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Compare 50cc Scooters

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:35:31 +0000

When there is a need to conserve, whether that be money or carbon footprints, as in the dilemma faced by most of us these days, it is essential that we do all that we can to research our purchases. This is as true for our daily commuting as it is for our family trip from Lands End to John O’Groats or even for our weekly grocery shop. It is with this in mind that we’ve compiled this comparison on 50cc scooters.

We’ve looked at several scooter products suitable for the daily commute, as we assume that if you’re looking for a 50cc engine you’re either a new rider or a short rider – and that’s short as in the amount of distance required to travel from a to b during each commute, not your physical stature!

If you are a regular reader of our reviews then you’ll know we like to compare at least 4 variations on each model. In this case, we’ll be looking at two ‘retro’ scooters and two ‘modern’ scooters. All scooters will be brand new and available to buy for next day delivery in the UK.

As the theme of this review is on conserving things, we’ll be paying special attention to how much you can ‘save’ with each model in terms of fuel, time, money and even carbon footprints. At the end of it all, we’ll even save you time on choosing which one to buy and give you our recommendation.

50cc Scooters : August 2010

	Traditional 50cc Retro Styled Scooter	Pink 50cc Retro Scooter from Direct Bikes	50cc Tommy Retro Scooter	Traditional 50cc Retro Scooter from Direct Bikes
Displacement:	49.5	49.5	49.6	49.6
Engine Type:	4 Stroke	4 Stroke	4 Stroke	4 Stroke
Max Speed:	30mph	30mph	30mph	30mph
Gear Type:	Twist and Go	Twist and Go	Twist and Go	Twist and Go
Start System:	Electric / Kick Start	Electric / Kick Start	Electric / Kick Start	Electric / Kick Start
Fuel Consumption:	2.8L/100km	2.8L/100km	3.0L/100km	3.0L/100km
Front Brake:	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake:	Drum	Drum	Drum	Disc
Insurance Group:	4	4	4	4
Engine Type:	Single Cylinder	Single Cylinder	Single Cylinder	Single Cylinder
Engine Cooling Type:	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooled

Price:	£649	£649	£799	£749
Avge. Full Fuel Tank:	£4	£4	£6	£6

When it comes down to it, most of us won’t ever be able to choose function over style, so no matter what recommendation we have now, you’ll probably choose the scooter that you prefer the look of anyway. For those of you that want to put emotion aside and choose a scooter based on the real, cold hard facts and figures, you can’t beat the X, whose fuel economy slightly outstrips the others with the added advantage of being excellent value for money too, coming at nearly Y cheaper than the X and Z. If the facts weren’t enough to convince you alone, then we’ve also considered delivery time and delivery costs and at the very least, the X is comparable to the other models and if you can get your order in before stock sells out, you could have your hands on this as early as tomorrow. A hearty recommendation.

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De-Restrict 50cc Scooters

125cc Tamoretti

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:46:18 +0000

“I finally know why the Tamoretti 125cc Scooter is one of the most sought after retro scooters in the UK! Looks, style, handling and efficency, this throw back has it all!”

The Tamoretti 125cc is a new scooter with a twist. It’s bodywork resembles the sleek curves of a time gone by yet, somehow, it manages to fit in perfectly with modern day commuters. With our growing fascination for retro things, it’s no surprise the Tamoretti (which comes in a variety of colours to suit), has won the hearts of so many. Unlike it’s twin brother from the past however, this stylish new take on a retro theme won’t guzzle the fuel and make unbearably loud noises, it’ll simply fit right into modern day commuting and turn heads whilst doing it.

The Tamoretti is available from a select group of dealers in the UK, and we’re proud to be a partner. But don’t wait too long to buy this little beauty or you run the risk of getting caught up in limited stocks and you know what that means; no summer joy rides and picnics in the sweltering heat over country roads and through beach-side resorts!

Order today and your road-ready retro scooter will be with you before you know it!

South African Scooter Madness!

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:04:33 +0000

If you’ve been watching the world cup lately you’ll have probably not noticed this beneath the booming sound of the vuvuzelas but they are there. What are we talking about? The healthy humming and buzzing of hundreds of 125cc scooters as punters zip through the busy streets of South Africa.

