Bluebottle wrote:I like the S-Wing for its build quality and reliability.
I think the Xevo is one of the better looking scooters though.
I prefer scooters with bigger bodywork, not just for weather/flying debris protection, they also have more "road presence" ie they are easier to see and in my opinion fewer people are tempted to try bullying them. They look heavier and more capable.
For that reason I personally would take the Xevo you mentioned over the fly, I think it is a nice looking machine too but it is a very personal thing.
You sound a bit concerned about being able to handle a heavier bike. The weight is only really noticeable when you are pushing the machine or getting it on/off the stand, it might be worth pushing one around in a showroom (or from a kindly local muppet) to see how it feels. The positive side of a heavier bike is that it feels more stable and comfortable at speed (sorry to add yet anonother variable to consider)
Thanks, that's really helpful advice
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As your new too scooting don't buy new, chances are you'll get a scrape or two just from using it and it will lose value quickly, having warranty is nice but not necessary.
You do need good road presence these days so the Xevo that you are potentially looking it at would be a good option and has the weather protection.
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Past Bikes: Piaggio B125, Gilera Nexus 500, TMax MK3 in White, TMax MK3 in Yellow, TMax MK3 in Yellow, Honda NC750x in Blue...
Remember when you're looking at something like the Piaggio Fly, compared to other max-scooters, you're pretty much sat on the bike rather than feeling part of it. Although the Fly certainly isn't as bad as some other models, you're not as planted in the bike as you would be with more substantial maxi scooter.
Not that I want to plant the idea in your head, but you'll certainly appreciate the different if the bike was ever to slip from under you.
Paul.
Current Ride: SYM Joymax 125i in black. Past Rides: Aprilia Atlantic 125, Piaggio X9 125 Evolution, Piaggio XEvo 125, X8 125, Peugeot Elystar 125, WRC 206 100cc x 2
Think about it in the same way you would when choosing a car. Luggage space, comfort etc.
A small moped type sports scooter had much less luggage space, will only carry a tiny top box, has very little weather protection for the rider and soon begins to look tatty if not cleaned regularly. Something like the Xevo has more road presence, better lighting, much more luggage capacity, will take a huge top box, has far better weather protection for the rider and is not that much heavier, just larger.
The S wing is somewhere in between being light and small yet still being a 'maxi' design and very well built. Vespa 'traditionals' are for enthusiasts only really and may well put you off rather than entice you to stick with it. They are fun machines for nice weather, not really ideal commuter winter rides.
I wouldn't buy new either until you have fallen off a couple of times and realise what sort of damage it can do. It can be expensive if repairing to 'as new' condition as you would want to with a new bike where as you could just patch up an older bike and make do and use it as a learning and experience gathering exercise, and see if in the future you decide to do your test and move up to something bigger, then consider buying new.
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