Scooter or motorcycle

[Stig / Major Tom]

But that under seat storage though. To me that tips the scales in the scooters favor and justifies the cost. Am I being rational? Maybe not.  But the ability to go riding for no reason then being able to make an impulse purchase and be able to take it home with me under the seat says scooter. Lol.




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I brought a cut Xmas tree home on my Honda CB175 when in medic training. Wife and groceries from the commisary, etc.
(well, the wife wasn't from the commisary. ...got her in Los Angeles)
Never owned a car until I was 23 yrs old. Still bought stuff....🚴
Stig

[hypophthalmus]

But that under seat storage though. To me that tips the scales in the scooters favor and justifies the cost. Am I being rational? Maybe not.  But the ability to go riding for no reason then being able to make an impulse purchase and be able to take it home with me under the seat says scooter. Lol.

That's how it's been for me personally. It's been a choice between scooters or small cruisers, and scooters have always won out because of their storage. Although on the used market, for my budget, the price is about the same.

I figured out though that the volume of saddle bags are about the same as my underseat storage. And I found my top case to be more useful anyways. There's definitely something to be said for how integrated and convenient it is on a scooter, but carrying a significant amount on a cruiser is an option.

I brought a cut Xmas tree home on my Honda CB175 when in medic training.

Strap the tree over the gas tank and seat, and then sit on the tree. Am I close?

[Stig / Major Tom]

Strap the tree over the gas tank and seat, and then sit on the tree. Am I close?

Can't remember - at that age I'd try anything. Helmets and no other gear were the given.
Wife wore miniskirts on the back when we'd go out for dinner. Always a line of GI's in cars following us. In those days San Antonio had multiple military bases nearby. (4?)
What I DO remember is that I was the only Honda owner at the dispensary ....at quitting time, after a Texas summer downpour - I'd watch them all trying to start their bikes in my rear view mirrors.

Stig

[TroutBum]

Vespa makes a nice large frame scooter in the 300 class (GTS/GTV).

Scooters are definitely a joy to ride. Even though I have gone back to a motorcycle I know at some point I won't be able to throw my leg over and it's nice to know I can still ride on a scooter.

[boo]

72 next month and still ridin'.

Another oldie but goodie.

[ScooterWolf]

Some on this forum once said it — a scooter is a good alternative to a car. I prefer a scooter because a MC does give me what I need. In this case it’s the storage, but also the gas mileage, and the great insurance. I look at what can do more off the dealer room floor — a MC of the same CC size, or a scooter? The scooter works more as a Swiss Army knife, while a MC may require additional purchases like a saddle bag and/or a top case.

- Wolf

[hypophthalmus]

The Rebel 300 mentioned gets 71 miles to the gallon. The best I've found in that class is the Yamaha XV250 which gets 78 mpg, more (up to the 90's) if you tweak the gear ratios. Liability insurance is negligible.

There are plenty of motorcycles that do much worse, especially once you get larger -- but this seems to be improving significantly.

Agreed that scooters are typically more complete in their functionality. Some things that I took for granted aren't ubiquitous such as fuel gauges, oil pressure sensors, and center stands. Windshields and luggage racks aren't standard. On the XV250 in particular, it takes some resourcefulness to get saddlebags properly supported.