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Maxi Scooter Comparison

  • 02-06-2010 2:07pm
    #1
    coolmangg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭


    Just wondering what people think of the following 3 maxi scooters
    Thinking of upgrading from 50cc to one of these

    Yamaha Tmax 500
    Honda Silverwing 600
    Suzuki Burgman / AN650

    Think the Tmax looks the best, but how is it for reliability, running cost etc?


Comments

  • #2
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    I know feck all about these, but what I can tell you is that the Burgman seems to be by far the most popular of the three.


  • #3
    redout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,435 ✭✭✭✭redout


    Not much to go on but I read a review in a biker magazine that the TMAX had the edge over the Burgman. Seemingly as regards acceleration/power. I dont know about the Silverwing.


  • #4
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    I hope to shopping for one of those sometime soon, too, and I have it down to the Burgman or the T-Max.

    Atmo, I'm opting for the T-Max, for reasons of compact-ness, although I've yet to ride either.

    I think both are good, and it might be as little as price that swings it.

    My thinking is for pure commute, cut & thrust traffic management, probably sporty behaviour, I'm thinking T-Max. For a one-bike-does-all-job, including runs to the continent, I'd be plumping for Burgman.

    I think you'll find all reliable, but probably not as economical on juice as you think: they are all big and heavy.

    Still a frickin' good idea, though.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #5
    redout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,435 ✭✭✭✭redout


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I hope to shopping for one of those sometime soon, too, and I have it down to the Burgman or the T-Max.

    Atmo, I'm opting for the T-Max, for reasons of compact-ness, although I've yet to ride either.

    I think both are good, and it might be as little as price that swings it.

    My thinking is for pure commute, cut & thrust traffic management, probably sporty behaviour, I'm thinking T-Max. For a one-bike-does-all-job, including runs to the continent, I'd be plumping for Burgman.

    I think you'll find all reliable, but probably not as economical on juice as you think: they are all big and heavy.

    Still a frickin' good idea, though.

    Gotta be honest with you. Them scooters are more like tourers with their 500/600cc engines. If you are looking for a commute then a 125cc Scooter is what you should be after. Some of the 125 scooters can easily hit 120km/h which is perfect for city, dual carraigeway and motorway commutes. I would only go for a larger scooter if considering long distances. Mopeds are just not cut out for dual carraigeway use unless the restrictors are out perhaps. Actually even with restrictors out mopeds wouldnt keep up on dual carriageways.


  • #6
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    redout wrote: »
    Gotta be honest with you. Them scooters are more like tourers with their 500/600cc engines. If you are looking for a commute then a 125cc Scooter is what you should be after. .

    Ah...I should have said - I already have a 500cc scooter.......I'm just looking for a bit 'more'......as they say!.......125's certainly ain't on the list ! And the 500 does traffic fantastically.....

    Here's the 500 I already have.......

    893390876_G8SqE-M.jpg

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • #7
    P.C.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Ah...I should have said - I already have a 500cc scooter.......I'm just looking for a bit 'more'......as they say!.......125's certainly ain't on the list ! And the 500 does traffic fantastically.....

    Here's the 500 I already have.......

    893390876_G8SqE-M.jpg

    Your next bike should be a Duville, then a Pan, then a Goldwing. :D

    Actually - just get a Pan.


  • #8
    redout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,435 ✭✭✭✭redout


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Ah...I should have said - I already have a 500cc scooter.......I'm just looking for a bit 'more'......as they say!.......125's certainly ain't on the list ! And the 500 does traffic fantastically.....

    Here's the 500 I already have.......

    893390876_G8SqE-M.jpg

    Gilera GP800 is the fastest scooter I know of. Massive 800cc engine.

    Also heard there was suppose to be an 800cc BMW scooter on the way.


  • #9
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    P.C. wrote: »
    Your next bike should be a Duville, then a Pan, then a Goldwing. :D

    Actually - just get a Pan.

    ...oops, getting embarassing: already have a tourer, had R1150RT's for years, now something else.......oh, going back a bit, still have a 125 as well..... :o

    Like the idea of the GP800, and the Mana, but the Italian Engine Experience is taking it's toll........... :(

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #10
    coolmangg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭coolmangg


    Have looked at the T-max prices! There pretty steep!

    May come back to a 250cc machine, the Majesty, X-Max Burgman all
    in and around 250cc!
    What are peoples experiences of these? Really like the look of the X-Max, it has larger wheels too, would be better out on the open road?!
    Although there quite pricey too.


  • #11
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    coolmangg wrote: »
    Have looked at the T-max prices! There pretty steep!

    May come back to a 250cc machine, the Majesty, X-Max Burgman all
    in and around 250cc!
    What are peoples experiences of these? Really like the look of the X-Max, it has larger wheels too, would be better out on the open road?!
    Although there quite pricey too.

    I bought the Aprilia specifically because the Burgman, Honda and Yamaha were so expensive........there was over a 4k difference in price at the time - way too much. So I bought an ex-demo from the UK, which saved another couple of grand.

    Mind you, all Yamaha's have gone way, way up in the last 12month's...I think you'll find all Japanese bike prices will climb for the foreseeable future, tbh, due to currency issues.

    If a used T-Max is out of the question, I'd seriously consider the X-Max 250 - had a sit on one a while and thought it very nice.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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