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... I coul never understand why buy a 650cc scooter ...


I'm talking 400cc plus here ...

9-10years ago, I was given one as a loaner when my America was in being serviced.
I'd never buy one myself but after putting about 30 miles on it, I could see they would easily appeal to some.
They're twist and go automatics, they're easy to ride, comfortable, have in-built storage and can easily keep up with traffic (at legal speeds and more!).
The Honda Silverwing can do 100mph and that new BMW C650 GT (below) does 110.
The ones I've seen tend to be ridden by more - ahem - 'mature' riders, maybe because they also so easier to get onto with a step through frame !!
I've seen several of those two-wheel-up-front types too. The one that tilt into corners.
The Triumph dealer I bought a few bikes from moved over to Guzzi & Piaggio and he said they were a hoot to ride. They could corner like you wouldn't believe.
Scooters in general though, people into bikes generally won't buy them and take the piss cause they've never ridden a larger cc one and people who buy them love 'em.


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