@@Falih123 yep he's a Hampster...but a tall skinny one. I can hear the voice of Clarkson on this video saying: "Something for the girls and homosexuals to ride"
@@STho205 ya.. i bet i have done more touring on my scooter than most people on a "motorcycle" do. I know a full who has done the 4 corners of the usa tour on a Ruckus.
"Faster! Until the thrill of speed outweighs the fear of death!" The first cut to wide from the race had me dying of laughter. This must have been what Hunter was really describing... not the Vincent Black Shadow! This is why you're the best motorcycle content on the internet. More please!
Scooters were a bit of a stepping stone into motorcycles for me. I wanted cheap transport with a low purchase price, without stomaching $300 and a full training weekend. Back in college, I found a Honda metropolitan that was lightly used, in good running condition, and $550. Throw in a jacket, helmet and gloves and I was up and riding for under $1000. It's hard to describe how much that simple, slow and *cough* cute bike changed my life in college. I was working 30 hours a week, had about a 20 minute commute to work or school, and was very, very frugal. What started as an escape from burning gas and time in my car became my favorite part of the day. I found slower backroads to ride my scooter safely in traffic, left early, and felt revitalized every time I'd hop on the thing. One of the best parts was that even though it took longer to get to school, I saved a good 10 minutes finding a parking spot and walking to my classes. In Colorado, I could legally park in the bike rack. I surely recouped the purchase price of the scooter and gear between gas savings and parking passes. I cannot recommend enough how much fun it is to ride a scooter instead of a car. These days I've transitioned to motorcycles, but I'd hop on a scooter in a heartbeat!
Yep ive got a zuma here in Mile Hi. Routefinding is part of the fun and free parking downtown combined with super cheap commuting make the scooter first choice for downtown runs.
Damn you guys are so lucky over the Pond... in Germany we have to do a 300€ Training to be allowed to ride 50cc Scooters that go 25kph (think 15mph?) for ones that go up to 50 kph (30mph) the training is probably like 1000€, maybe more and for a "real bike" its gonna be between 2-3000€.....
Ich habe vor rund 8 Monaten 500 Euro für die B196 Erweiterung bezahlt, mit welcher man bis 125cc fahren darf, die schaffen rund 80-100km/h.. Das fand ich echt ok, da ich zuvor keinerlei Rollererfahrung hatte.
We don’t even have registration or insurance or drivers license required to drive a 50CC scooter here in Oklahoma. My POS wrecked up Honda metro gets driven every day with nothing. Pretty awesome time!
@@malihe9673 Ich habe mir sagen lassen; eine Prüfung gäbe es da nicht, für den B196. Was macht der Fahrlehrer, wenn du trotzdem noch nicht bereit für 125cc bist? Wünscht der dir dann "viel glück" oder hängt er noch ein paar stunden dran?
I bought a 400cc scooter last January as my daily to replace my pickup truck for business trips and the timing of it all has never been better. While my colleagues are stuck in rush hour Friday traffic, I was already at home making dinner. While they fret over the rising fuel prices, I fill up my 12-liter tank with $20 and consume only half a tank in a week. $40 of fuel a month is pretty great
Welcome to my entire life. I've never had a car and people wonder how I've got so much in savings all the time. This is one of those reasons, along with not smoking or eating out which are other mechanisms to keep you poor.
Did you get the burgman? I've got a 400cc scoot myself, they filter smoothly except for in really dense, messy city traffic. Then you have to be much more careful
I remember the Ishmael video where he added a two stroke kit to an old beat up bicycle and rode it across a mountain. I know no one else who can make riding such a turd of a moped look like en epic adventure and the sane choice for future transportation.
This dude got me into motorcycling and I bought my bike got my license and everything was AWESOME. However, somebody t-boned me at night with their car and I was in the hospital for a month because I needed 7 surgeries... all for my leg. I mean hopefully I get to keep my leg. Wiggling my toes at the moment is about as hard as doing a wheelie on that vespa. But hey I'm still here and honestly these videos have been getting me through it. To all my fellow riders out there please stay safe and be EXTRA careful at night. To Ryan F-9 and the team. Thank you for always delivering amazing content and being such an amazing and entertaining inspiration.
50cc mopeds are great urban warriors and good starters, but I just want to put my thought in. IT'S WORTH DOING THE MSF TO GET A HIGHER CC MOPED!!! For North American Roads, I use a 125CC Honda Supercub and wow it's so much better being able to go 55-65mph. That way I'm not getting trampled by traffic at 35mph at max RPM blowing out my eardrums! EDIT: Guys, I have motorcycles too...I just love scooters also. This isn't a mind blowing concept. IDGAF about "biker image". I ride whatever I like. I've done the MSF literally years ago. I don't understand the pissing contest that formed about needing to ride higher CC bikes. Who cares? I own a 1868CC M8 Softail that rides more like a piece of junk compared to my bro's ZX10R with almost half the displacement. Bikes are charming in all sizes, so just ride what you enjoy and let others ride what they enjoy...but my comment has proven a misconception about scooter owners...so maybe wave at a Scooter Rider next time. They might have a bigger bike in their garage than any of yours :)
I'm driving a Honda PCX (125cc) for couple years, and 125CCs are, in my opinion, the best ride in city for dry summer days. 50cc are a bit too slow and lack dynamics, anything bigger requires "A" driving licence category (in my country) and are also more heavy and less nimble to go through traffic jams.
i do agree with the 125cc pick and because some brands made motorcycles with the 125cc engine mines a honda xl125v with a v twin without l plates people ask what cc and great fuel consumption and you can add baxes on the back if needed perfect work commuter.
Always a good day when fortnine posts. The aprilia you have in this vid is called an SR Motard here in Europe, based off the piaggio typhoon. There is also a rsv4 inspired SR50 which is 2 stroke liquid cooled and the best in it's class by far, even with fuel injection in some models
My girlfriend had the 2003 SR50 Ditech and it was a fickle prostitute of a scooter. Like, to get parts for it I had to order through some swedish website that was only navigable with Google translate.... Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING on the bike had unique specifications that seem to only be documented on enthusiast forums. Nothing was where it should be. Everything was weirdly either over engineered, or not thought through at all. And to fix anything the bike is gonna fight you like a drunken frat boy the whole time.
I was surprised he just said "Vespa" and "Aprilia." They're both subbrands of Piaggio in the same way "Scion" and "Lexus" are subbrands of Toyota. As such, not only have there been many distinct models over the years, but I suspect there's plenty of engineering crossover between scoots branded "Vespa" and those branded "Aprilia."
the absolute genius of F9 to film, produce, and post this video at a time when people are looking for a break in costs. it perfectly sets up some new riders into our beautiful world of two wheels. bravo !
FortNine's videos are not simply about motorcycles, atvs and scooters. They are a work of art. The transitions, sound quality, script writing, camera angles, b roll management are without a doubt some of the best on youtube in any genre! Love watching each and every video!
7:03 This is what I love about FortNine the most, he talks about incredible technology that NOBODY else does/cares about. Another great example is the second 'computer controlled' throttle valve on the tu250x. You can't even find this stuff by googling it.
Nice to see some scooter love. They're a great entry point into 2 wheel ownership and you can't beat the convenience of automatic CVTs for a city commuter.
I’ve motorcycle commuted for 25 years and last fall got a Vespa 150… I ended up keeping the motorcycles in the garage since last October… flying around shiftless through traffic is simply too fun.
As much love I have for the manual power delivery bikes, sometimes, it just feels nice to go on a short ride and not having to think about shifting or clutch. Especially in traffic. I have a bike but when Im home I end up taking my moms scooter for short trips to grocery stores.
Dude thank you so much for making this video! I absolutely love to see scooters represented in a positive light by people living in primarily non-scooter communities. I got a scooter when I moved to Hawaii and was shocked to discover how efficient it is. It has great internal storage, and if you live in a dense city where most necessary commutes are just 5 minutes away, you can save tons of money (and fuel emissions and costs) by scootering everywhere you go.
I got my motorcycle less than a month ago. I ride it as much as I can and the gas savings are unreal. I’m trying to convince all my friends to get on 2 wheels.
Well buddy it does get expensive when it comes to maintenance and this is coming from someone who does all his own maintenance. Bike parts are expensive especially tires. However, the current price of gas sure does help offset that. The bigger benefit is mental health in my opinion. Helps you feel alive and happy. More people should ride whether it’s motorcycles or scooters. The world would be a better place.
@@motogibronius How is it that motorcycle maintenance in India is actually cheaper than car? I guess the astronomical number of the sales help keep prices down. Even premium steel belted radials cost something in the neighborhood of 8000-10000INR.
@@sushmitriyanbasuli6889 I think location is a factor. Here in the US motorcycles are seen as a luxury leisure item and we pay for it. I used to work in automotive repair and service and car parts due to being so popular are cheaper.
My favorite is still the Honda Super Cub. I had a knockoff 90cc one in Vietnam and it was amazing. Took 3 liters of fuel and went 125~150km full throttle with a ton of baggage. So many places to store stuff, I even saw one guy carrying 5 pigs on his Super Cub. Unfortunately they're rare here.
When Thailand went into lock-down during the "situation" they shut down most of the transportation options where I live. The next day I walked into the Honda dealer and rode out on one of the new Super Cub 110 (made here in Thailand). Best decision and $1400 I've ever spent.
I bought a scooter last year to start doing food deliveries and I've found myself using it more than my VFR 800. It's just way more fun and easier to ride around the city. Scooters can be tuned up faster than most motorcycles off the line too so its crazy more people aren't riding them!
I've got at 05 Yamaha bws two stroke. 70 cc big bore kit, race clutch and exhust. I can do 75 km and take anyone off the line lol. I also can carry $150 off groceries it's a wounderful little bike.
Here in Connecticut, anything over 49cc requires a motorcycle license. I bought a cheap Chinese scooter (Lance) that had a 125cc motor. I printed out a "49cc" sticker and put it over the "125cc". After I got rid of that, I bought a Suzuki Burgman 650cc scooter. That had enough storage under the seat for two full face helmets.
Well that was nothing short of fabulous Ryan and the gang - full marks for production quality, education and entertainment....and you're doing your bit for saving the planet too! Without doubt THE best motorcycling TH-cam channel on the planet... Spot on.....
Great video, with good humor, and serious lessons. I am a sixty-three year old man in the USA. I have been riding scooters and mopeds for 45 years. For decades people thought it was weird. About twenty years ago, I rarely saw other people on scooters and mopeds. Now, my 49cc Scooters are cool! I have three of them. One is a Honda Metropolitan, with the trunk on the back. It is my favorite, super smooth, and 125 miles per gallon. One is a Genuine Buddy scooter, also with the trunk. I just added the trunk.. The buddy is a fast two-stroke, 47 mies per hour on a flat road! The other one is a new Tao-Tao, slow and junk, but it rides nice, and I really just have it for friends to ride. For super cheap it is actually pretty good. It pushes 100 miles per gallon. When the wether is bad and for great fun and hauling people or objects, I have a Toyota 4-door 4x4 truck. Keep the box on wheels for when you need it and save tons of money, and have great fun with the scooters!
