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http://en.xingyueshen.com/products/images/a9kPsZ1iwm.TM.jpg

Check out this ABC News video - "Local man loves his Chinese-made scooter"
55MPH/$3K/120MPG

http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=6238661

http://www.usawholesalescooters.com/tri-fecta_brochure.jpg

They are now available from many Xingyue scooter dealers
http://www.usawholesalescooters.com/

120 MPG - Is this the way of the future?

Ross

I like the two-wheeled version better:

http://gamotorcycle.com/shop/images/galaxy.jpg

I think they are on eBay currently..

both use the GY6 honda derived engine and can be upgraded to 200cc giving freeway power.

IMO, they are less fuel effcient than two-wheel scooters, cost more to replace tires, service brakes and less likely to lane split between cars.

>IMO, they are less fuel effcient than two-wheel scooters,

The guy in the video was getting 90-120mpg, I'll take that any day. And it's more practical for commuter - no worries about the rain and keeps you out of the sun.

I think I'll order one - just need to wait a couple years till they are more available and there is feedback on quality, parts cost, reliability etc.

Why would a 3-wheel scoot with more rolling resistance and more weight than a 2-wheel scoot have better fuel economy than a similar engine displacement 2-wheel scoot?

If you want one, go for it, within a couple of year, you will need to replace the tires, brake pads, brake fluid.. it will take more money to do those items on a 3-wheel scoot than a 2-wheel scoot.

cat0020 - those scooters are probably are little bit less fuel efficient. I was pointing out that they get very good mpg that is comparable to open scooters, and since enclosure makes them more practical for commuting it would be a reasonable trade off.

In North East, if I have to choose between: enclosed car@45mpg and open scooter@100 mpg, I'd use the car 70% of the time, and the scooter when it's sunny and not too hot/not too cold.

Enclosed scooter, if done right, could replace the car.

As far as 2 wheel vs 3: three wheeled scooter is self-balancing and unlike 2-wheeled version, will not tip over at low speeds and at stops lights, so it's a trade-off between operating costs vs convenience. I want to see how this scooters stack up against other transportation options, but if it's a small premium over 2-wheeled version (say 10-15%), I'd go for it.

Three wheelers with two tires on the rear axle are not going to handle anywhere near a 2 wheeler while cornering....but...as long as you realize that they seem to be a way to save a bunch of fuel for people. Even the MP3's from Piaggio with two independently sprung front wheels have some cornering issues on tighter corners at medium speeds...you just have to adjust driving styles.

So, ideal commuter scooter for the masses - 3 wheels, full enclosure with doors/heater/windshield whipper, trunk, seat belts, mp3/radio, automatic, 200cc , 60mph, 85mpg. under $5K MSRP, getting close

Reminds me of the BMW C1, but not as nice.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/BMW_C1_%28laterale%29.jpg

http://www.atvdiscounter.com/Picture.aspx?width=400&height=300&id=6592998&bg=000000

Atv Discounter now has them for $2499 with free shipping. Looks tempting. Hopefully they will get a 250cc model soon.

http://www.atvdiscounter.com/Scooters-22770/4874363-SC-61/ProductInfo.aspx

Hmmmmmmmmm

My 1986 Moto Morini K2 350cc motorcycle will do 100mph and get 80mpg driving normal speeds and is rated one of the best handling motorcycles in the world.

My 1986 Moto Morini K2 350cc motorcycle will do 100mph and get 80mpg driving normal speeds and is rated one of the best handling motorcycles in the world.
What does that have to do with the enclosed scooters we were talking about? :confused:

What does that have to do with the enclosed scooters we were talking about? :confused:
I think the point is that it's not new that a scooter can get good mileage.

What size wheels are on that scooter too? Can be an issue if you actually want to go someplace using the interstate.

Parts though...well, I don't really know any Xingyue dealers.

I think the point is that it's not new that a scooter can get good mileage.

What size wheels are on that scooter too? Can be an issue if you actually want to go someplace using the interstate.

Parts though...well, I don't really know any Xingyue dealers.

OH,, i was thinking abiut buying someing new and not having to hunt

both use the GY6 honda derived engine

[citation needed]

Everyone claims the GY6 was designed by Honda, yet Honda never used it on any of their machines. Nearly every website citing this information has copied it verbatim from the same source - funny how quickly misinformation can spread when people want to believe. :rolleyes:

I personally do not really like 3 wheelers just due to cornering issues. For stability we can have 'magic training wheels' :-).

http://jalopnik.com/346625/acabion-gtbo-the-750bhp-340mph-enclosed-motorcycle-enters-production
http://dvice.com/archives/2007/03/motorcycle_rocket_acabion.php

This gets a little bit closer: http://uk.gizmodo.com/2008/04/15/monotracer_jet_bike_hits_the_s.html

I would love a super aero, enclosed tandem motorcycle with trainingwheels that retract above 25MPH or whatever. It seems really hard to balance low speed/high speed transition and I'm not too sure how tilting in an enclosed 'death capsule' with my legs unable to touch the ground while sitting in a leather lazyboy type chair, I bet that'd be really scary.

THis would be best probably, even though it's 3 wheel the tilting seems more controlled: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/02/the-venture-one.php

the GY6 was used in asian market scooters and is built in china currently under license from Honda.

http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/products/activa/specifications/default.asp


http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/products/aviator/specifications.html

I chose India because they are predominantly english speaking

My 150cc scoot was getting about 65 MPG. I highly doubt a heavier trike with the same engine would get better gas milage. My guess is that the odometer reads in KM's like many other Chinese scooters.