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Two up

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:04 pm
by gonzone3
Looking to get another Scooter as main transport. What's the views on two up riding? Would a X Max 250 do the job or should I be looking at a Majesty 400, or perhaps big wheel 300. Any thoughts welcome
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Re: Two up

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:39 pm
by capitano
It depends upon your physical size, and your expectations to be honest.

Back in the 80s my girlfriend and I did a 2000 mile camping trip on my MZ150 without issue.

Mrs Capitano and I did a few rides on the Burgman 125 pre-pandemic, including dual carriageways and motorways, and it was absolutely fine.

MCN claimed that the 100 bhp Africa Twin wasn't powerful enough for two up riding.

Your own requirements may be somewhere in between mine and MCN's.

:lol:

Re: Two up

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:21 am
by horobags
sh/forza 300 is more than capable 2 up.

Re: Two up

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:27 pm
by riders in the storm
My 300 is often used at least two up ( sometimes 3 when the dog joins us..... :roll: )

No problems at all, keeps up with A road traffic easily........

Re: Two up

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:41 am
by capitano
riders in the storm wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:27 pm My 300 is often used at least two up ( sometimes 3 when the dog joins us..... :roll: )

No problems at all, keeps up with A road traffic easily........
This response deserves to have a photo with it. 8-)

Re: Two up

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:45 am
by Funkycowie
125's are capable for 2-up, in Asia you get entire families on them!

Re: Two up

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:09 am
by Dave Weller
Meldrew used a 600 Honda Silverwing for regular European tours, they are very capable mile munchers. Go for the 2007> models for better fuel ecconomy.

Re: Two up

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:49 am
by Waldorf
Meldrew of York has sold his Silverwing, Dave, and bought a Forza 300.
I think he still rides two up.
He's very happy with it.

Re: Two up

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:37 am
by Dave Weller
The Forza 300 also gets a power improvement for 2021.

Re: Two up

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:34 pm
by riders in the storm
capitano wrote: Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:41 am
riders in the storm wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:27 pm My 300 is often used at least two up ( sometimes 3 when the dog joins us..... :roll: )

No problems at all, keeps up with A road traffic easily........
This response deserves to have a photo with it. 8-)
This is the best I have got sorry, the missus has had to hop off the pillion to take the photo !
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