Scooter for MH

The Yamaha Niken is only 263kg
115bhp đź‘Ś

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We were going for the small trailer on the back the hydratrail so no payload issues and easy to reverse with swivel wheels
 
Fragle said:
We were going for the small trailer on the back the hydratrail so no payload issues and easy to reverse with swivel wheels
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I've thought about trailers so we can take something nicer, but each type has it's advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage of the hydratrail is it's little wheels. A proper trailer has big wheels but it's longer and harder to reverse..
For now we're sticking with the lightweight scoot that sits on the rack 🥱
 
Have you considered a Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, they have a low handlebar height, are fairly light at around 150kgs and very nippy.
You haven't mentioned your budget but this will give you an idea.
 
ChrisL said:
Have you considered a Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, they have a low handlebar height, are fairly light at around 150kgs and very nippy.
You haven't mentioned your budget but this will give you an idea.
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That's got the KTM 390 duke engine. 44bhp.
The Duke is cheaper too đź‘Ť
 
Fragle said:
I’ve looked at these as well. The problem is they say you can drive on full car license. Well you can if you want to pay a grand for insurance.
I found the bike I wanted agreed price etc but then phoned around and absolutely ridiculous prices. If I put I had bike license it was less than £200 I’ve been thinking again this week and still the same. Not worth the cost of insurance for me atm
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I might try and get a quote here in Spain. It’s a lot less expensive (usually)
 
ChrisL said:
Have you considered a Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, they have a low handlebar height, are fairly light at around 150kgs and very nippy.
You haven't mentioned your budget but this will give you an idea.
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Not category AM friendly. AM limited to max 28mph. Seems bizarre that you can have a monster trike or a twist and go scooter but nothing in between.

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funflair said:
Is that one classed as a tricycle for somebody who has not passed their test?
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As long as the front wheels are more than 46cm apart. Scary stuff!
 
MikeH said:
Looking for a scooter/dual seat mbike for my motorhome garage. My garage door height is 40” (allowing me 1/2” or so wiggle room). Needs to have enough power for me and the First Lady on together just for nipping from sites to town. Any ideas on scooters etc with a height (mirrors off) of 40” or less?
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Hi have just joined and saw your post if you can find 41 inches perhaps lower tyre pressure we spent ages and found that a Yamaha vity 125 goes in we had a Pilote sensation This scooter is no longer produced so secondhand great for two up and fit handle bar fold mirrors 41 was the lowest scooter I could find good luck
 
Blackrose said:
Hi have just joined and saw your post if you can find 41 inches perhaps lower tyre pressure we spent ages and found that a Yamaha vity 125 goes in we had a Pilote sensation This scooter is no longer produced so secondhand great for two up and fit handle bar fold mirrors 41 was the lowest scooter I could find good luck
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My first scooter was a Yamaha Vity 125 and fitted easily through my 43" high garage door opening.

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Nigel P said:
Not category AM friendly. AM limited to max 28mph. Seems bizarre that you can have a monster trike or a twist and go scooter but nothing in between.
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The OP said he has a full licence so I wasn't thinking of a solution for a non licence holder. With regard to trikes, when these regulations first came into being they were intended for Morgan's, bubble cars, combinations and the like, it's quite likely that the number of people using them are so low that it hasn't been seen as an issue.
 
There's always the unconventional!!
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Been out with a tape measure. Grom fits if I fold the handle bars back 1”. Van Van fits if I do the same and one or two others. Folding down handlebars seems to be the answer. No to most scooters though, Vespa’s etc.
 
MikeH said:
Looking for a scooter/dual seat mbike for my motorhome garage. My garage door height is 40” (allowing me 1/2” or so wiggle room). Needs to have enough power for me and the First Lady on together just for nipping from sites to town. Any ideas on scooters etc with a height (mirrors off) of 40” or less?
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We brought the Suzuki address 110cc and it’s excellent , it’s only 100kgs so it’s light and is nippy , does about 55mph with 2 of us in it .Goes in the garage with the mirrors off.
We have Chausson 640.

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