Riding a motorcycle made me a safer car driver because I became more aware of my surroundings.

@MehediHasanSizan

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't make riding a motorcycle safer in any shape or form.

@skydiver6711

3 жыл бұрын

@@MehediHasanSizan I disagree tremendously. There is danger in riding a motorcycle just like there is danger in driving a car. If you don't believe me just look at what is happening in Ft. Worth on I35 right now. But, you can make both of them less dangerous is you pay closer attention to all that is happening around you. Study the other drivers. You can usually tell if they are going to exit, go straight or move into your lane just by watching the attitude of the car. If you are looking for complete safety in this life, you need to stay home in bed.

@papaballoon

3 жыл бұрын

@@MehediHasanSizan i disagree..51 years of riding.. never been killed.. worst injury..a sprained wrist

@pascaldesnoeck8671

3 жыл бұрын

same for me 👍

@papaballoon

3 жыл бұрын

@@MehediHasanSizan some people just hate the idea that other period are having fun without their express permission. Today i rode 200 miles. Saw ONE ACCIDENT! A semi clipped a car in Rock falls... neither driver was paying attention.

Friend of mine is a millionaire who collects vehicles. He has many CARS and MOTORCYCLES. Know what he uses as his daily commuter? A scooter. Why? Because he's smart.

@harrywisniewski5017

7 жыл бұрын

M13 I know someone like that as well

@samuellinares2001

7 жыл бұрын

yup

@danielcoupland4620

6 жыл бұрын

Sure

@SSMateuszSS

6 жыл бұрын

yeah right

@jivert1258

6 жыл бұрын

Troll

I'm sold. You had me at ''Being comfortable with myself...''

@chrisnolan7423

7 ай бұрын

Wait your sold on the scooter because it show's you're comfortable with yourself. That is the kind of thinking that is exactly opposite to one being comfortable with themselves. IF SOMEONE NEED'S TO SHOW EVERYONE THEY ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THEMSELVES, THEY MOST CERTAINLY ARE NOT.

@dwightk.schrute3920

14 күн бұрын

@@chrisnolan7423who hurt you buddy?

I will say that always wearing a helmet isn't quite enough. 1st, it needs to be a full face helmet. 19% of head impacts are actually to the chin, so an open face helmet doesn't provide enough protection. The other thing is wearing full gear. That means actual motorcycle gear with CE rated impact armor and made of abrasian resistant materials like kevlar. Wear all the gear, all the time. Don't settle for the minimum required protection.

@AStanton1966

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to go with the army you have.

@RaveN_EDM

4 жыл бұрын

for most scooters you don't really need full gear if you're averaging 30 mph. for his maybe if he's on the highway a lot but most scooters are 50cc not 300 or 150. That's small motorcycle territory.

@zhukie

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaveN_EDM Sorry, calling total bullshit on this. You think a car can't T-bone you at

@chazlyle41

4 жыл бұрын

While not quite as protective as road options I’ve found that a dirt bike or dual sport helmet offer more space for the face haha and breathability / comfort for those who are full face helmet adverse. Something I recommend as a compromise if a friend is considering one of those cool kid Harley boy yamaka things haha

@monelfunkawitz3966

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaveN_EDM Put on a t shirt and shorts. Run as fast as you can in a parking lot and then dive and slide on the pavement. That is 5-7mph. ATGATT.

kymco and sym are both excellent brands from Taiwan. not something you should dismiss as knock offs. they are just not very well known in North America but definitely good enough to be competitive with the japan and Europe. I say it from my own travel experience.

@bagatsinguyjr

6 жыл бұрын

borrowing from your legit statement, today am going to the Kymco dealership and get me a 300cc scooter!

@annielfc

2 жыл бұрын

KYMCO makes a great bike. They also used to make the Elites for Honda back in the day, which says a lot about their quality. My first two scooters were KYMCOs.

@JudemanArt

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Taiwan. I've had my Kymco 125 for 5 years. No problems except a rear brake that eventually got jerky during rain. It was cheaply replaced without further issue.

@sauldean6430

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a kymco 500 cc, that machine rides great.

@pussymcstanky

2 жыл бұрын

True! Although I can only confirm this statement in Greece, they are very popular with the delivery and postal service employees. Very fuel efficient, cheap spare parts, light and maneuverable!

Smart man you are riding a scooter save money on gas cars are just to expensive.

@wileecoyote5749

4 жыл бұрын

*too

@taylorowens3721

4 жыл бұрын

Your joking right?

two wheels are two wheels. stay safe!

@BonFire201

5 жыл бұрын

too true, it could be a 50 or a 1300 but its still a bike

@zsh

5 жыл бұрын

@@BonFire201 no

@gattonpc

5 жыл бұрын

@@zsh Then What? Those are still on 2 wheels. You think a bigger motor is called motorcycle a smaller motor is not? It is still a motor at the end of the day? Tell us why @harveym is wrong and why you're right?

@mmmyum4779

4 жыл бұрын

@@zsh legally if it's over 50cc it's a motorcycle in most states

@edvardhansen9893

4 жыл бұрын

nah

At 69, I've owned over 60 bikes. Of all makes. I just bought a 2013 PCX150... and loving it!

