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ascehawk · 09-20-2010, 01:29 PM

Hello, im thinking of buying a bike going for something cheap (gas wise) im a university student and my only experience is lots of hours on mountain bike

i know scooters are cheap but... well i don't like them and defenetly wont feel as safe as i would be on an on-off bike. If i got this right.. there are some low cc (80-125cc) on-off bikes which have a realy similar look to dirt bikes, if this is correct are they gas efficient and if scooters are more economic what is the difference ..(newbie questinons.. i have pretty much no clue about engines

) . Thanks in advance

The_AirHawk · 09-20-2010, 01:33 PM

You really would be better-off on a Scooter, if you truly want something cheap while at school. The mechanics of turning and balance are the same - but scooters have a few advantages (namely being designed with low-maintenance in mind).

Not to mention being more "socially correct"......

After school, THEN spend a few dollars on something that tightens your jeans (other than pizza and beer, that is - but that comes later, anyway......)

pushrod · 09-20-2010, 02:03 PM

My favorite (looking, I've never ridden one) scooter is the Honda Ruckus. Kinda like the Triumph Speed (and Street) Triple - it looks pre-crashed.

I agree with 'Hawk. Get a (pre-used) scooter for your commuter bike. If you still want a 'real' bike later, then get it. Try to avoid the cheap Chinese scooters, as they break often and have little to no support for parts and such.

Another plus is that scooters usually have protected cargo compartments for books, beer, etc.

ascehawk · 09-20-2010, 02:11 PM

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but scooters have a few advantages (namely being designed with low-maintenance in mind).

and what are the advantages of an on-off ..u know other than the appearance :P

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

Not to mention being more "socially correct"......

meh i'm in one of the best universities in my country what else does the society want from me?

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

After school, THEN spend a few dollars on something that tightens your jeans (other than pizza and beer, that is - but that comes later, anyway......)

i'm aiming for a FZ-1 after school ^^

edit: btw i'm pretty tall 1.90 does it matter ?

kleif · 09-20-2010, 11:40 PM

i just want to buy a bike for sports.

pplassm · 09-21-2010, 05:48 AM

Ascehawk: Most of the comments here are directed at, and originate from US residents. Keep that in mind.

What country are you from?

As far as what to do with an on-off bike, here's a pic:

You're not getting here on a scooter, unless you carry it.

ascehawk · 09-21-2010, 06:17 AM

I'm from greece ..which means lots of holes on the roads which makes an on-off bike much more safer.

Dr_Sprocket · 09-21-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ascehawk

I'm from greece ..which means lots of holes on the roads which makes an on-off bike much more safer.

Yahama TW200, perhaps? Not sure how that will fit your taller frame, though. If I were riding where roads were in poor condition, I would probably get the Kawasaki KLR 650 or it's smaller sibling. (BTW, I am 6'5" tall.)

12er · 09-21-2010, 09:11 AM

I'm a big KLR 650 fan but not sure if you have license restrictions there or not. Dual sports are great, you can drop them with only a busted lever mostly. They used to offer a very nice cheap tail bag for the KLR also. Being a student your going to want storage space, hence the scooter is always a good idea with the onboard trunk under the seat. Its nice to be able to stash your stuff without riding with a backpack. That and lockable storage that a scooter offers is even nicer. My Nephew had a Yamaha Zuma and rode that thing everywhere.

09-20-2010, 01:29 PM	#1
ascehawk Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 3	First bike advice Hello, im thinking of buying a bike going for something cheap (gas wise) im a university student and my only experience is lots of hours on mountain bike i know scooters are cheap but... well i don't like them and defenetly wont feel as safe as i would be on an on-off bike. If i got this right.. there are some low cc (80-125cc) on-off bikes which have a realy similar look to dirt bikes, if this is correct are they gas efficient and if scooters are more economic what is the difference ..(newbie questinons.. i have pretty much no clue about engines ) . Thanks in advance

09-20-2010, 01:33 PM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	You really would be better-off on a Scooter, if you truly want something cheap while at school. The mechanics of turning and balance are the same - but scooters have a few advantages (namely being designed with low-maintenance in mind). Not to mention being more "socially correct"...... After school, THEN spend a few dollars on something that tightens your jeans (other than pizza and beer, that is - but that comes later, anyway......) __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

09-20-2010, 02:03 PM	#3
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	My favorite (looking, I've never ridden one) scooter is the Honda Ruckus. Kinda like the Triumph Speed (and Street) Triple - it looks pre-crashed. I agree with 'Hawk. Get a (pre-used) scooter for your commuter bike. If you still want a 'real' bike later, then get it. Try to avoid the cheap Chinese scooters, as they break often and have little to no support for parts and such. Another plus is that scooters usually have protected cargo compartments for books, beer, etc. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

09-21-2010, 05:48 AM	#6
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Ascehawk: Most of the comments here are directed at, and originate from US residents. Keep that in mind. What country are you from? As far as what to do with an on-off bike, here's a pic: You're not getting here on a scooter, unless you carry it. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life. Last edited by pplassm : 09-21-2010 at 05:51 AM.

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09-20-2010, 11:40 PM	#5
kleif Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 8	i just want to buy a bike for sports.

09-21-2010, 06:17 AM	#7
ascehawk Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 3	I'm from greece ..which means lots of holes on the roads which makes an on-off bike much more safer.

09-21-2010, 09:11 AM	#9
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,702	I'm a big KLR 650 fan but not sure if you have license restrictions there or not. Dual sports are great, you can drop them with only a busted lever mostly. They used to offer a very nice cheap tail bag for the KLR also. Being a student your going to want storage space, hence the scooter is always a good idea with the onboard trunk under the seat. Its nice to be able to stash your stuff without riding with a backpack. That and lockable storage that a scooter offers is even nicer. My Nephew had a Yamaha Zuma and rode that thing everywhere.