Toa-Toa? sounds like Chinese junk that one. I have an Honda MSX 125 (grom). I use it for city riding and am heavy handed. Yet it regularly returns 100mpg. I think you need a new toy for your back up bike : ( They make Chinese knock offs for groms as well in Asia, I've ridden one and resold it within a month. I've not ridden a lifan though (OK?).
YES!!! Buddy 50!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 years running with NO problems!!!!!!!!!!! Had no use for the 2 yr warranty or road service. As the salesman said "It's bulletproof". He also said to discard the "break in" procedure, and he was right about that too. It's my go-to for WalMart shopping and the like - a plastic milk crate serves great as a "trunk". HIGHLY recommended.
Wait… is the scooter called the “buddy 50?” Most of my driving is 3-4 miles from home, we use a meal ingredients delivery service so the only groceries we need are milk, bread, eggs and butter. So using a scooter makes sense instead of my 5-seat car most of the time. BUT… all the cars drive 35 mph (even if the speed limit is 25). Do you have a suggested vehicle?
@@evshrug depends on your location, here in asia we have plenty of choice for the big brands like yamaha honda etc. you can get honda pcx or yamaha nmax 150cc scooter just for 2000 usd, and they got up to speed effortless (can reach about 150 km/h)
I been riding scooters to work for years. (16 mile commute). I take back roads to avoid the heavy and fast traffic, while doing less than 55mph I feel like a Isle of Man TT racer with the throttle pinned at all times! Most fun one can have commuting! If you need more speed there are many 125/150cc options out there with same weight and size as a 50cc but more speed. Thanks for the video, hopefully the guys & gals at work will stop making fun of my scoot and get their own!
I have a 125cc vespa clone, the way licensing works in the UK there isn't much point in riding a 50cc since you have to do a CBT for both. It's a ton of fun to ride and it will do 70mph on a good day.
@@estherstreet4582 one advantage in the UK with a 50cc it allows people that passed their car test before a certain date to ride without L plates or have to take any CBT tests .
Here (Alberta, just east of Ryan and more than likely the same deal) 49cc can be ridden with a class 7 learners, the license that you get at 14 to learn to drive for the first time. Anything more and you need a motorcycle license, which for some strange reason is the same class for a 51cc scooter or an H2.
I have a Ruckus specific underseat bag I got online, highly recommended as it maxes out that otherwise unsecure area and makes it so practical to carry stuff, best accessory ever. I have also seen the alternative option of using plastic panels to close off that area for storage and I guess you could also use some netting instead. Also don't forget the footrest is one big flat area and it's larger than most scooters, I've even carried a 32in flatscreen on it. Now to figure out how to transport a bike one day maybe.
This is why I love the scooter scene. Its always about doing the most obscure things with it just because you can. Last year I took my piaggio to work which is 40km from where I live. And I once transported some 2m wooden planks on it when I was building furniture. I just love my scooter as its so cheap and so much fun to drive around. Also the repairs are hella cheap. New carb? 30€. New piston and cylinder? 30€. And all that while refuelling for 20€ a month
As someone who started on a fiddy scooter ages ago, this hilarious and insightful take on this class of motorbike brought smiles to my face. It's amusing that you brought up the 70's oil crisis. Back then, it was responsible for bringing in all those mopeds that keep on turning up in barns and garages. Just a note: the absurd customisability of the Ruckus has lead to the creation of underseat storage mods. One of the most basic is a series of elastic-net panels on the sides and front.
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I watch a lot of youtube, arguably too much. And no other channel puts more of a smile on my face with a new upload than you guys. Honestly, the writing, the angles, transitions, editing…everything is just spot on and top gear ähhh i mean top notch! Keep up the good work Love from germany ❤
Your humor is a thing of beauty. You don't pull your punches with those digs, but neither you risk it all, to allow people to hate on you. Perfectly balanced
I personally loved using the mid-way option: not the 50cc zippers, not the heavy and comfortable 700cc maxi-scooters, but a 150cc one. It was the PCX150 (mine was made in Vietnam). It was delightful. Super comfortable, completely shielding, not ostentatious or ridiculous, not laughably small or crassly large; sedate, but nimble. It had the traffic start-stop function and the engine that would start in quarter of a second, it had a huge trunk. Yeah, it wasn't very dynamic and topped off hard at 69 mph, which sucked for highways. But in a city, it was the kind of machine you FORGOT that you're even riding. Sit, go, maneuver, stop, get up. Refuel once a week or two.
In the UK the 125cc tier is common, because 50cc scooters are limited to 30mph, but you can ride up to a 125cc after passing a one-day training course. The Honda PCX125 is apparently the most popular 125cc in the UK (and it gets great reviews too).
"one must assume a gynaecological position" finally broke me Great video once again! Here in Dutch speaking Europe, if a bicycle is to slow or takes too long a scooter is a very popular option.
However Canada is big....really big...underpopulated and spread out in a thin red Mountie line just above the US about 150km tall and several thousands of km wide. Good in town though.
what an excellent montage at 5:36. i also love how the production style for your videos is ever morphing from one style to another. it feels like how the Beatles kept inventing new genres. you guys are a great team.
I saw a beautiful vespa at a coffee shop on the day this video came out, so this video was a first result when I googled vespa scooter. Got my permit a week later, and a used 125cc scooter a couple days after that because of it. Thanks for the motivation!
This was actually surprisingly entertaining :D ... Also cudos on knowing why/how the Vespa engine became so famous for some small but quite genius mechanical engineering :)
Piaggio's HiPer2 is one of the coolest bits of engineering I've come across! Especially since most Vespa users are completely unaware of the magic happening under their butt. ~RF9
I bought a brand new Kymco Agility 125 scoot years ago when my car was nearing its end. It was the only thing I could afford at the time and I needed something reliable. At first I wasn't too thrilled about riding a scoot, but once I discovered how practical, fun, and amazing they are... I wouldn't own anything else. I ride a 2018 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive now and have never been happier on two wheels.
I don't care what you post about, just keep the video's coming. I love your style, your technical explanations, your insight and your just right (or left) humor. I don't care that you don't post as often as other channels, because every video is must watch, especially as a fellow motorcycle enthusiast. Thanks a bunch Ryan & Crew.
I dont have a motorbike. I am not too fussed about getting a motorbike. My engine lives in the car and when I am on two wheels I am pedalling but your videos are fantastic. I have been thoroughly hooked on them the past week or two. Your presentation is great, humour that hits the spot and travel adventures that make me want to head for the hills. Thank you and keep up the good work.
*Yeah...I hear you* *BUT the Honda and Yamaha scoots are strictly for fun and 'grocery runs' and the Honda if well-taken care-of will OUT-LIVE you if maintained properly and kept in a heated garage* ( *Plus they barely take-up any room* ) *I've read & heard the new '150 ADV' is the 'bomb' but very 'pricey' and will carry two-up no problem* *If you're a 'car guy' you'll like a good scoot...no muss/no fuss just 'start & go'*
@@gerrynightingale9045 I may have given the wrong impression when I said I am pedalling when I am on two wheels. No scooter, no moped and no engine its all my power when I am on my bike cycling around my city.
You should talk about the Italian scooters era from the 80’s to the early 00’s. When we were teenagers the scooter was a really important thing! There’s a full sub-culture about it here in Italy! Btw proud to see Aprilia sr I had one too back in the days
I just did a 588km loop around the Sunshine Coast and Van. Island with my daughter. We drove 2 - 49cc Yamaha scooters. Simply fantastic fun and mileage that kicks ass...113 miles to the gallon. The whole trip used 9 litres of gas. Too bad it wasn't in the comparison.
Here in South East Asia the roads are dominated by 115cc to 160cc scooters for daily commute, as an example i am using a 150cc Honda scooter and only consuming 52km/L of gasoline so the price hikes doesn't usually affect us that much (Riders) sorry for my poor english.
Your english is quite good, no need to apologise. By the way, I'm curious why people aren't using smaller scooters so much over there? I'd expect it to be dominated by scooters that are under 100cc. Care to enlighten me on why?
@@sparkythewildcat97 They're just not fast enough. The TVS wego with 110cc is probably the smallest engine you'll be able to find around here. 125cc is kind of the sweet spot.
Fun fact - they used to race Vespas in Malaysia back in the 70's. The trick was to remove the headlight ( but leaving the headlight glass), then fold back the fairings a bit, and on the long straight you would duck down and look through the lens as you got aerodynamic!
After discovering Fortnine months ago and loving their content ever since, this is literally the best video I have watched on TH-cam in the past year. Also being a scooter driver and Mario kart fan, I loved and laughed every second of it. I own an electric moped, if you want to do the extra "mile" with cheap daily use and low maintenance go electric. Of course is as expensive as a used decent car, still it pays off in the long run with these recent fuel prices. Thank you Ryan
Not to mention oil and fluid changes. While his videos are entertaining unfortunately a lot of his conclusions don't hold up under much scrutiny I'm sorry to say which is unfortunate as I do like them even if I have to shake my head at some of the things he tries to convince people of.
Fortnine is after all an entertainment channel. Truth divulging or deep analysis comes afterwards, if it's the case and doesn't collide with first goal and channel interests.
@@spike_spencer so ... you don't change oil of fluid in your vehicles? He is literally comparing the cost of gasoline run scooters and cars; not only is the fuel cost cents on the dollar in comparison, so are the oil and fluid changes. They are also much easier to do yourself. Seems like it's your comments that don't hold up under much scrutiny.
@@Riderfans57 Not on my electric ones, no since you know no oil or fluids other than 3.5oz of brake fluid every year. Yes, and my electric motorcycle still gets far better fuel mileage than that. One of the reasons why I wish I could be more of a bigger fan of Fortnine but can't is his lies and baseless anti-electric propaganda from various videos in the past. Maybe but you'd have to read the comments you're replying to thoroughly in order to apply scrutiny as Nahome pointed out...
A decade ago while living in the Miami area, I decided that instead of a second car, we’d get a scooter. The weather is pretty much scooter-friendly throughout the year and its main purpose was to get me to my carpool pickup site. When my peers showed up in their jacked-up 4X4s, Mopar big-blocks, and even mini vans, I was frankly laughed at. Fast forward to the market crash of 2008 and gas prices were approaching $4 USD a gallon. The laughs about the scooter subsided abruptly and a number of out-of-ear-shot discussions were suddenly cropping up with my carpool mates regarding the cost of running a scooter. For $1200 to buy a scooter, $20 USD monthly to insure it, and $10 a month in gas… the joke was not as funny anymore and became a serious consideration. I have not owned a scooter in years and am enjoying the cafe racer life. That said, my affection for scoots has been lifelong. Great video!
