Best Cheap 150cc Scooter

[Lomax]

OK don't yell at me, I did try and search.

Long time ADVer but probably the first time posting in the super scooter forum.

I have lots of bikes but am thinking about getting a scooter just to buzz around town on. I think it would need to be at least a 150cc to do the job for me.

I am seeing at lots of places everything on sale for $1199 delivered to your door. For $1200 it might be worth giving something like this a try.

What I have seen that looks OK to me, considering that they are probably Chinese junk.

Velocity MP150-08
Roketa MC-04 FIJI or MC16 Capri or MC17 Sicily
MOTOBRAVO-PAPARAZZI
AVANTI-EPSILON
Roketa MC-03-TAHITI

Everything seems to come with a 12 month warranty and proper MSO paperwork.

Are any of these good, Bad, Just Junk, Really actually worth $1200

So do your best and educate this old fool.

Cheers.
Marc

[4SEVEN3]

Dont do it. I wouldnt mess with any of that Chineese stuff TBH.
I would search for a older name brand scoot in the cc range you want so that if something breaks youll be able to get parts for it.

Ive worked in a dealership before and had nothing but bad luck working on Chineese stuff and trying to obtain parts. Quality can vairy but I still wouldnt go down that road.

Find yourself something decent.

Good Luck

[jhuth]

check out the scootdawg forum especially 125 and up section sticky's

[tortoise2]

Originally Posted by Lomax

I have lots of bikes but am thinking about getting a scooter just to buzz around town on.

Considering the numerous previous China scooter related posts in this forum, it is pretty hard to believe that you actually made much of a search effort! Has your nose grown longer?

If you have the mechanical aptitude to service and repair it, keep checking craigslist for a non-running 150cc China scooter. Online parts resources are abundant . . Google or search eBay for gy6 or 157qmj. Torn carb diaphragms, or defective ignition coils, CDI modules, and stators are among the usual suspects.

A local Pep Boys may offer a 150cc with both front and rear disc brakes.

Ordering online enhances the calculated risk.

[Lomax]

Sorry if I offended you tortoise2

This is all great advice and I will soak it up.

[scorch]

Originally Posted by Lomax

Sorry if I offended you tortoise2

This is all great advice and I will soak it up.

Dont worry about these search asshats lomax. I appreciate your question, and its something i've wondered myself.


A few of the members here are really happy with their rocketa 250cc scooters. I know you mentioned a 150cc. One of the reasons i like the 150cc's is the size, they look smaller and you can almost get away with more things.

[Woodsrat]

A place called Dirt Cheap ATV's in Milan, IN has been advertising the Roketa 150 Fiji's for $799 plus tax in the local ad paper for about a month. What a deal!! These are just like the one a buddy paid around $1200 for delivered from eBay. Compared to a Jap scoot I'd call it at least 80% as good and his has proven to be pretty reliable after a summer of riding. There's some cheese on it but overall for the money it's a helluva deal.

[fixer]

haven't seen one in person yet, but the Sachs Madass 125 looks cool.

not as cheap as the chineee stuff tho.