I am from Thessaloniki, living the last 12 years in Nicosia, Cyprus. Here it never rains, and there are no potholes on the road. What else can you ask when you ride a motorcycle. I ride my Nmax 125 everyday to work and back. 20' total time and all others stuck in traffic. The locals can't understand me, they think scooters are for delivery guys. When I start loading stuff from the grocery, under the seat and the top case people don't believe in their eyes. Once you get accustomed you can't get back in a car, you feel stagnant.
@@RideWithAlex For the same mentality/benefits but riding with 2 persons, what would you suggest? A 300cc scooter, or a smaller one? I ask because when CC's go up so does dimensions, and thus manouverability fades away...
@@lamondaforestry depends how congested the city is and how much you and your passenger weigh. But usually for a tight city even a 125 will do the job well 2-up
I have my Honda PCX160 as my daily commuter scooter and I can testify that having a scooter is a life hack especially here in the Philippines where the traffic is worse.
I've owned PCX125 for 3 months, and made 5.700km for that short time, just loved it, unfortunately we don't have 160cc version in EU, and 125cc was a little to weak (not slow, weak for uphill)...
@@andrewbozhozr you know, you can order honda original cylinder block kit to upgrade your 125 to 150 or 160, everything is the same between 125 and 160 except the cylinder block. or even better, you can order 63mm performance package from SEA and nearly double your pcx power output..
Spot on, man. Sooner or later, romanians will have to move to 2 wheels, even in winter, especially in crowded cities. There is a suburb in Cluj, Floresti, which competes succesfully with Bucharest in this regard. 10 -12 km in more than an hour, average. Sometimes 1.5, at rush hour. In the same time you can get to 150-170km away from the same place, using the highway. Great reviews and English!
I have 50cc Sprint Max with kit on 80cc. It goes like crazy. I drive it everyday here in Belgrade, Serbia. It maked my life easier in any way. With it i drive 25min max from A to B. Bikes are not for city. Scooters are real deal. Great topic and video Alex. Cheers
Another side effect/reality of the travel time is that during that journey, you are spend a lot more time moving. When you are in a car in traffic, if you are crawling forward it is better than being stopped, well the scooter is moving, moving, moving and that's much better
I have a yamaha xjr 1300, suzuki gsr 600, a yamaha 400 majesty and a piaggio x10 350. My ride, almost Always the Piaggio. Love it. Even for shopping . Quick, economical and easy to ride. No clutch. Great.
I live in Pennsylvania and ride it all year long. I have a Yamaha Zuma 125 cc and absolutely love it. My car's engine blew and can't afford to get another car. The scooter is great. I have gear to wear in Winter to keep warm. And my insurance is only $85 a year.
I have the city grip 2 on my scooter, they are the best. But i once felt down in a mall parking lot where they have those painted roads, i have abs but no traction control. Was wet on the floor and i couldnt save it, got me by surprise :). I've been on my scooter for 3 years now and only use the car if it snows.
Absolutely agree, scooters are great for urban areas, especially when they're very congested. Recently bought a yamaha xmax300 which might eventually replace our second car.
Fain, ca de obicei! O placere sa te urmaresc! Am fost ieri la voi, la showroom, si am rezervat un M310. Am intrebat de tine, dar nu erai! M-a ajutat colegul, Nicolae! Foarte amabil! Legat de scuter, astept sa imi dea banca banii, sper sa rezolv saptamana asta! M-a impresionat M310, compact, puternic, frumos! Foarte bun si in oras si in afara lui, pt ture lungi! 1 milion de abonati iti doresc!
I rented a 125cc scooter in Bali, it maxed out my vacation stats. I could explore 4 times more places. I felt like a low fly bird among horses, cows and elephants.
Couldn`t agree more. I currently own a HD softail standard (almost 2000cc) and a Sym JetX 125cc and oh my, did it changed my life for good!!! Shure the Harley is an awesome bike for my leisure trips but there is nothing that compares to my beautiful and awesome city scooter. Use it every day to work, no matter what and it is just an amazing commuter, plus, once I took it on a 360 km trip and it did well for such a small engine so, yeah, a toast to scooters!
@@RideWithAlex Completely agree. Despite being some beautifully made pieces of machinery, over the years they became more and more expensive, thrifting away from the original idea of their creators… But wish you the best on your journey to becoming a Harley owner. Always remember, it’s not about the bike it’s about the attitude!😉💪👍
Yes it is right what you mentioned about saving time & fuel on scooter or motorcycle, than a car going to work daily, however this is applicable perhaps in Europe. But in our case in the middle east during the summer the temperatures reach 50 C' & 100 % humidity, believe me it is completely different story. Thanks for the video and awaiting your journey.
@@RideWithAlex 😄👍 will actually bicker will always be bicker , & for my self I never stop riding any season no matter what, but in the summer it's really difficult to ride for long trips specially in the noon time.
