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Post by 180°off on Jan 9, 2015 13:01:37 GMT -5
Since tax time is coming I was thinking about spending around 2000 dollars on a good moped! I was thinking of upgrading to a 150 instead of a 500 with a 80cc bore kit even though It is nice and I can do wheelies. I was thinking of going non Chinese but then I was thinking if i do go Chinese I can get a 3 wheeler and a 150 cc and have 3 mopeds. What do you people think? Should i go for a Hondaor Pirelli (I think thats how you spell it) Italian one. or should I just stick to Chinese? And whats the best Chinese moped to buy for a 150 or a 50? I would like a fuel injected one but that is not very important to me water cooled would be nice also since I am in SC. Im thinking I should go for the 2 Chinese instead of one name brand. I need help, there are to many to choose. And now I just saw the grom!!! That thing is awesome!
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 9, 2015 13:34:56 GMT -5
Do you mean Honda or Aprilia? Pirelli is a tire manufacturer.
I wouldn't plan on 2 150s for $2000. It certainly can be done, but even if you get a new Chinese scoot for say $1,000, you should do a PDI and maybe you'll wanna do a few upgrades. I'd prefer 1 inspected and upgraded 150cc Chinese scoot over 2 Chinese 150s fresh out of the crate all original. Also to be legal the scoots above 50cc will require tags and insurance and an M endorsement so there's more expense.
The Honda PCX 150 is about $3,500MSRP so you'll have to find one used. I don't see any 150s in Aprilia's current lineup, but they have made them in the past. Yamaha's Zuma 125 lists for over $3,000 as well. Kymco has an Agility 125 with an MSRP of $2,000. I don't think you're going to find a new Japanese or Italian scoot in a 150 at your budget, but Kymco is a good brand so they might be worth checking out if you've got a local dealer.
If you don't care about buying new then you could probably get a used 150-300cc scooter of a decent brand or a couple of Chinese scoots and put some work in if needed. Maybe a used Piaggio MP3 (reverse trike). A lot of it depends exactly what your priorities are and what you like.
CFMoto used to make EFI 150s or 125s. Not sure if any are still around or how easy they are to find. The Zuma 125 and PCX 150 are fuel injected as well.
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Post by ohhbuddy on Jan 9, 2015 13:37:58 GMT -5
well for starters I have a Genuine Buddy 50 that is imported to the US sold by Genuine Scooter Company and they sell the roughhouse 50 that uses the same engine as the Buddy 50 and is made by PGO in Taiwan. The engine is basically similar to a jog/minarelli with some minor differences once the engine is derestricted it's really peppy and gets to 40mph fairly quickly
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Post by moofus02 on Jan 12, 2015 4:16:48 GMT -5
If you want new i would look for a leftover kymco like 50 or super 8 50 depending on the style you want. Both the last of the 2t kymco imported. In a bigger 4ti would consider a like 200 or super 8 150
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