South Africa is the native home of Jonway Scooters whose new 2010 models have impressed the UK market almost as much as the hospitality of the South Africans at the World Cup. The scooters being used to run about the cities of the host nation are both 50cc and 125cc and continue to be one of the most economical methods of petrol-powered personal transport available.

Back here in the UK, we are seeing a growing number of 125cc models on the roads which is continuing to drive down prices and now UK commuters can buy a brand new scooter for as little as £499. The £499 sports scooter is available in a flurry of colours and available with next day delivery too.

Origins of the 125cc Engine

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:00:55 +0000

Most 125cc scooters carry a copy of Honda 125cc bike motor that the famous motor company issued in 1950.

It was the Chinese who took this technology and obtained a patent on the engine. In essence, the 125cc version is a suped up Honda CT110. Wisdom here that uses the same engine and the motor casing barrel sawed it to fit 54 mm piston stroke, and expand.

125cc engines are now stable and reliable, but the first release on the markets were a nightmare.

When the first 125cc engine was released, there were some common problems:

Clutches were not strong enough to handle the extra power, it is 125 cc.
Overheated engine. Use the Pistons are just garden variety. Aluminium stress at high temperatures, bending, and burn circles. It would melt in the tube and plunger. Woe That’s not good.
Inner seal the sprocket and clutch covers to burst and leak gear oil, because the pressure release valve would be jammed between frame and engine assembly engine does not allow to escape the pressure.
The internal engine piston rings as important, bearings to get out of cheap raw materials, resulting in poor quality products.

Best 125 cc engine and the most reliable on the market when the fan motor. Zongshen comes close second, then Du cars. Incarceration is the best 125cc racing engine built for the 125cc class, but it is much more expensive.

About 50 years later 125 cc engines are now very reliable, and 99.5% of all the problems are ironed out. For a selection of the leading 125cc scooters with quality, reliable engines, visit our 125cc scooters garage.

De-Restrict Your 50cc Scooter

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:32:35 +0000

Have you ever wished your 50cc scooter would just cross that 30mph barrier without going down a hill? It’d be nice to be able to watch your other 50cc comrades flounder in your dust trail as you squeeze that extra few mph out of your scooter than theirs. They’ll be asking themselves how you do it, maybe even asking you how you do it but what’s even better; is that you never have to tell them how easy it was.

Choose a de-restriction guide from one of the guides listed below. Most of these guides have been sourced from other writers and I have credited the original authors and urls in each case.

DeRestrict an Aprilla 50cc Scooter (applicable to most other modern 50cc scooters too).

“If you drive a modern automatic (twist-n-go) scooter, then it is likely that your scooter has been restricted to prevent it from reaching its full power. This is typically done to keep the power and speed down so that the vehicle can be registered under scooter or moped classifications that many states have. This classification means many scooter drivers do not need license plates, special licenses, or expensive registrations.”
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DeRestrict Panterra 50cc Scooters

“I bought a red Panterra Fusion 50cc scooter a year ago and was so completely disgusted by its performance that I left it in the garage for a while. I could only get to 20-25 downhill with a good tailwind, and on some hills I couldn’t go more than 10. It was embarrassing.”

“After doing a ton of research, my scooter now easily goes 35-40 on a straight away, and 45-50 on slight downhills. That hill that made me to go 10? I can cruise up that one at 25 now!”
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125cc Scooter Deals: March 2010

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:02:00 +0000

Feast your eyes on some of these crazy 125cc scooter deals availabe to you in March 2010. We’re highlighting a retro scooter, a sports scooter, a quality scooter and links to great value used 125cc scooters. These deals are compiled from searches on the internet conducted in March 2010 and we believe we’ve found some gems. if you’ve found a better deal somehwere else, please let us know!

125cc Cruiser Scooter

Sporty, sleek and stylish, this 125cc sports scooter is the perfect answer to your commuting problems. Fast, cheap and reliable, if you weren’t considering it before, you should be now! This scooter has a top speed of around 50mph and will deliver around 100 MPG in fuel consumption, making it sporty, nippy and cheap to run.

