I took one for a test ride and i was amazed the power and quick acceleration it had, and with the windsheild and the seating postion its quiet and wind free that you can hear the birds singing as you ride, I love that scoot!
2007-11-01 22:44:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I am not going to laugh at you. I don't laugh at those things since one blew by me -- and it was two-up -- on the 134 Freeway.
Next time I see one of those things coming, I'm hitting the throttle.
Always wear your helmet.
2007-11-02 07:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, the Burgman 650 is an awesome scooter. I'd love to get a Burgman Exec or a Silver Wing at some point. Bikes like that take "Scooter" to an entirely new level.
As far as your biker friends making fun of you, I'm sure you will get some ridicule, but then again, those are the same folks who buy a bike for image and nothing else.
I drive a Yamaha Vino 125 in the home town of Harley-Davidson. The most ridicule I ever got was from one of my MSF instructors. Of course, I've been laughed at by teenagers in beat-up vehicles too. So what!
I also have had a lot of nice conversations with other bikers, and many of them say "That is the perfect bike to go run errands in town on."
Of course, some of those folks who laugh at me stop laughing when I stop at the gas station to fill up the scooter!
One of the disadvantages of owning a scooter is the extra time you'll spend explaining to other bikers and drivers about your bike. "How fast does it go?" "How much did it cost?" "How much is your insurance?", and "What kind of mileage did you get?" are the most common ones I get.
Good luck on the purchase.
2007-11-02 05:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by Matt K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I drove my Honda Reflex for two weeks and let my Vespa sit in the garage. I started riding the Vespa again for the last two days and was surprised to see how nice it handled, great in turns, and just fun. When you get up into the bigger scoots you will see how heavy they are, how your turn ratio is changed and that you miss the fun factor of the "little" scoot. if you have an English ten speed bicycle and push it through gravel there is a certain feel but if you have a beach bike and have someone sit on it while you push it through gravel---thats the difference between a Vespa and a Burgman. Get your muscles ready when you are manhandling that big guy around . The Burgman is made for cruising on trips with the Harleys and Hondas while the Vespa is for short hops and friendly visits.
2007-11-02 15:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 13:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes prob so.But hey if i like something what ppl think is the last thing i consider.Just go by the thing and have fun.Also if you go for any kind of long ride with your friends ,bask in the comfort of the bergman and knowing your friends on bikes are geting sore or worn out.I live in las vegas,nv and was riding my bmw gs to see friends in brekenridge co.When i was 2 hours away from there place my friend met me and i was very happy to ride the berg the rest of the way.
2007-11-02 08:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they laugh, they're not friends. They're jerks. Do what you want & forget them. Some people laugh at Sportsters! Somehow, recreational transportation took on a social pecking order in today's culture. I don't care. I'd enjoy a Burgman. If you want one, go for it & have fun. That's what it's all about.
2007-11-02 16:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by Hoss_Cartwheel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just saw one of those scooters for the first time yesterday, I thought it was cool. As we pulled away from the light I stepped into my modified Durango R/T pretty well and the Suzuki pulled away from me easily, I was impressed.
If you want one, remember that it's a free country. Unless your biker friends are guys who wear leather vess, have tattoos on their arms and go by the name of 'Tiny,' I wouldn't worry too much about what they think.
2007-11-02 00:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by JC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Short answer, YES, you will be made fun of by other bikers, but if your friends make fun of you, then they're not really friends, are they?
Modern scooters are fast, comfortable, fun, and simple to ride.
They are the epitome of efficient transportation. If you are impressed by it and want one, then by God buy one. And to hell with what other people think!
2007-11-02 02:44:10 · answer #8 · answered by Ken K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as scooters go, they are impressive.
They seem to be well built.
The people I have ridden with who own them speak very well of them.
Scooters aren't my thing, but if they were, I would want one as well.
I'm surprised you have Biker friends after what I see here.
Are you different in person?
2007-11-02 10:25:35 · answer #9 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After riding scooters for so long , and now ride a bike with gears id say dont waste your money , go out a buy yourself a proper bike !
Scooters are sooo boring to ride , theres nothing better than going up a gear and opening up that throttle !
Rather be polishing chrome than a lump of cheap plastic !
2007-11-02 03:59:56 · answer #10 · answered by rottieloversue 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