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03-05-2015, 10:35 AM | #1 |
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Orlando, Fl.
Posts: 75
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At least 250cc
I agree 100% that if you are going to hit the highway you'll need to maintain 65-70 mph. I haven't seen a scoot under 250 cc that will do that comfortably.
I too searched for the minimum scoot to do the maximum duty. Ended up on a Honda Reflex 250. It will hold 65-70 mph all day long, but it's tapped out on power at those speeds. Still gets 65-70 miles per gallon at highway speed, that is what kept me away from the larger Burgman. Why ride a scoot that gets 50 mpg? |
03-05-2015, 02:57 PM | #2 |
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Hyde Park, NY
Posts: 1,068
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A word of advice. If you keep it at 60-62 mph it will live a good long life. Yes, the occasional 65 won't hurt it in short spurts. I can tell you from experience that eventually the engine will break in and feel strong and then the temptation sets in. "Oh, it can take doing 75 mph, no problem." Yes....problem.
The metallurgy isn't there to stand up to a flogging. That's why it cost under two grand while a similar sized Honda cost $5500. Respect the revs and you'll ride for years to come. Succumb to temptation and it will blow.
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2008 Eagle Milano 150- 9,679 miles 2009 Honda Rebel 250- 10,434 miles 2009 CF Moto Fashion- 16,023 miles 2009 MC-114 50cc Cub Clone- 4,317 miles twowheeler.yolasite.com/ That's 30,049 China Scootin miles and Counting. |
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