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Downtown 300 / Re: Advice DT300 or Exciting 500
« on: March 02, 2012, 10:15:02 AM »
Thanks for all the replies, gotta say I didn't expect that many. Well you all bring some compelling arguements to the table.

I am leaning towards the 300, since I won't be doing too much two up riding except in town and only with the kids. My wife is not a bike touring person, so I'll be solo on those trips. If she does get the bug, well knowing her she'll want her own ride, which isn't bad. My stretches of highway riding will be limited, as I hate cruising for extended periods on freeway. Really the purpose of touring is to take backroads, and secondary highways to see things.

My wife is 5'3, but has a long set of legs, and I'm 6' with short legs, so seat height shouldn't be too much of an issue, however the added bulk and weight of the 500 might be a factor initially for her.

Sitting on the different scooters and hopefully test riding them will be the ultimate decider.

Thanks again folks, and I will keep you posted in my endeavor.

Cheers

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Downtown 300 / Advice DT300 or Exciting 500
« on: March 01, 2012, 03:58:20 PM »
Hey Folks,

I'm new here, just registered, however I have been lurking for a couple of days and have read test after test, and watched video after video of both machines and cannot decide which is better suited for me.

I'm 42 years old, been riding bikes since I had a Honda Z50 when I was 10. My first road bike was an Elite 125 in the 80's. Since then I've had CBR600's, CBR125, BMW G650, and now a Ninja 400R. Lately I have been thinking of going back to a scooter for commuting to work and running around town, plus doing some weekend trips. I also want something that my wife can ride. Her only riding experience is on 50cc scooters.

My commute to work is a mixture of rural road and 110kph highway, so I want something that will cruise easily at 120kph. Plus I will want to do some light touring on it, 3-4 day trips.

I really like both the DT300 and Exciting 500, however I was wondering if the 300 is really all I need. I don't see much two up riding, except with the kids around town. I'm 6ft and 180lbs.

Unfortunately the closet dealer is an hours drive from me and I don't think they stock much. I travel a lot and will try to find a dealer somewhere that has the two bikes so I can sit on them and compare.

Look forward to hearing your comments and/or suggestions. Thanks in advance.

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