Maxi Scoot Comparison Test

[MrGrumpy]

To go with the maxi video comparison, Scooter Station have put their detailed test results on the web (in French, obviously).

http://www.scooter-station.com/Comparat ... 0-ABS.html

Results much as you'd expect. The BMW gets the nod - just.

There are also some dyno readouts on p5 which are quite interesting, especially if you compare the results at the wheel they found with the stated bhp at the crank. The Aprilia only manages to get 64% of its engine bhp to the wheels, whilst the BMW and TMax get around 75% (though the TMax figure is probably an underestimate since they can't test it at more than 6000rpm, so there is still more power to come). However, the Integra with its DCT (and chain) converts 83% of engine bhp to wheel bhp. Though there again, its still doesn't actually go much better than the TMax, though its fuel consumption is rather better, which is presumably due to workings of the engine rather than the transmission.