Pretty much everything you said is %100 true. I'm a fan of the larger motorcycles, but I LOVE scooters. Good video, Mike. Keep em up!!

I love my motorcycle, but I can definitely appreciate a scooter. I wonder how they do windy turns and how they handle wind. That storage seems appealing too.

@mondocool5670

2 жыл бұрын

Scooters are more agile and have better handling and turning radius than most motorcycles

as a european, roads are very different then in the US, So a moto scooter is very recomended and easy to ride here

@jonhohensee3258

3 жыл бұрын

THAN

@TheSkete

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonhohensee3258 - English is probably not this person's first language. Give them a break...

@jonhohensee3258

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSkete - I AM giving JD a break. I didn't call him stupid or anything like that. I just gave the correct word.

@TheSkete

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonhohensee3258 - Okey dokey...

LOVE IT! Great comparison. I've had four scooters including a PCX now I have a 2015 Vespa 300. I really enjoy scooting and it is very practical.

What I love most about scooter that other motorcycles dont have. -It's very silent. -No gears, easier and smoother driving. -Much space for storing helmet etc. I rented a 300cc scooter when I was on vacation in greece and I really loved it compaired to my own KTM supermoto which I also love but in a different way. The thing about scooter is that is so much more practical and comfortable.

@user-vk8yq8oq7p

5 жыл бұрын

Scooters do have gears, mopeds don’t

@outcast566

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-vk8yq8oq7p I'm sure he meant automatic shifting.

@jaynee8581

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-vk8yq8oq7p my moped has 5 gears though..?

@user-vk8yq8oq7p

5 жыл бұрын

Jaynéé then it’s a scooter

@jaynee8581

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-vk8yq8oq7p We see mopeds and scooters very differently, what do you classify the "yamaha DT 50r 2009", scooter or moped?

I bought a used Suzuki Burgman 400 2007 model and love it. I agonized over the motorcycle vs scooter choice but scooter advantages are too many to ignore - no chain to oil, locked storage so you don't have to carry your jacket and helmet when shopping, wind protection, feet are not bound onto brake or shifter. 54mpg and comfortable.

@profaneslave

8 жыл бұрын

+mike “Lastdime” glidewell Just ordered a 2015 White PCX but when my Harley sells, 400 Burgman is what I want for longer rides. 54 & 90% of my riding is in a 25 mile radius. I have seen 2011 400ABS Burgmans with 1000 miles for $3495. Sell the Hog, think a 400 Burgman & PCX be perfect for old fart lol. Like this guy says, it's how ya get there, the ride.

@thomasmorris2069

6 жыл бұрын

for the money and the highway, get the Suzuki Burgman 650. The PCX is way too small in HP and its NOT made for consistent highway use. I know because I had a 1986 Honda Elite 150 Deluxe. If a 650 cc on a motorcycle is fast and strong what do you think it would do in a Scooter, much faster. Mike Glidewell, Yes, you have no worries to lube a chain, bu these scooters have a V-belt and they do wear out fast with extra weight. I remember using a Snowmobile belt on my scooter and it lasted a very long time.

@crpth1

6 жыл бұрын

mike glidewell - Ex Burgman 2007 owner here. Got it new back in 2007. :-) Damn good scooter I might had. Among several others, a 900 km trip put me side by side with a group of French and German BMW's on the highway. We rode along some 200 km usually "stuck" in the 145 km/h (gps). Well the funny part is that from time to time I noticed and later confirmed when we stopped. They where "checking" how the hell the scooter guy is still there! LOL :-) New tire and belt and slightly longer ratio on the cvt... Makes a delicious highway vehicle. Tip: On the 2007 cover the front fairing air vent, makes for a much better handling and comfort. ;-)

@MitchsScooterStuff

6 жыл бұрын

RIght on, glad you love your burgman 400, I have the same one and still love it for 10 and half years now! :)

@leonfourie5717

5 жыл бұрын

I am from south-africa and bought the chinese puzey salza 150.For short rides to the kafè and back it was "ok" but after about 4months it had to go.I wanted to do longer trips(breakfast run)with my wife and it could hardly get to 80km/h.Also brackets just started to break and had to be repaired(weld).Plastics verh flimsy and cracks also appear.Sold it and bought the Yamaha tmax530 2015(maxi scooter).Man nou that is a goos and strong scooter.I join a bike group and have no problem staying with the guys with there big 1200 and 1300 cruizers.Also got enought storage space(topbox added).This scooter really goes.Just my opinion.

On the startup time: Fuel injection. My Yamaha FZ6R starts in ~1 second, even when it's less than 30F. Any modern bike should start no problem regardless of the temperature...

Love my pcx. No chain to oil, very practical. Changed the stock tyres for pirelli diablo scooter and feels great.

