Get what you want. New-old for a good price is not a consideration if you prefer FI and this has a carb. Assuming the People models share the same design philosophy, that 2.4 gallon tank is a huge liability, in my opinion, for any touring. Other than that there is a lot going for 200 + cc designs.
Karl
Karl, I'd never get to the end of that tank of gas....., not in the same ride....unless I'm driving it home from an out of state purchase!
Toying, smally, with
not tossing $2000+ on another scooter (big wheeler like I've always wanted) but taking that cash and my Forza and swapping it for a much bigger scoot to get my wife involved in my riding hobby. A scooter or a 500 > 600 bike with nice seats....low seat for the passenger rather than hanging up there two heads above the driver! (that looks so unstable, and so unpleasant for the passenger).
Keep the LIKE200i for my all-weather work commutes. Bigger ride for the weekends with my wife or teen daughter. My son rides with me now - but his first baby is due any minute - so his riding may be limited by the new Mother.
I don't feel particularly stupid for looking, now, for a 2-person ride.....it took me a year with the Forza to see that I'm very much OK with a bigger scooter - going further afield, 200% better ride quality than the LIKE, safer at speed, etc., etc.
Motorcycles are rather less $$ than same size scooter rides, so will be looking in that direction, too - but
can a less-than-$10,000 bike be as comfy for two (with a rear case) as a Majesty or Burgman, or a SilverWing ( a mint looking 750 mile SW at local dealer for $7999) ?
No rush,
Ideas?
Stig
