Your opinion requested

[Geronimo]

I've only had my S2 since early September but I'm trying to decide if I'm just trying to keep up with the "Joneses" by wanting a bigger scoot. I have to admit, when I see anything bigger than a 125 I really start to get envious of the larger rides. I do eventually want to get into a "cruiser" style scoot to handle longer rides. Am I trying to keep up too much or am I just geeking too hard?

[medman1952]

Well, do you need a larger scoot? You need to stand back and say, what are my needs, does my scooter meet them.

If you do not need to take longer rides, you probably do not need a larger scooter. But why should that stop you if you want one?

[scooterlizard]

The scooter bug has bitten, follow your heart my son. Just make sure your wife or significant other approves the financial change, get past that, knock yourself out son, get what you want, you only live once.

[pentode]

I know exactly how you feel !!!,, I'm going through the same phase and have no idea why.. I have a perfect Motofino 125 retro and a spiffy 1977 Yamaha XS360 bike, but keep thinking about another scoot with 16" wheels and 150cc. Just haven't made up my mind. Scooter bug is what it's called. This is a good time of year tho to do all the research and making a list...I miss riding the scoot in Winter. I may put a snow blade on it and do side walks ;D

[monty57]

Bigger is better. More power, more room, more comfort and in my humble opinion in many cases, safer. The ride is better and steadier.

I don't have a lot of scooter experience but lot's of riding experience but I moved up from 50cc to 400cc quickly and did not regret the moves. If you plan to ride highway you definitely need cubic inches.

[newc77]

I think you should go for what works for you, want you really want, and what makes you happy. I do not think bigger is necessarily better, but it might be for you. As a scooterist of less than a year, I can say it gets addictive really quick.
Tom

[earlwb]

Well it is a personal thing. A jillion years ago, i went the upgrade phase with bigger is better mentality too. A Honda 50, then a Yamaha 100, on up to a Yamaha 350, then a Suzuki 500, then on to a Norton Commando, and another Yamaha 350 later, a Suzuki 400 for a while too, a Royal Enfield 750 for a while, a Harley XlCH 900, a BSA 441 Victor and a BSA 500 thumper was in there along with a Velocette Thruxton 500 (really nice even if it needed to be worked on a lot) for a while, a Vincent HRD 1000, I had a old BMW 600 that I wound up converting over to a Volkswagon engine(which was all the rage for a while), A Triumph 650 was in there someplace too, later a Yamaha 650 (I sorta really liked it a lot), and a old Harley 350 for a while, a Kawasaki 1000 four and a Honda CB750 too,a Yahama 1100cc 4 cruiser bike. Oh yeah a Kawasaki 500 triple as well. I had also gotten a Indian 4, but I couldn't get it to work Ok at the time and wound up selling it too soon and regretted it. Another bunch of favorites was a Bultaco 200 Trials bike, and a Ducati 250 single, and Jawa 200. Then of course there was the monster firebreathing Maico 500 and the downright terrifying J.A.P. indoor racing 500 firebreather bike (can you imagine a 500cc thumper burning alcohol and weighing 160 pounds ready to rumble). I had ridden for some others on some Harley based fueler drag bikes too. There are probably some other bikes I have forgotten about at the moment too.

Currently I have a Harley 1200 Sporster and a Roketa 150cc scooter.
So yeah I can understand where your coming from.
Go for it, if your expenses will let you. it can be great fun.

[pentode]

Holy Smoke earlwb !!!! ,, Now that is what I call adventure, experience and persistence..
Why did you quit so soon ;D

[indy50]

My first scoot was a Vespa 200, lots of fun. That was back in the 80's. Had several motorcycles since then. I now ride a 50 due to license issues, and I dont know if im getting old or what but I don't have any use for a150+mph 2 wheeler any more. The scoot bug has definately bitten me,and you can bet the farm that next year when I'm legal gonna get me a black Majesty!!! ;D

[johnnyscoots]

I wish a scoot manufacturer would drop a 30hp, 250cc twin into a retro styled scoot...why hasn't Kawasaki modified the Ninja 250 twin with fuel injection and a longer output shaft?

Just fueling the fire for a 250 that won't leave you wanting for a bigger bike...

...Lord knows I'm needin' 400cc!!!

John

[claude]

Oh My! Bigger is better until you have to push it! I rationalized that my 50,cc QuinQi was not leading traffic at 36MPH on a 50MPH 4 lane road, so I bought a Roketa Bali (150cc) which gives me a lot more confidence and other drivers a lot more serenity! My significant other asked if I would ultimately want a bigger scoot and I have honestly answered "NO".

[rerun2]

The 'bug' is definitely going around! (Must be global warming) My little super 50cc is perfect for what I bought it for, and I have no intention of getting rid of it. However, I am definitely going to get a highway capable scooter. The choice for me is to go for a used Helix, or other top line ride, or a new less expensive ride with even more 'umph' such as the Linhai Aeolus and sister models. I understand that the Helix will get to 70 mph and above and seems happy to run all day at highway speeds, so that is pretty strong for what I am seeking.

OK, all you guys with the maxi-scoots please chime in, some of us are gonna 'do it' and get larger bikes, your opinions, experiences and knowledge will be of great use!

[rverr]

8-)After down-sizing from larger cycles because of the age factor and wanting something smaller and lighter to haul on my motor home I bought a 125cc nice scoot but 50mph was not enough to run with traffic sooo I bought a 150cc 55mph much better but still got a lot of horn music on the hi-way soooo I bought a 250cc it's like moving from a HUGO to a caddy now no matter what traffic is i can run with it or ahead of it. cut your cost's start out large then move up larger 450cc don't that sound good? KEEP ON SCOOTIN!!!

[monty57]

Well, like earlwb I have ran a lot of different bikes in my time;

'47 Cushman Eagle, 650 Triumph Bonneville, 305 Honda Scrambler, Honda Super hawk, Honda 350 Four cylinder, 200 Yamaha Twin, 380 Suzuki, 750 Suzuki, Honda Goldwing, Yamaha Midnight Virago, 50cc Scoot, 250 Roadrunner TLX, Yamaha Majesty and now a 650 V Star Classic.

My fondest memory is the Cushman. Your first is always special. The next would be the Goldwing. Cadillac on two wheels. The Majesty would be right there. Great storage, smooth ride, very responsive and handles well. The Roadrunner was one of the best bangs for the buck. Less than two grand for 250 watercooled and not a lot of "Chinabugs". Unfortunately I wanted bigger, faster and a little more comfort for my "two up" and the "real boss". "Just a man thing", is what she says but for some people it is what rings their chimes.

I guess the moral is just like someone said, get what your heart wants and wallet allows.

[scooterlizard]

here is how I got started, AMF Roadmaster Moped(1980), 1974 Honda ST 90, 1976 Honda XL175, 1982 Honda CM450E, 1983 Suzuki GS850, 1985 Honda XL125, 1985 Nighthawk 450.

Now I have a Yamaha Majesty(400cc). I have had more fun on this than any of the other two wheels I have owned. The Majesty has the power for interstate travel, does well for long distance for long periods of time, easy to maintain, plenty of storage, 50 to 60 mpg, comfortable seats, Yamaha does have some nice financing options for them. This all the scoot I want. Anything bigger and it's a pain in the butt to move around, for me anyway. Just put gas in and go that's it.