Help sought - what Scooter?
Discussion
Now go gentle please. My knowledge of bikes extends to f and all.
If you haven't seen, I've bought a big ass truck which I'm converting to an expedition truck. The truck is big, so sometimes you need alternative transport to get about locally, or in emergencies support you getting back to civilisation. It's normally carried on the back of the truck but whilst the truck is quite big - it's not big enough to carry a quad bike which would be my preferred choice.
I've no bike licence, no experience at riding bikes so I'm looking at a scooter. A sit on, twist and go. However, here's the rub. The vehicle is capable, and will be going, to some places with no tarmac. Therefore a bike that can access dirt roads would be helpful, but not essential. Finally imagine Donkey Kong in Mario Kart - that's me. So a tiny thing isn't going to cut it either.
Towing is out as well. Too complicated in border crossings.
If you haven't seen, I've bought a big ass truck which I'm converting to an expedition truck. The truck is big, so sometimes you need alternative transport to get about locally, or in emergencies support you getting back to civilisation. It's normally carried on the back of the truck but whilst the truck is quite big - it's not big enough to carry a quad bike which would be my preferred choice.
I've no bike licence, no experience at riding bikes so I'm looking at a scooter. A sit on, twist and go. However, here's the rub. The vehicle is capable, and will be going, to some places with no tarmac. Therefore a bike that can access dirt roads would be helpful, but not essential. Finally imagine Donkey Kong in Mario Kart - that's me. So a tiny thing isn't going to cut it either.
Towing is out as well. Too complicated in border crossings.
UnluckyTimmeh said:
Are you restricted on how heavy it can be?
I’m thinking doing your geared CBT will allow you a load more 125cc options that’ll be far more capable.
Assuming learning to ride geared bikes interests you?
Not restricted to weight (other than a Harley would probably require some over engineering). I do appreciate the advice, and thanks but I'm trying to go simple/easy.I’m thinking doing your geared CBT will allow you a load more 125cc options that’ll be far more capable.
Assuming learning to ride geared bikes interests you?
This is ace, but it's only a concept. Yamaha Concept
What about one of these?
It's a Honda Zoomer. I've never been on one but always thought they looked cool and pretty rugged. They are also 50cc which means in the UK you can ride it without L-plates once you've done the CBT (or without even doing the CBT if you passed your test pre-2001).
It's a Honda Zoomer. I've never been on one but always thought they looked cool and pretty rugged. They are also 50cc which means in the UK you can ride it without L-plates once you've done the CBT (or without even doing the CBT if you passed your test pre-2001).
Absolutely get a postie (CT110 I think they're actually called?).
TVR Sagaris said:
What about one of these?
It's a Honda Zoomer. I've never been on one but always thought they looked cool and pretty rugged. They are also 50cc which means in the UK you can ride it without L-plates once you've done the CBT (or without even doing the CBT if you passed your test pre-2001).
See also Yamaha Zuma, similar deal.It's a Honda Zoomer. I've never been on one but always thought they looked cool and pretty rugged. They are also 50cc which means in the UK you can ride it without L-plates once you've done the CBT (or without even doing the CBT if you passed your test pre-2001).
Bit left field, but what about something like this..
https://futuresport.co/cheapest-off-road-electric-... Takes up little space, you could charge it on the truck, some of them have 50mph, and 70mile range on some of them, you can get off and walk if terrain is horrific in places, it should be easier to man handle over obstacles. Would be an absolute hoot and be a real conversation piece on your travels. Not sure how serviceable they are if something breaks though..
Or that zoomer above looks pretty good.
Electric Mx bike: no gears!
https://www.bikesure.co.uk/bikesureblog/2020/02/10...
https://futuresport.co/cheapest-off-road-electric-... Takes up little space, you could charge it on the truck, some of them have 50mph, and 70mile range on some of them, you can get off and walk if terrain is horrific in places, it should be easier to man handle over obstacles. Would be an absolute hoot and be a real conversation piece on your travels. Not sure how serviceable they are if something breaks though..
Or that zoomer above looks pretty good.
Electric Mx bike: no gears!
https://www.bikesure.co.uk/bikesureblog/2020/02/10...
Edited by MDUBZ on Friday 3rd July 11:27
Edited by MDUBZ on Friday 3rd July 11:30
I would definitely think about a Honda Cub or Wave - everywhere else in the world they're ten-a-penny. That means if you're in the arse end of somewhere and it breaks you'll find parts easily, and people who know how to fix it.
They have "gears" but not in the traditional sense, they're so easy to ride that even a 10 year old can (and do) do it.
They have "gears" but not in the traditional sense, they're so easy to ride that even a 10 year old can (and do) do it.
Edited by Krikkit on Friday 3rd July 11:39
Pothole said:
Honda CT125 Hunter Cub. It'll go anywhere, often with 5 South East Asians on board.
Point to note if you're planning on going abroad is a CBT (that allows you to ride up to 125cc without a licence) is only valid in the UK so whatever bike you end up going for then it's worth getting a full motorbike licence so you're not restricted abroad. If you're over 24 just do a full cat A licence, but the above bike does look excellent! Would deffo consider one for my campervan if I had one!
Krikkit said:
I would definitely think about a Honda Cub or Wave - everywhere else in the world they're ten-a-penny. That means if you're in the arse end of somewhere and it breaks you'll find parts easily, and people who know how to fix it.
They have "gears" but not in the traditional sense, they're so easy to ride that even a 10 year old can (and do) do it.
They also use inner-tubes like a bicycle (the standard C90 at least) so you can fix your own punctures with a large amount of swearing.They have "gears" but not in the traditional sense, they're so easy to ride that even a 10 year old can (and do) do it.
t brickhouse, but the Honda MSX / Monkey are supposedly okay for larger riders. They seem like the ideal, small carry about bike.Pothole said:
Honda CT125 Hunter Cub. It'll go anywhere, often with 5 South East Asians on board.
Triaguar said:
Pothole said:
Honda CT125 Hunter Cub. It'll go anywhere, often with 5 South East Asians on board.
A500leroy said:
Triaguar said:
Pothole said:
Honda CT125 Hunter Cub. It'll go anywhere, often with 5 South East Asians on board.
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/take-clos...
Another website says that Honda have filed European patents for it in Germany.
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