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Post by someone1 on Feb 15, 2008 1:45:00 GMT -5
OK dis is my first post but hey here it goes i am going to be getting a scoot and i am having a very hard time choosing between these scooters and they are the vento phantom gt5 or the strada euro jet rx150i and i cant decide between them both i would like either one i just need the dawgs help with this choice thanks  here are the links for the scoots strada eurojet rx150i store.scootertronics.com/strx15sc.html vento phantom gt5 store.scootertronics.com/ve15phgt5.html |
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Post by YellowScooter on Feb 15, 2008 8:02:52 GMT -5
Get the 150i. I could still kick myself in the a$$ for not getting it last year when I had the chance! I got impatient and took what was available to me locally right then n there. It bit me in the ass when it ran like crap for most of the summer.  Everyone that has a 150i has said how much they love it, how damn fast[/i] it is, and how it's been a trouble free ride. The GT5 on the other hand hasn't had such glowing reviews. It could be that all the satified GT5 owners are keeping their mouths shut, but I read and heard about several complaints with electrical stuff like the digi-dash and battery charging especially. I think you'd love the 150i over the Phantom, I just about gurantee it. I know I would.  |
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Post by voodoosix on Feb 15, 2008 8:14:04 GMT -5
if you read the description on the 150i, you'll see that its out of stock as the Eurojet is no more. it still available from Keeway (on the same site) as the Matrix but the price has gone up $600 with no changes. at it's current price, its encroaching into the Tiawanese scooter price range though. it's a decent bike but probably not a $2100 bike, if you can find a leftover at $1500 or so BUY IT.
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Post by someone1 on Feb 15, 2008 17:10:11 GMT -5
well i found this website and called them and they said they dont sell the strada any more and no one else does so the scooter i am probly going to get is a The Strada RX200HP and or if i should get a different scoot because i want a good fast scoot 65mph+, 150cc, digital dash, and just looks sick thats all i want www.blacktopmotorsport.com |
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Post by Dennis D on Feb 15, 2008 17:27:06 GMT -5
If that page is current and they really still have it, that might just be a find. From what I recollect, according to past threads, people who've dealt with Blacktopmotorsport seem to be have had good experiences.
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Post by someone1 on Feb 15, 2008 17:43:44 GMT -5
well they dont sell it i called them i modified my last post just to let u all kno
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Post by loudest143 on Feb 15, 2008 22:09:47 GMT -5
Hi someone1, I have an 06 strada rx200hp, and sadly, MINE doesn't do 65 mph. In fact, MOST 150cc scoots will barely reach that speed, even after significant mods like a bunch of us are in the middle of doing. If you are looking for top speed, I would suggest looking at a larger 250cc bike. If you need the nimble, in and out of traffic scream away from the light speeds, then you would do fine with a 150cc. Don't expect more than 55mph out of a 150.... Sorry, but even after my high performance mods, my rx200hp will only sneak up and nudge 65.
Temper your expectations, and buy the right sized bike for your use. You will be truly happy either way you go, as long as you understand your new bike's limitations.
loudest143
*loves me some speed
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Post by someone1 on Feb 16, 2008 3:21:00 GMT -5
ive been doing some research but i have good news they just announced the new scooter that is replacing the strada RX150i here is the link check it out i think i will get this scoot store.scootertronics.com/kemahipe150s.html |
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Post by voodoosix on Feb 16, 2008 9:08:16 GMT -5
that's the Matrix i mentioned above, for that price id start looking at the Buddy 125.
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Post by jspencer on Feb 16, 2008 10:44:48 GMT -5
ive been doing some research but i have good news they just announced the new scooter that is replacing the strada RX150i here is the link check it out i think i will get this scoot store.scootertronics.com/kemahipe150s.htmlThat's way too much money for a 150cc scooter. And anybody who tells you that a 150cc will do 65 mph (a REAL and sustained 65 mph measured by GPS) is telling you fairy tales. The text on their site says it will do that speed because it is light. This is more BS. At 65 mph, it's not the weight of the scooter that limits your speed but air resistance, which is pretty much the same for all similar models. In fact, at that speed a light scooter isn't doing you any favors because it will be more susceptible to gusty crosswinds. A very light scooter could be a real handful at that speed. A 150cc just doesn't have the power to maintain that speed. Downhill with the wind behind you maybe. Sustained on the level, no way. Jon |
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Post by 12string on Feb 16, 2008 11:15:00 GMT -5
I own the RX150i and I have been more than pleased with it. I did a review last year, you may want to do a search. I have had about the same experience that Dawg had with his, it is still running strong. I just got home from Bob Evans, it had no trouble keeping up with the Burger400 and my buddies Harley Classic. It WILL top out at 65MPH now that it is fully broken in but I agree that a sustained speed of 60MPH is more reasonable. If you plan on running on major roads I would not expect to cruise at any more than 60MPH. I purchased mine from www.scootersus.com for $1399.00, however they have been replaced by the Matrix (at a higher price). The RX150i is a 50cc based frame so it is a small scoot be aware of this (see my pics in my posts) If you can find one in stock at the old price BUY IT! It is just a 150cc scoot so don't expect it to run like a big dawg. It only thinks it is.  |
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Post by toxicutor on Feb 16, 2008 12:12:10 GMT -5
I also had great experiences with my rx150i.