I'd like to add a little wisdom/experience to the thread. First off, I've owned about 18 motorcycles over 30 years and still own motorcycles, but I also have a Honda PCX150 and a Forza 300. My current motorcycle is a NC700x. Just sold a Yamaha FJR1300. All that said, my go-to vehicle for running around town is my small scooter. The PCX. Nimble, carries groceries. gets about 100mpg and so easy to drive. I take it from Hollywood to Downtown LA, Santa Monica often so I can park just about anywhere. My 150 is slightly more powerful than the 125 in this video so it's also freeway legal and does about 65 before the limiter kicks in, but in traffic, nothing lane-splits like the PCX. I'm about to take an epic motorcycle ride with buddies to UTAH, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. So every bike has its purpose. 2 years ago, I took the mid-sized scooter (Forza 300) to Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and Sequoias. Each bike I have has a sweet spot and those that only stick to motorcycles don't know what they're missing. If you not obsessed with your image, give a small scoot a try. Also, as far as brands go, I agree with many in this thread. Sym and Kymco are excellent brands and are very reliable. Even Genuine is a good brand. (Kimco even makes the engines for the newer flagship BMW 650 scooters as well as their GS motorcycles and originally made engines for Honda back in the day). Happy riding, whatever you ride.

@philo2808

7 жыл бұрын

frogzlove thanx man great comment, I like the pcx150 and the Forza 300, I dont know which one to buy pcx 3600.00 Forza 6k.

@philo2808

7 жыл бұрын

frogzlove what did u think of the honda forza

@philo2808

7 жыл бұрын

wu ming also 65 mpg on it , not bad ay

@Techridr

7 жыл бұрын

I still have the Forza and it's a great machine. All it needed was aftermarket rear shocks and Dr. Pulley 19g sliders for a great ride. That being said, I also have a 2004 Helix. I got the Helix for long trips. I might cross the country on it. You can find a good PCX used for about 2k. The same for a Helix. Forza will be more than double, but nobody can really tell you what to get. It all depends on what kind of riding you'll do and you have to feel comfortable on it. Best of luck.

@philo2808

7 жыл бұрын

frogzlove great comment, I like to buy new the Forza is 6k much better on the interstate than pcx so I'm leaning towards the forza even thoughits almost double in price.

Great vid. Thank you, sir. I am new to scoots. Just picked up a new, old stock 2013 Honda Silverwing. Oh, boy! That beast will give you plenty of room to stretch and also plenty of speed and passing power. Great video, again. Thank you!

I have a Suzuki 110cc motorcycle (no scooter) myself and absolutely love it! light, great fuel economy and totally dependable. Great to see that you´re still riding it. Blessings.

i am 67 and have had motorcycles for 50 years.now I have a 150 Lance it is easy to ride and at this time in my life I am happy with it. it works great around town.

I always had a scooter and I agree with you 💯. My friends always tell me to get a proper bike but my t-Max is 1000x better then a normal bike 😎 Thanks for making this video 👏

I enjoyed my time on a 170cc scooter, but really the arguments for a scooter are a bit narrowed if you're not comparing it to a Harley. I fully agree that people should pick based on what they like rather than just image or pressure though.

I saw your video a couple of months ago and convinced myself to buy a scooter for commuting. I got a Genuine Buddy and while that was not one of your recommended scooters it has been really great so far. The reason I went with that brand is there is a local shop that sales and maintains them, that is something you should point out to everyone that is watching your video. By the way thanks for doing a good job it helped me make my decision.

hi friend, I own Yamaha Xmax 400CC as my first motorscooter, I never had any motorcycles before since I got my driving license. after few bad comments from people who drive motorcycles this videos does motivate me that my motorscooter is not bad at all and it is indeed very practical. thanks a lot!

Concise and informative. Nicely done. Thanks.

I'm getting a brand new Sym Symply 50 tomorrow. I don't care what others think it will get me from A to B for much cheaper than my car

Great video. I just sold my Harley Davidson XL1200R Roadster. It was a difficult decision for sure. Been thinking of getting a scooter for awhile. You may have very well convinced me.

I really like your video. The contents are also interesting but as opposed to most other KZreadrs you GET TO THE POINT.

Scooter is so common in my country Vietnam.

I'm 55 & just ride locally. Sold my old, heavy Hog. Bought a 2015 PCX 150. I friggin love it after I slapped a pair of Michelins on it. Can go grocery grabbing, ride on 55MPH highways here no problem. I usually have it pegged, but get 86MPG. 290lbs over 740 lbs lol, my old ass loves my PCX. Pair of Michelins shipped to my door was $100. Full coverage insurance $115 a year. I friggin love my little scooter.

@shadowblade3971

7 жыл бұрын

LightWorker61 I have a 2013 , pcx 150...it's a great scooter, gas mileage, comfort, dependable, but I'm thinking to get his bigger brother Honda Forza 300 , just for the extra speed, for transportation, highway...bit the Forza seems a little to bulky...not a sporty as the pcx...got to keep searching I guess?

@merouby

7 жыл бұрын

Vespa GTS 300 is great for what you are looking for too

@zerotolerenc8891

7 жыл бұрын

LightWorker61 where did you get your insurance from? They quoted me 5x times that much per year.

You just helped me decide to buy a scooter. Thanks and subscribed! I hope you will also give us some tips. This is actually my first time to own a scooter and I have never drove a motorcycle in my life.

Very informative. No frills. Thanks!

I own a 1985 tomos A3 and i love it (it's the one on my profile picture)BTW great scooter and video,keep it up!