I started my two wheel journey on a honda ruckus and I can't wait to get another. The accessories aftermarket is amazing and they're just so fun to ride around and explore with.
Oh god I fell in love with custom Ruckuses even before motorcycles. They're so sick. In my area, I'd probably have to do an engine swap though (despite the fact the most popular one replaces a Honda engine with a Chinese one, haha.)
In perspective: Taking into account one already owning a 2005 Volvo XC70 (~16 MPG City FE), assuming a daily (30 days/month) commuting distance of 50 miles and gas price of 4,9 USD/Gallon, not accounting for depreciation, it would take roughly 7 months for the Aprila to pay for itself, about 10 months for the Rockus and about 15 months for the Primavera (current replacement of the Vespa LX50). It is up for the reader to decide if the trade-offs are worth it, but you would be saving, on average, about $2 USD a day on fuel costs.
And that assumes buying a brand new scooter and no maintenance for the car at all. I bought a used 8 year old scooter with 17000km on the clock for €600. It is now 6 month later, with 22500km on the clock. In fuel alone it have saved me at least €1000. So i am up €400 and can sell the scooter for €500 easy if i wanted to.
car insurance is about 4 times the price and also scooters rarely need maintenance so the saving are quite a lot more thats what I found after 5 years of having a scoot as my only vehicle. Look at a the savings over the years is a better snapshot not to mention you can get a good used scooter for under a grand. I paid $900 bucks for a 2 stroke yamaha and life was good haha
No insurance needed, no titling, in the states. Buy one for $1300 on the high side, and put maybe $7 every two weeks, and it blows the car out of the water
The maintenance for bike is every 6 months for me. And it's dirt cheap compared to a car. Not to mention time saved in traffic (50 min public transportation vs 40 min car vs 15 min bike). Heavy rain sucks, but put on a jacket that I have on my bike and I'm good to go.
Man I love your drift and videos.. licensed and driving for 51 years, and I still learn a ton from you EVERY TIME, for fun convenience wish you included the 50cc Vino which I just bought for extreme contrast to normal riding!.... and your humour cannot compete .... love it
Been riding for almost 10 years now and I’m 27. Every kind of bike you can think of, currently got a supermoto and a cbr250rr (yeah the one he made the video on). But I learned to ride on a scooter, a Suzuki ay50 katana. I loved the little 2T beast. Scooters are amazing.
Excellent video (but would have loved seeing an electric alternative). Bought an electric 50cc equivalent scooter instead of a 2nd car last year, best purchase ever. 17 miles to work and I still match my ride time with my car + way more fun and save tons of fuel. Keep up the good work guys!
If anything, considering the previous video they did saying that it would be better to electrify mopeds than higher power motorbikes (and with most of the points aligned with -them- mopeds being accessible to car drivers)… The point made about these being equivalent to electric cars is a fair one, but the real comparison imo should be between a petrol/diesel car to an electric motor scooter 🛵 as that’s the choice I think most people would have to make, and the prices between battery electric and petrol powered scooters are much closer…
Electric mopeds can also feel like 250cc motorcycle because electric motors are rated at continuous power and not peak power. In EU electric moped can have 4 kW continuous motor but those motors can make about 20 kW of peak power during acceleration beating 90% of cars at lights :D
What did you buy? I know I would like an electric bike to haul around my kids, and they really live in a similar category as these scooters considering their acceleration potential.
Dude! You (and your team) are legends. Informative, intelligent, creative and funny. I've been a maxi-scooter owner for the past 14 years. My 2008 Yamaha Majesty (400cc) can carry ten 2-liter bottles in weather-protected comfort. At speeds that are illegal almost everywhere on the planet.
There are tons of used 2-stroke scooters under a grand, and they last forever. My 2002 Kymco Super 9 has over 20k Kilometers, starts within minutes after outdoor winter hibernation, does 45mph, and stops faster than anything else I've ridden on two wheels. I payed $750 five years ago. Besides Kymco, some other good brands not in this video are, TGB, Yamaha, and Genuine. I would recommend avoiding most Chinese brands.
Loved my 50cc did my training at 16 before lockdown so while my friends relied on parents or the bus because they didn't have their car licenses i was nipping about town on my little machine, couldn't be more grateful for my old girl
i bought a honda trail 125 to replace my 650 dual sport. i miss the power and speed but i love the maneuverability, style and efficiency. its great for all the reasons you listed here.
Exactly why I've been driving scooters for years now. Started with 50cc 2-stroke Kymco and after couple of years updated it to 150cc 4-stroke one. This summer I bought 300cc Yamaha X-Max consumes only 3L/100km on highway speeds. No hasseling with gears, easy parking almost every where and great storage space under seat.
Drive a yahama neos 4t from 18' gets 1 liter in 65.. or 153 mpg.. . I dont think there are more efficient modes of gas fueled transport available at the dealer...
Really enjoyed this video, you are doing great work "spreading the word" about motorcycles. I recently purchased a Honda CB125E for commuting and at 90mpg my fuel bill has actually decreased! 👌
I ride a '21 CB125F, I'd never heard of the 125E before so I looked it up and it's so cool, it's like a naked version of the F. I've spent this summer wishing I had something with a bigger engine but really I think we're going to miss how cheap these bikes are and how brilliant they are on the twisty turnies.
I’m in Shanghai right now and it always amazes me how basically everyone here rides scooters basically everywhere. Probably a solid 3/4th of local traffic in this city are just small electric scooters.
Great video, as always! Down here in Greece, as well as the rest of the Mediterranean, owning and riding a scooter daily is the norm. In most countries in Europe, car drivers can legally ride up to 125cc scooters, so the streets are absolutely full of them. My Piaggio Liberty 150 probably gets more miles than my Bonneville.
i visit my relatives who live on the croatian coast every summer and scooters are a godsend there because in tourist season you get a lot of time to soak in the view because you're moving every 5 minutes.
@@wolfsworkshop9095 True, although I do go on short stretches of the highway inside Athens every now and again. Most days though, there's so much running around to do around the centre, carrying things and what have you, that they really are the only choice.
I've owned at least one Ruckus since 2006 and the amount of stuff you can move is actually nutty. On the floor, I can carry two 30-packs (of seltzer, obviously) and can fit a couple grocery bags under the rear seat - you just need to loop a plastic bag's handle around the frame. Now that it's warm out, I use my car about once a week and my 2009 Ruckus nearly every day.
F9 has gotten me fully invested into Motorcycles and I love the way the videos are shot and formatted each their own cinematic masterpieces of information.
Nothing I regret selling more than my ruckus. Loved it. Crashed it a few times and it never broke. Got stuck in a swamp in what I thought was a totally dried up canoe trail..
It's a really reliable scooter if you take care of it. I put on over 10k miles from school, work, and long commutes. It never broke down on me except for the occasional flat tire.
Another great Video. So well put toghether. I got a scoot 7 years ago and 90% of my trips are on it. Buy a step-thru', stick a cargo box on the back and it will carry more than my neighbour's Aston, plus I get to work quicker for less money and not worry if the parking lot is full. He is obviously way cooler but that comes at a price.
This video couldn't have come at a better time! Come on viewers, get on 2 wheels !! Ryan you and your team hit the nail on it's head. Perfectly explained, inspiring and educational! Let's grow this 2 wheeled community!!
Honestly? 50ccs are some of the greatest vehicles. Practical, fuel conscious, affordable. I live in countryside Japan, and I rode a 50cc on mountain roads to every commute for an entire year, and still do! My Honda Today used, was about 575 USD and 70$ to insure for a YEAR. It was directly responsible for allowing me to pass my full-size motorcycle exam on only my second try. I will ride a scooter until it dies and I encourage anyone who needs reliable transport to own one. A rain suit is 15 dollars from workman, and it'll protect you completely from rain and snow at a fraction of the cost of anything specialized or sold to you as specialized.
Instantly recognised the Aprilia. In Jordan, it serves as a delivery workhorse with Amman’s notoriously steep roads and cliffs (I know this from all the cheap takeout I ordered there). Here in the UK though, it’s all 125 N-Maxes since anyone over 17 can just take a one-day course with a provisional license and be on the road in no time. Vespas are not uncommon, but also an odd choice when for slightly more you could be on a bigger and more sensible bike. Eh, guess it shines in London’s old and narrow roads whilst keeping under the speed limit.
Another fun set of 50cc things to look at is the 50cc sport mopeds, the ones that look like actual 3/4 size street bikes, like RS and AF lines from Aprilia, GPR line from Derby, RS line from Rieju, and Yamaha TZR 50
i bought an electric scooter last week. Range is 60 miles, speed 35 mph. today i had solar panels installed but even without those the cost is about a euro/dollar per 60miles/100km. my daily commute is 36 miles / 52 kilometer a day. its freaking epic to travel this cheap and quick. it is an Iva Ego S4. so unless it is winter, when ill take my car, no more traffic jams/fuel stations for me!
Dramatic acceleration advantage at twice the fuel consumption. Trade-offs The perfect middle ground for me is a 110-125cc 4 stroke, has enough oomph at a decent fuel economy.
The 2009 was still 2 stroke and got 123mpg claimed. The mpg loss isn't huge in the later 2 stroke years (With the same year 125 getting a claimed 89mpg)
@@B-Rok88 a 4-speed Honda dream/Supra X 125cc gets about 60km/l (140mpg) while the 110cc gets about 70km/l (165mpg) The 125cc makes 10hp while the 110cc makes around 8hp. Mind you these are real world figures, not the claimed by Honda. Honda claims 57.2km/l for their 125cc and 59,8km/l for their 110cc. I think the biggest contributor here is the semi-manual transmission though, most of the scooters in this video is automatic, it's sad that vespa is phasing out their manual transmission scooters
Love it! Finally a video for scrooges like myself. Honda and Yamaha make a bucket load of very nice 125cc underbone motorcycles that are essentially scooters. Fully automatic, fast enough, economical and reliable. SE Asia is full of them and I commuted and toured on them for years in Vietnam. Two-up touring with some luggage is definitely practical across mountains, coasts and plains. The speed limit is only 60km/h but they’ll manage 100km/h top speed, more or less, and cruise comfortably at 80km/h 2-up.
