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Aprilia SRV850

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topgearalwaysrock Newbie

topgearalwaysrock

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Oh?

 

My last tire change, Metzeler, $199, both front and rear. Haha.

 

120/80 R14 Front, 150/70 R13 Rear.

 

Chain or Belt drive which is better???

"---- Still trying to lose weight ----"

 

Class 2B: 20 Oct 2011

Class 2A: 04 Jan 2013

Class 2: 01 Apr 2014

Class 3: 05 Mar 2012

Class 4: 24 Mar 2015

PPCDL: 06 Sept 2012

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hachi Newbie

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Oh?

 

My last tire change, Metzeler, $199, both front and rear. Haha.

 

120/80 R14 Front, 150/70 R13 Rear.

 

Chain or Belt drive which is better???

 

If you ask me chain is better...Last longer then belt..

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hachi Newbie

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agreed..maxi scoot tyres are expensive..

my last sw i change rear only @ $220 and front @ $175 :(

of course a good ones la metzeler..hehe

Latest maxi scooter cost more than 20k, tires change $300-400.

Belt,rollers,clips 20000km change once about $400

FC 18-22km per litre

And the final drive with belt or chain.....

Like that might as well go fro 600cc supersport...More entertaining and maintenance much less.....I wonder what is the demand for it...

Bikes Owned: LC125 RXZ135 GSXR400RP CB400VS CB400Spec2 SV650 02CBRF4i FZ1000 CBR929 05YZF-R6 CBR150 HondaSonic125 Yamaha_CygnusX125 KymcoGrandink_250 Hornet_250 04_Yamaha_Tmax Silverwing 400 FZ6_S2 GSXR600K7

 

Current bikes: NIL

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topgearalwaysrock Newbie

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Its not about the thrill riding on maxi scooters.

 

Its the comfort, practicality and ease of use. Not forgetting decent speed as well.

 

But of course, if you want sports-bike handling, get a sports bike lorh. haha

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"---- Still trying to lose weight ----"

 

Class 2B: 20 Oct 2011

Class 2A: 04 Jan 2013

Class 2: 01 Apr 2014

Class 3: 05 Mar 2012

Class 4: 24 Mar 2015

PPCDL: 06 Sept 2012

hachi Newbie

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This look good...At least the maintenance not so high.....

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Current bikes: NIL

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hachi Newbie

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Its not about the thrill riding on maxi scooters.

 

Its the comfort, practicality and ease of use. Not forgetting decent speed as well.

 

But of course, if you want sports-bike handling, get a sports bike lorh. haha

 

I agreed with you on comfort and ease of use..

practicality? I am not sure whether you ride Cl2 sport bike before but I can tell based on the spec of the maxi scooter...You might be paying for super sport bikes maintenance...

To give an idea...Maybe just tear and wear items you need to spend more than a 1k per year, of course still depend on individual mileage per year...

If commute around 20000km per year then I think 1k for maintenance cannot be avoided...

Belt,rollers, clip $300-400

Tires $300-400

Final drive usually 2 years once about $300

Brake pads per set about $30-60 or so

FC about 18-22km per litre

 

Not to mentioned oil change, filter change etc...They needs 3l at least..and set aside maybe $80-more than 100 per oil change based fully syn oil..

Of course based on estimation of my tmax and the previous sport bikes I rode..

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parotae Newbie

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Further more, scooter parts are bloody hard to access, must remove most of the fairings before reaching parts to change. Sometimes for 1 small thing to change that takes 5 minutes have to take out and put back 1 hour for just the fairings ha ha.

topgearalwaysrock Newbie

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Applies to the big cc ones lah. Haha

 

I thought u were generalizing for all maxi-scooters

"---- Still trying to lose weight ----"

 

Class 2B: 20 Oct 2011

Class 2A: 04 Jan 2013

Class 2: 01 Apr 2014

Class 3: 05 Mar 2012

Class 4: 24 Mar 2015

PPCDL: 06 Sept 2012

topgearalwaysrock Newbie

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Applies to the big cc ones lah. Haha

 

I thought u were generalizing for all maxi-scooters

"---- Still trying to lose weight ----"

 

Class 2B: 20 Oct 2011

Class 2A: 04 Jan 2013

Class 2: 01 Apr 2014

Class 3: 05 Mar 2012

Class 4: 24 Mar 2015

PPCDL: 06 Sept 2012

Doremi Newbie

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Latest maxi scooter cost more than 20k, tires change $300-400.

