Xciting 400

[ScooterWolf]

With my current Downtown 300i having over 27k miles, and the model no longer marketed in the US I’d like to move up to a 400cc bike. I’d love it to be an Xciting 400, likewise it’s also no longer marketed in the US.

Regardless, I’m looking for used models - 2017-19, if possible. However, my local scooter dealership suggested that I’d consider another brand/model due to the difficulty in getting parts for any Xciting bikes. Anyone finding this to be true?

-Wolf

[de dee]

here In Canada no dealers and some dealers in the USA don't ship to canadai HAVE SOME PARTS SITTING AT MY SHIPPITSHOP  in Masenna NY,. I have the yager-frost and my Piaggio b v 350,.  that rides the same as the downtown , only smoother at high speed ,.  I am saving up for my 90 th birthday,  for a new one, two years I should have the cash by then,.and this one will be around 100,000 Km.s,. by then,. I am doing a 40,000 Km. inspection now ,  should be on the road by tomorrow closest dealer is in Montreal or Toronto , so I do all inspections my self, 

[ScooterWolf]

Hey De Dee!

Great to hear from you, and congrats on your upcoming birthday! I still really love my Downtown, but I think I need something a little faster. It's hard to find that nice balance between speed and gas milage, and the Downtown seems to in that perfect zone. The Xciting is pretty close - faster, with just slightly less gas milage. My last big trip took me from Philadelphia to the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. I feel I need something that could ride comfortable at 70-80 mph cruising speed.

The local dealership have been pushing me to get the Piaggio 350. Is it the speed the same as the Downtown, or faster? Every time I look at a picture of one it seems smaller than the Downtown.

- Wolf

[de dee]

   if you are in Ottawa this fall again call me and have a ride on my B V 350, it feels so much like the downtown at speed and can ride at 70 to 80 with comfort,. 

[Kansas kymco]

If only they would bring the AK550 to the US shore. I've found several low milage 500's that I've latched onto but people say they have cam issue.  No more then I have invested in them I don't worry about it will just keep them serviced.  The other issue is their getting long in the tooth, age wise.

I would think the x-town would be a good replacement for a 300 and is a current model?

[ScooterWolf]

The Ak550 would be amazing, though out of my price range. The higher cc bikes are great for day and long trips, but not as much for daily commutes. 300-400cc bikes fit into that requirement in terms of size, and gas mileage.

Still, I’m keeping my options opened.

-Wolf

[Kansas kymco]

Used scooters are so cheap you can have a small displacement nimble scoot  for around town and larger maxi scooter for highways.

[ScooterWolf]

Good point. Convincing my wife that I should have 2 shooters may be a harder fight. Still, the used scooter lead is my course for now.

- Wolf

[Kansas kymco]

Remember the old saying (It's easier to ask for forgiveness then ask for permission).  Just kidding, don't want to get someone in trouble.

[ScooterWolf]

Ha! Well, since my wife has four older brothers, I’m already outnumbered. Don’t get me wrong, she loves riding with me on my bike, but having a second one (unless I win the lottery) would be too indulging.

- Wolf