The Hooligan was the model I initially wanted. The local dealer kept having shipment delays. They called and sent me pictures of the Genuine Rattler 200i (170cc). Less price, similar platform. I went over and purchased it. Genuine sent them 3, I bought the first one. Good speed/power but I still like the way the Hooligan looks. Rattler is sharp too!

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting that new scooter! Have fun out there.

This is one of the best scooters money can buy in this displacement

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@outcast566

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It sucks that both Honda and Yamaha don't offer anything with bigger displacements with step through frame.

@roamereasy9737

Жыл бұрын

@@outcast566 The walk-through frame is very popular in Taiwan with over 10 million scooters for the convenience of doing verious errands, such as delivery, grocery shopping, big dogs outing, etc.

showed up for the scooter, stayed for the movie reviews!

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Get back to work!

@notbenh

2 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland 😂🤣😂 you all are the best!

Really great review. Efficient. Informative. Professional. Thank you for being good at what you do.

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, Henry! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

Took a hard look at the Hooligan & the Liberty 150, then snapped up a Genuine Rattler 200i. A perfect fit!

@VespaPortland

3 ай бұрын

Congrats! Go get some celebratory tacos on one of your first rides.

Great walkthrough video!

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ROBB_DEEP

Жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland You’re welcome.

Thanks for the content

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

What a great scooter..... thanks for share sir....

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@AbdulsCycles

Жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland most welcome

love how the kill switch is backwards

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Never noticed that until now. Thanks for pointing it out.

Wow nice

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thanks for watching.

Subscribed

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Andrew, and everyone else, wondering how these scooters fit with riders above 6 Feet. I'm 6'2 with a size 14 boot. I couldn't even turn the steering wheel on a Piaggio Liberty, but sat on the Vespa 150 comfortably. I hope to fit on the hooligan, If not I'll have to go with a Kymco XTown 300, or the Vespa 150.

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Hi Malcom! I’m 6ft and feel pretty good on the Hooligan. I’ve also seen someone 6’4 ride one without issue. It’s the same for me on the Liberty - it just feels too small for my size. The Vespa 150 feels great but where you end up on the seat is the question - there’s a little ridge that is meant to separate the passenger and driver seating positions that you may end up sitting on. Whether or not that bothers you is personal preference - I’m OK with it since tue ridge is slight. Go sit on some to see what feels best. Take care and good luck.

Is this bike reliable and dose it have enough power to carry a passenger around town on roads 45 to 50 mph?

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Yes to the first question and maybe to the 2nd. It will depend on the weight of the riders and the terrain being ridden on.

I also have a 170i moped. Need the rear rim/wheel where to get it please asap

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Order from your local Genuine Scooters dealer.

What is the mpg? I’m thinking about purchasing a scooter so I’ve been doing a little research on line.I’m 59 years old,so it would be kind of a midlife crisis purchase.I’ve never owned two wheeled vehicle. How do I know which would be the best option

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Probably about 60-65 mpg on that scooter. Depends on how you ride. Rider weight. Etc.

Why does this have a higher top speed than a Buddy 170i when they have the same displacement and the hooligan is heavier?

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Larger wheels will make the vehicle travel faster. May also be some other gearing differences.

@ramblerlone4275

Жыл бұрын

The weight of variator beads make the difference.

do you guys sell scooters so I need to buy one I need one for long rides an something can push my weight

@VespaPortland

3 ай бұрын

We definitely sell scooters. Why you’ll want to look into for weight concerns is the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) on the VIN plate of the scooter. From that number you subtract the weight of the scooter and whatever number is leftover is how much rider and cargo can fit on the scooter. Generally it’s in the 400-450lb range but on some bikes like the Buddy 50 it’s under 250.

What is the weight limit for driver/passenger on this scooter?

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay - we finally got a Hooligan in stock to check. The gross vehicle weight limit is 617lbs which includes the weight of the scooter which is 278lbs. That leaves you with 339lbs max left to play with.

I'm curious, what does a service cost? How about a flat tire, cost to service and cost of new tire?

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

That’s going to vary from shop to shop. Call your local dealership.

@roamereasy9737

Жыл бұрын

You can fix the flat by yourself.

They used to have this in army green

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Maybe someday they’ll bring that back.

Can u take this scooter on a long distance trip

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

You can take nearly any scooter on a long distance trip! We’ve seen people on 50cc scooters circle the country or ride from Portland all the way up to the northern tip of the Washington state peninsula. Scooters aren’t always the perfect tool for the job - wouldn’t recommend just sitting full throttle on the freeway for hours on end with this thing but if you’re into taking rural highways and some slower roads mixed in, sure! Just stop and stretch because your butt is going to give up the ghost otherwise.

Where is the battery located?

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Under the seat at the back of the storage compartment. You can see it at 11:20. There’s a black and white service reminder sticker on the cover.

Would a scooter be a good form of transportation for a amputee doing short local trips?

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

It could be! Probably not the best choice if you don't have two hands on the bars. If a leg was amputated and you're comfortable with balancing the scooter on one side it would probably be fine. Getting the bike on the center stand could be tough but the kickstand may be all you need.

@shawnvegavelez121

2 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland I'm a partial left foot and below knee right leg amputee. I'd like a trike, but could manage a regular two wheel scooter. Are you aware of trike kits for scooters?

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

None that we know of but you’re one of the first people to ever ask. There is probably a custom fabrication shop somewhere in the US (maybe connected through medical insurance?) that could do something like it.

@notbenh

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnvegavelez121 I wonder if it would be simpler to see if there's a side car that would fit? 🤔 Would get you the stability and extra storage.

@ramblerlone4275

Жыл бұрын

@@shawnvegavelez121 Honda has 3-wheel scooter with tilting hull on two wheel rear axle available. There are several side car manufacturers in North America with models available for riders to add onto their bikes/scooters.

Being able to fit a helmet under the seat should be standard. It seems only the Zuma has this feature.

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

We’d prefer that too. But then again our underseat storage buckets are all filled up with stuff anyway and there’s no way a helmet would fit at this point! Thanks for watching.

@kwhatten

Жыл бұрын

Honda PCX.

@roamereasy9737

Жыл бұрын

If you cannot fit your helmet under the seat, then you can lock your helmet dangling besides your seat with clip locked under the seat.

where is it made

@VespaPortland

4 ай бұрын

Taiwan.

😮 4 years up front

@VespaPortland

6 ай бұрын

Well, if you are in Oregon, you’re in luck because the DMV just changed the law (starting on New Year’s 2024) that it is now only two years upfront for a new vehicle. Cuts the price in half! Woo!

Great all-rounder

@VespaPortland

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching.

Braking on a scooter should not be 70% front. Good luck with that. Also premium gas is not the best in a scooter. Non-ethanol is best even if it is lower octane.

@VespaPortland

4 ай бұрын

If only we all had easy access to clear gas.

A PGO made in Taiwan.

@VespaPortland

3 ай бұрын

Correct

I follow all of robots videos I have the hooligan 170 scooter 2021 I’m surprised robot didn’t do this video…..

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Robot is a friend of ours but doesn’t live up here! It’s rare when we do a video the other hasn’t but I guess we’ve finally found one!

Just looked it up. Price is WAY too high.

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

There’s something for everyone. You’ll find a scoot in your budget someday.

@pauld5631

11 ай бұрын

Most new Taiwan 150-200 class scoots will run $4k to $5k out the door

@BattShytKuhraezy

7 ай бұрын

$4k