Advice on the best, cost-effective, non-conti, 2A scooter to have in Singapore..

[LongShanks]

Hey there fellas,

 

Been overseas for a long time and coming back soon to get a 2A scooter for tpt purposes.

Need some advice on which non-conti models to look for, based on fuel consumption, price and serviceability

since i've been out of the scouting market for so long.

Nothing that fancy, as long as its able to squeeze through traffic, has minimal maintenance

and powerful enough to go up to 180km/h when i'm pissed at rogue drivers! haha

 

Thanks and much appreciated. cheers!

[hachi]

I guess no scooter with less than 600cc can go up to 180kph....Maybe you should reconsider your spec...

[zhang jin]

Hey there fellas,

 

Been overseas for a long time and coming back soon to get a 2A scooter for tpt purposes.

Need some advice on which non-conti models to look for, based on fuel consumption, price and serviceability

since i've been out of the scouting market for so long.

Nothing that fancy, as long as its able to squeeze through traffic, has minimal maintenance

and powerful enough to go up to 180km/h when i'm pissed at rogue drivers! haha

 

Thanks and much appreciated. cheers!

the gts 300 has 160km on the speedo meter.only 278 cc.22 bhp.12k on the road.

[Brembo]

Hey there fellas,

 

Been overseas for a long time and coming back soon to get a 2A scooter for tpt purposes.

Need some advice on which non-conti models to look for, based on fuel consumption, price and serviceability

since i've been out of the scouting market for so long.

Nothing that fancy, as long as its able to squeeze through traffic, has minimal maintenance

and powerful enough to go up to 180km/h when i'm pissed at rogue drivers! haha

 

Thanks and much appreciated. cheers!

 

haha bro, if u find one scooter that fit all your requirements, let us know, we are all looking for it too

Just kidding with you...

 

Bascially there are no such perfect scooter.

but you could do some homework, the best jap here are as follows:

 

1. Silvering 400

2. Tmax 500

3. Burgman 650

(above 3 are probably the most powerful but maintainance is not the least)

3. Majesty 400

4. Burgman 400

5. SYM Maxsym 400

6. Kymco Downtown 300

(above 4 are all single cylinder engine, maintainance is more frenly but lack power at the top end)

[LXY]

Also majasty 250.

[Raven Hayabusa]

Hey there fellas,

 

Been overseas for a long time and coming back soon to get a 2A scooter for tpt purposes.

Need some advice on which non-conti models to look for, based on fuel consumption, price and serviceability

since i've been out of the scouting market for so long.

Nothing that fancy, as long as its able to squeeze through traffic, has minimal maintenance

and powerful enough to go up to 180km/h when i'm pissed at rogue drivers! haha

 

Thanks and much appreciated. cheers!

 

 

My vote will go to Sliver Wing 400.

 

Bro, Dun lose it over bad drivers... let them be.

We just ride on our lane ...

 

[LongShanks]

I guess no scooter with less than 600cc can go up to 180kph....Maybe you should reconsider your spec...

 

oh shoot dude... whats the max a 400cc scoot can tops btw?

[LongShanks]

My vote will go to Sliver Wing 400.

 

Bro, Dun lose it over bad drivers... let them be.

We just ride on our lane ...

 

 

chill bro, just that the need for speed sometimes arises.. how much is a silver wing going for these days?

[rusty83]

oh shoot dude... whats the max a 400cc scoot can tops btw?

 

probably tops at 160-165km full throttle

[LongShanks]

haha bro, if u find one scooter that fit all your requirements, let us know, we are all looking for it too

Just kidding with you...

 

Bascially there are no such perfect scooter.

but you could do some homework, the best jap here are as follows:

 

1. Silvering 400

2. Tmax 500

3. Burgman 650

(above 3 are probably the most powerful but maintainance is not the least)

3. Majesty 400

4. Burgman 400

5. SYM Maxsym 400

6. Kymco Downtown 300

(above 4 are all single cylinder engine, maintainance is more frenly but lack power at the top end)

 

hahaha thanks man, but just realized they all look very "uncle" as compared to the conti versions... damn!