Very inspirational. After being bike-less for about 8 years and I'm wanting to get back into motorcycling. I had started to look at used Ninja 650's, Suzuki GS500's, etc, but I've really begun to gravitate towards a mid-sized scooter like a Honda Forza, Burgman 200. or Kymco Downtown 300i for around town running and a short commute to work. My dad is a Harley guy through and through and he would sh*t bricks if he knew I was considering a scooter, lol. Anyway, glad the scoot is working out for you and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@markrowe6672

7 жыл бұрын

Have both HD Crossbones and Reflex .. scooter is fun. Love beating the cagers at lights with my 249cc Reflex. Way easier to push around the garage if that's a factor. Parking ,Etc Insurance is crazy cheap..

Thanks for the nice little vid Mike. I just got into riding last year with a Yamaha Tmax. I also purchased an FZ6R sport bike. I will be selling the 6r shortly. The Tmax is a great cross between a sweet handling bike and a scooter. Good times.

My favourite thing to do while riding my Honda Reflex is waving to guys on their Harleys.. Their reactions always give me a chuckle.. Everybody on a scooter should try it..

Scooters are so common in italy, i have a yamaha nmax 125cc 2017 and i love it

Also got me one of those PCX scooters. Did over 34000 km is the first 2 years. Not a single problem. Had a few bikes before that, but this is the best solution for everyday commuting.

Hi I’m 18 kinda been out on my own for about half a year and living in a small town transportation has been a bit of a issue and I’m trying to get a better job but I need transportation to get there and this video has helped me a lot man and thank you’ve changed my life might be hard to believe but sincerely thank you so much

I love my 2015 PCX150. I've actually had it up to 65 with a bit yet to go on a straightaway! And using it on city streets it's a joy not to have to kick gears at every light.

ok die hard motorcycle rider here have 5 of em and I was recently given a tao tao scooter, yes it's more practical around town than my chopper and goldwing but god is it easy to get on and go, it won't replace my bikes but it did open my eyes

I have a 2003 Bajaj Legend 4stroke 150cc scooter, and I love it so very much. It's made in India it's a very good scoot just like it's cousin the Chetak.

thanx for the video blog, i really find it very usefull and very fun to watch and listen to the valuable information...

to add to your recap..easy to maintain, you can drive it immediately, you can park it even in a narrow area, and average speed on the road for safe driving, and the cost of ownership to have it is very less compare to car and big bikes. Its great to have a scooter, especially like me i live in the suburb far away from the crowded city of metro-manila, Philippines. Thanks a lot for your video. Drive safely and God bless..

I got a scooter for a few reasons. Mainly, those are the gas mileage and cost of gas and the insanely low insurance costs. It takes me maybe $2 to completely fill my tank and I can ride for 100 miles from it. The insurance is like $20 for six months. Basically the cost of maintaining a scooter is nothing.

Great video. One safety tip: ride no less than a 125. A little speed on a scooter enhances safety. The 50cc scooters can't keep up with traffic and end up getting bullied into the far right of the lane. And they aren't peppy enough to avoid sudden surprises. I drive a 125 Piaggio Liberty. I don't have a name for it (yet), but he's been a good friend and travel companion.

@DiveTheseClips

Жыл бұрын

The problem with 125 at least in Europe is that in many jurisdictions you need a special motorcycle driving license, which is not always feasible/convenient. On the other hand, in many jurisdictions you can ride 50cc (which is easily converted to 70cc) with just a regular car driving license.

@jerrybriardy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'd agree with that. I had a 50cc Yamaha QT and the top end was maybe 33 mph. Great if you can stay off the main roads but dangerous otherwise. You have to hug the curb like a bicycle. My 150 easily does 50 mph which is not a rocket ship but enough to keep up with traffic on the main streets. Speaking of dangerous, I rode bicycles for many years due to poverty and those re the scariest vehicles on the road to operate.

This video really helped me. I deff geting one now

For putting behind my RV, I selected a scooter for just basic running around while hooked up. Does exactly what I need it to do. Ride to live!

I love my Honda CRF230L, 6 speeds, dual sport fun, and about 70mpg! WOOO

@MikeAndLaurenTV

9 жыл бұрын

Tuck Tummy Looks awesome!

Nice !!

@m.s.m3464

3 жыл бұрын

اهو .... هم انتة وين ما أروح اشوفك؟!!!!

i have a cbr600rr. its awesome and i love it. are there better bikes in that class? yes. but this is what i love to ride, I'm a honda fanboy. you can't change my mind. I'm dug in and will never change. there is no problem with this. i love your honesty, don't change for anyone!

You're 100% right! I thank God I gave up the "ridiculously heavy"... "rudely loud"... big Turing bike, & both of my extremely "bad posture" crotch rockets... for a much more refined, quiet & classy burgman 650 scooter that can take me everywhere.

1) 'Scooting'- no, it's just riding, same as a motorbike, or a bike 2) Scooter riders get road rash too 3) Never smelled of petrol getting off my motorbikes before, not a valid comparison, maybe your Harley or another of your bikes had a leak somewhere 4) Yes, the storage space most maxi scooters have is awesome, I'll give you that

@crpth1

6 жыл бұрын

#4 - Definitely storage in some maxis is "outrageous" for a 2 wheel vehicle. My old Burgman 400 2007, had with the addition of a small top box in the back, a whopping 135L total storage capacity. We're talking smart car capacity in 2 wheels. Practical to say the least. :-) There are some 65L boxes in the market that can increase that value even more...