When riding a motorcycle on wet, muddy roads, the front wheel throws water and mud on the engine and radiator and my feet and legs. And my feet and legs are exposed to the cold wind. But a scooter's front shield deflects the rain and mud and cold wind. But that shield isn't good on very hot days. That's when I appreciate a naked motorcycle. I would much rather go cruising on a scooter, than on an 800 pound Harley or Indian. A scooter can be belt driven. So you don't have to clean a chain. It's automatic. So no changing gears, and no clutch lever. Just twist the throttle and cruise.
Honda Forza 350 with electric folding mirror modification, can probably do it all. When mirrors are folded the total width is 754mm and can do 140km/h.
Nice video. I got a really good deal on a Honda PCX150 with less than a1k mi. It is WAY more fun in urban/city riding than my 1100 Shadow. Plus, the 150 gets between 90 & 100 mpg & will do 70mph. I put the larger aftermarket touring windscreen on it, which improved the nasty weather ride tremendously. Like you said, I don't intend to be without a scooter as long as I can ride. Personally, I think the 150 is the best bang for the buck for smaller folks & the 250 or 300 for the folks around your size.
I had my 150cc Medley and it was the best tool for Athens Greece! A lot of space underneath the seat good fuel efficiency and very beautiful! Despite this i could not get used to it. I wanted to have something with more power even if i sacrificed a bit on the practicality. I now have a beverly 350 and i feel great when i am riding. i have the power that i want and enough space to carry stuff
Before I bought my SYM Jet X 125 L/C I had a SYM Symphony SR 125. I wrote it all through the winter. I bought it in May 2021 and two weeks ago as you know I bought the one I have now. The point of the story is that all through the winter I've been what I had to do and the most I spent a month was about €10 on gas. If I used my car I would've spent 150 on gas. suffice it to say that downtown there is no parking and people are not careful so they scratch your car and leave. The bike on the other hand can be parked at special spaces separated by metal separators just before the corner of the sidewalk and these are just about everywhere. I could do five errands in 20 minutes whereas with the car it would take me an hour and a half. all I have to do is wear an extra layer underneath my winter jacket and use gloves and off I went. we do have potholes and manholes but you just navigate around them and rain was not a problem with ABS. most people here on the island have a little 50cc and they do their stuff. Peace.
@@RideWithAlex Very true. At some point I can see myself purchasing the HD300 this way I can take it with me on my trips to Athens, not withstanding the fact that the Jet X is enough even on the expressway as long as I put a top box on it.
You certainly are a risk taker in traffic Alex. Love my Kymco Agility scooter 300cc. Previous scooters I've owned are Vespa 150ie, Suzuki 125cc, and Gilera Fuoco 500. Kymco is awesome value for money in Australia.
I ride bikes and scooters but when it rains I'd rather just wait for it to stop because I hate having to put a raincoat on And also where I live it gets scorching hot even for a quick ride I'll usually end up suntanned and wish I'd drive a car instead Except for those two situations scooters really are fantastic little machines to travel around the city
I have an Africa Twin and an ST200. Scooter fits through any traffic and so light that you can tilt it to get thtough awkward gaps - big bike is too heavy for that and doesn't turn as sharp. Scooters are awesome.
I totally agree. I have had an Aprilia RS660 and a small 125 scooter. The 660 was totally a weekend toy while scooter was everyday tool to work. Sold them both and got myself a new Vespa GTS 300. Now everyday city drive got more comfortable while I can still take a weekend trip on the country roads as well just to chill and drive. Always loved scooters and are definitely better than anything else for the city. 🍀🛵❤️
Great video! Just bought a 125cc scooter for commuting and as a fun machine! Can you give me a few tips on what to wear on a daily basis? Do you always use protective gear or what extra layer for winter/rainy days are we talking about? I will have to buy that, too! Thank you very much. Greetings from Germany.
I'm very bad with wearing specific motorcycle gear, usually in the winter I wear rain gear because it blocks the wind and keeps me warm. But not necessarily specific motorcycle gear.
I considered a scooter until I saw the amount of maintenance required on the CVT. On chain-driven systems, replacing the sprocket and chain is not difficult. But replacing the belt, changing the transmission oil, and other stuff in the CVT system sounded way too costly for me. Sure, there is the ADV750, but that is so big it's less nimble than many motorcycles of the same size. Honda C125 also has a very simple drivetrain but the engine is not powerful enough to be safe on the highway.
It's actually quite simple to maintain plus I only open up the transmission once every 12.000 km between services I don't have a care in the world not even cleaning ;)
Amazing video!! You said it right! I sold my Yamaha Mt07 to buy a scooter as I'm living in Roma, a super chaotic capital, and driving with a clutch in the traffic as a first-ever bike it's so difficult and uncomfortable. But I'm so tall (195cm), so I was wondering if the Maxsym508 could be good for me. It is rideable in the traffic however is bigger? I think is the best choice for my size. Can you advise me?
The 400 would be a bit better in traffic, but at your height you have to go to a dealership and see how you sit on them, we currently had somebody about 2m tall in the showroom and for him the HD300 was the most comfortable.
