[kz1000st]

You have to ask yourself what you're looking for in transportation. Fun or dependability? A used Japanese scooter is usually a rock solid investment but a trifle mundane. A Chinese scooter can fill the bill but must be ridden with some restraint. Unless you enjoy working on it. I have many miles on mine, have done a few repairs and they keep on humming. Znen built scooters are best followed by Tao Tao and then Bashan. Newer ones are better than older ones as the Chinese, and the importers here, have picked up the quality.