@robthesamplist

5 жыл бұрын

I have both a 600 fz6 and a sh 125 and I must admit I enjoy the sh125 much more for daily commuting. SO MANY more benefits to riding a scoot.

Not all Taiwanese scooter are bad, SYM is a very good scooter company, in fact they used to make Hondas scooter for years, I have the SYM HD200 EVO, its about 100 pounds heavier than the PCX and cost about $300 more. Never owned a scooter before, I've test drove the PCX150, BUDDY and VESPA LX, but the SYM really stood up for me, not saying the others are bad. Always wear a helmet, a full face is very recommended, enjoy the summer...

@coyote102076

9 жыл бұрын

Ismael Mahamat the PCX150 is Made in Taiwan.

@madseet

8 жыл бұрын

coyote102076 Thailand*

@coyote102076

8 жыл бұрын

my bad. thanks. "over yonder" anyways. :-D

@madseet

8 жыл бұрын

coyote102076 no probs dude. Anyway, I agree with him that not all Taiwanese scooters are bad. I currently own a SYM Maxsym 400i, which I love dearly.

@DiegoMorales-jh1qi

8 жыл бұрын

Ismael Mahamat Kymcos are pretty excellent too. Reliable, well made, practical good priced scooters. Some even are pretty.

I have an XS1100 but I just sold my Canadian made 2015 50CC Saga scooter. MAN that thing was fun to rip around on! Sure I got sick of struggling up hills and not being allowed on the highway but that just forced me to check out routes I wouldn't usually take and found some cool stuff doing it. We had some great times together.

My own reason for sticking with scooters is that--upon taking a motorcycle class to prepare for the provincial license test--I discovered a raging hatred for manual transmissions. My current ride is a Piaggio BV 350 that is already at 20k km after two riding seasons. I would take exception to equating the mainland Chinese scooters with Taiwanese "knockoffs". The major Taiwanese marques like Kymco and Sym have a great reputation for quality and reliability. In fact, any Yamaha scooter below 250cc is made in Taiwan. The Kymco GT200i I rode for about 8 years and 50k km lasted through almost daily highway commutes, urban riding, and two-lane excursions down into New England.

Gud day sir.here in the philippines.2019 updated version of honda pcx 150cc.with modern features.keyless to name a few.

Hey, Taiwanese SYM/Lance make great scooters! I actually went with the SYM Wolf Classic motorcycle (used for less than $1500), and it really gets 80+ MPG. However, you have to do a lot of shifting with a 150 in city traffic, and there are cold mornings when i wish i had fuel injection. I would consider a Honda PCX next time, but will probably stick with SYM or Lance, just to have a flat floor to carry a 12-pack or a box of cat litter on.

@darcychu9652

7 жыл бұрын

+Derrick Thompson Wolf of SYM is not bad because Wolf 150 is derived from Wolf 125 and Wolf 125 was originated from molding of CB125 licensed from Honda.

this video was so heartwarming

I love my Suzuki Burgman 650. I just drove it nearly 600 miles this weekend. From Atlanta to Savannah- round trip

My bike is a yamah n max 155 cc and i love it is fun to drive even on a long distance travel

I have a 2016 Honda PCX150 and I love it!

@MikeAndLaurenTV

8 жыл бұрын

+cybervisionbritney Awesome!

Great video! I'm getting ready to buy a scooter (Honda Helix) and pretty excited for it. I'll still have a car for my freeway commute, but I think the scooter will be a great device to ride around on and do stuff like getting groceries.

I love my scoots. I have a TMAX from Yamaha and an older Aprilia, both about 500 cc. Along with those, I have a Honda N700 which is perfect as a motorcycle and a CanAm 3-wheeler. They are all different and I choose which one to ride by what I'm trying to accomplish. The Honda, which replaced a too-tall 92 ci (1507 cc) Victory, is also built like a cruiser with feet forward and lower seat. They all are fun to drive. My favorites are the Aprilia and the Honda as they both handle wonderfully and are very flickable.

Hello again, I discovered your channel because of the electric bike battery tutorial. I owned about 10 motorcycles and 3 scooters and I couldn't agree more. Let's be honest the only two things in favor of motorcycle are power (for the thrill) and wheel diametre (for gyroscopic effect, security) and, in Europe, we resolved those two problems with what we call "maxiscooters" like yamaha Tmax ou gilera GP 800. I used to live in Paris (more than 20 years) and the scooter was the ultimate transportation vehicule there because parking was also a big issue!

@sukhoiromantic1718

8 жыл бұрын

+EFA22000 Shifting your own gears is a pretty big plus too

@EFA22000

8 жыл бұрын

+Alasdair Underwood In daily use it is not because of the left shoe wear out...

