scooter reccomendations?

[stevo as b4]

Hi. I know a disabled rider that owns a 2011 Kawasaki ER6F and has decided to sell it/part ex for a smaller lighter machine, probably a scooter as it would be easier for them to ride.

I'm not that well up on modern scooter's and small maxi-scooters etc.

The Honda PCX125 has been mentioned and seems to be a nice enough little machine, and not too expensive new either? But what else is out there that is good or has decent reviews? It would be in the 125-250cc bracket, as the owner is not too bothered about speed, or doing more than say 100mile ride out's per day?

Is the Yamaha X-max 250 a decent option, and dare I say it are any of the non Japanese brands pretty decent and worth considering for a bike that will only do 2000-3000miles max per year?

I know they don't want anything retro, so Vespa's are out, and storage space is a bit tight so none of those daft 3wheeled pointless things will be considered. A bit of storage room under the seat for more than just a helmet would be a good point, and the other main factor is that it needs to weigh less than the ER6, or else it would be pointless IMO.

[fozzym]

In the 125cc catagory you needn't go further than the Honda PCX, it isn't the best selling (all catagories) scooter for nothing!
I've had a few days on one and it's a lovely scoot, if you know what it's like to ride a battered scooter while on holiday then that is a pole apart from the Honda PCX.

I'm not in to scooters so can't really comment on other machines but from the research I did when I was in the market for a scoot (not needed in the end) I found that the Honda PCX showed up many of the bigger scooters.

[stevo as b4]

Cheers, I didn't realise the PCX125 was such a big seller. I might try and get a test ride on one, just to see for myself what they are like, compared to all 2stroke twist&go's I've tried in the past.

I just hope I don't rate the PCX as awesome, and try to start part exchange negotiations with my 1986 Trailie.


Mind you I can't think of any dealer's who'd want a 28year old machine making their showroom look disrespectable!

[G]

What's the disability?

I went for the CCM404 when I couldn't use my right leg.

Light weight to pull around, lots of height for some DIY crutch holders and wheelies nicely enough.

[stevo as b4]

It's definitely not a height problem id say. (Parkinsons disease)

It's more the weight issue of a bike in the ER6 bracket, and also the fact that use of the left leg is at times very difficult and has little feeling/movement and poor control, to the point where it may not stay on the peg at times?

The ER6 is a pretty comfy bike though IMO, so I guess that's something they are looking to maintain, just with a smaller/lighter bike and a more feet in riding position, and less use of the left leg required?

[TheArchitect]

Rode my pcx for 2 years. Never missed a beat and was a pleasure to ride. We'll built as are [most] Hondas. Can't recommend it enough.
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[andyscooter]

had my pcx for just over a year

not sure if i would fancy riding one too far though

has he looked a piaggio scooters

the x10 is ugly but has the space for storage and with a 350cc engine will do 100 miles with ease

honda also do the forza a bigger version of the pcx with a 300 engine in

or kawazaki do a scooter now called the j300
https://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb129/andyscooters/DSC00876_zps78b3e75d.jpg



this is also sold by kymco as the downtown

it isnt quite as beefy as the forza so may be perfect
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[barrkel]

SH300. It is the best scooter currently available, IMO - close to 125 weight and dimensions, but over twice the power.

But it's best specifically as a scooter - that means city riding. On the open road, it's lacking. It's perfectly enjoyable for bimbling on country roads - way more comfy for that than my VFR - but extended stretches of NSL get tedious. It can still lean quite a bit as long as the road isn't bumpy - I've out-cornered guys on Essex country roads when my VFR was out of commission - but you're pushing it then, hit a bump and you're in for an extended wobble.

If going the distance at higher speed, I'd look at the maxi-scoots, possibly Integra, about the closest you get to a motorcycle in scooter format (same frame as the NC700), if you still consider automatic VFR1200s to be motorcycles. But weight and size go up too.

[stevo as b4]

Thanks everyone for the advice and suggestions!
The rider wants to sell his immaculate looking ER6F first, but I'm sure a test ride on the PCX125, and the SH300 is a certainty too! I do like that 300cc Kawasaki, but it looks a bit too maxi scoot and I suspect it will be physically as big as the ER6 at least, and not really any lighter?

[andyscooter]

its 191kg if thats any use

10 kg heavier then a gilera runner vxr200cc
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