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My new scoot....
I've owned every type of 2 wheeler under the sun. Cruisers, sportbikes, dual sports etc. My favorite will always be supermotos. But this time, I decided to try something different...
Backstory: this started when I went to a demo day a couple years back. I was late getting there, so everything was signed out except for a couple of scooters. I didn't expect much, but came away extremely impressed with the capability, quality and fun of the PCX 150. I made me rethink how many CCs you REALLY need just to get around. For 2015, the bodywork was updated, LED lighting, 12v accessory plug, etc. I test drove the updated one and was as impressed. So I picked one up for banging around town. It will do 110km/h with me on it. Fuel economy was an unbelievable 2L/100km (118 US MPG) for my first few trips. Been having lots of fun riding it around. Wife and I took it to dinner. So far we're having a good time with this bike! I think the biggest compliment I can give is it feels like much more bike than what it is. Quality is very high. 2015 Honda PCX150 Honda, meet Porsche!    Lots of storage   Dash is great! Notice speedo needle is on outside of ring rather than middle. Also, handlebars have some chrome which is a nice touch   LED lighting   Glove box with accessory power outlet 
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09-01-2015, 07:12 PM
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I should get a scooter, maybe an electric scooter. That would be perfect for my commute about 2/3 of the time
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09-01-2015, 07:24 PM
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OMG, no. Just....no.
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09-01-2015, 07:42 PM
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09-01-2015, 07:52 PM
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Whatever! Looks like fun! Don't want to go 100 on it, though.
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09-01-2015, 07:54 PM
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Was on the highway with it. As stable as any other bike I've been on at 100. Probably more stable than my dual sports.
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09-01-2015, 07:56 PM
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Well, its a scooter.
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09-01-2015, 07:59 PM
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Congrats. My ex GF had a 200cc Vespa that was a kick. Nice Power Rangers helmet!
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09-01-2015, 08:31 PM
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09-01-2015, 08:52 PM
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I've been thinking about buying a scooter for getting around town. Bought my niece one of those 50cc Chinese jobs 2 years ago after her scooter got stolen. She loves it and said she does not need a car. It sure looks like fun!
Btw, I was on the freeway doing 60 mph when a scooter passed me doing about 70! I was amazed.
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09-01-2015, 09:46 PM
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I would have bought the Honda Grom. Scooters remind me too much of those YouTube videos of the Chinese getting whacked by big trucks...
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I want a Honda Ruckus for cruising around race track infields/paddocks when we camp! Don't know anything about them, but remind me of something you could order as a kit from the back of Popular Mechanics (albeit much more polished)
 
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09-02-2015, 08:36 AM
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The funny thing is that there's a HUGE aftermarket for building power out of vintage Vespas. Big scooter scene here with all kinds of crazy fast Vespas.
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09-02-2015, 10:00 AM
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Bought my son a Ruckus while in college in Austin. Perfect vehicle for him to get around campus. Bought a nice, low mile version here in DFW, sold it for the same price a year later in Austin.
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09-02-2015, 10:09 AM
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My stepson holds the land speed record for 200cc scooters and has placed high in the Scooter Cannonball cross country scooter race. He runs an on-line forum at modernvespa.com. Some of these guys take their scooters seriously.
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09-02-2015, 10:11 AM
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The only demographic I ever see riding these full size scooters are fat midaged nerds that don't want to ride a cruiser bike.
Sorry ...  Seriously, I don't see what these do better than a decent MC? G |
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09-02-2015, 10:45 AM
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Needs more mirrors
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2004 Mazda Miata
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