It would be interesting to see Stig perform a non scientific braking test with both scoots. Say a 30 mph stop at the same point in your ride with both the Liberty and Like. Maybe repeat a couple of times to see if there is a clear pattern on the Liberty outbraking the Like?..and by how much?
I encourage
all to try the stock brakes on a first generation LIKE200i~!
I've only had the 4 scoots listed below - but
IN THE DRY the best (smoothest & easiest to modulate to a near skid) are the brakes on a LIKE200i - with its 4 pistons and F&R braided brake lines - it is a wonder! Feels like 'power brakes'.
I think those braided brake lines are a primo, stock, addition to the scooter.
To your comparison between the Liberty's skinny front Angel and ABS modulator and the fatter front City Grip of the non-ABS LIKE200i.....
Riding upright, in the wet, and a deer hops out in front of me - I like the Liberty: Just mindlessly squeeze the snot out of the front brake and let the ABS do its thing to try to save our bacon.
In the dry - pretty sure the twin discs of the LIKE200i would stop me quicker.
I say all of this while considering
the speeds at which I ride. My tires are firmly on the ground.
I think I've seen 55MPH maybe twice in the past three years & @400-600 rides. (I don't count my rides - but I could check my photos. Take a pic every ride)
Ripping along at 60MPH and you hammer the brakes that back tire probably has next to no grip going on down there. But I wouldn't know, I'm a scooter rider not a frustrated bike racer
I've had two coffees, a BR break.... and a cookie - no longer remember what the question was.
Ride safe....
Stig