I'm talking about the big scooter and not the DUI cycles that go around 35 mph. I like the idea of the automatic transmission but my son says that scooters don't maneuver as well as motorcycles. I would just like some more opinions.
2007-03-08 23:04:34 · 14 answers · asked by Calill C 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I'm not trying to look cool and I definitely am not a wimp and I could care less about what the Hells Angels think. All I am asking is there a problem maneuvering a scooter that I would not encounter on a motorcycle. The large scooters that are around 600cc look pretty sharp in my opinion.
2007-03-08 23:16:16 · update #1
phuck what other's think. if the interest rate the bank was gonna stiff me with wasnt as high as it was, i woulda snagged a silverwing instead of a sportster. the silverwing and the bergman both would have enough power to handle interstate speeds with ease, they would have a fairly better rain blockage, but u'd sit more natural on them...at least from what i felt.
under the seat, they have enough room to stash 2 full face helmets. 600cc's water cooled will be more than enough power to handle the interstates, and compared to the helix, these scooter's tires would be more stable...the helix is a squirrelly little phuck at slow speeds.
they will be as manuverable as the riders' skill level. these bikes have a low center of gravity vs a sportster by far, and i can almost flip a 180 in my drive that's a tad less than 11' wide. a bergman has an option to be either full auto or manual. silverwing is only auto. 1 thing tho....on a regular bike, 1 lever is the clutch. on a scooter, both hand levers are for the brakes.
2007-03-09 08:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend the motorcycle if you're comparing maneuvering capability. The motorcycle will win, hands down. If you want an automatic, there is a company that makes an automatic motorcycle. I think it's made by a company named Ridley. Perhaps they have a web site and you could check them out. I like to shift through the gears, but the automatic would still be better than the scooter, in my opinion.
2007-03-09 08:44:20 · answer #2 · answered by BikerBob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motorcycle!
My dad has the Yamaha Virago 250 and I am very impressed with it. I thought it would never be able to exceed 55 MPH, but I was very wrong. I got this bike up over 65!
It is very smooth, even at high rpm. The looks of the bike are very nice while some scooters are a bit odd looking in my opinion.
The scooters are fine around town, don't get me wrong. But if you intend on going on the hwy at all I would get the motorcycle.
Good luck!
2007-03-09 01:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by Eric K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the local Hells Angel bar in town and ask for their valued opinion. They will willingly give it. At the same time they may assess you as a fellow bro prospect. Good luck.
2007-03-08 23:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by DAVE 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
go motorcycle... scooters do not handle as well as motorcycles ...like someone else had said...test drive both...you'll see... make sure you bring the scooter up to 60 ...you'll find out they aren't built for that
2007-03-08 23:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by Robert P 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
motorcycle! while the size of a scooter is convenient they severely lack maneuverability in the front end. test drive both and see which one fits you.
2007-03-08 23:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by tom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scooters are not as manuverable, but far safer than a motorcycle.
2007-03-08 23:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by apple juice 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you have to ask then buy the scooter
2007-03-09 13:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by michael c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bicycle
2007-03-08 23:11:42 · answer #9 · answered by Lily 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
400cc scooter is great.
2007-03-08 23:07:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