2013 Genuine Scooter Co. Buddy 170i
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Fantastic Ride
By (I am an Owner) on May 08, 2013My Buddy 170i is more fun than I ever imagined! It's my first two-wheeled vehicle, and I was a bit nervous as I started up for the first time. Less than 100 yards later, I was laughing in my helmet at how easy the Buddy was to ride.
The Buddy is a perfect scoot for getting around town ... or enjoying a ride on the winding backroads. After a short jaunt on the freeway, I quickly realized the concrete jungle wasn't for me. Sure, the wide open throttle brought me up to 65, but with smaller wheels and minimal fairing, I felt pretty exposed. The Buddy 170i is much more at home between 35 and 50mph, and apparently so am I.
Acceleration off the line is pretty quick, and I find myself at 25mph before I clear the intersection, another beat and I'm cruising at 35mph.
This scooter is great for beginners and has enough power to keep just about anyone happily scooting along. But, if you're all about loud pipes and fast lap times, this probably isn't the right machine for you.
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