout competition at a rally on it,they are very heavy but wieght is low down and although they have a low seat short people are challenged a bit because of the very wide seat

[Daffyd]

The picture is of the 650cc versions and I imagine that it would be fine for everyday use. Sure would like to have seen one on the track! The Burgman comes in a 250 and 650 version as well as a 400 version which I think is not available here in NZ as new. So will be looking at the 250 variant.

thanks again!

I was talking to an elderly couple who rode to Invercargill and back on a 400 Burgman. They told me they had it imported to order. From memory they were both in their 80's.

[PrincessBandit]

yeah, my husband found it very comfortable to sit on, but me (at 5'2" and 55kg) couldn't even lift it off the side stand. My feet were so wide apart on the ground that it would never be an option for a vertically challenged person like myself (unless i was on the back!) lol

[insane1]

you can get the seat redone if your a shorty like me place in towelronga does it .