Any recommendations for purchasing a new 150cc motor scooter?
spir1ki asked:
I am in the market for a new 150cc motor scooter, but there are so many new brands that I am not that familiar with. Does anyone have any recommendations on a quality 150cc scooter? I will mostly be cruising around town on it and going on fairly short little joy rides. Thanks in advance.
Tags: Joy Rides, New Scooter, Purchasing
December 11th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Kymco People S200
December 12th, 2008 at 1:19 am
I own a KYMCO people 150 but I really like the Pegasus150 made by Qlink it is the best bike for the money
December 15th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
There are a lot of scooters out there that are of questionable quality. In general, try to stick to your more reputable brands, and always buy from a dealer who specializes in scooters or who sells both scooters and motorcycles.
Ask yourself a few questions:
1) Does the warranty cover parts and labor?
2) Is there a dealer nearby who can provide service if needed?
3) How long has the dealer been in business?
4) How many dealers are selling the same brand in your area?
A few of the more reputable brands in scooters are listed below:
Aprilia
Bajaj
Genuine
Honda
Kymco
Piaggio
Suzuki
Vespa
Yamaha
Of those, many make a 150cc size scooter. I’ve heard many good things about the Genuine Blur and Kymco People 150. If you want to look at a 125cc scooter, I personally own a Yamaha Vino 125 and love it.
Keep in mind that in most states in the US, the 150cc size will require you to obtain a motorcycle license in order to legally ride.
December 16th, 2008 at 10:17 am
There are a lot of very good brands available. Some you might not ever heard of.
If you care about quality (and your life), don’t buy off the internet. Your best bet is to do your research, Some might be too small (or too big) for you, or just might not be a good fit. You won’t know this until you actually see them in person. Drive around to all the dealers, sit on them, kick the tires, if they let you, take a test ride.