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I was on one today!
« on: September 18, 2013, 02:56:08 AM »
Our dealer in Tucson has a demo on the floor and I rode it today. 
I wish I could ride more and drive less!
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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2013, 03:15:17 AM »
Don't tease please... and? and?   ;D

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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2013, 03:27:41 AM »
It is big fast and quiet.  Almost too quiet.  It has crazy power and acceleration.  2 helmets and a half shell under the seat, great wind protection, cushy seat, readable and pretty gauge cluster, Sick visibility, 2 low beams and one high beam in the lighting department, it is crazy fast and stable.  It also has a three setting adjustable suspension with a push button.

It feels very refined and more high end than my 2009 Xciting 500ri.  I mean better plastics and gauges, and keys and the keys have led lights on them.

She is a giant and super easy to put on the center stand. It is a real competitor to the other large maxi scoots.
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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2013, 07:31:12 AM »
But the Honda NC700x DCT is cheaper and more handsome.... my two cents...

700cc with Automatic tranny...





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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2013, 06:32:07 AM »
The myroad is a great scoot.   

I know that there are many compelling options under 10 grand now.  The dct clutch with honda and ninja 300/650.
The myroad can compete and is a sweet ride.  It feels a little expensive.  So does the tmax and 650 burgman and the BMW scooter is stupid in cost.

I really realize the sick value of my fuel injected xciting 500 ri.  I rode 50 miles today and smiled the whole time.

 
 
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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2013, 10:54:51 PM »
The Kymco 700 is a true touring bike. I would not be able to ride the honda accross the street, let alone a 700 plus mile day. Worth the money (maybe), if it's as good as you say it is.  :-*

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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2013, 11:07:03 PM »
But the Honda NC700x DCT is cheaper and more handsome.... my two cents...

700cc with Automatic tranny...





You guys....your helmet is too tight!
Those things are not scooters! You want pretty - buy a Ducati.
You want a "scooter" - look for something that is step thru, with a flat floor for you gal. of milk and wobbles nicely at speed on the inter-state..
Where you gonna put a gal. of 2% milk and a big bag of bagels on that Honda?!
What Italian girl would ride that thing through Rome in a dress and sandals ?!- nuff said.
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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2013, 01:22:26 AM »
You guys....your helmet is too tight!
Those things are not scooters! You want pretty - buy a Ducati.
You want a "scooter" - look for something that is step thru, with a flat floor for you gal. of milk and wobbles nicely at speed on the inter-state..
Where you gonna put a gal. of 2% milk and a big bag of bagels on that Honda?!
What Italian girl would ride that thing through Rome in a dress and sandals ?!- nuff said.

I can put my milk in those boxes, Stig... three of 'em...  and no girl in a dress can ride this,... I would rather a girl in a bikini....  :P :P :P




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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2013, 07:31:34 PM »
Sounds awesome, so has anyone figured out what the gas mileage on this thing is??  I heard rumors that it is a little bit better then the xciting 500??
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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2013, 10:39:42 PM »
Wobbles???? I have road several 700 mile days on my carbed 2007 X500, and one day over 1,000. My O hog (orange) HOG, is one of the best touring bikes I have ever had, and this includes 4 dresser beemers and 2 full dress Harley's. If I won a new Harley/BMW in a contest, I would sell it and buy another X500, or maybe the 700 if I liked it as much as the 500? Big maxi scoots can tour with the best of them! :-*

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Re: Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2013, 10:13:58 AM »
Big maxi scoots can tour with the best of them! :-*
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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2013, 05:59:31 PM »
I rode one today.
Fast, smooth, great breaks looks pretty good too. Not as bulbous as other maxis.

It was also cramped with little option on where you put your feet. Foot forward even on this big scoot is near useless. The seating position adds to the cramped feel.

This from a 5' 8" guy with a 30" inseam if you stretch the tape. This seems to be a common problem with maxis. I don't get it the things are huge you would think..........

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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2013, 12:38:10 PM »
I have not finished reading this yet but seems intersting so far.  Comparing the scooter to the motorcycle and then to the BMW C600 which falls somewhere in between.  I wish there was a Kymco dealer in my area so I could see one for myself.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/comparisons/122_1305_bmw_c600_sport_vs_honda_nc700x_dct_vs_yamaha_majesty/viewall.html
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2013, 01:31:44 PM »
I have not finished reading this yet but seems intersting so far.  Comparing the scooter to the motorcycle and then to the BMW C600 which falls somewhere in between.  I wish there was a Kymco dealer in my area so I could see one for myself.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/comparisons/122_1305_bmw_c600_sport_vs_honda_nc700x_dct_vs_yamaha_majesty/viewall.html

Shame they couldn't get a better "conventional" maxi scoot in time for the test and had to settle for an underpowered Majesty. The Burgman would have been a much better option if they could have got it. Heck, even one of the other maxis with a Kymco engine might have been a better choice ;)

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Re: I was on one today!
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2013, 01:11:00 PM »
I might ride down from Phoenix and take it for a spin?

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