skno1
Scoot Junior
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Post by skno1 on Feb 26, 2017 3:42:43 GMT -5
These kind of seem like the Chinese scooter kings under 1000 right now. I've noticed Rocketa 50 look like they come with a bit more power. I know it's all the same gy6 junk but the Rocketa probably has better jetting or head or something.. who knows! However I'm leaning towards the Tao Tao a little more even though it might not be the quickest under 1000 out the box. So, I know they're both the same chinese stuff gy6 qmb yada yada yada. So is there any reason to buy the Rocketa 50 over a Tao Tao? What's the most popular pick for tuners? Are the ergonomics on the Rocketa any better at all? What do you guys think?
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 26, 2017 5:29:42 GMT -5
Listing the specific models that you're comparing may help us give you better info.
In general, when you see that 2 Chinese scooters with the same engine platform list different power or speed figures, assume it's just reporting inaccuracies. Most will perform pretty similar. Some do have different gearing, but mostly they run about the same on average in stock form.
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Post by dachurchpcguy on Feb 26, 2017 8:50:52 GMT -5
CHONGQING ASTRONAUTIC BASHAN MOTORCYCLE MFG CO LTD. makes Roketa and a few other "brands". I don't know who makes Taotao but the scooter bodies look identical to Roketa. I own a Taotao and a Linhai, they have the same body panels as well. The specs on Roketa sound too good to be true 3.3 hp versus 1.8 hp from Taotao, unless Taotao is underestimating their specs.
I would be surprised if they were made in the same factory, or one next door to each other. If you place a large enough order, 100 I think, they will put your name on the same scooters!
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Post by tortoise2 on Feb 26, 2017 10:50:22 GMT -5
What's the most popular pick for tuners? So why not initially select at least a 125cc that would actually be compatible with typical metro traffic?
In the context of ergonomics . . a relatively flat seat enhances finding an optimal personal riding stance.
Include a used Yamaha Zuma 125 in your research.
Some scooter models offer outboard foot positions.
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Post by dachurchpcguy on Feb 26, 2017 20:14:32 GMT -5
You can get a new 150cc Chinese scooter for under $1,000 or get a better quality used bike.
If you just want to avoid insurance and registration costs then you need to stay under 50cc. A GY6 is a GY6 for the most part.
I own three brands of GY6 based scooters. The Taotao and LinHai are nearly identical, only the wheels and speedometer are different.
My Veken is a totally different animal, 14" wheels with a hub motor to run on battery power.
Both designs perform similarly, same power and top speed. They both take the same performance upgrades with the same improvements. I know, I've done them on both.
I'm not the lightest guy in the world and the 49cc just didn't have quite enough power on hills. I only bought the first scooter to ride with my daughter when she bought one, now I'm hooked.
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skno1
Scoot Junior
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Post by skno1 on Feb 27, 2017 2:17:01 GMT -5
Awesome. Sticking with the Tao Tao.
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Post by greggkinney on Feb 27, 2017 22:30:40 GMT -5
i dont know anything about a rocketa but on the subject of different scoots, same manufactuer ican say this. i been ripping into my tao tao for almost 2 years now and the other week i tkore down my 1st znen. to my surprise they are exactly the same brand parts except for the cam! the only difference in the cams was the znen had znen stamped on the gear. both cranks are the ones stamped dan 50, both heads are 69mm rongfa brand, both cylinders are jydco. this is a 1p39qmb and a bn139qmb
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Post by ThomasTPFL on Feb 27, 2017 23:40:20 GMT -5
Can't you still get a 2t Rocketa?
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Post by culcune on Mar 1, 2017 7:14:22 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 1, 2017 7:22:37 GMT -5
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