I love scooters, but when the wheels feel small, the turning lean in feels uneasy, or have to go off road I feel like motorcycles excel. I used to have Piaggio 50 in Boston, Massachusetts and really really loved it although I needed more power. If I could get an ADV scooter I probably would haha
I encourage every bike rider to try a scooter at least once for a couple of days, there's just something different to the ease of use of it that turns it from a weekend toy to a daily tool.
Next week I trade my ST 125 LC for the HD after paying the difference in cash. I should have it by the end of next month. I almost bought the NHT 300 and because the majority of driving is citty I chose to stick with scooters.
I have 125 ccm honda wave (super cub) like scooter. Before I get my licence back I intent to tune it up to 15 HP, for super cub like bikes sucks uphill when you have 200 pounds. I rode automatic scooter and it is nowhere near the fun level of super cub like bikes, not to mention they are so much lighter.
Excelent! 👍Așa facem pași spre schimbarea mentalității urbane: cu exemple concrete, la dispoziția tuturor celor care pot gândi în sensul bun. Cu restul mai e mult de lucru, pentru că trebuie intervenit și în educație și în stilul de viață. Am savurat la maxim slalomul tău și eficiența! Nici cu mașina mea sport n-aș fi obținut ceea ce ar fi fost un record, iar pentru un scuter e o banală normalitate. Sigur cineva va adăuga că și cu NH-T 200... 🤪😄 Mai trebuie spus ceva: randamentul achiziției și mentenanței; mi se pare că pentru o mașină, în oraș, ai costuri - în timp ce cu un scuter ai investiții. Cred că raportul financiar e de minim 10:1, mașină/scuter. Iar dacă duci scuterul în afara orașului, constați că satisfacțiile continuă, ba chiar se amplifică! (email sent)
Hi Alex and thank you for your videos. i saw your reviews on the sym nht 200 and 300 i am looking at getting either one of them what would you recommend for long distance adventure riding.
What do you think about qjmotors , do you have any experience with them? its very tempting to buy one with water cooling and just rip it in the city and for some longer trips also
Miles and SMILES 😊 & pick up even more with all the money you're saving. I'm 58 & own a 2007 SYM RV 250- Blue streak & 2017 Suzuki Burgman 650-White lightning & a 1979 10th anniversary Pontiac Trans Am 400-4 speed, silver bullet that gets about 10 MPG & two 1999-Ford pickup trucks one 2WD one 4WD & two pedal bikes One upright one recumbent & a couple firearms💥 & Im TOTALLY SERIOUS!! Why so many modes of transportation it's because there's 7 days in the week and I DON'T have any kids. (I'm allergic🤣) I take that back I have one kid he has four legs & he's fuzzy,🐾 he has a great attitude and is 100% loyal and loving 24/7. 🇺🇲✌️ Keep smiling!!! 😉
Unfortunately the understanding that you need a scooter comes only through buying a big bike. I had doubts that I will sell my Vespa because all I need is a BMW R1250GSA and it was my biggest mistake. Now I am selling the BMW.
I have Honda Monkey, except of lack of storage is the best. I use Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture for city erands too because of storage and lower consumption then car hah. But tight spaces no no no :-)))
What's your opinion on electric scooters in their current state? The Super Soco CPx for example, would you still choose the ST200 over it for the Romanian roads/cities?
100km of range is not enough for me, plus I hate the idea of having to carry batteries in my apartment every evening. I will think about switching when they have 150-200km of real range and you can quick charge them at car charges.
@@TheEragoon the cpx is the best electric I have tested so far, but it's still slower than a 125 and if you want the 100km range you need 2 batteries and that takes up the entire underseat storage area. If you really want to go electric and are prepared to deal with the compromises then the cpx is a good options, but objectively 125 petrol is still the best for the city.
Te salut dnl Alex Am și eu o întrebare la tine. Dețin un Suzuki burgman de 650 și am nevoie de un super pt telefon Ai ceva recomandari ? (Nu pot pune suport la oglinda)
Eu folosesc Quadlock, din păcate nu sunt familiar cu bordul de burgman dsr poți întra pe site la Quadlock sa vezi ce monturi au poate ți se potrivește ceva
I’m looking at getting a scooter maybe towards the end of the year or early next year. How many times do you see a car being driven with 1 person in it. More people should get a scooter, it would help with climate change.
Boy you know how to ride that scooter funny thing is Alex I normally ride a blackbird but ride my wife's burgman 400 more and more keep up the good reviews you seem down to earth with your reviews
Why would I wait in traffic? The whole point of using a scooter through the city is to arrive at your destination quicker and not get stuck in traffic.
LoL look at you driving. True it's quick, but if that's the way people will drive, shouldn't four wheel and two wheel drivers receive extra training for safety, maneuverability, what to do, what not to do, and how to react under a lot situations?
Not even an argument! I worked in Thailand and China and not riding a scooter there is simply stupid. Millions of people there get it. Not even an argument. It's way of life because it makes sense.
Splitting lanes is more then allowed here. I'm not doing anything special, that's how you ride scoots in the city in Europe. I know in America it's not this way.
