Scooter?

[LizzyD]

Be gentle with me!

Had a full bike licence for about 20yrs and been riding an old BMW F650 strada. Don’t Have much time for riding for the last couple of years and I’ve lost my confidence a bit.
So I’m thinking of getting a maxi scooter, something like a Yamaha Tmax? https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/scooters/s...

I’m only 5’4” so want someting fairly low and light, something I can pick up if I drop it!

Anyone got experience with a maxi scooter or got any advice?

Thanks

[Fleegle]

Only advice I can give is don't be so bloody daft. The scooter is the vehicle of the devil. It will ruin you. It will rain everyday and you will lose credibility with your family and friends. People will point at you and snigger

[kiethton]

Also don't think about leaving it unattended in pubic, it's the bike thief's #1 choice of bike given decent power/anybody can ride it easily/space for other s that can nick things from it/get away on it.....

[boyse7en]

Maxi scooters aren't really light, although they are low.

If you want a two-wheeler for fun rides out, then I wouldn't recommend a scooter particularly. For "practical" rides (i.e. commuting, light touring duties etc) then they are ideal, especially in poor weather.
I had a Bergman for a while which impressed me with its ability to do everything, but it never really excited or made me want to ride it for fun.

[CAPP0]

LizzyD said:

I want a scooter

Mitzy, is that you?

[LizzyD]

Ok ok I expected those replies!

Don’t think I’ve got any credability left!

Some scooters are taller/heavier than my old Bmw.

So what bike would you suggest? To be used for touring mostly.

Thanks

[rat840771]

Honda X-ADV?

It is low and has some grunt.

[itcaptainslow]

Honda NC750 would be a great choice I reckon-easy to ride, comfortable, good storage, good fuel economy and not awkward to handle.

[LuS1fer]

rat840771 said:

Honda X-ADV?

It is low and has some grunt.

Yes, I would second this, a 750 engine, if you're thinking of spending that much.

However, I would have an eye to any offers - some bikes have discounts, some have good finance deals (Suzuki do, at present) and this can fundamentally affect the overall cost and end value of the bike.

https://www.thunderroad.co.uk/new_bike/2018-x-adv/

[crofty1984]

itcaptainslow said:

Honda NC750 would be a great choice I reckon-easy to ride, comfortable, good storage, good fuel economy and not awkward to handle.

Good bikes of practicality is what you're after.

[LizzyD]

Thanks for the replies, I'll look at the Hondas.
The only way to tell is to go and sit on them!

[dibblecorse]

Ducati Monster ... great for shorter riders ... and still cool as f***.....

[crofty1984]

LizzyD said:

Thanks for the replies, I'll look at the Hondas.
The only way to tell is to go and sit on them!

I'm 5 foot 4 with very short inside leg. It was just about manageable but in the end I bought some lowering links. That was the X version. Maybe the S version is lower?

Averaged about 80mpg on mine, regardless of how I ride it.

Edited by crofty1984 on Wednesday 10th January 22:33

[Nyarlathotep]

I have a Tmax (the last of the 500cc model, 2011 I think). I also have a big R1200RT so one for the commute and one for touring.

The Tmax is really nice to ride - handles well, quick enough, comfortable. When I bought it, I part exchanged a K1200S which was obscenely fast on the open roads, but heavy, hot and bothersome in town. So I would recommend the Tmax to most, however for the shorter rider I'm not so sure. The seat is quite wide which leaves a fair stretch to the ground. At around 5 10 I'm OK, but you'd probably find it too tall.