Midi Scooters

TheTwoOfUs said:
I will be selling my MP3 and trailer come the spring if anyone is interested. Used solely with the m/h and although it is a 2015 it has done less than 1000 miles due to covid and temporary loss of licence. It's like new complete with matching topbox. Trailer is Armitage side loading and uses a winch.View attachment 1002937
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What size engine does it have?
 
If the scooter is to go in a motorhome than size and weight will greatly reduce the options.
 
Gazuk said:
If the scooter is to go in a motorhome than size and weight will greatly reduce the options.
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Depends on the motorhome really but yes measuring the garage and checking the design weight of your garage floor is good place to start.
 
Forza 350, great scoot and good for decent mileage. Have used to get into London and Oxford from home in north Dorset. Luggage capacity especially with top box is great and can fit two proper lids under the seat and still have room to bring home shopping/wine. Biggest change is no gears and the ability to just drop a cog and make progress past something but that's just about adapting your riding style.

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Speedyian said:
Now that I have turned 70 I am thinking of giving up the motorcycle. However, giving up two wheels is NOT happening, hence the reason for the thread. I am thinking of maybe a Burgman 400, fast enough for the motorway two up, comfortable for probably an hour at a time, good weather protection for the odd times we do get caught out in the rain, and most importantly low seat height.
Opinions please, thanks in advance.
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Don't give up yet Ian. . I've had a bike since I was 16. . I'm now 74 and just bought a new Ducati Monster, aiming for a speedy trip around North Spain in September. .
 
Speedyian said:
Now that I have turned 70 I am thinking of giving up the motorcycle. However, giving up two wheels is NOT happening, hence the reason for the thread. I am thinking of maybe a Burgman 400, fast enough for the motorway two up, comfortable for probably an hour at a time, good weather protection for the odd times we do get caught out in the rain, and most importantly low seat height.
Opinions please, thanks in advance.
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Been a big bike rider all my life and after turning 80 decided to get a Burgman 400 a lovely scooter with plenty of power.kept it for about a year but for me it didn’t feel rite not having anything between my knees.So I sold it and bought A 600cc Yamaha Fazer which wasn’t much heavier and is a joy to ride and I am now 85.
 
Speedyian said:
Now that I have turned 70 I am thinking of giving up the motorcycle. However, giving up two wheels is NOT happening, hence the reason for the thread. I am thinking of maybe a Burgman 400, fast enough for the motorway two up, comfortable for probably an hour at a time, good weather protection for the odd times we do get caught out in the rain, and most importantly low seat height.
Opinions please, thanks in advance.
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We had a Vespa 300 and we had it on a trailer behind our old motorhome. Sold all that and now carry a Vespa 125 (only 110kg) on the rear rack. I find the bergman and similar very long, The 300 vespa was a great bike and always draws a bit of conversation. If you need that type of commuter then I'd go for the Xmax 300 or Forza 350.
The world is awash with scooters.
 
Can I ask if anyone considered electric scooters, weight, battery range and suitability for France/Spain? We have elec bikes but thinking of options that extend our range... It would need to go into the rear MH garage, batteries elsewhere for weight balance. Just thinking about if it is even viable without a trailer/carrier... Thx all ...
 
Speedyian said:
Now that I have turned 70 I am thinking of giving up the motorcycle. However, giving up two wheels is NOT happening, hence the reason for the thread. I am thinking of maybe a Burgman 400, fast enough for the motorway two up, comfortable for probably an hour at a time, good weather protection for the odd times we do get caught out in the rain, and most importantly low seat height.
Opinions please, thanks in advance.
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What about a smaller, lighter motorcycle? The new Triumph 400s are great. We have a Honda CB300R and it's so light and easy to ride I can see me riding it well in to my 70s. Lighter than any of the scooters you're looking at.