@@RideWithAlex thanks for your sharing Alex. I wonder if the OEM is always better than the another like the Liqui Moly or Shell. Sorry for my bad English. Have a good day Alex ♥️
@@tuannamtran9030 it's not better, it's just the fact that I can get it cheap from my workplace. This is a simple air cooled engine in my scooter, it doesn't need very expensive oil, the most important thing is to have the corect oil level, because air cooled engines when they get hot eat oil so you have to check them and add oil to maintain the proper level. You do that it will have a long and happy life, you run it low on oil it will kill itself very quickly no matter how expensive the oil is in it, if it's not enough it will destroy the engine.
@@RideWithAlex thank you Alex. I have a same air cooled engine too but from Yamaha. In my place the price of the OEM Yamaha oil is equal to the other oid brand or sometimes can be more expensive. With the same price of a OEM Yamaha Semi Syn oil i can get a Full Syn oil from another brand like Motul or Shell so i started to confused a lot.
Hi Alex and thank you for your videos. i saw your reviews on the sym nht 200 and 300 i am looking at getting either one of them what would you recommend for long distance adventure riding.
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I am from Thessaloniki, living the last 12 years in Nicosia, Cyprus. Here it never rains, and there are no potholes on the road. What else can you ask when you ride a motorcycle. I ride my Nmax 125 everyday to work and back. 20' total time and all others stuck in traffic. The locals can't understand me, they think scooters are for delivery guys. When I start loading stuff from the grocery, under the seat and the top case people don't believe in their eyes. Once you get accustomed you can't get back in a car, you feel stagnant.
Totally agree, my car sits in the parking lot barely does 100km in a month. I ride everywhere.
@@RideWithAlex For the same mentality/benefits but riding with 2 persons, what would you suggest? A 300cc scooter, or a smaller one? I ask because when CC's go up so does dimensions, and thus manouverability fades away...
@@lamondaforestry depends how congested the city is and how much you and your passenger weigh. But usually for a tight city even a 125 will do the job well 2-up
@@RideWithAlexsaluti, ti ai masina pentru perioadele de ploi torentiale ✌️✌️
@@patakigabriel7457 pentru perioadele de ploi torențiale avem pelerine de ploaie. 😁
I have my Honda PCX160 as my daily commuter scooter and I can testify that having a scooter is a life hack especially here in the Philippines where the traffic is worse.
I've owned PCX125 for 3 months, and made 5.700km for that short time, just loved it, unfortunately we don't have 160cc version in EU, and 125cc was a little to weak (not slow, weak for uphill)...
@@andrewbozhozr you know, you can order honda original cylinder block kit to upgrade your 125 to 150 or 160, everything is the same between 125 and 160 except the cylinder block.
or even better, you can order 63mm performance package from SEA and nearly double your pcx power output..
what about the ECU? do we need to flask it?@@briliankamil4594
I use our scooter every day here in Thailand. Very practical and fun.
Spot on, man. Sooner or later, romanians will have to move to 2 wheels, even in winter, especially in crowded cities. There is a suburb in Cluj, Floresti, which competes succesfully with Bucharest in this regard. 10 -12 km in more than an hour, average. Sometimes 1.5, at rush hour. In the same time you can get to 150-170km away from the same place, using the highway.
Great reviews and English!
Thank you!
I have 50cc Sprint Max with kit on 80cc. It goes like crazy. I drive it everyday here in Belgrade, Serbia. It maked my life easier in any way. With it i drive 25min max from A to B. Bikes are not for city. Scooters are real deal. Great topic and video Alex. Cheers
Yep, considering they were designed for daily life needs it's easy to see how they are simply better for every day use around the city.
Moving to the front of that long line was eye opening. So good and efficient!
Another side effect/reality of the travel time is that during that journey, you are spend a lot more time moving. When you are in a car in traffic, if you are crawling forward it is better than being stopped, well the scooter is moving, moving, moving and that's much better
Yep :D
My new favorite RUclipsr!
Thank you
I have a yamaha xjr 1300, suzuki gsr 600, a yamaha 400 majesty and a piaggio x10 350.
My ride, almost Always the Piaggio. Love it. Even for shopping . Quick, economical and easy to ride. No clutch. Great.
I live in Pennsylvania and ride it all year long. I have a Yamaha Zuma 125 cc and absolutely love it. My car's engine blew and can't afford to get another car. The scooter is great. I have gear to wear in Winter to keep warm. And my insurance is only $85 a year.
I have the city grip 2 on my scooter, they are the best. But i once felt down in a mall parking lot where they have those painted roads, i have abs but no traction control. Was wet on the floor and i couldnt save it, got me by surprise :). I've been on my scooter for 3 years now and only use the car if it snows.
Absolutely agree, scooters are great for urban areas, especially when they're very congested. Recently bought a yamaha xmax300 which might eventually replace our second car.
Fain, ca de obicei! O placere sa te urmaresc! Am fost ieri la voi, la showroom, si am rezervat un M310. Am intrebat de tine, dar nu erai! M-a ajutat colegul, Nicolae! Foarte amabil! Legat de scuter, astept sa imi dea banca banii, sper sa rezolv saptamana asta! M-a impresionat M310, compact, puternic, frumos! Foarte bun si in oras si in afara lui, pt ture lungi!