The Aprilia SR150 was my gateway drug to motorcycles and I love it and still have it to this day! The disc brakes and the slick rims can’t match anything but itself! The best
Good Job, Great Video! Before college in the 70s, I would rebuild and ride cheap old Hondas. Then during my career, nothing. After retirement, I saw scooters on TH-cam and now I'm HOOKED! Don't overlook the "GY6" Scooters coming from China. You can get a tried-and-true 150cc Scooter, crated and dropped on your driveway for under $1000. See those photos of Saigon and Singapore streets with 20,000 Scooters? They all have the same engine, so parts are dirt cheap, and maintenance is easy with lots of TH-cam help. I thinned my herd down to two: A Chinese look-alike Yellow Honda Big Ruckus named Banana-Boat, and a Chinese clone of a Red Vespa Primavera 150, I've named Lil'Enzo. I'm old, but even after my massive heart attack I still ride all the time. I Love Them!
I've had my Piaggio Typhoon 2021 (basically the SR50) for about a year now and it's a really good scooter, not that fast but it gets me around, is cheap to fill up with gas and always starts up easily. I've been really happy with it, one of the best purchases I made.
That's because the piaggio's carburator won't open all the way due to a restrictor. Do yourself a favor, take 30min of your time to take that off. You won't regret it
Yet another masterpiece! And what a great message about how to solve some of our transit issues. I ride larger bikes as well but I just got into the small is mighty club with a Honda NAVI.
I think this is the greatest youtube video. Gives us pros, cons, pricing, answers good questions with good answers, and was high production from start to finish.
I really want a Ruckus (Zoomer in the UK). I always though they looked really cool compared to the usual plastic fantastic scooters you see. There is a bag that goes under the seat as an accessory but I will give it to other scooters being able to swallow a helmet under the seat is pretty useful. I wish we had the Big Ruckus over here.
I own the big ruckus (zoomer) here in the Philippines. it is a rare bike even here and is a real head turner. it has a gas consumption of 43-50 km/liter and can go above 110 kph (on a straight road). we used it for commute and deliveries.
@@omar123ph i have a CB 250 (2008) that if I keep it to scooter speeds of 35mph (56kph) it gets well over 110mpg (47kpl) It can hold full saddlebags and a pillion bag or box And it looks like a motorcycle
@@omar123ph I almost bought the only big ruckus I could find in Ontario, but couldn't get a ride to the dealership 2hours outside town so ended up with a Sachs Madass.
I have been riding around my ruckus for the past 3 years. You can buy a ruckus bag to put under the seat. With that it's got the largest storage capacity out of these 3
Great video, although I'd argue that the Ruckus is the best of the three for carrying capacity, once you factor in some after sales accessories. Or even just some cheap bungee cords. I can easily do a weeks grocery shopping using the footwell for larger objects and I throw a panier bag under the seat.
The Ruckus (or Zoom, as it is called where I'm from) can be bought with a little fence under the seat, making the big gaping hole, actually a pretty big storing space in which one can fit a complete dufflebag!
For anyone that needs convincing, the honda helix has always been a favorite of mine. Big enough to ride fast, but comfortable and easy to whip about in the city.
The "motor oil optional" Honda Helix together with the "Coolant optional" Honda Shadow have made me a religious believer in Honda engines. Too bad the Helix is quite rare and the silverwing is so... round.
Scooters are amazing, the sweet spot between performance and cost is 250 to 350cc, you can reach 130 to 160kmh for around 70mpg. I have one with 280cc, 16 inch wheels, akrapovic exhaust, steel braided brakes, axis centered disc brakes (It has convex alloy wheels) it's efficient and a blast to ride
This reminded me of my first bike, a 1982 (I think) Yamaha Chappy, what a lovely ride, had a ton of personality even if it didn't excel at anything, people looked at it, I regret selling it. That Ruckus looks amazing, sadly it's not being sold around here :(
Didn’t expect to have so much fun watching this video. Kudos to you and your team, you did an excellent job!! Even though I’m not planning to buy a scooter just yet, I love renting them when I’m on vacation at a beach destination like Mauritius just a few weeks ago. It was all that I needed for the daily commute to the shops and for puckering around locally. Once again your presentation on this video is absolutely top notch, well done Ryan👏👏👏👏keep it up👌
The name "Vespa" never belonged to these plastic junk boxes. I used to tweak and repair Vespas in the late 80's and early 90's. My PK "50" S was turned into a 130cc with 24mm carburettor with 22/63 transmission. It could run 100KM/h uphill and wheelie in the 4th gear with little effort and often no clutch. The torque was insane :D Those were solid vehicles even pushed to those limits. I ended up having an accident on a 50cc one practically at a stop, and my Vespa life was over. The Honda Rucker was one of my scooters a few years back. Called "Zoomer" in Europe it's been one of my favourite scooters ever. It got stolen and it's not imported in EU anymore. I'm still mourning over 10 years later :(
Another wonderful gem from F9. A data crystal, in fact. Beautiful to look at, but containing much data in excellent quality as well. Solid work, folks. You do consistently great work, and it is much appreciated.
I live and die by my Ruckus, 8500 miles. Drove it for two winters (2014 and 2015) as my daily beater in New England (NorthEastern area of USA) where we have some rougher winters. I learned it does not like starting at or below 5F. At 250lbs, myself and the bike could nearly always push the road slush out of the way and I would reach bare pavement, only twice in both winters did I have to walk the bike home. I have been run off the road and into the ditch and never lost control because of the size of the tires, I would have crashed with the thinner tires of other moped/scooters. That is my two cents, hopefully that helps answer some questions for people!
Best scooter commercial I've ever seen.
Even if Ryan convinces one percent of car drivers... that's millions.
Motorbike revolution! For the rain part, one can buy a Tucano urbano waterproof and heated scooter blanket. That's what everyone uses in Italy.
Convinced me, I want a scooter now
@@hectormejia499 Do it, trust me.
Majority of cagers especially in the west are either too close minded or think 2 wheels = death.
so u expect every single car driver there is to see this video? lol
This guy is like the combination of Top Gear and Tarantino movies on motorcycle related topics.
He legit looks a bit like tarantino to me aswell we've discovered his hidden child 🤣
@@_username123_2 i thought he looks like james may
@@Falih123 yep he's a Hampster...but a tall skinny one.
I can hear the voice of Clarkson on this video saying:
"Something for the girls and homosexuals to ride"
Ryan fortnine is a national treasure!
@@STho205 ya.. i bet i have done more touring on my scooter than most people on a "motorcycle" do. I know a full who has done the 4 corners of the usa tour on a Ruckus.
"Faster! Until the thrill of speed outweighs the fear of death!"
The first cut to wide from the race had me dying of laughter. This must have been what Hunter was really describing... not the Vincent Black Shadow!
This is why you're the best motorcycle content on the internet. More please!
scooters/motorcycles are trash buy a unicycle
Nice catch on the quote.
@@Blox117 Unicycles are trash, but an ebike
@@leoncaples2947 ebikes are full on garbage along with scooters and motorcycles. slow, fat, heavy and awkward.
Ever read "Song of the Sausage Creature”? It was good to read HST. Even if he's talkin' about ducks....
Scooters were a bit of a stepping stone into motorcycles for me. I wanted cheap transport with a low purchase price, without stomaching $300 and a full training weekend.
Back in college, I found a Honda metropolitan that was lightly used, in good running condition, and $550. Throw in a jacket, helmet and gloves and I was up and riding for under $1000. It's hard to describe how much that simple, slow and *cough* cute bike changed my life in college. I was working 30 hours a week, had about a 20 minute commute to work or school, and was very, very frugal. What started as an escape from burning gas and time in my car became my favorite part of the day. I found slower backroads to ride my scooter safely in traffic, left early, and felt revitalized every time I'd hop on the thing.
One of the best parts was that even though it took longer to get to school, I saved a good 10 minutes finding a parking spot and walking to my classes. In Colorado, I could legally park in the bike rack. I surely recouped the purchase price of the scooter and gear between gas savings and parking passes. I cannot recommend enough how much fun it is to ride a scooter instead of a car. These days I've transitioned to motorcycles, but I'd hop on a scooter in a heartbeat!
Yep ive got a zuma here in Mile Hi. Routefinding is part of the fun and free parking downtown combined with super cheap commuting make the scooter first choice for downtown runs.
Damn you guys are so lucky over the Pond... in Germany we have to do a 300€ Training to be allowed to ride 50cc Scooters that go 25kph (think 15mph?) for ones that go up to 50 kph (30mph) the training is probably like 1000€, maybe more and for a "real bike" its gonna be between 2-3000€.....
Ich habe vor rund 8 Monaten 500 Euro für die B196 Erweiterung bezahlt, mit welcher man bis 125cc fahren darf, die schaffen rund 80-100km/h.. Das fand ich echt ok, da ich zuvor keinerlei Rollererfahrung hatte.
We don’t even have registration or insurance or drivers license required to drive a 50CC scooter here in Oklahoma. My POS wrecked up Honda metro gets driven every day with nothing. Pretty awesome time!
@@malihe9673 Ich habe mir sagen lassen; eine Prüfung gäbe es da nicht, für den B196. Was macht der Fahrlehrer, wenn du trotzdem noch nicht bereit für 125cc bist? Wünscht der dir dann "viel glück" oder hängt er noch ein paar stunden dran?
I bought a 400cc scooter last January as my daily to replace my pickup truck for business trips and the timing of it all has never been better. While my colleagues are stuck in rush hour Friday traffic, I was already at home making dinner. While they fret over the rising fuel prices, I fill up my 12-liter tank with $20 and consume only half a tank in a week. $40 of fuel a month is pretty great
Welcome to my entire life. I've never had a car and people wonder how I've got so much in savings all the time. This is one of those reasons, along with not smoking or eating out which are other mechanisms to keep you poor.
Did you get the burgman? I've got a 400cc scoot myself, they filter smoothly except for in really dense, messy city traffic. Then you have to be much more careful
@@yuvalw7543 I bought the kymco xciting s400i. Loved every moment I straddle myself on that bike.
The Baby Burgman? I used to haul 2 bags of groceries under the seat of that warlock
Wicked smaht
Only Ryan can make me want a scooter even when I already own a motorcycle
I remember the Ishmael video where he added a two stroke kit to an old beat up bicycle and rode it across a mountain. I know no one else who can make riding such a turd of a moped look like en epic adventure and the sane choice for future transportation.
So get one. I have a scooter (pcx150) and motorcycle (rebel 300) next ima get a grom or monkey. Can never have to many 2 wheeled toys.
the same to me
Seeing the gas prices and my wife doesn't have any license, that's starting to grow on me..
Get a good scooter and you will love it and never regret it.
This dude got me into motorcycling and I bought my bike got my license and everything was AWESOME. However, somebody t-boned me at night with their car and I was in the hospital for a month because I needed 7 surgeries... all for my leg. I mean hopefully I get to keep my leg. Wiggling my toes at the moment is about as hard as doing a wheelie on that vespa. But hey I'm still here and honestly these videos have been getting me through it. To all my fellow riders out there please stay safe and be EXTRA careful at night. To Ryan F-9 and the team. Thank you for always delivering amazing content and being such an amazing and entertaining inspiration.