[rusty83]

chill bro, just that the need for speed sometimes arises.. how much is a silver wing going for these days?

 

i had a 18.5k OTR quote back in march this year

[LongShanks]

the gts 300 has 160km on the speedo meter.only 278 cc.22 bhp.12k on the road.

 

hmm, looks good.. but wonder about the maintenance and fuel consumption...

[zhang jin]

hmm, looks good.. but wonder about the maintenance and fuel consumption...

getting about 30km/L.maintenance still within range.won't hurt the pocket too much.cheers.

Edited November 7, 2012 by zhang jin
WRONG SPELL.

[confusehaha]

If you are going for speed, never get a scooter.

Scooter is more for practicality with huge storage and relax ride. Sometimes just need to face the fact, you cant have everything in one.

Hence for my case i went for "what i actually need instead of what i actually want".

Which eventually I decided on a Silverwing.

Is not a fast scooter and doesnt have the "wow" and admiring outlook. But apparently is reliable, easy to maintain/diy, huge storage, reasonable fc-average 23/l and it has been serving me good.

 

To add on, a good fc bike with less maintenance and equip with lots of power in it is hardly impossible to find.

If you are looking for speed and practicality for the 2A range, i will recommend you to get a cb400 instead.

Owned a vtec series before and i can say that the power is incredible for it's cc. Good power and comfortable cruising speed at 160km/hr with ease.

Top speed is close to 200km/hr.

 

That's my share with no obligation

[confusehaha]

the gts 300 has 160km on the speedo meter.only 278 cc.22 bhp.12k on the road.

It will wobble like mad at that speed, is not meant to travel at the speed with it's aerodynamic and weight.

[Raven Hayabusa]

chill bro, just that the need for speed sometimes arises.. how much is a silver wing going for these days?

 

 

Found a second hand at Alexandra Bike Shop.

 

2 years plus bike going for SG$13K

 

[LongShanks]

If you are going for speed, never get a scooter.

Scooter is more for practicality with huge storage and relax ride. Sometimes just need to face the fact, you cant have everything in one.

Hence for my case i went for "what i actually need instead of what i actually want".

Which eventually I decided on a Silverwing.

Is not a fast scooter and doesnt have the "wow" and admiring outlook. But apparently is reliable, easy to maintain/diy, huge storage, reasonable fc-average 23/l and it has been serving me good.

 

To add on, a good fc bike with less maintenance and equip with lots of power in it is hardly impossible to find.

If you are looking for speed and practicality for the 2A range, i will recommend you to get a cb400 instead.

Owned a vtec series before and i can say that the power is incredible for it's cc. Good power and comfortable cruising speed at 160km/hr with ease.

Top speed is close to 200km/hr.

 

That's my share with no obligation

 

cheers mate!... looks like it boils down to either back to the s4 or a silverwing... hmmm

[Raven Hayabusa]

cheers mate!... looks like it boils down to either back to the s4 or a silverwing... hmmm

 

 

2 Weekends ago, I visited the bike shop that sold a second hand Silver Wing.

 

I start the engine and it really smooth and impressed me.

 

Had also read a lot of positive news about the bike.

 

Should be a good Buy !!

 

 

 

*PS: Even a Silver Wing can get you in deep trouble with the speed

[frozenpenguins]

Silver Wing is good

[Raven Hayabusa]

Silver Wing is good

 

 

Golden Wing is even better ..... Kekeke ...

[frozenpenguins]

Golden Wing is even better ..... Kekeke ...

 

Don't say too soon... later Honda become crazy and come up with a Diamond Wing

[alvin80]

Silverwing is good. Maintain it well & it will serve you well. There are a couple of units for sales in the garage sales thread.

[LongShanks]

ok guys last one, i'm like 1.8m tall and the vespas are looking pretty good... say if i go conti now,

what are my chances of getting something under 10k otr with enough clearance for my long shanks? *pun intended*

and what are their consumptions/maintenance like??

 

cheers