The Brutal Truth About Switching to a Scooter After 60
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Thinking about switching from a motorcycle to a scooter after 60? Here are 7 honest truths about maxi-scooters: seat height, weight, small wheels, highway power, licensing and brakes.
Suzuki Burgman 400, Yamaha XMAX and BMW C 400 GT compared with a Honda Rebel, and why the "easy" option isn't always lower or lighter.
CHAPTERS
0:00 The number nobody checks
0:37 Why riders over 60 consider a scooter
0:53 7. Your riding friends
1:52 6. The good news: cost, storage, step-through
2:50 5. Small wheels and potholes
3:38 4. Highway speed vs highway comfort
4:56 3. You still need a motorcycle license
5:41 2. Your hands and feet learn a new job
6:34 1. The surprise in the showroom
7:39 Should you switch? Two riders, two answers
9:10 An automatic that isn't a scooter
9:30 4 checks before you sign
10:05 Your turn
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The Brutal Truth About Switching to a Scooter After 60
Throttle Truth
1,343 views
Thinking about switching from a motorcycle to a scooter after 60? Here are 7 honest truths about maxi-scooters: seat height, weight, small wheels, highway power, licensing and brakes.
Suzuki Burgman 400, Yamaha XMAX and BMW C 400 GT compared with a Honda Rebel, and why the "easy" option isn't always lower or lighter.
CHAPTERS
0:00 The number nobody checks
0:37 Why riders over 60 consider a scooter
0:53 7. Your riding friends
1:52 6. The good news: cost, storage, step-through
2:50 5. Small wheels and potholes
3:38 4. Highway speed vs highway comfort
4:56 3. You still need a motorcycle license
5:41 2. Your hands and feet learn a new job
6:34 1. The surprise in the showroom
7:39 Should you switch? Two riders, two answers
9:10 An automatic that isn't a scooter
9:30 4 checks before you sign
10:05 Your turn