Maxi scoots

[Sg44ping]

Hi guys,

I have been having a look at maxi scooters as a touring machine once i get my license, i notice you don't see a whole lot of them in then UK, what the reason for that? From a few reviews I've seen of them they seems fantastic, far more practical and comfortable that touring motorbikes, but yet they don't seem as popular, are they just not really well known enough in the uk markets? Is there heightened security risks with scooters? Personally I'm looking at the suzuki Burgman 400 as my first bike once i get my license, just curious to get your thoughts really?

Thanks in advance!

[Nobby the Bastard]

Because they are scooters.
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[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[Evil Hans]

[Sg44ping]

I feel this has been a very hostile response and i apologise for any inconvenience caused.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[Nobby the Bastard]

Thats not hostile. Its just a gentle ribbing....
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[Ste]

[UncleFester]

[Prawny]

My experience of scooters post CBT has put me off them for life or at least until I’ve had a chance to have a proper go on something big.

I feel like I’m only loosely attached to my scoot whereas I feel fully in control of a bike. I had my first big bike lesson since my CBT last week (getting on for 2 years because of lockdown and £££s) and it was so much better, the front end of my scooter feels super vague and there’s no weight on my feet so I don’t feel in control.

Maybe a 600+cc scooter would be better, but they’re so expensive and wide you might as well get a small car.

I’m hoping to get me an NC750 as some point in the future because I like the storage, but bike position is so much better I’d be happy to make do with a massive backpack and top box in the meantime.
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[barrkel]

[Prawny]

[pepperami]

wow! It didn’t take for you lot to drive him away.
Well done
That has to be the fastest flounce I’ve come across .
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some people are overly sensitive.

[Evil Hans]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[JohanTheAndro...]

I've been kind of obsessed with Maxi scooters lately. I've never ridden one, but they look like they'd be quite fun to take in places where a "regular" 50cc scooter can't go.

[stinkwheel]

Some people are just in denial/the closet. I've ridden a mates X-adv maxi scooter and it was a fucking hoot. At-least, it is once you find how to put it in sports mode.
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[Prawny]

The X-adv looks great, especially with the off road pegs so your feet are in the right place. Still not 100% sure if I like riding without a tank between my knees, I really didn’t like my old scooter at (it’s pitiful) speed and I feel much better on the bigger bike.

I’d like a go on on a big scooter, but the other issue is the cost. Even used your looking at 8 grand you could get a new NC750 for that money and not worry about the tank.
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[Sako]

[stinkwheel]

[slowasyoulike]

More than likely he is enjoying the 400 Burgman he's bought and will never give this place a second thought