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Review of 50CC Retro Changes For 2012

Before we go any further with this, I need to make two things clear about this 50cc Retro Scooter review

Firstly, as a middle-aged man weighing the best part of 17 stone, I often find 50cc mopeds and scooters are not ideally suited for my body frame (or my temperament).

Also, despite my age, I was too young to remember the original “mods and rockers” shenanigans, although I have seen the film Quadrophenia a couple of times.

So I wasn’t particularly looking forward to trying out the 2012 retro moped, Scooter. Particularly the 50cc version.

If you check in the archive section you will probably see my initial review of the old version of this bike.

My experience then was that it was a great bike, though I do wish the model I had tried out had not been lipstick pink. Especially as I took it on the open road.

Retro 50cc Scooter MopedThe new 50cc Retro Scooter for 2012 is a subtly different machine. If anything its lines have been smoothed a little and it has a bit more of an Italian feel to it. Also, as a blessing I was sent a cream version of the machine to test.

As far as retro look and feel goes, this moped has ticked most of the boxes. The seat and housing for the passenger is a slightly broader looking and chunky affair, the wing mirrors are slightly higher set (and I suppose there is the possibility of adding extra sets should that be the sort of thing you want).

The front cowl as a reassuringly curved and retro feel to it and the centrepiece of this is the eponymous “Lambretta” style round headlamp with traditional orange indicators set either side.

Trying it out on my local airfield, we had he managed to get it to go a full 30.5 mph. Given that this bike actually seems a little more substantial than most 50cc machines, this was a pleasant surprise. Although it is almost undoubtedly restricted to around 30 mph anyway.

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To turn it required an average amount of lean, and again one feature you may not have thought about is that the solid sloped footrest actually makes the task of turning a little bit easier than with many other bikes. The lean required is not excessive but as somebody who rides “proper” motorbikes on a daily basis I’m glad the provision is there to make those tighter turns.

The all-important breaking stats are excellent. At 30 mph we came to a stop in under 3.2 seconds. If you’re keeping a sensible distance from traffic in front of you than this represents a very decent braking distance.

Of course all of these statistics are based on the rider and the conditions. The day we did our testing was a beautiful dry day in early autumn 2011, always allow that little bit of extra space in the wet or if you are a nervous or less confident rider.

One small niggle is that my oversized helmet did not fit in the under-seat storage area. It wasn’t even close. However, the manufacturer supplies this 50cc Retro Scooter with a free top box which is apparently worth almost £50.

Now, to sum up. Considering I am not a big fan of this style bike at all, I was still mightily impressed with the performance and styling.

Coming in at about one third of the price that larger manufacturers will charge for a bike that looked this good, if this and retro, Italian styling, dare I say it “mod” look is your thing, then you can’t really do much better than this excellent little machine.

125CC Viper Moped Review

125CC Viper Moped The 125 CC Viper moped is the big brother of the 50CC version I had written about previously.

This bike really looks the part, bearing a striking similarity to Peugeots ubiquitous speed fight. If anything the lines are a little sleeker.

The 125CC Viper moped I rode it came without the top box, which although a practical addition, does tend to detract somewhat from the overall curving this of this very nice looking scooter.

One quick point, the 125CC version of this moped that I tested was black, and really looked like a mean machine.

The seating, handlebar and leg arrangements were all exactly the same as the 50CC version, and for a man of my large frame was adequately comfortable.

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A quarter turn of the throttle, and the bike has a great deal of torque, it pulls away and reaches 30 mph in less than six seconds, and it’s regulated speed of 50 mph in less than 10 seconds.

At this point the bike purrs along very nicely. It’s clear it would have more power if derestricted.

Unfortunately, as I have to return the bike, I am unable to test this as I would like. I would wager however, that this bike could reach 60mph perhaps a little more on the flat once derestricted.

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Out on the open road, the 125CC Viper moped handles very well. The steering is responsive, and the extra speed means that I keep up with the flow of traffic most of the time.

