Maxi scooter VS Bike

[dodsi]

From a thread from a differant forum this stems from but what would you guys rather be seen on?

This...

https://www.zweirad-perscheid.de/Neuigkeiten/Nexus500_1.jpg

or this

https://www.bikez.com/bike/4280/index.jpg

[theftvictim]

The ER5 without a doubt! - I used this in my bike test...theyc an stick their scooters on steroids.

[JonB]

ER5 for sure.
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[nick.h]

ER5 gets my vote, err look at the ugly gilera
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[divuk83]

Tom, I wouldn't have a problem with either. However when you consider that you paid 1000 for the ER5 and a second hand Nexus is a few thousand quid its a daft comparison. I I had a grand then I would get the ER5 as I wouldn't be able to afford the Nexus. If I had 3 grand then I would get an SV or something as thats to much money for a lardy maxi scoot!

Dave

[Josh|RD125LC]

The ER-5 no question. I wouldn't want to be seen riding along on a boat in the city! It looks like a boat with fairing to me. Anyone else agree?
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[dodsi]

The thread I am Talking about is this one on twistngay message board

[Rob W]

The ER-5 by miles. Personally I despise scooters.

[Dan 4RR]

The ER-5 definatley.

[simon1221]

ER-5

strange looking scooter
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[bazza]

One of these:

https://www.sunsethills.cc/sunset_hills/images/equestrian/hearse-01.jpg

rather than a scooter.
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[dodsi]

Oh must add that scooter the Gilera Nexus is a 500cc "sports" scooter

[Irezumi aka Reuben]

If it was intended to be the only bike I was going to own and used purely for commuting then i'd take a maxi-scooter over the ER-5 (maybe not the Gilera though). However as a stepping stone bike i'd take the ER-5.

But large capacity scooters defeat the objective for me, if I was going to have a scooter id would be one for popping to shops or a short commute, Er-5 it is then.
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[The Tot]

Why do a full bike test only to waste it away on an automatic???
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[meyrick]

Jeeeeez. A 500cc sports scooter....why? I can see why they make big cc scooters with two comfy seats and all the trimmings (like a goldwing, only not) for those who want an automatic touring bike, but this is madness!

I think I may be joining the ER-5 club in a year or two

[mr.z]

The scooter would be a good "commuter" machine, motorways and that sort of thing, but if your going for something with that little imput then you'd be better off geting a car :/ though the anti traffic and parking points...

Giant scooters get allot of flack but they are very good at what they do, geting from one place to another with no fuss or supprises, the sort of bike your grandma would approve of... a duvalle makes these look pretty sorry.

The only giant scooter that really made me fwarrr is the GStrider Which is not going to be put into production

Bleh, automatics though
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[Zero-G]

Isn't it a little biased asking on a mainly bike orientated forum!

I would still choose the ER-5 over the scoot though. Don't like the sitting position on scoots, or the lack of clutch.

[dodsi]

But if you read the thread I Linked too you would see they all think that bikes are crap, and my point on that thread was that it depends on who you ask.

[octane]

ER-5

[MarJay]

ER-5 but I would say that the scooter forum is more biassed than this one!

Also, pretty much all 'super scooters' are overpriced compared to the equivalent manual traditional bike.

Plus I don't think I would like those small scooter wheels on the motorway... speed wobble city!

The guys on the scooter forum say stuff like "This has a 51:49 weight distribution... I don't know what THAT (ER-5) has..."

What utter crap. The ER5 has a forward weight bias which is far superior for handling in the twisties than any scooter... especially one with an engine on the swingarm!

I would also like to know the dry weight of that scooter in comparison to the ER-5.
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[timmya]

i'd get a dna
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[mchaggis]

I'd be surprised if there is anyone on here who wouldn't rather have the ER-5 than the scooter. Not only does the scooter look crap in comparison (subjective I know...), but it has no clutch and consequently much less controlability.

I do like the way the top fairing and front wheel look on the scooter, but other than that,
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[instigator]

LOL@Scooter forum.

Course they're going to be biased, why wouldn't they be. They're trying to justify the existence of a 500cc automatic. And thats something I certainly can't do.

They of course say that the nexxus has better styling. Why is it that you look as if you're sitting on the bog then? Hardly a fashionable image that (sorry to offend scooter bods on this forum, at least we know you'll probably upgrade)

Scooters are great in town, I haven't ridden one but I'm quite confident saying that. However, isn't it all down to the rider, not the capabilities of the scooter? I know most scooter owners around my area ride like there's no tomorrow so no wonder they're quicker at getting from A to B. Its hardly a competition.

I'm sure half of them there are gilera employee's anyway, so its only natural that they defend that large sack of crap/hunk of junk/nancy boys bike/sofa with wheels. They get a kick out of something else. Fair play. Let them defend it. Makes me laugh as well, reading their little comments

P.S Dodsi, link them to this thread

[R4nger]

I would not be seen dead on that scooter. If I did get it, I would sell it on eBay. I think they will get most of there sales with young men with their mothers presant at the dealers asking for something for motorway commuting and comfort.

I am sorry but I would not touch that scooter with a barge pole. It is just UGLY!

[dodsi]