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Woodburner said:
What about a smaller, lighter motorcycle? The new Triumph 400s are great. We have a Honda CB300R and it's so light and easy to ride I can see me riding it well in to my 70s. Lighter than any of the scooters you're looking at.
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Agree, we've got a Duke 390 for the van. 43bhp & 150kg.
These big scooters weight about 220kg usually 🤔
 
Most scooters are heavy for what they are but they carry the weight low down so you don't notice it, unless you have to push it! My AP50 was heavy enough to push when I kept popping pistons, wouldn't want to push any of them fan now :cool:
 
Clive Bishop said:
Been a big bike rider all my life and after turning 80 decided to get a Burgman 400 a lovely scooter with plenty of power.kept it for about a year but for me it didn’t feel rite not having anything between my knees.So I sold it and bought A 600cc Yamaha Fazer which wasn’t much heavier and is a joy to ride and I am now 85.
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I think we could get a 400 Burgman in ours, what we're after is a roomier seat, we've carried an Aprillia Sport city cube 300cc for 12 years and its veen great but we've now got a bit bigger:(. Did you find it comfortable over bumps etc?

I have a couple of motorcycles as well but my wife struggles getting onto them now.

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Now then! We have a BMW C400X which we carry inside great little machine 80mph 2 up nippy
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I had a Piaggio BV350 (I refuse to call it a Beverly) :D for a couple of years. That was a cracking scooter. Went like the clappers.

However (don't laugh). My favourite bike ever is our little Honda Vision 110 that goes on the back of the motorhome. If you have the payload, get one of them and stick it on a rack. An absolute joy to ride, goes round corners like its on rails and we do 5000-6000 miles a year two up on ours when away on long tours. The previous one went over the Alps and Pyrenees many times. Ok they are not fast and crawl up some hills but they are just a pleasure to ride and fling about. 100kg Wet! Crap in winter though with no screen on.

The old BV350
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Our Honda Vision

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Thanks for all the replies, the reason I am considering a scooter over my present motorcycle (Trident660) is that I am vertically challenged and I have always had a bit of back trouble which in the past has not been a problem. However I now find it increasingly awkward to get my leg over (oer missus) and therefore the step through of a scooter would alleviate the problem.
 
RowleyBirkinQC said:
How gutless did the 125 feel having first had the 300?
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Its quite noticeable as you would expect. However we generally don't venture that far from a site so it isn't really relevant. I have a 650 Vstrom that I use for day to day. The Vespa is just a you, my wife is happy in the back and it was great on our Italian Trip last year.. Unless you need the extra power then you won't be disappointed.

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Speedyian said:
Thanks for all the replies, the reason I am considering a scooter over my present motorcycle (Trident660) is that I am vertically challenged and I have always had a bit of back trouble which in the past has not been a problem. However I now find it increasingly awkward to get my leg over (oer missus) and therefore the step through of a scooter would alleviate the problem.
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Get out and try a few would be my advice. Some of these Maxi scooters are massive and not really step throughs. The one I would probably go for if I was going to get another big scoot would be the Honda SH 350i. Its the lightest of the new Honda 350i range and is the only one thats a proper step through. Just looks like a big Honda Vision I guess. To me though scooters should be light and nimble and some of the new ones are just not. Depends what you want it for really. For the motorhome you dont really need a mile muncher as the van does all that.
 
Mark1965 said:
It’s quite noticeable as you would expect. However we generally don't venture that far from a site so it isn't really relevant. I have a 650 Vstrom that I use for day to day. The Vespa is just a you, my wife is happy in the back and it was great on our Italian Trip last year.. Unless you need the extra power then you won't be disappointed.
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Thanks, we have a GTS 300 already so I was curious about how liveable the 125 version would be two up.
 
SH350I, shad 58x top box for two full face helmets and job done. Or one helmet under the seat, one in the top box with our jackets if in warm climate. We may go back to a bike but jury is out atm.
The only thing I don't like on the Honda is slow speed manoeuvres... when riding a "proper" bike and doing a U turn or slow riding you slip the clutch and use the back brake as you know... some bright spark at Honda linked the left (back) brake lever to also brake the front wheel so slow riding is a pita! I got used to it on our last trip but not natural to me at all.
I tried a few other scooters before purchase but none ticked the boxes like the Honda, screen won't come off, too heavy, no storage space / top box mount available etc.



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