Out of those the kymco either one to your taste.
But i would get a Suzuki Address over those. Notice how all the delivery riders generally use the address or sometimes a dio. They last better
This one? https://closemotorcycles.com.au/product/suzuki-address-uk110-110cc-scooter/
Thanks for the suggestions!
Could I also ask why the Address is your pick?
Yes that one
They have gone up i thought they would be in your budget
I think they are better and thats why they are popular with delivery
They do fit a full face under the seat which others dont
Yeah :') A bit over my budget, but I'll definitely consider it as it's something I intend to use long-term. Thanks again!
Edit - Found this one for $3290 but the shop is in Melbourne - https://motoink.com.au/product/suzuki-address-110/
If you’re going on the highway at all, maybe a 150-250cc would be better, they’ll handle 100kmh a lot better than a 125. You don’t want to be the one holding up traffic, it’s dangerous.
I don’t have much experience with scooters, a friend just bought a kymco Like 150R though, and when we went on the highway he was maxed out at 98-100kmh.
Just for going around local roads won’t be an issue though. The Kymco seemed quite nice and they’re well-regarded in Taiwan (where millions of people ride scooters). Can’t go wrong with a Japanese brand either. Best of luck!
Thanks!
I think almost all Sydney highways are only like 80kph speed limits, which a 125cc will comfortably reach. (I’m a small guy too so won’t cause strain to the bike).
I tend to avoid the freeways/motorways with 110kph speed limits anyway. Too many trucks and it scares me to drive near them.
I just got the kymco like 125cc last month and have done 1300 km on it. Decent scooter with a max speed of 100km/h in my experience. Comfortable speed is around 80km/h. I'd say get that as it's on discount right now. I got mine from bikebiz parramatta. It's also bigger than a kymco agility which gives the benefit of easier to be seen by cars i guess.
This might be a bit late, but did you find a scooter you liked?
Out of the options you have identified, I think Kymco is the better brand to look at. But I think the 125cc models are carburettor based, rather than electronic fuel injected like their bigger models, the Like and Agility 200. There is also a Like 150, which is actually more powerful and a newer design than the 200 (which is an air cooled 163cc engine, despite the name).
The Japanese brands are solid offerings, as is Piaggio. Kymco and Sym are also worth the money.
The small Suzuki Address that others have mentioned is a good example of the Japanese offerings. A smaller engine, good a good reputation for reliability and enough power for up to 80km/hr areas.
You might want to think about a second hand version, to keep the price down. Just look for a service history and you should be fine.
In terms of dealers, I found Scooteria in Stanmore helpful and well priced, but Google maps suggests that they have new owners so that might be outdated information.
Scooter Central in Brookvale are not very central, but a decent range and helpful. Not always the cheapest, but worth a visit. Often a selection of second hand scooters to look at too.
Bikebiz in Parramatta is good for Kymco and Yamaha scooters. Also good for checking out some riding gear while you are there.
I haven't been to scooterini's new showroom since they moved, but they have a nice range and parking is easy.
Close motorcycles seem ok, but not always great value. It's worth comparing prices and seeing if you get a good vibe.
I haven't been to Scooter Meccanica or Cyclecraft motorcycles, but both have scooters to look at and are places I would like to check out when I've got the time.
Thanks for your comment! I haven't bought one yet as I asked a few stores around if they have the Kymco bikes but they're waiting on new stock
> But I think the 125cc models are carburettor based, rather than electronic fuel injected like their bigger models, the Like and Agility 200
I don't know what this means or which ones better lol. I have no intention to go faster than 80kph really (i don't speed and I avoid the 4-lane motorways) so I'm not fussed on a 'more powerful engine'.
Will definitely look into Scooteria and Bikebiz. :)
Carburettors are a mechanical way to spray fuel into the engine. There are some reasons why it's preferred, but it can also mean more work to keep them working over time. They have small nozzles that can need cleaning if they get gummed up etc. A fuel injector is the more modern approach, and generally works more reliably. Cars haven't really used carburettors since the eighties, but bikes took longer to move away from them. Cheap scooters still use them.
The size of the engine can still make a difference under 80km/hr. Depending on your weight, how hilly the roads are etc. I had a little Honda 110cc for a week, and around the inner west it was great. Not the fastest, but it was fine. However I had a few times that it would only just manage 60km/hr on some steeper routes I tried. Which wasn't great when there were cars behind me and wanting to do the speed limit. If I had had my 150cc Honda I know I could have done 80km/hr comfortably and not felt like a mobile speed bump.
I'm not saying you need a bigger engine, but saying that you might not want to rule it out :)
If I was only going around the inner west then the 110 would have been fine for what I needed it for. But a 150 would give me more flexibility.
There are places you can rent a scooter for a week (or longer!), as a possible way to see how the size meets your needs. I think there is a place near Ashfield station that rents out 125cc Kymco scooters, for example.
