I'm keen to keep the Pani inside in the worst of the weather, so I'm thinking of running a cheapish scooter as a winter hack/commuter give it's a bit too far to cycle to work. I'm just looking for a reliable cheap-to-run bike, Fowlers have the Vision 110 for £1800. Anyone used them? Or would you just get a 2nd hand job for under a grand?
I had a vision 110 for a couple of years as a commuter bike . It was great, fast enough, decent brakes and amazing fuel economy . £12 road tax too. Good fun also in it's own way, ride it leg out super moto style. Just be careful of decking out the center stand when really cranking it over, TBH I only did that a couple of times when chasing bigger bikes .
Try one of these, no worries about decking out the centre stand, just watch out for the outside mirrors.
I have a Honda 2012 SH125i (16" wheels) that I've had from new and its brilliant for commuting. Light, narrow, great MPG and some weather protection. Honda do brilliant scoots. The Vision would be perfect as long as there arent too many dual carriageways. RBW.
Route is up through Brislington, the centre and then onto Filton. So stop start the whole way with bus lanes.
Keynsham. If it's nice I have the ring road or further out. Can also hit the A37 but straight through Brislington is pretty quick. Just as long I avoid Temple Meads!
I had a Honda Dylan 125 4 stroke scoot for a winter and town use, found them great as you didn't need to full kit up. Even rode Clacton to Croydon down the A12, M25, over the bridge and all the way around to junction 4 m25 into Croydon, a hoot. Steady 50-60mph top speed and dead reliable
Well I picked up a new Sym Jet 4 in the end. I didn't want to spend Vespa money and the cheap Chinese imports are rough as the proverbial. Being Taiwanese the build quality looks ok for the price... It's a mighty 125cc and good for 65/70 on the road. Downhill. With a tailwind. Obviously I'll be riding it in my Dianese race leathers. Safety first...
I had a piaggio 250 rev n go,did 80mph,cost nothing to run,would have another,paid £900 for it and sold it for the same 3 years later