Buy Today for Only £699

125cc Retro Tommy Scooter

Looks that turn heads, an engine that purs and a fuel tank that’ll give you miles more for your money, why on earth wouldn’t you consider a 125cc Tommy Retro Scooter? This is featured in March best scooter deals because it’s still a fantastic retro scooter and is the best priced uk retro 125cc scooter on the market at just £799.

Buy Today for Only £799

125cc Quality Jonway Scooter

The Jonway 125cc is a real quality scooter that packs far more punch than it gets credit for. It is the next step up from the chinese imported scooters and comes in at the other end of the scale. The Jonway 125cc will serve you well in the fuel consumption charts as well as do you rpoud in the power department !

Buy Today for Only £1599

125cc Used Scooter Deals

We have a huge collection of used 125cc scooter deals for you to browse through over in our dedicated used scooter section. From used 125cc sports scooters to barely used 125cc retro scooters, our used scooter section will surely come up with something you’ll be interested in.

View Our Used 125cc Scooter Deals

Jonway Scooters 2010

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:52:57 +0000

True to the form of recent years, the chaps over at Jonway Scooters have stuck to their guns and released several new scooter models for 2010. The interesting thing to note this year though is the addition of an entirely new environmentally friendly scooter, the Jonway YY500 Motor Scooter. This is one of Jonway’s first electric commercially available 500cc scooters.

The YY500 motor scooter (commonly referred to as the Jonway Electric Scooter) is a new model designed by Jonway. With its mighty 4-stroke air-cooled 500cc engine, novel design and front/rear disk brakes, this motorcycle exceeds all the expectations previously adhered to by a 500cc ‘scooter’.

Feast your eyes on these whopping electric scooter specs:

Dry weight: 160kg
Wheel base: 1650mm
Exterior size: 2350*760*1395mm
Maximum speed: 160km/h
Maximum payload mass: 160kg
Fuel capacity: 12.0L
Brake type: F/R: Disk
Engine type: 4 stroke, double cylinder, water cool
Maximum Power: 16.0kw/7500r/min
Starting System: Electric
Tyre sizes: 120/80-14; 130/80-14
Battery size: 12V/9AH

If you’re interested in getting some prices for Jonway Scooters, have a look at a Compare Jonway Scooters page to see what models are currently available in the UK.

50cc Sports Scooter

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:00:30 +0000

“An exceptional quality scooter with a price tag that even I can’t balk at. If only I’d had one of these 2 years ago I could saved a small mortgage on fuel charges!”

A brilliant new product for the CBT 17+ learner rider, this sporty, sleek lined, 50cc sports scooter has fantastic great value features such as sports-styled exhaust and brakes, sleek sports lines and free top box. When considered against most other ’50cc’ offerings available, it’s difficult to assume anything other than this 50cc scooter has to be one of the season’s must have scooters. This particular model has a cutting 4 stroke engine and great performance, making it the ideal Sports Scooter for nipping around urban roadways, and in and out of dense traffic zones. Fully automatic acceleration, all you have to do is twist and go!

If your mouth isn’t watering just yet, we’re sure by taking a look at this 50cc scooter in its full glory will change your opinion altogether. It’s also easy to order with simple step-by-step choice and payment options. Simply choose the 50cc scooter colour you prefer and then proceed to the payment and delivery page. You even have the option to have the scooter delivered next day if you’re desperate or, for those not so keen, within three days.

Yakuza 50cc Scooter

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:36:23 +0000

At just 84kg dry, the new Jonway Yakuza 50cc motor scooter is extremely lightweight. It feels quick and nimble, and makes cornering transitions effortless. With an advanced engine, this scooter improves drivability and performance while reducing maintenance costs.

Jonway 50cc Scooter

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:23:46 +0000

The Jonway 50cc Endurance Scooter is one of the most fuel efficient 50cc road scooters available to buy in the UK. It has a restricted top speed of around 30mph but has a lot more power under the hood if you need it. Rave reviews all over the internet exist for these excellent first time, quality scooters but make sure you don’t miss out on these fantastic offers and buy today before stock runs low!

