Motorbike or Scooter and what rack to use?

[zen1th]

Just about to start my bike licence at my grand old age of 55, and looking at ideas for additional transportation.

Just wondering if people prefer scooters or motorbikes, and the best way of transporting them. Is there such a thing as a dedicated motorbike rack for rear of MH, or would a small scooter that can fit in garage be best option?

The bike would have to be capable of carrying myself and my wife as a passenger, so not sure a teeny one would fit in the garage.

Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[andyelbac]

Honda SH Mode 125 for us (or was ) My partner confessed last year that she hated going on the back). So now it's gone. The only consolation was the trade off: I get to buy a Honda Forza 350 for myself! Yippee! Still sad losing the bike from the motorhome though. Loved carrying it. Fiamma rack in rear garage, semi air fitted on back and uprated from 3850 to 4000kg. Had to take mirrors off to fit and forced to carry some gear in big storage box strapped down in hab area,but still.....great whilst it lasted. Good luck!

 

[barryd]

So glad all you people are saying 125 scooter is good having just bought one ,made the rack but not yet ridden it (Suzuki vensis ...700 miles from new 2024...£1450 which I hope was a good price ?)

Sounds a very good price. Basically half of a new one I think. I had to google that one though. Never heard of it.

I have heard of the Suzuki Address 110 which I think is very similar to the Honda Vision.

I just find the super light little scoots a bit of a giggle. Very relaxing to ride, easy to park (anywhere) and a doddle to get on a rack.

 

[Gaston aires]

Are you close to your axle limits with that setup?

Ian

Close to, but not over. I’ve used this set up many times to many places both U.K. and Europe with no problems. The SYM weighs 130 kg. Our payload is 850 kgs. I had it all weighed up on a weighbridge fully loaded.
Phil