It did indeed top out at 65 mph, though comfortable cruising for the motor was more like 50-55 mph. I had zero problems with mine, which was refreshing after owning a Longbo 150cc.
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Post by 12string on Feb 16, 2008 12:44:19 GMT -5
If you are thinking about plopping down $2000+ for a Matrix, I would take a look at moving up to a 250cc like this scootersus.com/roketamc54.html My friend has one that he has been very happy with. The only problem he has had is a spark plug wire that went bad (broken wire). An easy fix. It will top out at 70+ Mph and cruise easy at 65MPH. If you watch you can catch one on sale for $1900.00, that's what my friend paid. Remember to ask John at scootersus.com for the Scoot Dawg discount, he knocked a hundred bucks off my Rx150i. By the way the RX150i and the RX200 are not made at the same factory, quality and performance of the RX200 have been stated by others as not as high as the RX150i. The Rx200 is however a larger scoot |
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Post by "Big Guy" on Feb 16, 2008 13:38:29 GMT -5
I paid $1850 delivered (everyday price) for it with the top case, radio and alarm at atvdiscounter.com, $1800 for my 2006... they have great support and parts too.
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Post by someone1 on Feb 16, 2008 23:41:24 GMT -5
well price is not a factor for me i just want something fast like u guys said to go to the 250cc but i am the only one who is going to ride it so i don't want like a huge scoot but the 200hp is the highest size i want to go but is there a 250cc scoot that is the size of a 150cc scoot because i will be very interested in it i also want style because i am 17 so i want something my friends will be jealous about so i still need to do some research also i was going to get a motorcycle the ninga 250R orignaly but i decided for a scoot but i will be getting a motorcycle in like 2 years from now
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Post by 12string on Feb 17, 2008 0:10:01 GMT -5
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Post by tyrssen on Feb 17, 2008 0:21:19 GMT -5
For fast, definitely get the large displacement. For fuel economy, the 150's are great. Either can be found at the Scooter Depot site. My Xingyue has had a minor problem, now fixed (split rubber line.) All of 'em run a basic GY6-type engine (in the 150 cc class) and will top out at around 55, although mine is a lot happier at 45-50.
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Post by Dennis D on Feb 17, 2008 0:27:03 GMT -5
That's way too much money for a 150cc scooter. And anybody who tells you that a 150cc will do 65 mph (a REAL and sustained 65 mph measured by GPS) is telling you fairy tales......... A 150cc just doesn't have the power to maintain that speed. Downhill with the wind behind you maybe. Sustained on the level, no way. Jon Dawg tested the RX150i and I'm quite sure he said it would do 65mph on the level, with no wind. I had a RX150TE that I tweaked a very little bit... mostly tinkering around, rejetting and modding intake/exhaust, plus rollers. Mine would do 65 mph on the level with no wind also. Who said anything about sustained?? Good way to blow em up, trying to keep em at absolute top speed. That's faster than the usual 62mph rated tires are good for. If you want to be able to cruise at an honest 52-55 mph in reasonably favorable conditions, there are certainly 150.s that will do it. However if you want to be able to do sustained 55 to 60 in adverse conditions(winds against you, plus hills) you'll really need a 250cc. Just remember that RX200hp, ain't 200cc's... it's just a measly 5cc's more than a 150. |
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Post by someone1 on Feb 17, 2008 13:59:10 GMT -5
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Post by scootermike on Feb 20, 2008 15:04:13 GMT -5
ive been doing some research but i have good news they just announced the new scooter that is replacing the strada RX150i here is the link check it out i think i will get this scoot store.scootertronics.com/kemahipe150s.htmlThat's way too much money for a 150cc scooter. And anybody who tells you that a 150cc will do 65 mph (a REAL and sustained 65 mph measured by GPS) is telling you fairy tales. The text on their site says it will do that speed because it is light. This is more BS. At 65 mph, it's not the weight of the scooter that limits your speed but air resistance, which is pretty much the same for all similar models. In fact, at that speed a light scooter isn't doing you any favors because it will be more susceptible to gusty crosswinds. A very light scooter could be a real handful at that speed. A 150cc just doesn't have the power to maintain that speed. Downhill with the wind behind you maybe. Sustained on the level, no way. Jon Please remember my descriptions are not BS and most here know the RX150i does 65 as reviewed here. Plus scootertronics does not dropship we prep and test ride every scooter we ship so we price accordingly. if someone twist our arm we will ship unprepped but we can not be responsible for prep at that point. There are plenty of 150s at this price even more, a chinese 49cc two stroke scooter made by QJ is over 2000, scootertronics is a full service shop for scooters ATVs and go carts not just an online dealer, just because we do e-commerence does not put us in the dropshipping business. We did do this for a time but most companies we deal with now do not allow dropshipping (companies with US office) so we stopped altogether unless you call and ask for it, but then again if the scooter is sitting there in our warehouse why not make sure it starts, silly right. I really do not intend to get in a pissing match about my service or prices, its so hard to please everyone we just do the very best that can be done. If there is something you would like to know or something you would like a better price simply ask, thats how I get things in life, when I want something I ask for it. scootermike |
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Post by gy6rocket on Feb 20, 2008 17:09:52 GMT -5
My strada 150 (not the rx200hp) will hit 65mph on flat land no problem and I have not even installed any of my performance parts yet. I've been reading about all the problems people have with chinese scoots and I am happy to say that mine has had 0 problems so far. So to answer your question, I would recommend the Yamati brand, as it is decent priced and other owners seem happy with their products.
