tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post3849830600502937718..comments2023-09-07T05:42:13.959-04:00Comments on Scooter Revolution!: Baby Steps - in response to another blogThe City Mouse in the Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-82910065090014638882012-11-19T22:06:07.078-05:002012-11-19T22:06:07.078-05:00I've been pleased to see an increase in smalle...I've been pleased to see an increase in smaller bikes over the last couple of years. Honda has added the R250CBR, a bike I almost bought instead of my Kymco People 250S. Suzuki is adding a standard to its TU250. And, Kawasaki has retooled its baby Ninja. All of these are interesting bikes. Actually, it is the small displacement market that is growing the fastest at the moment. There seems to be a change happening to the bigger is better. I've noticed experienced riders downsizing. Why? They tell me it is more fun to ride the smaller bike. The next few years could be very interesting. Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-32246931205434798452012-11-19T20:40:22.984-05:002012-11-19T20:40:22.984-05:00I think there are lot of reasonable (small displac...I think there are lot of reasonable (small displacement, lightweight) bikes out there for beginners (check out http://www.chuckhawks.com/good_first_motorcycles.htm) for a quick beginning list of makes from Honda, Suzuki, Kawisaki and more... For me the Bergman's platform required a longer leg length and I didn't quite feel comfortable riding it (though loved the storage capability)so I started on a 250 Suzuki - it was lightweight, easy to handle, kept up to highway speed and I loved it (even did some long distance touring on it.) I believe - there is a bike for every rider, you just have to find the one that fits (I've even seen a Harley with training wheels - I met a rider who because of age and illness didn't have the strength to hold his Harley upright, and the wheels were just the bit of support he needed - he never gave up!) Doesn't matter what you ride - just ride!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-75893425919030344862012-11-19T13:22:36.716-05:002012-11-19T13:22:36.716-05:00I agree completely with your post. I think there ...I agree completely with your post. I think there is push pull in the riding community particularly with their concept of scooters and smaller bikes. Unfortunately when you talk about scooters with people who ride motorcycles there generally are groans and grimaces and then talk about bad driving. I feel this is strictly due to 50cc scooters and the lack of proper licensing and training required for these little cc bikes. I think scooters are here to stay and I can certainly see myself riding one again in the future. <br /><br />Its funny after learning to ride on the little 50cc and then moving up to a larger motorcycle 500cc I have heard and engaged in the topic of scooter versus motorcycle. Honestly you can not beat a scooter for its urban commuting capabilities with storage and twist'n'go. I think if I had originally bought a larger cc scooter I never would have ventured into the motorcycle world, but that being said the larger cc motorcycle has allowed me to travel greater distances and keep up with traffic. I am at this point seriously considering getting a scooter 200-400cc for commuting. I don't ever think I will go any higher than a 500cc motorcycle/scooter either as it is all the power I need and I don't speed so don't really see the need to go for a 'monster' bike and I have never understood the bigger is better mentality. As for the trikes, not my cup of tea, I would rather have a motorcycle with a sidecar. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-34528829919398924692012-11-19T09:58:22.729-05:002012-11-19T09:58:22.729-05:00Interesting article, but I have to disagree in som...Interesting article, but I have to disagree in some respects.<br /><br />I've been riding 49cc (rural and suburban) for 5 years now, and I do think little or medium sized scoots have their place in peoples' lifestyles and in their hearts.<br /><br />Certainly they do not have a place on some highways and that is why owning TWO scoots is one of my future ambitions here in the next riding season.<br /><br />I am glad there are all sizes of motorcycles and scooters to please all sorts of desires and riding conditions.<br /><br />That said, I do believe that there are some limitations for both small and large bikes. <br /><br />This is where rider smartness needs to come in along with common sense, which seems more and more to be less "common"! LOL<br /><br />Ride safely, no matter what you're riding, is my attitude.<br /><br />Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.com