I'm just getting into riding and have already decided: daytime only. It's never about you or your skills, it's about everyone else.
Did you sue that bitch?
You should
Hey! Can we please get an Update on how your doing?
Keep riding when you will get ok. Don't let your dreams be destroyed by one person! Many wishes, take your time!
update
This guy is a legend...he can make anything look good
Damn canadians 😂
50cc mopeds are great urban warriors and good starters, but I just want to put my thought in. IT'S WORTH DOING THE MSF TO GET A HIGHER CC MOPED!!!
For North American Roads, I use a 125CC Honda Supercub and wow it's so much better being able to go 55-65mph.
That way I'm not getting trampled by traffic at 35mph at max RPM blowing out my eardrums!
EDIT: Guys, I have motorcycles too...I just love scooters also. This isn't a mind blowing concept. IDGAF about "biker image". I ride whatever I like. I've done the MSF literally years ago. I don't understand the pissing contest that formed about needing to ride higher CC bikes. Who cares? I own a 1868CC M8 Softail that rides more like a piece of junk compared to my bro's ZX10R with almost half the displacement. Bikes are charming in all sizes, so just ride what you enjoy and let others ride what they enjoy...but my comment has proven a misconception about scooter owners...so maybe wave at a Scooter Rider next time. They might have a bigger bike in their garage than any of yours :)
"But Bladed, where's the MIATA"
I'm driving a Honda PCX (125cc) for couple years, and 125CCs are, in my opinion, the best ride in city for dry summer days. 50cc are a bit too slow and lack dynamics, anything bigger requires "A" driving licence category (in my country) and are also more heavy and less nimble to go through traffic jams.
i do agree with the 125cc pick and because some brands made motorcycles with the 125cc engine mines a honda xl125v with a v twin without l plates people ask what cc and great fuel consumption and you can add baxes on the back if needed perfect work commuter.
Makes even less sense in states like California which require a motorcycle license for even the 50cc scoots
Yeah I'd have to agree. 50cc is too underpowered
Always a good day when fortnine posts. The aprilia you have in this vid is called an SR Motard here in Europe, based off the piaggio typhoon. There is also a rsv4 inspired SR50 which is 2 stroke liquid cooled and the best in it's class by far, even with fuel injection in some models
We have 150cc version of this in our country but no 50cc.
My girlfriend had the 2003 SR50 Ditech and it was a fickle prostitute of a scooter. Like, to get parts for it I had to order through some swedish website that was only navigable with Google translate.... Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING on the bike had unique specifications that seem to only be documented on enthusiast forums. Nothing was where it should be. Everything was weirdly either over engineered, or not thought through at all. And to fix anything the bike is gonna fight you like a drunken frat boy the whole time.
I was surprised he just said "Vespa" and "Aprilia." They're both subbrands of Piaggio in the same way "Scion" and "Lexus" are subbrands of Toyota. As such, not only have there been many distinct models over the years, but I suspect there's plenty of engineering crossover between scoots branded "Vespa" and those branded "Aprilia."
I know right
Vespa is made from metal, but yes, engine is pretty much the same.
the absolute genius of F9 to film, produce, and post this video at a time when people are looking for a break in costs. it perfectly sets up some new riders into our beautiful world of two wheels. bravo !
The cuts to the scooters all strolling down the lane without any music was absolutely perfect
FortNine's videos are not simply about motorcycles, atvs and scooters. They are a work of art. The transitions, sound quality, script writing, camera angles, b roll management are without a doubt some of the best on youtube in any genre! Love watching each and every video!
I have to admit I can't figure out how he managed all the angles and transitions when he was passing the vehicles at 7:45. Drone?
@@silverjohn6037 Insta360 camera
@@LickVLick Thank you.
7:03 This is what I love about FortNine the most, he talks about incredible technology that NOBODY else does/cares about. Another great example is the second 'computer controlled' throttle valve on the tu250x. You can't even find this stuff by googling it.
Nice to see some scooter love. They're a great entry point into 2 wheel ownership and you can't beat the convenience of automatic CVTs for a city commuter.
I’ve motorcycle commuted for 25 years and last fall got a Vespa 150… I ended up keeping the motorcycles in the garage since last October… flying around shiftless through traffic is simply too fun.
As much love I have for the manual power delivery bikes, sometimes, it just feels nice to go on a short ride and not having to think about shifting or clutch. Especially in traffic. I have a bike but when Im home I end up taking my moms scooter for short trips to grocery stores.
Aye to that.
I also have both, and the scooter gets twice as many miles per year because it’s simply the best way to get around a city.
@@nickcoulter973 I have a Vespa 300 and it's made commuting/trips in Chicago a breeze
Dude thank you so much for making this video! I absolutely love to see scooters represented in a positive light by people living in primarily non-scooter communities. I got a scooter when I moved to Hawaii and was shocked to discover how efficient it is. It has great internal storage, and if you live in a dense city where most necessary commutes are just 5 minutes away, you can save tons of money (and fuel emissions and costs) by scootering everywhere you go.
I got my motorcycle less than a month ago. I ride it as much as I can and the gas savings are unreal. I’m trying to convince all my friends to get on 2 wheels.
Well buddy it does get expensive when it comes to maintenance and this is coming from someone who does all his own maintenance. Bike parts are expensive especially tires. However, the current price of gas sure does help offset that. The bigger benefit is mental health in my opinion. Helps you feel alive and happy. More people should ride whether it’s motorcycles or scooters. The world would be a better place.
@@motogibronius I spend about the same maintaining my motorcycle (KLR650) as my car (Camry). I just buy cheap parts on AliExpress, Ebay etc. 🤷🏻♂️
@@motogibronius How is it that motorcycle maintenance in India is actually cheaper than car? I guess the astronomical number of the sales help keep prices down. Even premium steel belted radials cost something in the neighborhood of 8000-10000INR.
Same! Though my gently used KLR is less efficient than a Vespa (but far more than my car). Win.
@@sushmitriyanbasuli6889 I think location is a factor. Here in the US motorcycles are seen as a luxury leisure item and we pay for it. I used to work in automotive repair and service and car parts due to being so popular are cheaper.
My favorite is still the Honda Super Cub. I had a knockoff 90cc one in Vietnam and it was amazing. Took 3 liters of fuel and went 125~150km full throttle with a ton of baggage. So many places to store stuff, I even saw one guy carrying 5 pigs on his Super Cub. Unfortunately they're rare here.
When Thailand went into lock-down during the "situation" they shut down most of the transportation options where I live. The next day I walked into the Honda dealer and rode out on one of the new Super Cub 110 (made here in Thailand). Best decision and $1400 I've ever spent.
Pigs or Super Cubs?
There’s a farm up the street from me that has ten pigs. Not so rare. Remember to cook your pig until well done. Just saying…. N.E.OH Bob
WOW. five pigs..... hmmmm that's a lot of bacon!
SUPER CUB GANG GANG
Yeah for North American Roads, it has the punch needed to actually keep up with traffic!
I bought a scooter last year to start doing food deliveries and I've found myself using it more than my VFR 800. It's just way more fun and easier to ride around the city. Scooters can be tuned up faster than most motorcycles off the line too so its crazy more people aren't riding them!
I've got at 05 Yamaha bws two stroke. 70 cc big bore kit, race clutch and exhust. I can do 75 km and take anyone off the line lol. I also can carry $150 off groceries it's a wounderful little bike.
I don't know you can tune up scooter explain further! I too do food delivery
@@Mohamed-vg8ly depends what scooter you have. 2 strokes have lots of mods. Watch TH-cam videos for info. I had my work done professionally.
@@krystalwilliamson2975 thank you!it's an 109cc 4 stroke engine
I do doordash and uber eats on the Honda pcx 150. 23,700 miles and counting so far
Here in Connecticut, anything over 49cc requires a motorcycle license. I bought a cheap Chinese scooter (Lance) that had a 125cc motor. I printed out a "49cc" sticker and put it over the "125cc". After I got rid of that, I bought a Suzuki Burgman 650cc scooter. That had enough storage under the seat for two full face helmets.
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Your my hero mr. Rebel
You negate your insurance if you exceed the cc.s that qualify for the low power licensing.
@@lastdogwatch i think you can legaly "limit" a bike
@@lastdogwatch No insurance needed on something that small.
Well that was nothing short of fabulous Ryan and the gang - full marks for production quality, education and entertainment....and you're doing your bit for saving the planet too! Without doubt THE best motorcycling TH-cam channel on the planet... Spot on.....
ABR 2022.. are you there this week?
With your channel also on the podium :)
the gang is like Ryan and one other guy
@@wolffrags9856 all the more admirable
Perhaps the best motorcycle content in the world, unless you rank MotoGP higher.
Great video, with good humor, and serious lessons. I am a sixty-three year old man in the USA. I have been riding scooters and mopeds for 45 years. For decades people thought it was weird. About twenty years ago, I rarely saw other people on scooters and mopeds. Now, my 49cc Scooters are cool! I have three of them. One is a Honda Metropolitan, with the trunk on the back. It is my favorite, super smooth, and 125 miles per gallon. One is a Genuine Buddy scooter, also with the trunk. I just added the trunk.. The buddy is a fast two-stroke, 47 mies per hour on a flat road! The other one is a new Tao-Tao, slow and junk, but it rides nice, and I really just have it for friends to ride. For super cheap it is actually pretty good. It pushes 100 miles per gallon. When the wether is bad and for great fun and hauling people or objects, I have a Toyota 4-door 4x4 truck. Keep the box on wheels for when you need it and save tons of money, and have great fun with the scooters!
Toa-Toa? sounds like Chinese junk that one. I have an Honda MSX 125 (grom). I use it for city riding and am heavy handed. Yet it regularly returns 100mpg. I think you need a new toy for your back up bike : ( They make Chinese knock offs for groms as well in Asia, I've ridden one and resold it within a month. I've not ridden a lifan though (OK?).
Keep on riding Randy!
YES!!! Buddy 50!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 years running with NO problems!!!!!!!!!!! Had no use for the 2 yr warranty or road service. As the salesman said "It's bulletproof". He also said to discard the "break in" procedure, and he was right about that too. It's my go-to for WalMart shopping and the like - a plastic milk crate serves great as a "trunk". HIGHLY recommended.
Wait… is the scooter called the “buddy 50?”
Most of my driving is 3-4 miles from home, we use a meal ingredients delivery service so the only groceries we need are milk, bread, eggs and butter. So using a scooter makes sense instead of my 5-seat car most of the time. BUT… all the cars drive 35 mph (even if the speed limit is 25). Do you have a suggested vehicle?
