New scoot

[dogfood09]

Hi guys,

Looking for a 125 scooter to last me around 6 months till I can get a brand new one, anyone got any suggestions, I'm 6 ft needs to be able to cope with a daily 45 mile round trip commute , don't particularly want to spend a lot as it's only for short term, what should I be looking for in terms of age and mileage etc?

Thanks

[Symcity]

One owner - service history - low milage - Sym/Kymco/Honda can’t go wrong

[horobags]

it all depends on your budget???
Keep an open mind and try to buy a scoot that hasn't been thrashed by a young owner. Bearing in mind you only want to keep it a short while I'd say low miles and good condition are more important that which manufacturer.

[MrGrumpy]

With a long commute, you should look for one of the more upmarket bigger, slightly more 'touring' orientated scoots with decent space for the rider and good weather protection. And probably with a decent amount of power (depending on the roads you travel).
I guess your starting point should be the Honda S-wing or maybe Yamaha X-max - ticks most of the boxes, both been around for years so there are lots around at all price points.
I assume you need a 125 for licence reasons? Its always worth going for a bigger engined scoot if you are able.

[Scootypuff snr]

I've commuted on & killed 125cc riding to London but locally served me well.

Ritchie commutes exclusively on a 125 (when he's not using a 110cc)

If licence allows go bigger or if you can bend the budget try and get a 0% deal on a new bike.

Suzuki have the address 110 and will be putting promotions out before long

[dogfood09]

With a long commute, you should look for one of the more upmarket bigger, slightly more 'touring' orientated scoots with decent space for the rider and good weather protection. And probably with a decent amount of power (depending on the roads you travel).
I guess your starting point should be the Honda S-wing or maybe Yamaha X-max - ticks most of the boxes, both been around for years so there are lots around at all price points.
I assume you need a 125 for licence reasons? Its always worth going for a bigger engined scoot if you are able.

My licence is for a 125 , don't want a spend too much as I want to buy a new one straight out, as I can't get finance , and I also want to do my test so I can go higher than 125, will take me appx 6 months to save hence why I don't want to spend too much on a scoot for such a short period of time

[richie the 1st]

I've commuted on & killed 125cc riding to London but locally served me well.

Ritchie commutes exclusively on a 125 (when he's not using a 110cc)

If licence allows go bigger or if you can bend the budget try and get a 0% deal on a new bike.

Suzuki have the address 110 and will be putting promotions out before long

Yep,110 or 125cc for me,worked it out,if I go bigger 250/300cc its money £££££££££££££ You may think you are going slower but you are not.I Just let the fast ..????????? people go then catch them up.

[MrGrumpy]

Yep,110 or 125cc for me,worked it out,if I go bigger 250/300cc its money £££££££££££££ You may think you are going slower but you are not.I Just let the fast ..????????? people go then catch them up.

Sounds far too dull though - the only fun left on roads (especially a commute) is to be the quickest person in the Traffic Light drag race!!!

[kishan]

i had a loan honda PCX (2016) model i think which used for day to day travel to work and back and etc and it was a great scooter, comfee seat and good riding position.

[richie the 1st]

Had a ride on a Honda pcx 125,went well but far to small in size for me being 6"3" tall.