1 milion de abonati iti doresc!
Ne vedem la predare :D
Hello, I ride a scooter, motorcycle, and drive a car, and the scooter is hands down my #1 choice. It's easiest, and FUN.
I rented a 125cc scooter in Bali, it maxed out my vacation stats. I could explore 4 times more places. I felt like a low fly bird among horses, cows and elephants.
Couldn`t agree more.
I currently own a HD softail standard (almost 2000cc) and a Sym JetX 125cc and oh my, did it changed my life for good!!!
Shure the Harley is an awesome bike for my leisure trips but there is nothing that compares to my beautiful and awesome city scooter. Use it every day to work, no matter what and it is just an amazing commuter, plus, once I took it on a 360 km trip and it did well for such a small engine so, yeah, a toast to scooters!
That softail tho mmmmmmmm 😍
You don’t like them?
@@luckymaster68OU1 the opposite, I'm a Harley (patato patato patato) fan boy, it's just they are so bloody expensive, but one of these days...... 😁
@@RideWithAlex
Completely agree. Despite being some beautifully made pieces of machinery, over the years they became more and more expensive, thrifting away from the original idea of their creators…
But wish you the best on your journey to becoming a Harley owner.
Always remember, it’s not about the bike it’s about the attitude!😉💪👍
Yes it is right what you mentioned about saving time & fuel on scooter or motorcycle, than a car going to work daily, however this is applicable perhaps in Europe. But in our case in the middle east during the summer the temperatures reach 50 C' & 100 % humidity, believe me it is completely different story.
Thanks for the video and awaiting your journey.
I think I would still ride but I would get some awesome tan lines 😂
@@RideWithAlex 😄👍 will actually bicker will always be bicker , & for my self I never stop riding any season no matter what, but in the summer it's really difficult to ride for long trips specially in the noon time.
@@hmoosawi it seems like it would be perfect for a night ride 😁
Very USEFUL tips ..Thanks I am considering downsizing to Forza 350
When riding a motorcycle on wet, muddy roads, the front wheel throws water and mud on the engine and radiator and my feet and legs. And my feet and legs are exposed to the cold wind. But a scooter's front shield deflects the rain and mud and cold wind. But that shield isn't good on very hot days. That's when I appreciate a naked motorcycle. I would much rather go cruising on a scooter, than on an 800 pound Harley or Indian. A scooter can be belt driven. So you don't have to clean a chain. It's automatic. So no changing gears, and no clutch lever. Just twist the throttle and cruise.
Yes indeed! 100%
Honda Forza 350 with electric folding mirror modification, can probably do it all. When mirrors are folded the total width is 754mm and can do 140km/h.
If you have the money yes, my little ST is less than half the price of a forza 350. You make due with what you got 😁
Scooters are fun to ride and they are practical. I'm not a biker but a scooterist
Nice video. I got a really good deal on a Honda PCX150 with less than a1k mi. It is WAY more fun in urban/city riding than my 1100 Shadow. Plus, the 150 gets between 90 & 100 mpg & will do 70mph. I put the larger aftermarket touring windscreen on it, which improved the nasty weather ride tremendously. Like you said, I don't intend to be without a scooter as long as I can ride. Personally, I think the 150 is the best bang for the buck for smaller folks & the 250 or 300 for the folks around your size.
Top upload thx for the perfect explanation I love this kind of scooter review greeting from Spain
Thank you
i just bought a honda pcx and i dont regret it, its amazing how practical it is, you are 200% right about scooters, they are a joy to ride.
I had my 150cc Medley and it was the best tool for Athens Greece! A lot of space underneath the seat good fuel efficiency and very beautiful! Despite this i could not get used to it. I wanted to have something with more power even if i sacrificed a bit on the practicality. I now have a beverly 350 and i feel great when i am riding. i have the power that i want and enough space to carry stuff
Before I bought my SYM Jet X 125 L/C I had a SYM Symphony SR 125. I wrote it all through the winter. I bought it in May 2021 and two weeks ago as you know I bought the one I have now. The point of the story is that all through the winter I've been what I had to do and the most I spent a month was about €10 on gas. If I used my car I would've spent 150 on gas. suffice it to say that downtown there is no parking and people are not careful so they scratch your car and leave. The bike on the other hand can be parked at special spaces separated by metal separators just before the corner of the sidewalk and these are just about everywhere. I could do five errands in 20 minutes whereas with the car it would take me an hour and a half. all I have to do is wear an extra layer underneath my winter jacket and use gloves and off I went. we do have potholes and manholes but you just navigate around them and rain was not a problem with ABS. most people here on the island have a little 50cc and they do their stuff. Peace.
Once you get used to the scooter life there's no going back :)
@@RideWithAlex Very true. At some point I can see myself purchasing the HD300 this way I can take it with me on my trips to Athens, not withstanding the fact that the Jet X is enough even on the expressway as long as I put a top box on it.