@@evshrug depends on your location, here in asia we have plenty of choice for the big brands like yamaha honda etc. you can get honda pcx or yamaha nmax 150cc scooter just for 2000 usd, and they got up to speed effortless (can reach about 150 km/h)
I been riding scooters to work for years. (16 mile commute). I take back roads to avoid the heavy and fast traffic, while doing less than 55mph I feel like a Isle of Man TT racer with the throttle pinned at all times! Most fun one can have commuting! If you need more speed there are many 125/150cc options out there with same weight and size as a 50cc but more speed. Thanks for the video, hopefully the guys & gals at work will stop making fun of my scoot and get their own!
I have a 125cc vespa clone, the way licensing works in the UK there isn't much point in riding a 50cc since you have to do a CBT for both. It's a ton of fun to ride and it will do 70mph on a good day.
@@estherstreet4582 one advantage in the UK with a 50cc it allows people that passed their car test before a certain date to ride without L plates or have to take any CBT tests .
bring in a burgman 400 and see who laughing now
Yeah 125 cc and above they are fun
Here (Alberta, just east of Ryan and more than likely the same deal) 49cc can be ridden with a class 7 learners, the license that you get at 14 to learn to drive for the first time. Anything more and you need a motorcycle license, which for some strange reason is the same class for a 51cc scooter or an H2.
I have a Ruckus specific underseat bag I got online, highly recommended as it maxes out that otherwise unsecure area and makes it so practical to carry stuff, best accessory ever.
I have also seen the alternative option of using plastic panels to close off that area for storage and I guess you could also use some netting instead.
Also don't forget the footrest is one big flat area and it's larger than most scooters, I've even carried a 32in flatscreen on it. Now to figure out how to transport a bike one day maybe.
This is why I love the scooter scene. Its always about doing the most obscure things with it just because you can. Last year I took my piaggio to work which is 40km from where I live. And I once transported some 2m wooden planks on it when I was building furniture. I just love my scooter as its so cheap and so much fun to drive around. Also the repairs are hella cheap. New carb? 30€. New piston and cylinder? 30€. And all that while refuelling for 20€ a month
Love my ruckus and when I have the need to rip.. crf450r !
As someone who started on a fiddy scooter ages ago, this hilarious and insightful take on this class of motorbike brought smiles to my face. It's amusing that you brought up the 70's oil crisis. Back then, it was responsible for bringing in all those mopeds that keep on turning up in barns and garages.
Just a note: the absurd customisability of the Ruckus has lead to the creation of underseat storage mods. One of the most basic is a series of elastic-net panels on the sides and front.
I'm developing a refrigerator for the lowest lowered seat. Ball chiller and jack hose attachment sold separately.legit
this guy is a 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌ing living legend. The way he create his contents is beyond imagination. Everymoves is unpredicatble but delivers in the way its supposed to be and still never disappoints the viewers. The sarcasm, the information, the presentation, everythings is on point. Higly appreciating your contents from India.🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 ( Sorry for my stupid english)
btw, please do more on the royal enfield indian bikes seems like those bikes are very popular in the western countries. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Yes they are, in Europe.
Jeeeze… why don’t you marry him….
Keep in mind that it's a team effort - nothing like this gets produced by one person.
Best to convey gratitude towards not only Ryan but also his team.
@@Ian-ny6ux the team is 2 people, Ryan + Connor.
I watch a lot of youtube, arguably too much. And no other channel puts more of a smile on my face with a new upload than you guys.
Honestly, the writing, the angles, transitions, editing…everything is just spot on and top gear ähhh i mean top notch!
Keep up the good work
Love from germany ❤
Your humor is a thing of beauty. You don't pull your punches with those digs, but neither you risk it all, to allow people to hate on you. Perfectly balanced
I personally loved using the mid-way option: not the 50cc zippers, not the heavy and comfortable 700cc maxi-scooters, but a 150cc one. It was the PCX150 (mine was made in Vietnam). It was delightful. Super comfortable, completely shielding, not ostentatious or ridiculous, not laughably small or crassly large; sedate, but nimble. It had the traffic start-stop function and the engine that would start in quarter of a second, it had a huge trunk. Yeah, it wasn't very dynamic and topped off hard at 69 mph, which sucked for highways. But in a city, it was the kind of machine you FORGOT that you're even riding. Sit, go, maneuver, stop, get up. Refuel once a week or two.
For a lot of people the reason to get the 50cc is they don't have to get a license.
Its not even hard to get one though depending on where you live.
In the UK the 125cc tier is common, because 50cc scooters are limited to 30mph, but you can ride up to a 125cc after passing a one-day training course. The Honda PCX125 is apparently the most popular 125cc in the UK (and it gets great reviews too).
@@littleripper312 in alabama, if it has a motor, it has to be licensed....
@@frigglebiscuit7484 he is talking about, you can ride 50cc without motorcycle license, you can ride it with a car license.
"one must assume a gynaecological position" finally broke me
Great video once again! Here in Dutch speaking Europe, if a bicycle is to slow or takes too long a scooter is a very popular option.
En dan lekker 70cctje en terugloper uitlaat erop en knallen maar 😂
However Canada is big....really big...underpopulated and spread out in a thin red Mountie line just above the US about 150km tall and several thousands of km wide.
Good in town though.
@@FreDEV_OFFICIAL haha inderdaad
As an Italian myself i can confidently say the description of that Vespa (1:23) is extremely accurate.
I love my 250 GTS
That goes for any Italian motorcycle.
Motorcycling used to be inherently fun. Thanks for bringing that back!!
what an excellent montage at 5:36.
i also love how the production style for your videos is ever morphing from one style to another. it feels like how the Beatles kept inventing new genres.
you guys are a great team.
Cool (and apt) analogy!
I saw a beautiful vespa at a coffee shop on the day this video came out, so this video was a first result when I googled vespa scooter. Got my permit a week later, and a used 125cc scooter a couple days after that because of it. Thanks for the motivation!
This was actually surprisingly entertaining :D ... Also cudos on knowing why/how the Vespa engine became so famous for some small but quite genius mechanical engineering :)
It shouldn't be a surprise that F9 is entertaining.
Piaggio's HiPer2 is one of the coolest bits of engineering I've come across! Especially since most Vespa users are completely unaware of the magic happening under their butt. ~RF9
I bought a brand new Kymco Agility 125 scoot years ago when my car was nearing its end. It was the only thing I could afford at the time and I needed something reliable. At first I wasn't too thrilled about riding a scoot, but once I discovered how practical, fun, and amazing they are... I wouldn't own anything else. I ride a 2018 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive now and have never been happier on two wheels.
I don't care what you post about, just keep the video's coming. I love your style, your technical explanations, your insight and your just right (or left) humor. I don't care that you don't post as often as other channels, because every video is must watch, especially as a fellow motorcycle enthusiast. Thanks a bunch Ryan & Crew.
amen!
I dont have a motorbike. I am not too fussed about getting a motorbike. My engine lives in the car and when I am on two wheels I am pedalling but your videos are fantastic. I have been thoroughly hooked on them the past week or two. Your presentation is great, humour that hits the spot and travel adventures that make me want to head for the hills. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Yep. A 50 cc for a marginally largish westerner is way too small.
*Yeah...I hear you*
*BUT the Honda and Yamaha scoots are strictly for fun and 'grocery runs' and the Honda if well-taken care-of will OUT-LIVE you if maintained properly and kept in a heated garage*
( *Plus they barely take-up any room* )
*I've read & heard the new '150 ADV' is the 'bomb' but very 'pricey' and will carry two-up no problem*
*If you're a 'car guy' you'll like a good scoot...no muss/no fuss just 'start & go'*
@@gerrynightingale9045 I may have given the wrong impression when I said I am pedalling when I am on two wheels. No scooter, no moped and no engine its all my power when I am on my bike cycling around my city.
@@AstonishingGlasgow *Good on You!*
You should talk about the Italian scooters era from the 80’s to the early 00’s. When we were teenagers the scooter was a really important thing! There’s a full sub-culture about it here in Italy! Btw proud to see Aprilia sr I had one too back in the days
I have one currently it's dope
It blows my mind aprilia makes a scooter
I have this but type Piaggio Typhoon not Aprilia on my Moped
I just did a 588km loop around the Sunshine Coast and Van. Island with my daughter. We drove 2 - 49cc Yamaha scooters. Simply fantastic fun and mileage that kicks ass...113 miles to the gallon. The whole trip used 9 litres of gas. Too bad it wasn't in the comparison.
Here in South East Asia the roads are dominated by 115cc to 160cc scooters for daily commute, as an example i am using a 150cc Honda scooter and only consuming 52km/L of gasoline so the price hikes doesn't usually affect us that much (Riders) sorry for my poor english.
Your english is quite good, no need to apologise. By the way, I'm curious why people aren't using smaller scooters so much over there? I'd expect it to be dominated by scooters that are under 100cc. Care to enlighten me on why?
@@sparkythewildcat97 They're just not fast enough. The TVS wego with 110cc is probably the smallest engine you'll be able to find around here. 125cc is kind of the sweet spot.
Cheers from Thailand!
Your english is better than mine :)
I live in Germany. I bought my Honda SH 150 yesterday. I Love it
Fun fact - they used to race Vespas in Malaysia back in the 70's. The trick was to remove the headlight ( but leaving the headlight glass), then fold back the fairings a bit, and on the long straight you would duck down and look through the lens as you got aerodynamic!
That's a very clever solution! Definitely going to try this next time I have a beater. ~RF9
After discovering Fortnine months ago and loving their content ever since, this is literally the best video I have watched on TH-cam in the past year. Also being a scooter driver and Mario kart fan, I loved and laughed every second of it. I own an electric moped, if you want to do the extra "mile" with cheap daily use and low maintenance go electric. Of course is as expensive as a used decent car, still it pays off in the long run with these recent fuel prices. Thank you Ryan
Not to mention oil and fluid changes.
While his videos are entertaining unfortunately a lot of his conclusions don't hold up under much scrutiny I'm sorry to say which is unfortunate as I do like them even if I have to shake my head at some of the things he tries to convince people of.
Fortnine is after all an entertainment channel. Truth divulging or deep analysis comes afterwards, if it's the case and doesn't collide with first goal and channel interests.
@@spike_spencer so ... you don't change oil of fluid in your vehicles? He is literally comparing the cost of gasoline run scooters and cars; not only is the fuel cost cents on the dollar in comparison, so are the oil and fluid changes. They are also much easier to do yourself. Seems like it's your comments that don't hold up under much scrutiny.
@@Riderfans57 I think they were talking about the benefit of electric scooters following directly from the comment they replied to.
@@Riderfans57 Not on my electric ones, no since you know no oil or fluids other than 3.5oz of brake fluid every year. Yes, and my electric motorcycle still gets far better fuel mileage than that. One of the reasons why I wish I could be more of a bigger fan of Fortnine but can't is his lies and baseless anti-electric propaganda from various videos in the past.
