Peugeot Satelis 2 400RS new to forum
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:58 pm
Hi, I have just joined the forum
I just got a Satelis 2 400i RS (I rode it 200 miles home yesterday so I'm aching a bit today!)
I have had dozens of bikes over the years but my first scooter was a Mk 1 Satelis 500 with the Piaggio engine, a few years ago. I thought it was brilliant, very comfortable for me and I loved the convenience of the big 'boot'. I know the build quality is perhaps is not as high as with some other manufacturers but I don't do many miles so I was not so bothered about that.
After a couple of years I swapped to a Gilera Fuoco which I think had the same engine but the extra weight made it feel a bit slow and heavy to me. So I bought a TDM 900 Yamaha, I have used it on and off for a couple of years but I kept thinking I shouldn't have sold the Satelis! So I have now sold the TDM and bought this.
I understand the MK2 Satelis now has Peugeot's own engine like they use in the Metropolis? Anyway my first impression is that it feels a bit smoother than my old 500, just as fast at higher speeds but the 500 maybe had a bit more grunt low down. Mine is 2015, it has only done 5,000 miles so apart from a good clean I don't think it needs much doing. The only issues I have is that there are a couple of 'unconnected' block connectors under the saddle which I would like to identify and also - sometimes - when pulling off from tickover, the engine hesitates/stutters for a split second then accelerates away normally (and tips gratefully received!).
I think these are quite unusual bikes but I would be interested to hear from any other owners or anyone who knows anything about the Mk 2 Satelis/Metropolis engine.
John
I just got a Satelis 2 400i RS (I rode it 200 miles home yesterday so I'm aching a bit today!)
I have had dozens of bikes over the years but my first scooter was a Mk 1 Satelis 500 with the Piaggio engine, a few years ago. I thought it was brilliant, very comfortable for me and I loved the convenience of the big 'boot'. I know the build quality is perhaps is not as high as with some other manufacturers but I don't do many miles so I was not so bothered about that.
After a couple of years I swapped to a Gilera Fuoco which I think had the same engine but the extra weight made it feel a bit slow and heavy to me. So I bought a TDM 900 Yamaha, I have used it on and off for a couple of years but I kept thinking I shouldn't have sold the Satelis! So I have now sold the TDM and bought this.
I understand the MK2 Satelis now has Peugeot's own engine like they use in the Metropolis? Anyway my first impression is that it feels a bit smoother than my old 500, just as fast at higher speeds but the 500 maybe had a bit more grunt low down. Mine is 2015, it has only done 5,000 miles so apart from a good clean I don't think it needs much doing. The only issues I have is that there are a couple of 'unconnected' block connectors under the saddle which I would like to identify and also - sometimes - when pulling off from tickover, the engine hesitates/stutters for a split second then accelerates away normally (and tips gratefully received!).
I think these are quite unusual bikes but I would be interested to hear from any other owners or anyone who knows anything about the Mk 2 Satelis/Metropolis engine.
John
