Share Some Tips before choosing a Reliable Scooter?

helen877 · 29 Apr 2013 at 06:39

I need some tips before choosing a Reliable Scooter. I want to buy a bike for my brother as a birthday gift. I didn't know which bike is more reliable for him? Help me which bike I shall buy?

ticklemebougy · 1 May 2013 at 15:21

AVOID chinese brands such as lifan, keeway, etc. They're more trouble than their worth and will break down regularly.

I'd go for a second hand scooter from a popular manufacturer like Honda.

wazza300 · 1 May 2013 at 15:33

a four stroke would be even more reliable

I like the gilera vxr but there might be Japanese equivalents

helen877 · 3 May 2013 at 10:37

ticklemebougy said:
AVOID chinese brands such as lifan, keeway, etc. They're more trouble than their worth and will break down regularly.

I'd go for a second hand scooter from a popular manufacturer like Honda.

Yes Chinese scooters are not good in case of guaranteed. Honda is a good company but second hand scooter may have many issues .

helen877 · 3 May 2013 at 10:40

wazza300 said:
a four stroke would be even more reliable

I like the gilera vxr but there might be Japanese equivalents

Thanks for your suggestion. Can you upload some pictures of Gilera vxr ?
What do you say about Japanese 's scooter guarantee?

Mr Blonde · 4 May 2013 at 00:06

You'd be better served posting on some dedicated scooter forums based in the UK to be honest, but...

A couple of scooters that I've heard are pretty good (assuming that he's 17 or over and can do the one day CBT course), are the Honda PCX and the SH125i, both of which are 125cc scooters. The PCX will likely look better to him but it'll be a little on the small side if he's 6 foot or more. The SH125i is actually slightly more competent but has the more tradition styling.

Have a look on the Honda site here for the specs, pictures and more detailed info :
http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/scooters/

I'd also recommend not buying anything blind. Take him to a decent motorbike/scooter place to look at them. Ask a load of questions in there and take their comments on board. Don't forget that someone will have to pay for the CBT, a helmet and other gear, a lock and chain maybe, the insurance and road tax too.

helen877 · 6 May 2013 at 05:46

Mr Blonde said:
You'd be better served posting on some dedicated scooter forums based in the UK to be honest, but...

A couple of scooters that I've heard are pretty good (assuming that he's 17 or over and can do the one day CBT course), are the Honda PCX and the SH125i, both of which are 125cc scooters. The PCX will likely look better to him but it'll be a little on the small side if he's 6 foot or more. The SH125i is actually slightly more competent but has the more tradition styling.

Have a look on the Honda site here for the specs, pictures and more detailed info :
http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/scooters/

I'd also recommend not buying anything blind. Take him to a decent motorbike/scooter place to look at them. Ask a load of questions in there and take their comments on board. Don't forget that someone will have to pay for the CBT, a helmet and other gear, a lock and chain maybe, the insurance and road tax too.

Thanks Mr Blonde you have shared a good piece of advice for me.Before buying a scooter I shall keep all these factors in my mind.