In my opinion this is one of the major reasons to have a 125CC moped over a smaller engine version.

There is nothing more unnerving than being continually overtaken by large vehicles, and feeling obliged to ride in the gutter. Having a bike that can keep up with the flow of traffic on busy ”A” roads makes the whole experience that much nicer, as well as getting you to your destination that much sooner.

For me a 125CC bike is a win win – safer and faster.

A quick ride around Pershore and back to the airfield is enough to convince me that the 125CC Viper moped is a premium bike. Testing the brakes, I found a very even breaking pattern which kept me firmly and confidently in my seat.

Cornering is neat, and requires minimal leaning, acceleration is smooth, the engine is quiet, and the fuel consumption excellent.

If you read my 50CC review of this bike, you will know how taken I was with its style and performance. I considered buying one just for a quick “Spring” run around.

Well, I did buy a 125CC version of the Viper, it’s the first moped I’ve owned out-right for almost 3 years, and in the Spring it will get a lot of use.

It’s easy to be a little disdainful of mopeds, especially when I look around my garage and see some of the beasts in my collection, but then you remember just how fun, and practical, a bike like this can be.

It says something that I’m really looking forward to riding the 125CC Viper moped, even in preference to my Beamer or my Blade. Well, now and then anyway :-)

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125CC City Moped Review

125CC City Moped The 125CC City moped is unlike most other mopeds I have ever ridden.

It’s amazing how seeing a moped with larger wheels can throw you. Although the wheels on the 125CC City moped are not as large as say the wheels on my Blade, they stand out as significantly larger than those on most mopeds.

Why is this important? Well experts will tell you that larger wheels give the possibility for more rubber on the road, and more rubber on the road can equal more grip and more grip is obviously safer.

I’m not a mathematician, but I know a couple who helped me work this out.

The equations are quite complex they are to do with pi, as well has the compression ratio of air in rubber. Overall, I was convinced by the end of my friends explanation, that the slightly larger wheel the 125CC city moped offered about 6% more rubber on the road at any point in time.

I can’t make claims to know how much safer this is It may be 6% safer in terms of making the bike a little more skid proof, but the acid test is surely when riding the bike itself.

So of course, that’s what I did. First of all on the private test track at Throckmorton airfield, the 125CC City moped reached a comfortable 50 miles an hour with my large frame on board, the seating was perhaps the most comfortable of any 125 bike I have ridden, there seemed to be more legroom which in turn meant that my arms rested more comfortably at my side.

Whether consciously or subconsciously, I found myself steering with a little more “knees down” action than I would normally on a moped. I’m certain this is due to me having a little more confidence in the wheels. Having said that, this bike reached 52 mph, and seemed to have a great deal of power left.

It is worth bearing in mind, that as standard, this bike is delivered restricted to about 50 mph.

Out on the open road, the blessings of a 125CC mopeds over a smaller engine machine are immediately apparent. For the most part the 125CC City moped will keep up with the flow of traffic on a busy “A” roads, thus allowing you to concentrate on riding correctly, and worrying less about being overtaken all the time.

Was it a smoother ride? Well, you know, it really was.

Again I am assured this is probably in my imagination, I am subconsciously expecting a smoother ride due to the larger wheeled radius. That’s as maybe, but at the end of the day, if it felt smoother, then as far as I’m concerned that’s all good.

It’s a neat little bike, though it may not have the boy racer appeal of a bike like the Viper, but it is elegant and stylish in appearance and very robust in build quality.

If you are looking for a more adult mopeds style, and (in my opinion at least) a smoother ride, then the 125CC City moped could be the bike for you.

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125CC Tommy Moped

125CC Tommy Moped Perhaps the biggest shock of my day when testing the 125CC Tommy Moped, was the fact that my test vehicle was bright pink

 

Let’s put it another way, I almost decided to forego the road test altogether.