@MikeAndLaurenTV

8 жыл бұрын

+EFA22000 Agreed. One of our favorite things to do overseas is rent a scooter and just drive around :)

@sukhoiromantic1718

8 жыл бұрын

EFA22000 Yeah but you should be wearing proper motorcycle boots. I daily rode my GS500F and had no wear at all in my Beriks

@sukhoiromantic1718

8 жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong, I think scooters are cool, but if you can only afford one bike, like I can, I'll forgo a bit of practicality by wearing a backpack and have something I can have a bit more fun on. I have a CBR600F4i now, it's fine for commuting although I hardly ever use the power (about 88kw) and so would be happy enough going back to a something more economical like my GS500F(s) which were only about 30kw but could easily get sub 3l/100kms

yes honda is master race at scooters but my kymco is almost as good anything honda always means the best engine

@3kbaby823

5 жыл бұрын

You know kymco made honda right

@johnforrest3628

4 жыл бұрын

Kymco and sym are both taiwanese manufacturers who started out under hondas wings. Kymco now have connections with kawasaki and bmw. The quality of both taiwanese and chinese machines has improved dramatically over the past 5 to 10 years. It still pays to do your own research though before you buy but if you can then buy from a reputable dealer. Their numbers are increasing too. Lexmoto, sinnis, cf moto and zontes are all trustworthy makes with good aftersales and parts availability. My personal favorite at the moment is zontes. Im on my second bike called the 250s phantom. Ive owned this bike for over three years now and done over 9500 miles with very little to complain about

@jacksbob8746

4 жыл бұрын

Honda master race. Hahaha if youre just using it as service. You can replace walking now. Haha

@ixionn563

4 жыл бұрын

@Falk M Exactly what Civic? Honda's automatic transmissions are pretty weak, but 90% of their engines are dead solid. They also did make some Hybrid Civics in the early 2000s that were horrendously unreliable.

@ixionn563

4 жыл бұрын

@Falk M Well I guess we're in agreement. If you want a solid Honda the manual transmission is the way to go. That entire car will probably fall apart around the engine.

Thank you for your ideas. Makes sense

Agreed with everything you said. Riding my cruiser or scooter? Scooter is so much fun!

I love my Honda Big Ruckus Scooter (2006), it's great for around town, but when it comes to the open road at freeway speeds, most scooters lack the power needed. Overall, Motorcycles win when it comes to a road trip.

@TheeSamuelNelson

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking to get a scooter, and I would never take it on a freeway or even a highway. Just city streets

I ride a 2013 ninja 636. I don't look down upon scooter riders. I wave at anyone on two wheels.

@Goodlookgraphics

4 жыл бұрын

Respect to you man! 💪🏽

Honda PCX 150.. best thing i got for city driving and food delivery! Loved this thing!

I would say twist and go is HUGE factor (for me at least). One less thing to do/worry about. Then you can pay more attention to surroundings and relax a little more when cruising. I'm in Clearwater Fl and it' all stop and go.... shifting sucks!

I'm grateful for the video but am trying to decide between the pros and cons of a motorcycle vs a scooter. I respectfully disagree that the 125CC Honda is comparable to a Harley. As you said, the size difference is huge. I'm looking for comparisons between a 250 CC motorcycle and a scooter of equal displacement. What are the relative benefits of each? Thanks again for the video.

@wilkbor

4 жыл бұрын

@@mattcorbyny1 . Wow. I'm grateful for the thoughtful reply. This tells me pretty much everything I was looking to know. Thanks again.

We asians love scooters and small displacement mc for commute. I have a 115 yamaha fino fuel injected. 80kph is a good speed for me.

Thanks for the great video. I ride a 2016 SYM HD 200 EVO with 171 cc GY6 motor. I bought a brand new Harley Sportster 1000 back in 1979, rode it for 10 years, put 42K miles on it, sold it in 1989, and never rode a bike again until I bought my 2016 SYM HD 200 in February of 2018 with 900 miles on it. I now have 4800 miles on it, do all the (simple) maintenance myself and it runs silky smooth. I did my research and all of the professional reviews of the Taiwanese made SYM HD 200 EVO were rather outstanding, compared to the few poor reviews I found of the Chinese built scooters. No, I did not peruse the reviews of all the Japanese built scooters because I know all those reviews by the pros would have been outstanding, and the price point of those great Japanese scooters would reflect all of those outstanding reviews. So, I went with my barely used SYM HD 200 (171cc) which was $3400.00 new and I paid $1700.00 for at 900 miles. Yep, there are many solid and reliable scooters out there and tons of fabulous used ones found on the likes of Cragslist, Cycle Trader, etc.,etc. Not sure what I was trying to accomplish here, haha. Anyway, happy scootering everyone! Dean Seattle

I've owned several bikes is my life, including a Gold Wing GL1100 Interstate and ST1300. I bought a 2012 PCX150 in 2016 (only 134km on the clock!) and love how it sips fuel (2.25l/100m), how maneuverable it is and how it can be parked anywhere. I'm thinking of adding a 2017 TMAX for longer trips on the freeway, where 120-140kph will be the riding speed.

smelling like gas and exhaust? What kind of Harley do you drive?

@aaron___6014

8 жыл бұрын

+Wal Of The Mart straight pipe

@svantewiktorsson

5 жыл бұрын

A 2T, super charge, straight pipe, Harley

@ploperdung

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of grammar do you use?

@billgaming8623

5 жыл бұрын

That is common when driving a moped

@ryanbruneau1197

5 жыл бұрын

Anything without catalytic converter? Ya dumbass

I want a moped for a reason because my birthday is in March and I'm turning 15 and that's the age limit to have a moped that's 50cc or under and I don't wanna wait till I'm 16 to get a motorcycle because I really wanna start riding.

