Scooter Manufacturers
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Scooter Manufacturers |
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Suzuki~
While Suzuki hasn't been in the same league as Honda and Yamaha in
importing
smaller scooters, they've definitely jumped in with both feet with the
introduction of the 650 cc Burgman scooter. The 400cc Burgman has arrived at a much more reasonable price of
$7899 compared to the over $10000 for the 650. They also offer
125 and 250 Burgmans worldwide but not in Canada.
Honda~
The 50cc Jazz and Ruckus are still available and, as well,
the 250cc "big Ruckus"($6999) . You'll have to go to
the US to buy a 250cc Helix. however The 250cc Reflex is in
showrooms and, in my mind, is much more practical for Canadian
riding conditions than the "Big Ruckus" although the price tag is considerable . If frequent highway riding
with two people is going to be on the agenda, then the 400cc scooters
may be more to your advantage . Honda also has the big
600cc Silverwing which is big enough to be called an automatic
motorcycle in my opinion and, at $10,299 well beyond what could be
called a "scooter".
Yamaha
~ Check out the new "C Cubed" XF50 50cc scooter and my thoughts
on the "News" page. If practicality is the reason you're buying a
scooter the XF50 has all other 50cc scooters beat hands down.
With the 2006 BWS they're the only Japanese manufacturer
offering a
two stroke scooter that is easily modified for increased speed. The
50cc Vino is now a four stroke motor. The Vino 125cc four
stroke is thousands of $ less than comparable
150cc scooters being
offered ($3599 CAN MSRP) by the European manufacturers. The 125
Vino is manufactured in Taiwan and the Yamaha Taiwan web page is here.
Hard
to say whether its a new design or a re-packaging of the Riva 125 from
the 80s and 90s. The engine is definitely not the same as the newer 125
cc Yamaha Cygnus being offered in Japan and worldwide. Paul from
Vancouver had graciously penned a "driving impressions" at this page. Local owners have reported a trouble free riding experience after years of riding.
The 2006 400cc Majesty (read CMG online road test) is available at $7999, a similar price to the
400cc Suzuki Burgman scooter Two 400 ccc scooters to choose from
and both with good reps; sort of a win/win situation.
Not enough of choice? Murray from Alberta has also written an article on how to import a recent model scooter. Click here to read details of how to import a scooter from the US without waiting for a Manufacturer. Click here
While not a manufacturer, Canadian
Motorcycle guide Online has a section outlining the manufacturers
offeringsin
Canada and is worth a read. Many new scooters are due to be imported so
finally theres going to be a selection of larger scooters in
Canada. Yeehaaa!
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