You certainly are a risk taker in traffic Alex. Love my Kymco Agility scooter 300cc. Previous scooters I've owned are Vespa 150ie, Suzuki 125cc, and Gilera Fuoco 500. Kymco is awesome value for money in Australia.
We drive differently here in eastern Europe then in Australia. I'm not a risk taker we al ride/drive like this, much less organized
The risk is there no Mather Romania or Australia,For sure it will happen one day..Hope to be a light one
I ride bikes and scooters but when it rains I'd rather just wait for it to stop because I hate having to put a raincoat on
And also where I live it gets scorching hot even for a quick ride I'll usually end up suntanned and wish I'd drive a car instead
Except for those two situations scooters really are fantastic little machines to travel around the city
I have an Africa Twin and an ST200. Scooter fits through any traffic and so light that you can tilt it to get thtough awkward gaps - big bike is too heavy for that and doesn't turn as sharp. Scooters are awesome.
Thanks I was apprehensive about getting the Navi which is automatic vs monkey or grom or Ct70 honda and I’m going with Navi now
I totally agree. I have had an Aprilia RS660 and a small 125 scooter. The 660 was totally a weekend toy while scooter was everyday tool to work. Sold them both and got myself a new Vespa GTS 300. Now everyday city drive got more comfortable while I can still take a weekend trip on the country roads as well just to chill and drive. Always loved scooters and are definitely better than anything else for the city. 🍀🛵❤️
I want to get a Piaggio 150 and take up camping in Quebec. I get a mo. of paid summer vacation each year. You can't lane filter in Canada.
Great video! Just bought a 125cc scooter for commuting and as a fun machine! Can you give me a few tips on what to wear on a daily basis? Do you always use protective gear or what extra layer for winter/rainy days are we talking about? I will have to buy that, too! Thank you very much. Greetings from Germany.
I'm very bad with wearing specific motorcycle gear, usually in the winter I wear rain gear because it blocks the wind and keeps me warm. But not necessarily specific motorcycle gear.
I considered a scooter until I saw the amount of maintenance required on the CVT. On chain-driven systems, replacing the sprocket and chain is not difficult. But replacing the belt, changing the transmission oil, and other stuff in the CVT system sounded way too costly for me. Sure, there is the ADV750, but that is so big it's less nimble than many motorcycles of the same size.
Honda C125 also has a very simple drivetrain but the engine is not powerful enough to be safe on the highway.
It's actually quite simple to maintain plus I only open up the transmission once every 12.000 km between services I don't have a care in the world not even cleaning ;)
Great video!
Thank you!
Amazing video!! You said it right! I sold my Yamaha Mt07 to buy a scooter as I'm living in Roma, a super chaotic capital, and driving with a clutch in the traffic as a first-ever bike it's so difficult and uncomfortable. But I'm so tall (195cm), so I was wondering if the Maxsym508 could be good for me. It is rideable in the traffic however is bigger? I think is the best choice for my size. Can you advise me?
The 400 would be a bit better in traffic, but at your height you have to go to a dealership and see how you sit on them, we currently had somebody about 2m tall in the showroom and for him the HD300 was the most comfortable.
@@RideWithAlex Thank you for the answer!! I will go to my dealer and take a look!!
Yep, asta e si motivul pt. care si eu vreau sa imi cumpar un Fidlle 125i cu ABS, liquid cooled, si mai arata s cool ;)
I love scooters, but when the wheels feel small, the turning lean in feels uneasy, or have to go off road I feel like motorcycles excel. I used to have Piaggio 50 in Boston, Massachusetts and really really loved it although I needed more power. If I could get an ADV scooter I probably would haha
There are a couple of adv scooters depending on where you live.
@@RideWithAlex Yeah, the T200 is 2200 Euros here though so that's really hard to beat. I'm surprised it's 4k where you are
What if I need to ride interstate occasionally where cars drive around 120 kmh?
A 300cc will do the job.
I think usually europeans want to be more connected to the bike and have more direct control over it. Thats mostly the case in the UK and Ireland.
I encourage every bike rider to try a scooter at least once for a couple of days, there's just something different to the ease of use of it that turns it from a weekend toy to a daily tool.
Next week I trade my ST 125 LC for the HD after paying the difference in cash. I should have it by the end of next month. I almost bought the NHT 300 and because the majority of driving is citty I chose to stick with scooters.
Good choice with the HD :D
@@RideWithAlex Don’t be surprised if I start running around Europe with it.
I have 125 ccm honda wave (super cub) like scooter. Before I get my licence back I intent to tune it up to 15 HP, for super cub like bikes sucks uphill when you have 200 pounds. I rode automatic scooter and it is nowhere near the fun level of super cub like bikes, not to mention they are so much lighter.
Excelent! 👍Așa facem pași spre schimbarea mentalității urbane: cu exemple concrete, la dispoziția tuturor celor care pot gândi în sensul bun. Cu restul mai e mult de lucru, pentru că trebuie intervenit și în educație și în stilul de viață.