Maybe but you'd have to read the comments you're replying to thoroughly in order to apply scrutiny as Nahome pointed out...
This channel made me into a biker. Such an amazing content, even Top Gear couldn't make me a driver! Ryan tops them all
A decade ago while living in the Miami area, I decided that instead of a second car, we’d get a scooter. The weather is pretty much scooter-friendly throughout the year and its main purpose was to get me to my carpool pickup site. When my peers showed up in their jacked-up 4X4s, Mopar big-blocks, and even mini vans, I was frankly laughed at. Fast forward to the market crash of 2008 and gas prices were approaching $4 USD a gallon. The laughs about the scooter subsided abruptly and a number of out-of-ear-shot discussions were suddenly cropping up with my carpool mates regarding the cost of running a scooter. For $1200 to buy a scooter, $20 USD monthly to insure it, and $10 a month in gas… the joke was not as funny anymore and became a serious consideration.
I have not owned a scooter in years and am enjoying the cafe racer life. That said, my affection for scoots has been lifelong. Great video!
RendermAnon?
Muricans for ya
Do u need a license to ride 50cc scooter in Orlando Florida
@@wiesnerjulian95 It takes hours to drive between cities in Florida and riding a 2 wheeler during the daily afternoon thunderstorm is not so fun.
A decade ago (2012) you owned a scooter and were laughed at. Fast forward to 2008. Wait, do you mean rewind, or did you own a scooter pre 2008?
I started my two wheel journey on a honda ruckus and I can't wait to get another. The accessories aftermarket is amazing and they're just so fun to ride around and explore with.
Oh god I fell in love with custom Ruckuses even before motorcycles. They're so sick.
In my area, I'd probably have to do an engine swap though (despite the fact the most popular one replaces a Honda engine with a Chinese one, haha.)
In perspective:
Taking into account one already owning a 2005 Volvo XC70 (~16 MPG City FE), assuming a daily (30 days/month) commuting distance of 50 miles and gas price of 4,9 USD/Gallon, not accounting for depreciation, it would take roughly 7 months for the Aprila to pay for itself, about 10 months for the Rockus and about 15 months for the Primavera (current replacement of the Vespa LX50).
It is up for the reader to decide if the trade-offs are worth it, but you would be saving, on average, about $2 USD a day on fuel costs.
Thanks for the numbers!
And that assumes buying a brand new scooter and no maintenance for the car at all.
I bought a used 8 year old scooter with 17000km on the clock for €600. It is now 6 month later, with 22500km on the clock. In fuel alone it have saved me at least €1000. So i am up €400 and can sell the scooter for €500 easy if i wanted to.
car insurance is about 4 times the price and also scooters rarely need maintenance so the saving are quite a lot more thats what I found after 5 years of having a scoot as my only vehicle. Look at a the savings over the years is a better snapshot not to mention you can get a good used scooter for under a grand. I paid $900 bucks for a 2 stroke yamaha and life was good haha
No insurance needed, no titling, in the states. Buy one for $1300 on the high side, and put maybe $7 every two weeks, and it blows the car out of the water
The maintenance for bike is every 6 months for me. And it's dirt cheap compared to a car. Not to mention time saved in traffic (50 min public transportation vs 40 min car vs 15 min bike). Heavy rain sucks, but put on a jacket that I have on my bike and I'm good to go.
Man I love your drift and videos.. licensed and driving for 51 years, and I still learn a ton from you EVERY TIME, for fun convenience wish you included the 50cc Vino which I just bought for extreme contrast to normal riding!.... and your humour cannot compete .... love it
That drag race sequence is one of the best I've ever seen...
The way FortNine comes up with a new content everytime is mind blowing. It is perhaps most underrated channel on TH-cam. This is really something.
Put down phone,go outside
Been riding for almost 10 years now and I’m 27. Every kind of bike you can think of, currently got a supermoto and a cbr250rr (yeah the one he made the video on). But I learned to ride on a scooter, a Suzuki ay50 katana. I loved the little 2T beast. Scooters are amazing.
You are winning in life.
My expenses are through the roof
I agree. Nothing Beats the practicality and fun of throwing a Little scooter around.
It will take you anywhere u want it to go, slowly but surely.
Excellent video (but would have loved seeing an electric alternative). Bought an electric 50cc equivalent scooter instead of a 2nd car last year, best purchase ever. 17 miles to work and I still match my ride time with my car + way more fun and save tons of fuel. Keep up the good work guys!
If anything, considering the previous video they did saying that it would be better to electrify mopeds than higher power motorbikes (and with most of the points aligned with -them- mopeds being accessible to car drivers)…
The point made about these being equivalent to electric cars is a fair one, but the real comparison imo should be between a petrol/diesel car to an electric motor scooter 🛵 as that’s the choice I think most people would have to make, and the prices between battery electric and petrol powered scooters are much closer…
And it not being an ICE means you can legally bring it inside your house/flat
Electric mopeds can also feel like 250cc motorcycle because electric motors are rated at continuous power and not peak power. In EU electric moped can have 4 kW continuous motor but those motors can make about 20 kW of peak power during acceleration beating 90% of cars at lights :D
What did you buy? I know I would like an electric bike to haul around my kids, and they really live in a similar category as these scooters considering their acceleration potential.
@@victorquesada7530 I bought a NIU N-Qi. I works great to handle me and one of my daughters as passenger and I’m 205 lbs just me.
This is the best motorcycle channel ever. Ryan is such a fantastic presenter and the script is always crisp.
Dude! You (and your team) are legends. Informative, intelligent, creative and funny.
I've been a maxi-scooter owner for the past 14 years. My 2008 Yamaha Majesty (400cc) can carry ten 2-liter bottles in weather-protected comfort. At speeds that are illegal almost everywhere on the planet.
There are tons of used 2-stroke scooters under a grand, and they last forever. My 2002 Kymco Super 9 has over 20k Kilometers, starts within minutes after outdoor winter hibernation, does 45mph, and stops faster than anything else I've ridden on two wheels. I payed $750 five years ago. Besides Kymco, some other good brands not in this video are, TGB, Yamaha, and Genuine. I would recommend avoiding most Chinese brands.
I got a tuned 70cc TGB 303r, its a literal beast, drives 60/65mph with ease and is also fun as hell to drive on.
Is Kymco Chinese? Where are they manufactured?
@@MrCODEmaster00Kymco is from Taiwan, TGB as well (Taiwan Golden Bee)
My Chinese scoot with Italian swapped cylinder and cvt goes nicely.
Check out Simson - old scooters from east Germany!
Loved my 50cc did my training at 16 before lockdown so while my friends relied on parents or the bus because they didn't have their car licenses i was nipping about town on my little machine, couldn't be more grateful for my old girl
i bought a honda trail 125 to replace my 650 dual sport. i miss the power and speed but i love the maneuverability, style and efficiency. its great for all the reasons you listed here.
If you fancy Big Bore kit, you can get little bit more juice out of that tiny 125cc.
I wish Honda Canada would bring the Trail here. I don't understand how motorcycle companies decide about what to sell where.
I love my Trail 125. I also have a Tu250x. But I use my bicycles the most. I've ridden about 1,930 miles so far this year, on bicycles.
Exactly why I've been driving scooters for years now. Started with 50cc 2-stroke Kymco and after couple of years updated it to 150cc 4-stroke one. This summer I bought 300cc Yamaha X-Max consumes only 3L/100km on highway speeds. No hasseling with gears, easy parking almost every where and great storage space under seat.
Drive a yahama neos 4t from 18' gets 1 liter in 65.. or 153 mpg.. . I dont think there are more efficient modes of gas fueled transport available at the dealer...
Did you have to get a license when you upped past 50cc. I kinda want a 150cc but don't wanna get a motorcycle license
Really enjoyed this video, you are doing great work "spreading the word" about motorcycles. I recently purchased a Honda CB125E for commuting and at 90mpg my fuel bill has actually decreased! 👌
You shouldn't be surprised it's gone down, you're finally getting to live the Fortnine life
Rode 25,000km around Central America on a Honda CB1 Tuf (125), it never let me down and was a blast.
I ride a '21 CB125F, I'd never heard of the 125E before so I looked it up and it's so cool, it's like a naked version of the F.
I've spent this summer wishing I had something with a bigger engine but really I think we're going to miss how cheap these bikes are and how brilliant they are on the twisty turnies.
@@WilsonMackle101 Undoubtedly, so economical!
I’m in Shanghai right now and it always amazes me how basically everyone here rides scooters basically everywhere. Probably a solid 3/4th of local traffic in this city are just small electric scooters.
Great video, as always! Down here in Greece, as well as the rest of the Mediterranean, owning and riding a scooter daily is the norm. In most countries in Europe, car drivers can legally ride up to 125cc scooters, so the streets are absolutely full of them. My Piaggio Liberty 150 probably gets more miles than my Bonneville.
i visit my relatives who live on the croatian coast every summer and scooters are a godsend there because in tourist season you get a lot of time to soak in the view because you're moving every 5 minutes.
Ye but you can't drive them on the "highway", so you're basically stock either inside of cities or in sede roads
@@wolfsworkshop9095 True, although I do go on short stretches of the highway inside Athens every now and again. Most days though, there's so much running around to do around the centre, carrying things and what have you, that they really are the only choice.
@@wolfsworkshop9095 in Portugal you can, starting at 125cc
In the Netherlands you unfortunately can't, a scooter license only goes up to 49cc and they're limited to only 45, or sometimes even 25kph.
I've owned at least one Ruckus since 2006 and the amount of stuff you can move is actually nutty. On the floor, I can carry two 30-packs (of seltzer, obviously) and can fit a couple grocery bags under the rear seat - you just need to loop a plastic bag's handle around the frame. Now that it's warm out, I use my car about once a week and my 2009 Ruckus nearly every day.
This is amazing. The scooter race was both hilarious and, I bet, was incredibly fun to film.
F9 has gotten me fully invested into Motorcycles and I love the way the videos are shot and formatted each their own cinematic masterpieces of information.
That editing, cinema quality filters and post-processing, alongside the most charismatic presenters in the industry = big win.
Nothing I regret selling more than my ruckus. Loved it. Crashed it a few times and it never broke. Got stuck in a swamp in what I thought was a totally dried up canoe trail..
Love me a little 50 being able to use %100 of the motor makes me very happy.
The sound of it doesnt make anybody in the area happy though... a city filled with full throttle 50ccms sounds like a nightmare
@@duderRechthat modern euro 5 scooters are much better and quieter
@@duderRechthat that only counts for 2strokes, most 4stroke bikes (which ofc are way slower) make way less noise.
Love the Ruckus.
You can easily add a rear rack and top box, or luggage.
It's a really reliable scooter if you take care of it. I put on over 10k miles from school, work, and long commutes. It never broke down on me except for the occasional flat tire.