@cybertronicgamer9589

3 жыл бұрын

Yep but i think you gotta do your CBT if you want to take it on the road

I've been riding motorcycles and scooters for 43 years now. Currently have an 800 Suzuki, an 1100 Yamaha and a Chinese scooter with a 150cc engine, a Senling 150. Yeah, the heavy bikes do give a thrill with all that power and if I need to go a long distance that is what I use. But the little 150 is my go to around the neighborhood, grocery shopping, taking my 4 year old to the park, or just exploring for fun. In many ways I use it more like a bicycle, going on bike trails, over pedestrian bridges, out of the way dirt trails. It is a Zuma clone with good tires for that and high fenders. I'm probably going to sell my 1100. It just seems like overkill. Even the 800 has way more power than I really need. I don't agree with his putdown of Chinese scooters though. I've been doing regular maintenance on mine and it has been extremely reliable. What he said about the big bikes is right though. I ride through winter (Nebraska) and I need to warm up the big bike engines with a hair dryer and let them run for a couple of minutes. And they are always a pain in the A to push around the garage and driveway. The scooter just starts right up. It is about as hard to push around as a bicycle. 1 thing I prefer about motorcycles over scooters though is the manual transmission over the automatic. There is less wear and tear on the brakes since a manual tranny allows you to use the engine to brake which also helps with gas mileage.

I would also recommend sym. I rode mine full time for 3years for about 35000 miles and it still ran like new. Sym builds an excellent product. Mine was a HD 200. Got about 50-60 mpg ( I’m a little heavy).

Great video! But I wonder if Sym and Kymco should have been included in your list of go-to scooters to buy. It is my understanding that these two Taiwanese companies are fabulous.

@MikeAndLaurenTV

9 жыл бұрын

Yodaismycopilot I think Kymco makes good scooters. From what I've read they are very reliable. I would still personally take a slightly used Japanese over a new Taiwanese, but I think that's just personal bias.

@Yodaismycopilot

8 жыл бұрын

Mike and Lauren I forgot PGO a.k.a. Genuine Buddy in the USA. Another Taiwanese company with a fine reputation.

@greybeard5774

6 ай бұрын

@@MikeAndLaurenTV - Kymco has 5 yr factory warranty for their new scooters and that still says something, methinks 😉

I'm currently trapped in a car payment for the next two years.... I was dumb when i signed up for it... You already can bet that I'll be getting a scooter after I pay off my car

I love my scooters. Yamaha Zuma 125 and Honda Forza. In NYC there is just no better way to get around. Awareness and anticipation is my best friend to ride with me never leave home without. Happy riding

really great video. covered so much I have not been able to find anywhere else. I will be scouring the places to buy one near SF bay area. thanks

i ride motorcycles ..wound up trading on a scooter...i was shocked by how fun it is to ride or how silly i feel when i ride it...i giggle like a girl ..

I've had my Honda Forza 300cc Scooter for about a year now and it hasn't failed me yet. Keeps up with highway traffic just fine. A lot of motorcycle riders are surprised to see me zip by. Definitely will be upgrading to the BMW GT 650 soon. Heated seat/grips, storage and practicality beats a motorcycle in my opinion.

@tbillyjoeroth

4 жыл бұрын

A year? You can judge a scooter after "about a year"??? please!!

Great info. I just bought a used 150 vespa.

I ride the PCX in Vietnam, and it's the most convenient and comfortable for my height. Can't use it for high inclines in the mountains, but for the city ride it's just perfect. Manuverable, nimble, fast, economical, genuinely quiet.

Good review bud,I would prefer a 250 or 300 or 400 cc but in town alot 125 would do I guess.safe ridding!!!

DON'T ignore the advice to NOT buy made in China junk scooters! You will be sorry.

@LordFreak030

8 жыл бұрын

+Sanitys Void why?

@eraldorh

8 жыл бұрын

+Sanitys Void Most honda bikes are made in china shit for brains. Why is it always the clueless retards that open their mouths. Even generically branded chinese stuff will last if you take care of it.

@eraldorh

8 жыл бұрын

+Sanitys Void Most honda bikes are made in china shit for brains. Why is it always the clueless retards that open their mouths. Even generically branded chinese stuff will last if you take care of it.

@SanitysVoid

8 жыл бұрын

+eraldorh Wrong. Most bikes honda bikes are not made in China. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Honda_assembly_plants

@eraldorh

8 жыл бұрын

Sanitys Void I was talking about 125s which are its biggest sellers. Try again.

Good video, interesting, I have also owned several different types of motorcycles. I have had my experience with the clutch world and I just wanted to do something else and ride. I have a Honda Silverwing 2011 and I just bought my daughter a 2013 PCX150 and she loves it. There is no shame in riding these, they get you around just like any 2 wheel motorized vehicle. They are just plain fun to ride on and go adventuring on.

I rode motorcycles since I was 17, but when I was 25 I went to Thailand and rode a shcooter for over a month. and I fell in love with the scooter life.

