vespa ? or wad u think ?

• Gent-X

  2 Jul 06, 01:55

  Originally posted by Itachi:

  Erm... How much it actually cost to support a vespa?

  try to get cheap vespa below $1000
  then 1st thing is get a reliable mechanic to check
  
  dont forget, some vespa use premix 2t thats mean 2t is mix together with petrol
  
  full tank vespa can go average 120km-150km before it hit reserve on 5l of petrol
  
  honestly speaking between vespa and wave,
  wave is more economic but vespa wins cool factor
• Itachi

  2 Jul 06, 17:57

  hmm... will it be more expensive to own a vespa as compared to public transport?
• Gent-X

  6 Jul 06, 12:32

  Originally posted by Itachi:

  hmm... will it be more expensive to own a vespa as compared to public transport?

  if you only use the bike to carry you from home to work and vice versa..........better take public transport
  
  pros of owning a vehicle
  1. convenience, can go anywhere anytime
  2. no time wasting of waiting
  3. proud of your ride
  
  cons of owning a vehicle
  1. roadtax
  2. insurance
  3. parking fees
  4. petrol
  5. erp
  6. accident
  7. vehicle breakdown
  8. traffic jam
  9. people sabo your ride
  10. installment
  11. summons
  
  pros of taking public transport
  1. the reverse of owning a vehicle
  2. can see see look look at nice male/female
  
  cons of taking public transport
  1. pack
  2. time consuming
  3. smell of body odours
  4. fare increase like nobody business
• Carburettor2

  8 Jul 06, 15:09

  There are so many cheaper bikes that require even cheaper maintenance for Class 2B bikes, why only choose Vespa? Let me see, got Suzuki GN125, Honda CG125, Honda Phantom TA200, Daelim Daystar 125, Daelim Magma 125, Yamaha YBR125 and many more. All of these bikes are 4-stroke and require only the occasional oil change.
• markzz

  8 Jul 06, 21:15

  I think a Phantom handles better on the expressways(at expressway speeds) den a Kup Kia or a Vespa.
  
  Also more stable during wet weather due to its low Centre of Gravity and its heavy weight.
  
  Btw, Is a Motard(Scrambler with Road tires ) good for use in Singapore?
  No offroading involved..
• Itachi

  8 Jul 06, 22:04

  hUh?? confirm cheaper than vespa?
• Gent-X

  10 Jul 06, 15:28

  Originally posted by Carburettor2:

  There are so many cheaper bikes that require even cheaper maintenance for Class 2B bikes, why only choose Vespa? Let me see, got Suzuki GN125, Honda CG125, Honda Phantom TA200, Daelim Daystar 125, Daelim Magma 125, Yamaha YBR125 and many more. All of these bikes are 4-stroke and require only the occasional oil change.

  but vespa wins the 'chio' factor if you know how to dress it up;p
• ahduck

  10 Jul 06, 17:32

  How abt the new Gilera Runner 200??
  Its automatic. Good for lazy ppl who dun like gear changing.
  Very quiet ride.
  Some more got Lta approve exhaust system..
• kopiosatu

  10 Jul 06, 18:07

  CG125, recommended
  
  the indestructable, the one that doesn't need an oil filter.
• markzz

  10 Jul 06, 21:17

  IS a Scrambler with road tires good for daily transport?
  
  Very comfy due to the suspensions...
• Itachi

  13 Jul 06, 02:33

  Originally posted by Gent-X:

  but vespa wins the 'chio' factor if you know how to dress it up;p

  show some picture of ur dressed up vespa leh
• MobyDog

  13 Jul 06, 02:43

  vespa ah..
  
  My first scooter was a Vesper, and I do not recommend it.
  
  It is light, very nimble and economical.
  
  It is very dangerous on wet road condition, and I skid very often... too often.
  
  When you need to e-brake, the rear type tends to skid off.
  
  The clutch cable keeps breaking easily.
  
  On highway, tends to float and sway when lorry go pass... and imagine if it starts to rain.. You have to go slow and Car don't give a damn about you..
  
  DO NOT BUY A SCOOTER..
• kecang_puteh

  13 Jul 06, 10:11

  Originally posted by Itachi:

  hUh?? confirm cheaper than vespa?

  Not confirm. Must depend on age lor. But if you really want, definitely can find those bikes in those models that are cheaper than Vespa except for the Honda Phantom TA200. For example, some time back, I saw a Daelim Magma going for $450 and a Daelim Daystar going for $600.
• kecang_puteh

  13 Jul 06, 10:17

  Originally posted by MobyDog:

  vespa ah..
  
  My first scooter was a Vesper, and I do not recommend it.
  
  It is light, very nimble and economical.
  
  It is very dangerous on wet road condition, and I skid very often... too often.
  
  When you need to e-brake, the rear type tends to skid off.
  
  The clutch cable keeps breaking easily.
  
  On highway, tends to float and sway when lorry go pass... and imagine if it starts to rain.. You have to go slow and Car don't give a damn about you..
  
  DO NOT BUY A SCOOTER..

  I think some of the scooters are okay, such as the Piaggio X8/X9. Maybe a Vespa is not practical enough and not very safe for everyday riding, though.
• laserboy

  28 Aug 06, 14:35

  anyone here rides a motard?
• viciouskitty74

  30 Sep 06, 08:24

  For really new 2b licenec holder. it really is not recommended to go on a old vespa.
  
  new vespa at least still okay. will the threadstarter share what kind of vespa we are discussing about?
• becksryzh

  25 Oct 06, 22:08

  hey sorry i've been away .
  
  er i meant any and all kinds of vespa .
  
  anybody rides/rode a MOJITO custom by aprilia b4 ?
  
  care to share their experience ? thanks
  
  and i just started theory for 2b .
  
  going to start prac soon .
  
  maybe the pros here can intro where to get gd bike accessories (helmets,jackets,etc.etc.)
  
  and wheres a gd place for 2nd hand bikes ?
  
  thanks alot - pardon my tonnes of questioning
• Gent-X

  26 Oct 06, 17:04

  Originally posted by Itachi:

  show some picture of ur dressed up vespa leh

  i do not know how to post the pics
  but here is one link what modified vespa can be;p
  
  http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/rakanvespa/aktiviti%20lepas/?action=view¤t=jobotlama.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch19