Considering a Scoot

[NAKID]

Looking at getting a scooter. I have a 3 mile commute and routinely carry more than I can fit in a backpack, but not much. The truck gets 12mpg and although I love driving it, there just isn't any point on a regular basis. I don't have luggage for the Monster.

So, looking to spend less than 2k. The wife wants to get into riding but has never ridden anything besides a bicycle. I think a nice 50cc would be a good place to start.

Mainly what I'm asking is anything to stay away from. There's a ton of knock-off, no-name 49cc's out there for less than a grand, even brand new...

[Porsche Monkey]

Honda Ruckus   [moto]

[NAKID]

$2500 and no storage. Remember, I live in the North East. weather is unpredictable at best. I need some kind of trunk type storage.

Used is definitely NOT out of the question...

[He Man]

Used vespa? ive seen a lot of them in NYC that handle the weathering and still look good with a wash. Craigs lists has TONS of them.

[NAKID]

Yeah, not in my price range. Here, anything with "Vespa" in the title seems to run $2500+...

CL has tons of "Classic" 1980's Vespas for $3000+

[Porsche Monkey]

$2500 and no storage. Remember, I live in the North East. weather is unpredictable at best. I need some kind of trunk type storage.

Used is definitely NOT out of the question...

But they are sooo cool and people mod the hell out of em. Sure you could come up with a top case of some kind. I think they sell a compartment for under the seat. Do et!

[Pakhan]

big space

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/529/0/home.aspx

[NAKID]

That's actually kinda cool...

[Cicero]

I like my Vino 125 you can find them in your price range if you look.



Like mine for example 

[NAKID]

Buddy of mine has a Vino 49. I'd rather get something small like that. No registration, he pays $13 a YEAR for full coverage, and the wife can ride without a MC endorsement...

[Cicero]

Buddy of mine has a Vino 49. I'd rather get something small like that. No registration, he pays $13 a YEAR for full coverage, and the wife can ride without a MC endorsement...

If your small enough the 49 is ok.  I just went with the 125 cause it cruises at 55mph

[hihhs]

I lived in Key West for a decade. Everybody there drives scooters.
Back then Yamaha Zumas were the thing to have.  They run FOREVER, have storage under the seat & they even make a windscreen for them.
I'll deny I ever said this but they are actually kinda fun to ride.
You can even ride a passenger (if you are both average sized and really well acquainted).
You can (or could) get hard bags for them. Being young and broke, we always attached baskets or even milk crates to the back.

It looks like the C3 may have more storage.

Obviously I prefer Ducati but Yamaha makes a great product.

And they are still around $2k

[He Man]

how about a honda metropolitan?

[NAKID]

Don't really need a 125 for my commute. a route I routinely take has a 35mph speed limit. If I can find a C3 for a decent price, I'll probably get it...

[Popeye the Sailor]

FYI, a girl I knew had a Honda metro. While it was fine for her weight, someone the size of you is heavy enough to basically render the thing anemic. Seriously-I  felt unsafe on that thing-it could barely scrape 35 on a level grade downhill with me on it. I normally advocate the joy of small bikes, but a honda metro, and possibly some of the other 49CC four strokers might be too small for you.

I would consider a 125.