Posts Tagged ‘Automatic Transmission’

Tank Scooters

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Produced by a Chinese company, Tank scooters are promoted all over the world for a pretty modest price, and so far, lots of people have bought them. There are three categories to take your pick from: the 50cc scooters with 35mph maximum speed, the 150cc that reach 68mph and the 250cc variant that goes up to 78mph. Designs and color vary too, so that these small motorcycles are considered almost versatile in nature. Moreover, spare parts can be found without any difficulty in case you need repairs or replacements. One other attractive side of these vehicles is their affordability, as they can be purchased for only $1,299.

Tank scooters are very sporty and urban, being designed according to good quality standards. Maybe the product is not exactly the best in its class, ratings include it in the mid category. The bright side is that Tank scooters include stepless automatic transmission, they can be ridden by two passengers and they can be used on the freeway. The structure is reliable and solid, and the engine has enough power to correspond to the road demands. Moreover, there are alarm systems and remote controls installed for most Tank scooters, and they are to be purchased as such.

There are also some bad bits about Tank scooters, and you can find quite a number of negative reviews online. A weak spot is the low tank capacity of not even a gallon. Moreover, the mileage per gallon is 90. Despite the fact that Tank scooters can be used on the freeway, riding at high speed could prove uncomfortable because of the instability of the small wheels. Therefore, you may not feel that comfortable riding in such conditions. Another complaint is formulated against the vagueness of the instructions that are translated in a very poor English. Online manuals would be of real use if you find one uploaded by a good English speaker.

You can also find some video support and plenty of written materials for Tank scooters; search for the keyword and you’ll get the results. Anyway, very much in contrast with international brand names, Tank scooters are not without flaw, and their cheap price could be the reason why. Keep in mind the fact that anything that is really cheap, or way below the regular market price, is manufactured with low cost materials. The technological standards may not be at the highest, which also stays valid for quality inspection as well. Therefore, when buying Tank scooters it is good to know what to expect, or else you’ll feel duped.

Co-written by: Bike Frame Adapters.

Yamaha Scooters

Friday, July 17th, 2009

The success of Yamaha motorcycles has been easily transferred to Yamaha scooters; after all, few people can ride or even afford a large motorcycle. Yamaha scooters thus represent a quality alternative to ultra powerful engines. You can use the scooter in the city or on the highway, and feel safe, comfortable and trendy at the same time. Many Yamaha scooters in fact look suspiciously similar to the motorcycles because of the power engine, the front brakes and other pieces of very serious equipment. We could even speak of very successful power scooter design resulting from the combination of the average scooter and a the touring bike.

Yamaha scooters often rely on cast aluminum wheels with a variable automatic transmission and an incorporated parking brake that makes the usage very simple. An external frame holds the scooter pieces together giving the smug unitary look that create the very reputation of Yamaha scooters. With a four gallon tank capacity, Yamaha scooters are very economic and advantageous in terms of fuel consume, and the velocity limit is superior to most other scooters available: 188mph. If we compare this speed limit to that of other scooters in the same category, the difference is astonishing. Yamaha does keep its promise!

Storage space is plentiful with Yamaha scooters. Most designs have two gloveboxes and an under-seat compartment providing plenty of room for the user. Reviews insist on the similarity between Yamaha scooters and motorcycles, you can identify lots of common elements. The large headlights, the tall windshield and the full size gauges are definitely inspired by the motorcycles. Plus, from the rider’s seat you have a very good visibility of the bodywork as well. The costs for such power scooters is often higher than $5,000, which could prove out of the reach of the average buyer.

Yamaha scooters are more comfortable in terms of seating postures because they allow a higher mobility, and this is due to the step-through design of the vehicles. However, there is a limitation for the footrest space. The setup in many Yamaha scooters designs includes just a central tunnel where to place the boots, however, this will also limit the lateral movement of the feet. This could be an inconvenience or a minor flaw to overlook, it all depends on the buyer’s perception and his/her interest in the rest of the features.

Co-written by: Bike Frame Bags.