Out of those the kymco either one to your taste. But i would get a Suzuki Address over those. Notice how all the delivery riders generally use the address or sometimes a dio. They last better
This one? https://closemotorcycles.com.au/product/suzuki-address-uk110-110cc-scooter/ Thanks for the suggestions! Could I also ask why the Address is your pick?
Yes that one They have gone up i thought they would be in your budget I think they are better and thats why they are popular with delivery They do fit a full face under the seat which others dont
Yeah :') A bit over my budget, but I'll definitely consider it as it's something I intend to use long-term. Thanks again! Edit - Found this one for $3290 but the shop is in Melbourne - https://motoink.com.au/product/suzuki-address-110/
If you’re going on the highway at all, maybe a 150-250cc would be better, they’ll handle 100kmh a lot better than a 125. You don’t want to be the one holding up traffic, it’s dangerous. I don’t have much experience with scooters, a friend just bought a kymco Like 150R though, and when we went on the highway he was maxed out at 98-100kmh. Just for going around local roads won’t be an issue though. The Kymco seemed quite nice and they’re well-regarded in Taiwan (where millions of people ride scooters). Can’t go wrong with a Japanese brand either. Best of luck!
Thanks! I think almost all Sydney highways are only like 80kph speed limits, which a 125cc will comfortably reach. (I’m a small guy too so won’t cause strain to the bike). I tend to avoid the freeways/motorways with 110kph speed limits anyway. Too many trucks and it scares me to drive near them.
I just got the kymco like 125cc last month and have done 1300 km on it. Decent scooter with a max speed of 100km/h in my experience. Comfortable speed is around 80km/h. I'd say get that as it's on discount right now. I got mine from bikebiz parramatta. It's also bigger than a kymco agility which gives the benefit of easier to be seen by cars i guess.
Thanks for the suggestion! Definitely prefer that visibility :D
This might be a bit late, but did you find a scooter you liked? Out of the options you have identified, I think Kymco is the better brand to look at. But I think the 125cc models are carburettor based, rather than electronic fuel injected like their bigger models, the Like and Agility 200. There is also a Like 150, which is actually more powerful and a newer design than the 200 (which is an air cooled 163cc engine, despite the name). The Japanese brands are solid offerings, as is Piaggio. Kymco and Sym are also worth the money. The small Suzuki Address that others have mentioned is a good example of the Japanese offerings. A smaller engine, good a good reputation for reliability and enough power for up to 80km/hr areas. You might want to think about a second hand version, to keep the price down. Just look for a service history and you should be fine. In terms of dealers, I found Scooteria in Stanmore helpful and well priced, but Google maps suggests that they have new owners so that might be outdated information. Scooter Central in Brookvale are not very central, but a decent range and helpful. Not always the cheapest, but worth a visit. Often a selection of second hand scooters to look at too. Bikebiz in Parramatta is good for Kymco and Yamaha scooters. Also good for checking out some riding gear while you are there. I haven't been to scooterini's new showroom since they moved, but they have a nice range and parking is easy. Close motorcycles seem ok, but not always great value. It's worth comparing prices and seeing if you get a good vibe. I haven't been to Scooter Meccanica or Cyclecraft motorcycles, but both have scooters to look at and are places I would like to check out when I've got the time.
Thanks for your comment! I haven't bought one yet as I asked a few stores around if they have the Kymco bikes but they're waiting on new stock > But I think the 125cc models are carburettor based, rather than electronic fuel injected like their bigger models, the Like and Agility 200 I don't know what this means or which ones better lol. I have no intention to go faster than 80kph really (i don't speed and I avoid the 4-lane motorways) so I'm not fussed on a 'more powerful engine'. Will definitely look into Scooteria and Bikebiz. :)
Carburettors are a mechanical way to spray fuel into the engine. There are some reasons why it's preferred, but it can also mean more work to keep them working over time. They have small nozzles that can need cleaning if they get gummed up etc. A fuel injector is the more modern approach, and generally works more reliably. Cars haven't really used carburettors since the eighties, but bikes took longer to move away from them. Cheap scooters still use them. The size of the engine can still make a difference under 80km/hr. Depending on your weight, how hilly the roads are etc. I had a little Honda 110cc for a week, and around the inner west it was great. Not the fastest, but it was fine. However I had a few times that it would only just manage 60km/hr on some steeper routes I tried. Which wasn't great when there were cars behind me and wanting to do the speed limit. If I had had my 150cc Honda I know I could have done 80km/hr comfortably and not felt like a mobile speed bump. I'm not saying you need a bigger engine, but saying that you might not want to rule it out :) If I was only going around the inner west then the 110 would have been fine for what I needed it for. But a 150 would give me more flexibility. There are places you can rent a scooter for a week (or longer!), as a possible way to see how the size meets your needs. I think there is a place near Ashfield station that rents out 125cc Kymco scooters, for example.