50cc four stroke air cooled scooter.
Maximum speed 30mph by law.
4.5L tank.
Average 100+miles per gallon.
Fully automatic twist and go transmission.
Kick start with electric assist facility.
Front hydraulic disc brakes.
Steering lock and immobiliser fitted.
Telescopic suspension.

Under seat storage, max load 8kg.

Can be ridden by 16 years and over with a minimum of a provisional driving licence and a CBT test certificate.

Max weight (including luggage) 120kg.

Home delivery only, usually within 28 days.

All scooters include:
Registration, 12 months tax, number plate, tax disc holder, free first service, 12 months part warranty against manufacturing defect including (tyres, bulbs, brake pads, batteries, wear parts, drive belts, normal wear and tear and service items are not included in the warranty).

Jonway 125cc Scooter

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:03:49 +0000

“The Jonway 125cc is a real quality scooter that packs far more punch than it gets credit for. It is the next step up from the chinese imported scooters you regularly see online and will serve you well in the fuel consumption charts – not to mention speed !”

The Jonway 125cc four stroke air cooled scooter has a maximum speed 55mph. It has a 6L fuel tank and average fuel consumption of over 100 miles to the gallon. It has a fully automatic twist and go transmission type with kick start and electric assist facility.

Front hydraulic disc brakes.Alloy wheels.Low profile tyres.Sports exhaust system. Steering lock and immobiliser fitted. Telescopic suspension.Under seat storage, max load 8kg. Can be ridden by 16 years and over with a minimum of a provisional driving licence and a CBT test certificate.Max weight (including luggage) 110kg.Home delivery only, usually within 28 days.

The Benefits of Riding a Scooter in the UK

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:10:51 +0000

Its no small wonder why scooters are so attractive to riders in the U.K. With the credit crunch problems in full force as well as petrol and diesel prices continuing to climb, sales of scooters rose almost 5% in June alone. In fact, the price of petrol is currently up to 117.6 pence, and diesel is up to 130.5 pence. Many people are making the transition from cars to scooters. Having lower insurance and tax rates than cars is another great benefit of riding scooters. We shall now take a more in depth look into more benefits of riding scooters in the United Kingdom.

Using scooters to navigate through towns and cities is a great way to get around in the U.K. If there ever is a problem or traffic jam, you have the ability to weave in and out of traffic to avoid it. Also, scooters are very good economical investments. For example, they are fairly inexpensive to buy, you can more easily find parking, parking is free and in relation to cars, fuel costs are nominal. In fact, a research group performed tests on scooters and their petrol consumption. They drove the largest, most fuel-guzzling scooter with a 125cc size engine for 150 miles per week. They concluded that it would cost you around 420 pounds per year to fuel the scooter. Not to mention the fact that, unlike a car, the scooters environmental impact is minimal. Additionally, bicycles, motorbikes and scooters have been exempted from the congestion charge in London.

Another benefit of riding scooters in the United Kingdom is that it is better than public transportation. Trains, for example, are limited by the fact that not every town or city has a station there. Not to mention what you might have to pay just so you can get to a particular train station. Tickets may be fairly costly, depending on what time of the day it is. Then you must wait and hope it doesn’t get cancelled. You must then repeat this same process on your way home. Buses, on the other hand, may be a bit better. The downside of riding buses is that they seem to go slow and stop frequently. And again, just like the trains, you are hoping that every bus shows up on time. Having taken all of this information into account, it seems that riding a scooter would allow you to travel more efficiently while using your own timetable.

Scooters are great for people who want to minimize their environmental footprint. Seeing as how cars have been such a popular form of transportation in the U.K. for so many years, many individuals believe that it is time for them to be more environmentally responsible. As cars have polluted our atmosphere and guzzled our fuel, scooters and mopeds would have the opposite effect. In fact, since scooters are smaller and lighter than cars, they use a very small and insignificant amount of fuel. This means they will also emit far less amounts of carbon dioxide as well. Not to mention your petrol costs will significantly decrease, too.

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