2 wheels good or 2 wheels bad?

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5) 01/24/2014 at 20:11 • Filed to: organ donor

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I’m thinking of picking one of these up to mess about around town with.

it’s a Piaggio Typhoon 50. I know there is other bigger faster bikes that I could buy used for the money and I’m no stranger to motorcycles(I used to ride motocross).

this would just be to ride around town,go hotwheels hunting, go for a bite to eat,ect

what do you guys think?

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/24/2014 at 20:21

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Are you in America?

Destructive Tester > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/24/2014 at 20:22

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If you're going to go the scooter route at least go with the Honda Ruckus. Or for a small urban bike there's always the GROM...

Clown Shoe Pilot > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/24/2014 at 20:22

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how much bucks? if its around 3k look at the honda grom too

chato > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/24/2014 at 20:38

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Honda Ruckus!

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > chato 01/24/2014 at 20:39

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Fuck the ruckus. It's ridden by d-bags and idiots.

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/24/2014 at 20:51

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Two wheels very good.

I have a Yamaha Mio Scooter here in Indonesia, and it's fantastic!

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > chato 01/24/2014 at 21:07

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A POS 4-stroke 50cc.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/24/2014 at 21:07

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Try the Aprilia SR50 as well.

puddler > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/24/2014 at 21:40

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sachs madass?

puddler > puddler 01/24/2014 at 21:41

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but that doesn't look too bad. i like that it has a kickstarter (if that's what that is).

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Clown Shoe Pilot 01/25/2014 at 01:03

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$1800.00 brand new

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/25/2014 at 01:04

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I'm in the great white north (Canada)

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Destructive Tester 01/25/2014 at 01:05

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this is almost $1200.00 cheaper

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > puddler 01/25/2014 at 01:05

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indeed that is a kick starter (I think it also has electric start)

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 01/25/2014 at 01:08

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good call on the Aprilia I did not realize they are only $200.00 more that this one.

thanks I will look into it

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > chato 01/25/2014 at 01:09

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I don't mind the ruckus but it is $1000.00 more that this and starting to get overplayed in my area.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. 01/25/2014 at 01:11

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I like those, My brother in-law has one (he is in the Philippines)

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/25/2014 at 03:10

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Motorcycles will make you more attractive to everyone. As you are in Canadia, I recommend something that can be used on both pavement and snow. Probably a suzuki DR or honda XR or something similar to those dual sport bikes. Just stick to a smaller displacement engine and you'll be fine. Or if you want it as a summer toy, again stick to the smaller displacement engines but get a proper road bike. Doesn't have to be a massive cruiser. Just a nice suzuki GS400 like the one below. Saddlebags will be your friend if you need to carry stuff and you'll just look like a badass. Plus people you are attracted to will also find you attractive now. So get a proper motorcycle instead of a scooter.

Remember - No one in North America ever said "I fell in love with them when I saw them riding a scooter"

KnifeKnut > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/25/2014 at 11:51

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No, since you loose both protection of a car and the compensating safety of superior (to a scooter) speed, acceleration, and maneuverability that a proper motorcycle gives.

Not only that, but it annoys car drivers because they cannot keep up in traffic, and are difficult to safely pass on 2 lane roads.

Since you can already handle one, don't annoying and unsafe, get a real 2 wheeler.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > KnifeKnut 01/25/2014 at 12:13

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I understand what you are saying but why couldn't I keep up with 30MPH(50KM/H) Traffic? these things go 45MPH(70KM/H)

KnifeKnut > KnifeKnut 01/25/2014 at 12:16

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Replied to myself instead of Luc.A.

KnifeKnut > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/25/2014 at 12:16

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Well in my driving experience, I have yet to see a scooter keeping up in traffic. Then there are the Darwin Award candidates that take them on the interstate. Also poor acceleration compared to cars.

chato > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/25/2014 at 13:31

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as opposed to the scooters ridden by all the cool kids. got it.

JasonStern911 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/25/2014 at 14:08

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Scooters are fun. Where I live, 50cc scooters do not have to be registered or insured, so they make for great transportation to the store/for fast food.

Regarding the Piaggio, you are probably better off finding an older Yamaha Zuma. They tend to be cheap ($700-1000). The suspension is solid for paved roads/light trails. The engines are two strokes, so they have a bit more acceleration. They do need to be re-ringed every 10k miles or so, but pretending you went 30MPH the whole time, that's like 14 days straight of riding which you probably will not do. Parts are easily available and Yamaha is a solid brand reliability wise.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JasonStern911 01/25/2014 at 16:27

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yeah it's almost the same deal here, you do need it registered and the insurance is only about $30 a year. but you don't need a bike license if you have a car license. but once you go over 50cc's then it's treated the same as a motorcycle with higher insurance and you need a bike license.