Dude Ryan, the entertainment value in your videos is frigging 10 folds man. Keep it up! Thank you and your team for the hard work!
Another great Video. So well put toghether.
I got a scoot 7 years ago and 90% of my trips are on it. Buy a step-thru', stick a cargo box on the back and it will carry more than my neighbour's Aston, plus I get to work quicker for less money and not worry if the parking lot is full. He is obviously way cooler but that comes at a price.
This video couldn't have come at a better time! Come on viewers, get on 2 wheels !! Ryan you and your team hit the nail on it's head. Perfectly explained, inspiring and educational! Let's grow this 2 wheeled community!!
Honestly? 50ccs are some of the greatest vehicles.
Practical, fuel conscious, affordable.
I live in countryside Japan, and I rode a 50cc on mountain roads to every commute for an entire year, and still do!
My Honda Today used, was about 575 USD and 70$ to insure for a YEAR.
It was directly responsible for allowing me to pass my full-size motorcycle exam on only my second try.
I will ride a scooter until it dies and I encourage anyone who needs reliable transport to own one.
A rain suit is 15 dollars from workman, and it'll protect you completely from rain and snow at a fraction of the cost of anything specialized or sold to you as specialized.
Sadly, the attitude of Canadian drivers makes it nearly suicidal to ride a scooter in the winter, even during the long periods with no snow.
Instantly recognised the Aprilia. In Jordan, it serves as a delivery workhorse with Amman’s notoriously steep roads and cliffs (I know this from all the cheap takeout I ordered there).
Here in the UK though, it’s all 125 N-Maxes since anyone over 17 can just take a one-day course with a provisional license and be on the road in no time. Vespas are not uncommon, but also an odd choice when for slightly more you could be on a bigger and more sensible bike. Eh, guess it shines in London’s old and narrow roads whilst keeping under the speed limit.
Another fun set of 50cc things to look at is the 50cc sport mopeds, the ones that look like actual 3/4 size street bikes, like RS and AF lines from Aprilia, GPR line from Derby, RS line from Rieju, and Yamaha TZR 50
Ryan has been constantly and consistently making God tier videos since time immemorial.
Don't stop bud, we love your wit and brains.
*immemorial
i bought an electric scooter last week. Range is 60 miles, speed 35 mph. today i had solar panels installed but even without those the cost is about a euro/dollar per 60miles/100km.
my daily commute is 36 miles / 52 kilometer a day. its freaking epic to travel this cheap and quick. it is an Iva Ego S4. so unless it is winter, when ill take my car, no more traffic jams/fuel stations for me!
had a 2 stroke 2004 zuma for a few years. The dramatic acceleration advantage over a 4 stroke made all the difference
Dramatic acceleration advantage at twice the fuel consumption. Trade-offs
The perfect middle ground for me is a 110-125cc 4 stroke, has enough oomph at a decent fuel economy.
The 2009 was still 2 stroke and got 123mpg claimed. The mpg loss isn't huge in the later 2 stroke years
(With the same year 125 getting a claimed 89mpg)
@@B-Rok88 a 4-speed Honda dream/Supra X 125cc gets about 60km/l (140mpg) while the 110cc gets about 70km/l (165mpg)
The 125cc makes 10hp while the 110cc makes around 8hp.
Mind you these are real world figures, not the claimed by Honda. Honda claims 57.2km/l for their 125cc and 59,8km/l for their 110cc.
I think the biggest contributor here is the semi-manual transmission though, most of the scooters in this video is automatic, it's sad that vespa is phasing out their manual transmission scooters
Love it! Finally a video for scrooges like myself. Honda and Yamaha make a bucket load of very nice 125cc underbone motorcycles that are essentially scooters. Fully automatic, fast enough, economical and reliable. SE Asia is full of them and I commuted and toured on them for years in Vietnam. Two-up touring with some luggage is definitely practical across mountains, coasts and plains. The speed limit is only 60km/h but they’ll manage 100km/h top speed, more or less, and cruise comfortably at 80km/h 2-up.
The Aprilia SR150 was my gateway drug to motorcycles and I love it and still have it to this day! The disc brakes and the slick rims can’t match anything but itself! The best
Good Job, Great Video! Before college in the 70s, I would rebuild and ride cheap old Hondas. Then during my career, nothing. After retirement, I saw scooters on TH-cam and now I'm HOOKED! Don't overlook the "GY6" Scooters coming from China. You can get a tried-and-true 150cc Scooter, crated and dropped on your driveway for under $1000. See those photos of Saigon and Singapore streets with 20,000 Scooters? They all have the same engine, so parts are dirt cheap, and maintenance is easy with lots of TH-cam help. I thinned my herd down to two: A Chinese look-alike Yellow Honda Big Ruckus named Banana-Boat, and a Chinese clone of a Red Vespa Primavera 150, I've named Lil'Enzo. I'm old, but even after my massive heart attack I still ride all the time. I Love Them!
My gosh don’t wait so long for the next video. I just found your channel and I absolutely love it. The best in genre for sure
I've had my Piaggio Typhoon 2021 (basically the SR50) for about a year now and it's a really good scooter, not that fast but it gets me around, is cheap to fill up with gas and always starts up easily. I've been really happy with it, one of the best purchases I made.
That's because the piaggio's carburator won't open all the way due to a restrictor. Do yourself a favor, take 30min of your time to take that off. You won't regret it
@@arthurlachance749 Can you explain how to do that, I don't know how, but as long as it's not too hard I'll think about it
@@arthurlachance749 what restrictor? I never heard of a restrictor in a carburetor?
Yet another masterpiece! And what a great message about how to solve some of our transit issues. I ride larger bikes as well but I just got into the small is mighty club with a Honda NAVI.
Same I have 821 hyper motard and 50 cc scooter for quick trips to shops etc so much fun I love it
I think this is the greatest youtube video. Gives us pros, cons, pricing, answers good questions with good answers, and was high production from start to finish.
That was hilarious, awesome AND educational all rolled in to one sweet, easy to digest package. Well done, once again!
I really want a Ruckus (Zoomer in the UK). I always though they looked really cool compared to the usual plastic fantastic scooters you see.
There is a bag that goes under the seat as an accessory but I will give it to other scooters being able to swallow a helmet under the seat is pretty useful.
I wish we had the Big Ruckus over here.
the plastic fairings on other scooters do help a bit with rain and wind.
There are so many mods for the Rukus too! It's a pretty cool scooter.
I own the big ruckus (zoomer) here in the Philippines. it is a rare bike even here and is a real head turner. it has a gas consumption of 43-50 km/liter and can go above 110 kph (on a straight road). we used it for commute and deliveries.
@@omar123ph i have a CB 250 (2008) that if I keep it to scooter speeds of 35mph (56kph) it gets well over 110mpg (47kpl)
It can hold full saddlebags and a pillion bag or box
And it looks like a motorcycle
@@omar123ph I almost bought the only big ruckus I could find in Ontario, but couldn't get a ride to the dealership 2hours outside town so ended up with a Sachs Madass.
I have been riding around my ruckus for the past 3 years. You can buy a ruckus bag to put under the seat. With that it's got the largest storage capacity out of these 3
Great video, although I'd argue that the Ruckus is the best of the three for carrying capacity, once you factor in some after sales accessories. Or even just some cheap bungee cords. I can easily do a weeks grocery shopping using the footwell for larger objects and I throw a panier bag under the seat.
The Ruckus (or Zoom, as it is called where I'm from) can be bought with a little fence under the seat, making the big gaping hole, actually a pretty big storing space in which one can fit a complete dufflebag!
Honda Zoomer*
For anyone that needs convincing, the honda helix has always been a favorite of mine. Big enough to ride fast, but comfortable and easy to whip about in the city.
The "motor oil optional" Honda Helix together with the "Coolant optional" Honda Shadow have made me a religious believer in Honda engines. Too bad the Helix is quite rare and the silverwing is so... round.
I would also suggest the Honda Navi. 109cc, great mileage, automatic and a built in trunk area under the tank.
Fuel efficiency- yes
Mileage- no
Ive got one of those here in India since the last 5 years. Its a brilliant little machine
that thing is really great value for money if you can find one
So like 99% of all scooters?😀
Love your sense of humour Ryan. Good video editing guys.. 👍🏽
Scooters are amazing, the sweet spot between performance and cost is 250 to 350cc, you can reach 130 to 160kmh for around 70mpg.
I have one with 280cc, 16 inch wheels, akrapovic exhaust, steel braided brakes, axis centered disc brakes (It has convex alloy wheels) it's efficient and a blast to ride
Of course, 125cc to 200cc can pull their weight and get you closer to 100mpg, though the former can't handle 70mph roads unless you're tiny.
This reminded me of my first bike, a 1982 (I think) Yamaha Chappy, what a lovely ride, had a ton of personality even if it didn't excel at anything, people looked at it, I regret selling it.
That Ruckus looks amazing, sadly it's not being sold around here :(
Didn’t expect to have so much fun watching this video. Kudos to you and your team, you did an excellent job!!
Even though I’m not planning to buy a scooter just yet, I love renting them when I’m on vacation at a beach destination like Mauritius just a few weeks ago. It was all that I needed for the daily commute to the shops and for puckering around locally.
Once again your presentation on this video is absolutely top notch, well done Ryan👏👏👏👏keep it up👌
The name "Vespa" never belonged to these plastic junk boxes.
I used to tweak and repair Vespas in the late 80's and early 90's.
My PK "50" S was turned into a 130cc with 24mm carburettor with 22/63 transmission.
It could run 100KM/h uphill and wheelie in the 4th gear with little effort and often no clutch.
The torque was insane :D
Those were solid vehicles even pushed to those limits.
I ended up having an accident on a 50cc one practically at a stop, and my Vespa life was over.
The Honda Rucker was one of my scooters a few years back. Called "Zoomer" in Europe it's been one of my favourite scooters ever.
It got stolen and it's not imported in EU anymore. I'm still mourning over 10 years later :(
Another wonderful gem from F9. A data crystal, in fact. Beautiful to look at, but containing much data in excellent quality as well. Solid work, folks. You do consistently great work, and it is much appreciated.
As always, your video quality and edit choices are superb 👍🏼
This was the most entertaining one in a while, well done! Always happy to see more :)
Cek jesi iz hrvatske
I live and die by my Ruckus, 8500 miles. Drove it for two winters (2014 and 2015) as my daily beater in New England (NorthEastern area of USA) where we have some rougher winters. I learned it does not like starting at or below 5F. At 250lbs, myself and the bike could nearly always push the road slush out of the way and I would reach bare pavement, only twice in both winters did I have to walk the bike home. I have been run off the road and into the ditch and never lost control because of the size of the tires, I would have crashed with the thinner tires of other moped/scooters.
That is my two cents, hopefully that helps answer some questions for people!