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New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:07 pm
by pekkaha0
Hi,

My name is Pete and I ride a Piaggio X8 250i.
I have had it for one year and practically only used for commuting to work.
Nevertheless I am already considering to upgrade to 400 or 500 cc.
I am happy to read any comments on X8 and especially recommendations on 400/500 cc maxis.

Pete

Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:26 pm
by Deleted User 62
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Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:06 pm
by dxtruss
Hi Pete, i have just recently joined this site as i have just bought a Piaggio X8 125, Have never ridden a scooter before now, always been a car driver, so i have got a lot to learn about scooters and riding, but am enjoying every moment of it.

Russ

Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:15 pm
by mottza
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Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:52 pm
by SpikeOne
Hi Pete, welcome...

Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:02 pm
by VOZZA
Hi Pete and welcome. Plenty of choice around now, have a few test rides, see what you fancy and ask away when you got a shortlist.
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Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:10 pm
by poldark
The Xevo 400 is a decent option and would feel familiar after the 250, but there are clearly other non-Piaggio options.

Though others feel differently I think for solo use a 400 (or perhaps new Piaggio X10 350) is the ideal size, as it should always have plenty in reserve and not be over-stressed.

Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:06 am
by johnp
Hi and welcome aboard.

Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:35 pm
by loonymoon
Hello and welcome. I'm probably selling my xevo 400 if you're interested.

Re: New member / Piaggio X8

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:38 pm
by StevenM
Hello and welcome aboard