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Any commuters who run Maxi Scooters
« on: 24 September 2017, 01:28:34 am »
Hiya fellasm


As per title as usual.


Had a few close calls in London recently following some cnut breaking my foot by squeezing me into the curb so looking at maybe picking up a 400 or 650 Burger with ABS - reason being my feet will be semi protected by the running boards of a scoot.


Handling not really an issue as it will get good rubber but just wondering how people find


a) Filtering ability/restrictions compared to say a Gen1 thou


b) Is a 90 mph m/way cruising speed viable


c) Servicing and reliability costs


D) Typical mpg


E) Better options than a Burger


Cheers in advance for any advice  :thumbup
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Re: Any commuters who run Maxi Scooters
« Reply #1 on: 24 September 2017, 07:40:14 am »
   There is loads to go through and i type slow, easiest to narrow things down a bit. A 400 burg will prob do 90mph+ and 70- 90mpg, a 650 115mph and 50-70mpg. I'm sure mpg can vary wildly depending on throttle, loads etc. Modern scooters have a relaxed feel, even flat out, so the 400 would be enough. Oil change intervals are short but they hold less so costs are similar. The internal belt will do very roughly 15000 miles for £100, tyres are £150 a pair and last forever. The 650 is expensive, the 400 cheap. A lot of maxi scooters are wide and heavy and have a semi cruiser riding position, a Yam tmax 500 is one of the best of the lot. If not bothered about ride outs with mates a Yam 250 xmax would be my choice for you, fine on the motorway and perfect off it.