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Re: Two become One...

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 4:55 pm
by Greyerbeard
175 miles on it now, so using the engine a bit but by no means flat out - it wants to go, it's willing and smooth, it does 10mph per 1,000 revs and it revs to around 9,000...but not yet. It's doing 110mpg at running-in speeds.
The seat is large and comfortable and there's plenty of room for my 31" legs in various positions. The screen is the best I've been behind since I had a big BMW tourer many years ago - minimal buffeting or wind noise. It's on the higher of its two positions.
The suspension is hard over sharp bumps, though not as bad as the Forza 125 was! I find with all modern bikes I ride that I don't seem to be heavy enough (72kg) for the suspension...
The handling is excellent at the speeds used so far - typical Yamaha scooter in my limited experience, with very light, neutral steering and plenty of grip.
Brakes were poor at first, but are improving as they bed in. The ABS works fine on loose gravel.
The 'boot' is huge!
It all seems solid, well put together and well finished.
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Re: Two become One...

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:55 pm
by horobags
good looking scoot. thumb.gif

Re: Two become One...

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:08 pm
by Scootypuff snr
The 300cc range are certainly ticking the right boxes at the moment. Agree with Mark it looks good

Re: Two become One...

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:52 pm
by capitano
No mention, but I hope you've kept the Cub. 8-)

Re: Two become One...

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:57 pm
by Capt. R Swipe
Xmax 300 and Forza 300 - my two choices currently, if I were gonna change. Both look lovely and practical.

More leg room on the Xmax? There's a job I'd enjoy checking out for myself - it'll give me something else to do this winter.

Well, you've made a nice choice.

Re: Two become One...

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:05 am
by Greyerbeard
capitano wrote: Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:52 pm No mention, but I hope you've kept the Cub. 8-)
Of course - it's still on the list below!

Re: Two become One...

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:11 am
by Greyerbeard
Capt. R Swipe wrote: Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:57 pm Xmax 300 and Forza 300 - my two choices currently, if I were gonna change. Both look lovely and practical.

More leg room on the Xmax? There's a job I'd enjoy checking out for myself - it'll give me something else to do this winter.

Well, you've made a nice choice.
That was my difficult choice too - in the end it came down to which dealers I preferred, and where they were!
If the Forza 300 is the same physical size as the 125, then yes, the XMax is a bit roomier - haven't had chance to try the Honda, unfortunately.

Re: Two become One...

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:20 am
by capitano
Greyerbeard wrote: Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:05 am
capitano wrote: Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:52 pm No mention, but I hope you've kept the Cub. 8-)
Of course - it's still on the list below!
Excellent! 8-)