Am savurat la maxim slalomul tău și eficiența! Nici cu mașina mea sport n-aș fi obținut ceea ce ar fi fost un record, iar pentru un scuter e o banală normalitate. Sigur cineva va adăuga că și cu NH-T 200... 🤪😄
Mai trebuie spus ceva: randamentul achiziției și mentenanței; mi se pare că pentru o mașină, în oraș, ai costuri - în timp ce cu un scuter ai investiții. Cred că raportul financiar e de minim 10:1, mașină/scuter. Iar dacă duci scuterul în afara orașului, constați că satisfacțiile continuă, ba chiar se amplifică!
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Trebuie sa apară și Marius cu NH-T-ul 200 😁. Legat de mentalități ușor ușor se schimba.
I won't be riding a scooter in the snow EVER! but I'm dying to go on city tours that's what I do with my car, but the scooter would be more fun
We only get the Citycom S old model from SYM in the US.
That is a shame :(
Hi Alex and thank you for your videos. i saw your reviews on the sym nht 200 and 300 i am looking at getting either one of them what would you recommend for long distance adventure riding.
What do you think about qjmotors , do you have any experience with them? its very tempting to buy one with water cooling and just rip it in the city and for some longer trips also
I have minimal experience with QJ bikes but they seem very well put together.
can you do a review for kymco agility 200 thanks and keep the good work !
They are not sold in my country, I can't unfortunately.
@@RideWithAlex sad ,the sym here comes in older versions and carberutores so i wanted to see the options
Miles and SMILES 😊 & pick up even more with all the money you're saving. I'm 58 & own a 2007 SYM RV 250- Blue streak & 2017 Suzuki Burgman 650-White lightning & a 1979 10th anniversary Pontiac Trans Am 400-4 speed, silver bullet that gets about 10 MPG & two 1999-Ford pickup trucks one 2WD one 4WD & two pedal bikes One upright one recumbent & a couple firearms💥 & Im TOTALLY SERIOUS!! Why so many modes of transportation it's because there's 7 days in the week and I DON'T have any kids. (I'm allergic🤣) I take that back I have one kid he has four legs & he's fuzzy,🐾 he has a great attitude and is 100% loyal and loving 24/7. 🇺🇲✌️ Keep smiling!!! 😉
Awesome :D
What kind of scooter is this? I'm interested in learning more about it.
It's a Sym Symphony ST200
Unfortunately the understanding that you need a scooter comes only through buying a big bike. I had doubts that I will sell my Vespa because all I need is a BMW R1250GSA and it was my biggest mistake. Now I am selling the BMW.
I also get looked at funny riding a scooter because I'm 6'4 tall...but I laugh back at them when I pay for gas saving money
I like to say it doesn't matter what you ride as long as you got your knees in the breeze!
What a brave dude doing all that stunt driving in traffic!
It's regular driving here 😂
inceputul clipului e in albania anilor 60?
stau un bucuresti, dar ghetoul ala si mizeria de pe strazi este incredibila!
E în București 2022 :))
@@RideWithAlex trist ce vad acolo.
Va astept sa veniti de le EICMA si ma postez luni/marti la voi! M-ai prins cu 400-ele asta!
The best choice 💯 👍💪
I have Honda Monkey, except of lack of storage is the best. I use Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture for city erands too because of storage and lower consumption then car hah. But tight spaces no no no :-)))
What's your opinion on electric scooters in their current state? The Super Soco CPx for example, would you still choose the ST200 over it for the Romanian roads/cities?
100km of range is not enough for me, plus I hate the idea of having to carry batteries in my apartment every evening. I will think about switching when they have 150-200km of real range and you can quick charge them at car charges.
@@RideWithAlex thanks for your feedback! besides the range and batteries, are they comparable scooter wise? i know you had your hands on both.
@@TheEragoon the cpx is the best electric I have tested so far, but it's still slower than a 125 and if you want the 100km range you need 2 batteries and that takes up the entire underseat storage area. If you really want to go electric and are prepared to deal with the compromises then the cpx is a good options, but objectively 125 petrol is still the best for the city.
Te salut dnl Alex
Am și eu o întrebare la tine.
Dețin un Suzuki burgman de 650 și am nevoie de un super pt telefon
Ai ceva recomandari ? (Nu pot pune suport la oglinda)
Eu folosesc Quadlock, din păcate nu sunt familiar cu bordul de burgman dsr poți întra pe site la Quadlock sa vezi ce monturi au poate ți se potrivește ceva
Bro, 196cm @100kg aici, niciodata nu m-am urcat pe un motor pe doua roti. Crezi ca se preteaza ceva in conditiile date?
HD300 ca si scuter, ca si motor ceva ADV ca alea sunt mai inalte si cu loc la picioare.
@@RideWithAlex , 190 cm , 90 kg, s-ar potrivi SYM Symphony ST 200cc?
Salutari!
@@mihaiborcan4457 trebuie sa te așezi pe el sa vezi cum te simți și cât de confortabil ți se pare. E greu de spus la înălțimea de 190
@@RideWithAlex multumesc! Sper sa va vizitez curand.
