Runner 200 or GT200?

[Flatcap]

Called in to Motomail today and drooled over the Runner. Certainly gets my vote on looks (at this stage), but would like to have a test ride on one! Vespas, whilst likely to be technically advanced, are not really my thing as I'm not into the "traditional" scooter look.

And as for the Gilera Nexus - thats a whole new category again

If you are into insane scooter looks, if I was you I would wait until the new Italjet Dragster comes out later this year

[Dave Lobster]

The issue with the GTS is whether it really is that much better than the GT. Personally I'd be put off by the fact that the electronic ignition needs a laptop to service....

Surely that's a reason it is better. Choose your own ignition map.. and someone must make a programme that you can adjust all your fueling with. They make them for T595s, so knocking one up for a vesper shouldn't be too hard. You'd never need to pay for dyno time again..

And as for the Gilera Nexus - thats a whole new category again

I've ridden one of those. Back to back with a T max. T max is MUCH better. Far more comfy. But neither a whole lot of use in town. Too long. And for the money, a motorbike (for me) is a better bet. But I've already got one of those, and I'm not going to be using that for going to work, or two up.

[Pogo2]

I've ridden one of those. Back to back with a T max. T max is MUCH better. Far more comfy. But neither a whole lot of use in town. Too long. And for the money, a motorbike (for me) is a better bet. But I've already got one of those, and I'm not going to be using that for going to work, or two up.

You're right they are like a motorbike. I looked at the 650 Burgman but at $16K you are in serious motorbike country. Thats why I like the look of the Runner - slightly bigger engine but retains the scooter profile. My ideal scooter is my current one (PGO T-Rex 150) but with a bigger motor so that it can handle the odd motorway section or two i.e the Runner would be ideal. Still I would have to ride it to be sure - just dreaming really at this stage.