I can't freaking wait for the Honda PCX ELECTRIC Scooter to come here to the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@gregorflopinski9016

4 жыл бұрын

Just get a bicycle, they’ve been in the usa since 1903

ur scooter starts instantly bc it's a Honda, not a scooter. ur motorcycle didn't start in the morning bc it was a Harley, not bc it was a real bike. i'd prefer a scooter too if i rode an agricultural-class Harley.

@adrianodell8471

5 жыл бұрын

It starts instantly because it's fuel injected.

@adrianodell8471

5 жыл бұрын

Everyone with a carbureted vehicle starts instantly unless (a) there is a malfunction, or (b) the weather is cold. Carb'd engines dont start instantly in the cold, that's why they have a choke (fuel injected engines do not need to have a choke). Since they perform fine in warm weather, I thought I didn't need to be perfectly clear about what I meant. But apparently there is always going to be some prick out there who wants to prove someone wrong. I've had several motorcycles and scooters. One of my scooters had a carb, but no choke - as you can imagine, it won't start in the winter but my fuel injected scooter will.

My first scooter was a used 1986 Honda Elite 150, bought in '87. My second scooter was a used 1986 Honda Elite 150 (yes, the same) bought in 2012. Singly, and then combined for parts, that took me to 2015, when I bought at 2014 Suzuki Burgman 200. Even though they're not practical for year-round riding here in Canada, I can still usually count on 7-8 months a year. The Elites weren't highway legal, but the Burgman will comfortably do 110 km/h (70 mph) with throttle to spare, but I prefer the lower speed roads just to enjoy the ride. 30 years riding scooters, and I've enjoyed every moment, and intend to continue.

Nice video Mike! I have had a few motorcycles over the years and have always really enjoyed them. I have never had a scooter though. The storage on your bike is amazing! I really like dual-sport bikes just for the ability to to ride trails and back roads that are so abundant here in WV. After watching your video, it makes me want to try a scooter :) Thanks!

@MikeAndLaurenTV

9 жыл бұрын

Greg E Yea the storage is awesome. I've got the rack on the back that holds even more. If you end up getting one, I can't stress how important a brand name scooter is. I've had the Kymco and Peace brands and they are awful. I actually even became a dealer of them when we had the motorcycle dealership. Of the 5 brand new ones that we ordered, 2 had issues right out of the crate.

@DutchScooterGuy

9 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike and Lauren. The old Kymco and Sym scooters were crap. Nowadays they are almost as good as their Japanese counterparts. Let you in on a little secret: Most Japanese scooters are build by those two Taiwanese companies. Even the new BMW scooters are partly build by Kymco. My current scooter, a Yamaha Tricity, is build in Thailand. It is the same country as where your PCX is build. greg e, like Mike said, stay with the known brands, but do not fear those two Taiwanese brands. They are almost as reliable as the other known brands. In Holland Kymco is even the most sold scooter brand and they are not cheap anymore. It is to bad that Mike had some bad experience with them. If you like to work on scooters, you can try one of those cheap Chinese scooter. There are some clips on youtube about how to maintain them, but it is a gamble.

many of these complaints are just ridiculous. Weight: There are plenty of motorcycles that weigh less than or close to 300 pounds that are NOT under-powered. Fuel economy: motorcycles can be just as fuel efficient as that scooter. Fuel efficiency does not count if it can't do highway speeds.

@salami99

6 жыл бұрын

It's because he's comparing a scooter to harleys/muscle bikes, not any sport or japanese bikes which don't need power to roll over bumps, start cold b/c their electric, don't make u smell like gasoline ETC. Ticks me off he generalized motorcycles to older ones.

@Qasibr

6 жыл бұрын

Storage was a huge point

@tktspeed1433

6 жыл бұрын

well you could get a 4-stroke 125cc dual sport like a yamaha wr

@user-sr9tj1wi9o

6 жыл бұрын

Can’t agree you more

@Qasibr

6 жыл бұрын

ICKED You still wouldn’t get the type of storage a scooter has, with so much space underneath the seat... What we really need is a scooter with great ground clearance and rugged looks. It could be a great touring machine.

Not 100% fair comparing a scooter to a Harley. ;) A more 'normal' motorcycle with a bag attached to the tank or rear seat will offer a very good compromise. But yes if you live in a big city I'd agree that a scooter or maybe even an e-bike would be the best way to go.

@MikeAndLaurenTV

9 жыл бұрын

Decided to Ride I've owned somewhere around 12 motorcycles and still love my scooter :) But yes, saddle bags are a great compromise, especially if you need highway speeds.

@hrbestalkinme3690

5 жыл бұрын

Although, what percentage of motorcycles are actually "normal"? I personally will always ride a dualsport. I currely don't have interest in a scooter, but I do recognize their strengths. Motorcycles are generally more involved to keep up on. To me, motorcycle riding is a sport. Not a commute. So I stick with dualsport bikes. But theyre definitely a pain in the ass!

Good on you buddy. I have the exact same scooter (although in white), same year. Whilst I enjoy my bigger bikes you just can't beat the fuel economy / practicality of the thing, and like you said - you could wheel it out with a coffee in one hand. My only wish was that it could do 70mph, but I get about 63mph out of mine.

good video very informative, My first was an X9125 nightmare, Burgman 400 class, Xevo 400 terrible, Silverwing 600 Stunning ride.