Belt,rollers,clips 20000km change once about $400

FC 18-22km per litre

And the final drive with belt or chain.....

Like that might as well go fro 600cc supersport...More entertaining and maintenance much less.....I wonder what is the demand for it...

 

In my opinion, the option to pillion is the deciding factor. If i pillion very frequently, i would go for scooter or bikes that provides comfort seating for rider and pillion.

 

If i have to choose a sports bike such as R1 or a class 2b scooter for touring, i rather go for the 2b scooter. Carrying bags and pillon for touring is very tiring and kill all the fun.

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In my opinion, the option to pillion is the deciding factor. If i pillion very frequently, i would go for scooter or bikes that provides comfort seating for rider and pillion.

 

If i have to choose a sports bike such as R1 or a class 2b scooter for touring, i rather go for the 2b scooter. Carrying bags and pillon for touring is very tiring and kill all the fun.

 

 

Lol. Class 2B scooter for touring? Sure boh? Haha.

 

Maybe Class 2A is more like it.

"---- Still trying to lose weight ----"

 

Class 2B: 20 Oct 2011

Class 2A: 04 Jan 2013

Class 2: 01 Apr 2014

Class 3: 05 Mar 2012

Class 4: 24 Mar 2015

PPCDL: 06 Sept 2012

hachi Newbie

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In my opinion, the option to pillion is the deciding factor. If i pillion very frequently, i would go for scooter or bikes that provides comfort seating for rider and pillion.

 

If i have to choose a sports bike such as R1 or a class 2b scooter for touring, i rather go for the 2b scooter. Carrying bags and pillon for touring is very tiring and kill all the fun.

 

I agreed with you...For touring one or both up might be a deciding factor for high maintenance maxi scooter...Maybe this kinda of maxi scooter belongs to performance class..

Or maybe give it a class of its own....Performance maxi scooter which is more than 50bhp....

Hmmm I will take a R1 anytime and try to coax the pillion and stay at home..whahhahaa

 

I think you pass by me at PIE towards changi last week when I ride home...Your scooter is very intimidating from my rear mirror...Trying to identify what model izzit and you zoom pass me...Cos I dont lane split if the traffic is moving around 6pm...

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Wow! PCX go all the way to Thailand, that's incredible.

 

Too bad, I don't have the guts to do so with my 125cc scooter.

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Class 2: 01 Apr 2014

Class 3: 05 Mar 2012

Class 4: 24 Mar 2015

PPCDL: 06 Sept 2012

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From a Hong Kong bike channel

Honda Phantom TA200: Sep 04 - Dec 05

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More on their launch event, too bad I don't understand cantonese.. I only understand 'che' for car.. :(

Honda Phantom TA200: Sep 04 - Dec 05

Ducati Monster M400: Dec 05 - Feb 07

Honda Silverwing FJS400D: Feb 07 - Jan 09

Honda Shadow 400: Nov 10 - Dec 11

Aprilia SR Max 300ie: Jul 12 - Mar 15

topgearalwaysrock Newbie

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Go search for UK/ Aus reviews in English lah. Why so tedious to watch a video of another language?? Haha.

 

Anyways, the SRV850 tops out at 185kph, which is one of the fastest for a sports-maxi-scooter. But if you wanna play corner, forget about the SRV, cos it'll always scrap the side stand and it's really heavy. You're better off with the BMW C600Sports/ T-Max 530.

 

These days, maxi-scooters ain't about touring only. It must also be able to corner confidently, and have a balanced chassis. =D

 

This segment has moved on already! The standard has been raised!

"---- Still trying to lose weight ----"

 

Class 2B: 20 Oct 2011

Class 2A: 04 Jan 2013

Class 2: 01 Apr 2014

Class 3: 05 Mar 2012

Class 4: 24 Mar 2015

PPCDL: 06 Sept 2012

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