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01 August 2006

Scooter recommendation anyone?

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Folks, I need advice on what scooter to get for myself (1,88m, and rather heavy). I’m not putting any link, because if you own one of these, you will know what you’re talking about. After looking around, here’s the shortlist in 125cm3:

Piaggio X9 (I’m told many people are having electrical problems with it, it’s a bit wide, a bit long, difficult to maneouver in the car flow. However great options, confortable)

Aprilia Atlantic 125: nice

Aprilia Scarabeo 125: funky retro look, big wheels. But solid ?

Honda Pantheon 125: has ABS and CBS (great break technology). Very reliable

Yamaha Xmax: good choice but no dual breaking system.

 

So, yes / no ? pro / cons ? dos / don’ts ? thanks

And if you can point, me to a shop preferably in the Paris central area (Bastille area even better).


Update: 2 new challengers in the race for a new bike:

- the Peugeot Satellis

- the Suzuki Bergman

All your comments are very much appreciated!

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