Fast Twist & Go suggestions, please
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Hi All
I passed my Direct Access 3 years ago, but have not ridden much since. My current bike is an Aprilia 125 Tuono (it's quick & light!!).
I have decided I just want a fairly quick twist & Go scooter, but it needs to be light & small as possible. Ideally 200cc, but up to250cc is OK.
I would be grateful for your suggestions, please.
I passed my Direct Access 3 years ago, but have not ridden much since. My current bike is an Aprilia 125 Tuono (it's quick & light!!).
I have decided I just want a fairly quick twist & Go scooter, but it needs to be light & small as possible. Ideally 200cc, but up to250cc is OK.
I would be grateful for your suggestions, please.
Depends on what you rate as quick really, a 125 scooter probably won't be any quicker than your Tuono will it?
My Gilera Runner200 will crack 75mph easily (on the clock... Italian speedo...mm) and I reckon accleration is at least on a par with the geared sporty 125 four strokes, if not better.
And it still does 70mpg.
My Gilera Runner200 will crack 75mph easily (on the clock... Italian speedo...mm) and I reckon accleration is at least on a par with the geared sporty 125 four strokes, if not better.
And it still does 70mpg.
I had a 125cc Piaggio a few years back & it was as quick if not quicker as my 125cc kawasaki.
It only did about 70mph but thats fast on a ped!
If you want something fast its pointless going for a scooter!
You may aswell het a 125 as it'll be cheaper to buy & insure than a 200 will (in theory).
& a 200 wont give you much difference in power.
Maybe 10-15mph top end!
It only did about 70mph but thats fast on a ped!
If you want something fast its pointless going for a scooter!
You may aswell het a 125 as it'll be cheaper to buy & insure than a 200 will (in theory).
& a 200 wont give you much difference in power.
Maybe 10-15mph top end!
Agree with last poster about not needing more than a 125, as if you do, you're better of on a proper bike.
I'm currently test riding a few at the moment for a potential commute into Central London from the Heathrow-ish area....so no more than 10,iles each way thru fairly heavy traffic and not any need for a top speed much above 60 anyway.
Current preference so far is the Aprilia Sport City 125, as I definately prefer the riding characteristics of a larger diameter wheeled Scooter over the traditional small wheeled ones.
I'm currently test riding a few at the moment for a potential commute into Central London from the Heathrow-ish area....so no more than 10,iles each way thru fairly heavy traffic and not any need for a top speed much above 60 anyway.
Current preference so far is the Aprilia Sport City 125, as I definately prefer the riding characteristics of a larger diameter wheeled Scooter over the traditional small wheeled ones.
The 200 only makes sense if you already have the full licence and a bike, otherwise 125 is perfectly adequate of course. I'm fortunate in that the insurance co. added the scooter to my bike policy for an "admin" fee in the first year, and it didn't affect the renewal this year either.
I think some of you underestimate the difference that extra 75cc makes over a 125 though, I found them quite weak unless you've got it nailed all the time, whereas the 200s will happily cruise at A road pace without straining as much.
I think some of you underestimate the difference that extra 75cc makes over a 125 though, I found them quite weak unless you've got it nailed all the time, whereas the 200s will happily cruise at A road pace without straining as much.
If you want a quick small scoot then your need Gilera Runner 180, last of the 2 strokes. Mine is totally standard and will easily hit 85 on the clock will indicate over 90 on a downhill. (As someone else stated though Italian speed so real speed will be a bit lower, near 80 real speed I would think).
Not been made for a few years now but as they were 180 not L plate legal 125 they survive much better. There also a couple of others with the same engine the Italjet Dragster being a particularly different one.
Not been made for a few years now but as they were 180 not L plate legal 125 they survive much better. There also a couple of others with the same engine the Italjet Dragster being a particularly different one.
aeropilot said:
Current preference so far is the Aprilia Sport City 125, as I definately prefer the riding characteristics of a larger diameter wheeled Scooter over the traditional small wheeled ones.
That's a good choice, and if more power is needed the the Sport City 300 that has replaced the 250PPPPPP said:
aeropilot said:
Current preference so far is the Aprilia Sport City 125, as I definately prefer the riding characteristics of a larger diameter wheeled Scooter over the traditional small wheeled ones.
That's a good choice, and if more power is needed the the Sport City 300 that has replaced the 250Gilera Runner 200
Aprilia Sport City 125 or 300
Vespa GTS 300
Derbi GP 1 ?
All rather interesting in their own way. I think I need to research further. Would be a lot easier if I could test ride them.
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