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Post by YellowScooter on Feb 20, 2008 19:15:09 GMT -5
If you get the RX200, specify the newer 170cc version. That would nullify the question if a big bore kit would boost your speed because you'd already have it. Also and more importantly it hasn't sat around in a box all year with rubber components dry-rotting right off.
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Post by mrcandeocp2008 on Feb 20, 2008 20:14:01 GMT -5
Try TGB 150cc a few years ago they rode the 150 from New York to LA with no problems they are a good scoot and they give you a 2 year warrenty no limit on mileage. Look into them. Mr. Cande
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Post by HPS MotorSports LLC on Feb 20, 2008 20:21:32 GMT -5
For the Price and the industry BEST warranty.....Get the UM MatrixII 150 or the Matrix II 170. We sell the 150 for $2199 that includes dealer freight and prep!!
Jon.... Belive me..... I have had seceral 150's go over 65mph. and with alittle tweeking... I have buried the speedo on some!
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Post by YellowScooter on Feb 26, 2008 10:14:57 GMT -5
For the Price and the industry BEST warranty.....Get the UM MatrixII 150 or the Matrix II 170. We sell the 150 for $2199 that includes dealer freight and prep!! Jon.... Belive me..... I have had seceral 150's go over 65mph. and with alittle tweeking... I have buried the speedo on some! Where did you find a Matrix-170cc? |
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Post by 12string on Feb 26, 2008 21:39:22 GMT -5
Mike (Hy-Pro Scooters), Forgive my deleted post.... I thought you were talking about the Keeway Matrix 150.  Too many scoots with similar names, my bad  I'll think I should keep quite for a while |
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Post by hbcpa1 on Feb 28, 2008 14:27:58 GMT -5
Does anyone have experience with Diamo. I'm looking at a Velux 150. It has a convertible top. Its a 2004 with 962 miles. Asking price is $1600. I don't know whats reasonable. Is Diamo a good scooter?
Thanks
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Post by scooterollie on Feb 28, 2008 17:33:48 GMT -5
I don't have any experience with Diamo but I will share what I do know about them. They are another 'made up" brand name. Their scoots may be sourced from different Chinese manufacturers or assemblers. It seems they have attempted to establish themselves as an up-line Chinese made brand. I don't know if they really live up to their pricing and self-described quality. Their Diamo Turista 300 is the same scoot as the Linhai Mainstreet (Aeolus/SuperStrada 300). Their MSRP for the Turista 300 is ridiculous (IMHO) at $3995. Whether or not Diamo will remain in business in the future is questionable.
To know if the Velux 150 is from a decent Chinese manufacturer, you would have to get the name of the actual manufacturer from the Federal FMVSS plate somewhere on the scoot. May others have some experience with Diamo.
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Post by cathouse on Feb 28, 2008 19:28:01 GMT -5
I've bee real happy with my Roketa Figi 150. But don't expect it to go 65 because it won't, about 55 is all I can get out of mine. and it gets 85 mpg .
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Post by murdoc on Mar 3, 2008 22:02:12 GMT -5
If you are thinking about plopping down $2000+ for a Matrix, I would take a look at moving up to a 250cc like this scootersus.com/roketamc54.htmlMy friend has one that he has been very happy with. The only problem he has had is a spark plug wire that went bad (broken wire). An easy fix. It will top out at 70+ Mph and cruise easy at 65MPH. If you watch you can catch one on sale for $1900.00, that's what my friend paid. Remember to ask John at scootersus.com for the Scoot Dawg discount, he knocked a hundred bucks off my Rx150i. By the way the RX150i and the RX200 are not made at the same factory, quality and performance of the RX200 have been stated by others as not as high as the RX150i. The Rx200 is however a larger scoot lol I will remember that If I can find a scoot I want there. |
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Too many scoots with similar names, 
I'll think I should keep quite for a while 
