japanese vs european scoots

[gnod]

Hi guys

 

I'm currently doing some homework before settling for a ride, it would help if you folks can help me on some issues.

 

1) as titled in the header, what are the pros and cons between European and Japanese made scooters (pricing, performance, parts, reliability etc)

 

2) i have an eye on the Vespa S and the Yamaha Vino, any idea if the local dealers here will be bringing them in?

[raptor0x]

Typical Euro bikes traits

High maintainance

Expensive spare parts/servicing

Expensive bike price

Lower part availability

higher wear and tear

slightly more prestige (Personal thoughts)

Better cosmetic design (Personal thoughts)

High depreciation

harder to resale

high insurance

 

Typical Japan bikes traits

bang for buck

lower weak and tear

acceptable pricing

good part availability

acceptable wear and tear

great design

lower insurance

easy to resale

slower depreciation

 

I riding a Piaggio X9 EVO.

Given a chance to repick, I will take a runner Gilera 4stroke or a honda wave equivilent if not a super 4.

[gnod]

thanks for your opinion!

[raptor0x]

Watch out for when you buy bike with "Hot Favorite parts" like Super 4's Rear Showa Shock, X9's brembo brakes, blah blah blah. If its bolt on, it is removable in 10 sec or less.

[paithorn]

I dun think Jap bikes are cheapr now, they have all gone up by almost 20-30% due Yen's zooming rates

[scoobydoo]

reliability and repair/maintenance costs are very important factors to consider... you don't wanna buy a bike that visits the workshops regularly or costs a bomb to repair.

japanese makes outperform european makes in terms of availability and price of spare parts

[MON1605201398]

reliability and repair/maintenance costs are very important factors to consider... you don't wanna buy a bike that visits the workshops regularly or costs a bomb to repair.

japanese makes outperform european makes in terms of availability and price of spare parts

 

 

strongly agreed

[ah_dun]

y not taiwan scooter? most of the ppl in taiwan ride scooter even taiwan celebrities/model ride scooter...

[MON1605201398]

aiya any scooters can run will do and each personal liking different case lor so peace for all