In the end, I managed to swallow my indignation, and give this beautifully styled retro bike a run. I’m very glad I did.

Clearly inspired by the Lambretta’s and Vespa’s of this world, the 125CC Tommy moped is a blast from the past. It even comes with a full case headlight, and long stalked rear mirrors. I could hear the strains of the mod soundtrack to Quadrophenia riffing away in the background.

With it’s flat full width of foot rest, deep curved foot well, and long cushioned seat, this is an excellent bike for comfort.

First things first, a whiz about on Throckmorton airfield, the Tommy 125CC moped reached just under 50 mph, and had very slick, smooth breaking.

The ability to move your feet in the open foot-well is a benefit that should not be underestimated, particularly on long journeys. It can prevent cramp and that well-known mopeds riders complaint of buttock ache.

I’m assured that the road to seat height is the same on this bike as with many others in the range, I can only say that it feels as if you are riding a couple of inches lower to the road, and this seemed to be reflected in the braking, which seemed a little more secure or that most.

Perhaps it was the way I was sat, but I surely I found myself having to lean a little more than I normally would to turn corners. At this point I asked my colleague to have a little go on the bike, and he concurred that the Tommy 125CC moped is a bike that probably requires a little more lean than many others.

Having said that, there is plenty of room for your legs, and the steering column is very secure.

Out on the open road the bike kept up with traffic well, although being bright pink I was flashed and “hooted” at more than once on my 20 minute journey. Still the bike handled very well around Pershore, breaking, accelerating and turning very nicely.

I’ll admit I have never been a mod, so perhaps I’m not as enthusiastic about the Tommy 125CC moped’s styling as others may be, but as a workaday moped at a great price with all the attributes you look for in terms of performance and safety, the 125CC Tommy moped is an excellent choice.

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125CC Sport Moped Review

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The 125CC Sports moped, looks like the muscle version of the range.

A broad front cowl, angry headlight position, and “MX” styled seat and petrol tank arrangement makes this bike look considerably meaner than any other 125CC mopeds I have ridden recently.

The model I tested was black with red trim, giving the appearance of NASCAR, or a muscle car trimmed out for a rally.

The bike is initially comfortable to sit on, with a long seat covering the fuel tank, the handlebars seem slightly narrower than others in the range. As I’ve mentioned many times before, I’m probably slightly larger than your average moped rider, but found this arrangement for my arms and feet very comfortable.

There was plenty of room for my legs, and my arms hung comfortably when resting on the throttle and breaks.

Straight out of the box, the 125CC Sport moped hit 57 mph. I can only imagine that this is not a restricted model, it had a great deal of pull. For a bike that had yet to be ridden in, they seem to be quite an achievement.

The breaking was slightly front heavy, but very efficient. The engine was surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the acceleration is perhaps the best of any bike in this range.

Such is the arrangement of the handlebars, that turning requires virtually no knees down action whatsoever, whereas the appearance of this bike would suggest otherwise.

Out on the open road, the 125CC Sports moped kept up with traffic exceptionally well. To the point that I considered overtaking cars more than once during my 20 minute journey around Pershore.

I didn’t, but that’s more because of my unfamiliarity with the bike. If I had the chance to ride the bike for a week or two, then I would have taken several overtaking opportunities.

The one black mark was that I began to suffer from the well-known complaint of “moped buttock cramp” quite quickly. The seat, although initially very comfortable, is a little narrow at the point where I sat.After barely 20 minutes I was glad to dismount hand stretch my legs.

That aside, this is a smashing looking bike. The top speed when compared to others in this range may be a little deceptive. I’m certain the 125CC Sport moped was not restricted, where as most other mopeds I have ridden certainly were. A quick scan at the transmission showed this to be the case.

If you want a mopeds to be a reflection of your personality, and you want your personality to say “ “I’m a mean, lean moped machine” then the 125CC Sport moped could be the scooter for you.

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