I always comute 1 hour to work.
Now 10 min. It is so mutch better!!!
Realy underestemated it.
Time is priceless tbh, but very few people understand this.
I’m looking at getting a scooter maybe towards the end of the year or early next year.
How many times do you see a car being driven with 1 person in it. More people should get a scooter, it would help with climate change.
Hello..
Tell me please what is real fuel consuption in 100% city riding? In food delivery riding mode...
Winter it's 3.8-4 l/100km summer it's 3-3.3 l/100km
@@RideWithAlex thanks.. 👍🏻👍🏻
What is your opinion about driving the 2020 sym cruisym 300 in the traffic?
It's not as easy as my ST but it's still decently good in traffic. It just suffers on very tight streets where there is little room to pass cars.
My favorite video of yours
Thank you! 😁
I hate freeways-if you go over 90-100kms-everything is a blur-you don't see anything. You seem to prefer a full windshiled over a fly screen.
Tine ba mainile pe ghidon! Cand iti aduc scuterele la un review?
Scuterul stie drumul, merge singur practic :))) La review tot Kymco-ul ala vechi? Ca daca e ala "i chose life" =))))))
@@RideWithAlex AM 2
what model are you driving here?
My personal scooter, 2021 Sym Symphony ST200
Merge bine si Cruisym-ul prin Bucuresti!
E symphony st nu cruisym :))
haha in the netherlands the scooters are allowed to go only 45 kmph
Those are 50cc scooter, get a motorcycle license and buy a 125cc or higher.
Boy you know how to ride that scooter funny thing is Alex I normally ride a blackbird but ride my wife's burgman 400 more and more keep up the good reviews you seem down to earth with your reviews
Thank you, I'll do my best :)
Which country are you from?
Romania - Bucharest
Why are you cutting through traffic?
Why would I wait in traffic? The whole point of using a scooter through the city is to arrive at your destination quicker and not get stuck in traffic.
Does depend on local laws and how it’s enforced, luckily I’m able to go in between traffic at or below 30km/h.
Why i dont see anotjher bike or scooter in this video ?
I don't know, not a lot of people ride in Romania, they prefer cars 🤷🏻♂️
LoL look at you driving. True it's quick, but if that's the way people will drive, shouldn't four wheel and two wheel drivers receive extra training for safety, maneuverability, what to do, what not to do, and how to react under a lot situations?
It works here 🤷, never had an issue with my riding.
@@RideWithAlex that's wonderful, but the extra training for new drivers should make life better and safer
Do not care too much about time in traffic. With your driving style you have not much time in front of you. :)
Greetings from rich en youtube (Netherlands)
Not even an argument! I worked in Thailand and China and not riding a scooter there is simply stupid. Millions of people there get it. Not even an argument. It's way of life because it makes sense.
Yep :D
I honestly wouldnt be caught dead on one tried it once and would never touch one again
Im an black America and all i ride is scooter
well, you can ride a scooter one handed , bet you can't do that on a Hayabusa :D
Good thing I don't ride a hayabusa, but I bet you can't filter traffic like I can on a hayabusa 😂
You are like (if you are still alive) riding a scooter in…Ronia..Worst drivers ever
Still alive and well, not dead yet, will let you know when I die! :D
I love your videos but your filtering makes me cringe!!!!😁
=))) It's not for the faint of heart
You are putting others or danger. That's not a proper way to ride. Maybe in your country it's allowed it, not in America. Sorry!
Splitting lanes is more then allowed here. I'm not doing anything special, that's how you ride scoots in the city in Europe. I know in America it's not this way.
You ride very unsafe
What could be improved?
Hi Alex, what is your engine oil for your city ride. I am really curios 🫡.
I use the OEM Sym oil 10w40 semi-synthetic SM grade.
@@RideWithAlex thanks for your sharing Alex. I wonder if the OEM is always better than the another like the Liqui Moly or Shell. Sorry for my bad English. Have a good day Alex ♥️
@@tuannamtran9030 it's not better, it's just the fact that I can get it cheap from my workplace. This is a simple air cooled engine in my scooter, it doesn't need very expensive oil, the most important thing is to have the corect oil level, because air cooled engines when they get hot eat oil so you have to check them and add oil to maintain the proper level. You do that it will have a long and happy life, you run it low on oil it will kill itself very quickly no matter how expensive the oil is in it, if it's not enough it will destroy the engine.
@@RideWithAlex thank you Alex. I have a same air cooled engine too but from Yamaha. In my place the price of the OEM Yamaha oil is equal to the other oid brand or sometimes can be more expensive. With the same price of a OEM Yamaha Semi Syn oil i can get a Full Syn oil from another brand like Motul or Shell so i started to confused a lot.
@@tuannamtran9030 if it's the same price go for the full synthetic one. I heared good things about Shell oils.
Hi Alex and thank you for your videos. i saw your reviews on the sym nht 200 and 300 i am looking at getting either one of them what would you recommend for long distance adventure riding.
I would go for the 300. A bit of extra power doesn't hurt.