leisa
Junior Dawg
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Post by leisa on Jun 27, 2007 2:17:36 GMT -5
I have never been able to even hit 55 on my Tank on a good straight stretch. The most I get is 53 with it full throttle. Does this sound right? When I got it last year, it seems like it was advertised to at least reach 60.  |
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Post by Aaron on Jun 27, 2007 7:13:53 GMT -5
Leisa touring models are heavy, so it's natural for them to be a bit slower. 53 indicated is pretty slow though. Most of the Chinese speedo's are pretty optimistic so if you check it with a GPS or have someone follow you in a car you'll get a better idea of it's true speed. Never trust the advertisement. Most of the E-Bayers claim 70mph... not on most 150's!
Aaron
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Post by scooterollie on Jun 27, 2007 7:29:46 GMT -5
Leisa;
You might want this posted in the "150" section.
Yeah, plus or minus 55 on a Touring model would be about right. I had a 150 in the Phantom body style before my 250 Touring style. Even though my Touring style scoot is a 250, there is an obvious difference in weight between this machine and the usual, smaller 150s.
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Post by pressman1966 on Jun 27, 2007 10:00:20 GMT -5
Let's put this into real perspectives. 150 cc's - 50 to 55 mph, 250 cc's - 63 to 70 mph. All of this is your weight and how tall you are. By that I mean this, I am 6'2", 220lbs on a 150cc and do just about 53mph, my wife who is 5'4" 165lbs on the same one does over 55 by a little. You also might not realize this also but the road also make a small difference also, concrete give you a fraction more speed over asphalt in the summertime. So does air temp and density. Be happy with doing over 50mph on your 150cc and drive safe.
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Post by aristide1 on Jul 20, 2007 12:41:34 GMT -5
I noticed that the 150cc Gran Touring models were using the same maxi scoot frame as the 250s. That's about an 80 pound weight penalty. A good thing perhaps for ride quality, but obviously not so good for top speed.
This is why I wait for GranStrada 260 and what Bikernuc has to say about the Strada SS300.
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Post by pressman1966 on Jul 20, 2007 14:22:58 GMT -5
You got the right amount of speed out of that touring 150. Downhill you might go faster, j/k. Tank 150's no matter how they are advertised do between 50 and 53 mph. Enjoy the ride on it and love the feel of it.
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