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chris750 · 08-23-2005, 10:44 AM

Why not? Honda already makes a 650cc 'scooter' with auto trans. I rode one and it's not my thing but I plenty of people like them.

BTW, it was VERY difficult to keep myself from pulling in the 'clutch' which was actually the brake.

atk74seattle · 08-23-2005, 10:47 AM

IMHO, the Hondamatic was a very flawed motorcycle. Carbs that were 2mm smaller than its conventional cousin and only had two gears.

nokneedragin · 08-23-2005, 11:02 AM

From the comments put up on this site in the past, (re: not liking to shift to much). Alot of MOrons would prefer to have an automatic trans. If they would be honest with themselves.

Personally, I would not buy a bike with one, but I could see a good market for beginners bikes, and cruisers.

5valvethumper · 08-23-2005, 11:07 AM

I think it would be perfect for cruiser folk. It can keep the engine right in that "sweet spot" that makes the most noise. Less shifting to the next bar...

Tigercub · 08-23-2005, 11:40 AM

We seem to be heading rapidly into the past. I think the evolution of today's scooter is Honda's Pacific Coast. Much past that and you may as well buy a car.

Vlad · 08-23-2005, 11:47 AM

The new mega scooters are quite a trend in Europe these days. I have ridden one of the big Suzuki scooters and I thought it was a lot of fun. Nice cushy seat, great riding position, sweet transmission. I had trouble keeping from grabbing the brake, which is where the clutch normally is, and somehow felt insecure without a tank to grip with my legs. But I think it was a great mount. If you get a chance to ride one of them, try it. I think you'll be surprised at the comfort and handling.

Francis

wilro09 · 08-23-2005, 12:07 PM

I bought my wife the Suzuki Burgman 400 and have taken it for a spin or two. I like it! There is quite a bit of storage under the seat and in the gloveboxes. It handles very well and has a good ride but feels very light on the road. The rear brake lever does not take long to adjust too either. I do miss having a tank to grab with my knees. Only problem is the macho factor is pretty low. I would like to try one of the 650's now.

yossef · 08-23-2005, 12:29 PM

Guys

And i thought people actually read my features.... Bike's been shown already back in 2003.

See my Milan show report http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcyosse...ow/index.motml

johnnyb · 08-23-2005, 12:39 PM

for storage and coolness u really can't beat diesel bus tho.

sliphorn · 08-23-2005, 12:48 PM

I remember it, Yossef. But then again, I'm a big time scooter fan. I recently rode a Piaggio X9 500cc maxi. Loved it!

08-23-2005, 10:44 AM	#1
chris750 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Re: 850 cc auto transmission bike? Why not? Honda already makes a 650cc 'scooter' with auto trans. I rode one and it's not my thing but I plenty of people like them. BTW, it was VERY difficult to keep myself from pulling in the 'clutch' which was actually the brake.

08-23-2005, 10:47 AM	#2
atk74seattle Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12	Re: 850 cc auto transmission bike? IMHO, the Hondamatic was a very flawed motorcycle. Carbs that were 2mm smaller than its conventional cousin and only had two gears. __________________ -- http://www.roadsnw.com 06 Suz DL650

08-23-2005, 11:02 AM	#3
nokneedragin Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 771	Re: 850 cc auto transmission bike? From the comments put up on this site in the past, (re: not liking to shift to much). Alot of MOrons would prefer to have an automatic trans. If they would be honest with themselves. Personally, I would not buy a bike with one, but I could see a good market for beginners bikes, and cruisers.

08-23-2005, 11:07 AM	#4
5valvethumper Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 80	Re: 850 cc auto transmission bike? I think it would be perfect for cruiser folk. It can keep the engine right in that "sweet spot" that makes the most noise. Less shifting to the next bar...

08-23-2005, 11:40 AM	#5
Tigercub Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,125	Re: 850 cc auto transmission bike? We seem to be heading rapidly into the past. I think the evolution of today's scooter is Honda's Pacific Coast. Much past that and you may as well buy a car.

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08-23-2005, 11:47 AM	#6
Vlad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 296	Re: 850 cc auto transmission bike? The new mega scooters are quite a trend in Europe these days. I have ridden one of the big Suzuki scooters and I thought it was a lot of fun. Nice cushy seat, great riding position, sweet transmission. I had trouble keeping from grabbing the brake, which is where the clutch normally is, and somehow felt insecure without a tank to grip with my legs. But I think it was a great mount. If you get a chance to ride one of them, try it. I think you'll be surprised at the comfort and handling. Francis

08-23-2005, 12:07 PM	#7
wilro09 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 55	Re: 850 cc auto transmission bike? I bought my wife the Suzuki Burgman 400 and have taken it for a spin or two. I like it! There is quite a bit of storage under the seat and in the gloveboxes. It handles very well and has a good ride but feels very light on the road. The rear brake lever does not take long to adjust too either. I do miss having a tank to grab with my knees. Only problem is the macho factor is pretty low. I would like to try one of the 650's now.

08-23-2005, 12:29 PM	#8
yossef Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 95	Read MO Guys And i thought people actually read my features.... Bike's been shown already back in 2003. See my Milan show report http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcyosse...ow/index.motml

08-23-2005, 12:39 PM	#9
johnnyb Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,597	Re: Read MO for storage and coolness u really can't beat diesel bus tho.

08-23-2005, 12:48 PM	#10
sliphorn Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 200	Re: Read MO I remember it, Yossef. But then again, I'm a big time scooter fan. I recently rode a Piaggio X9 500cc maxi. Loved it!