Which to get? 200cc Enduro or 150cc Scooter - Page 3 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

bdesj · 03-09-2011, 11:36 PM

Cool, Brillo! Yeah, I bet that puppy does stretch a gallon pretty far. As far as offroad capability goes, you can definitely put me into the envious category. The biggest bummer about my scooter is that it absolutely hates leaving the pavement and it does its best to spread that discomfort to the driver who sent it that direction.

kawboyCAFE · 03-10-2011, 03:15 PM

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Wife didn't totally object and that doesn't happen often.

well that right there explains why you jumped on it so quick. if you get the go ahead from the spouse, then you better move on something fast, most of the time.

cujet · 03-11-2011, 08:32 AM

Just an FYI,

I've been riding small bore singles all my life. The bottom line with MPG's is that there is little difference between a 250cc single and a 650cc single, when ridden at the same speeds. At one time I owned 8 bikes.

At fuel stops (when in group rides) they all consumed roughly the same quantity of fuel. From the 100cc bikes, all the way up to the 600cc singles. With one clear exception. A 1981 Honda XR250 (with the old school single, 4 valve engine). For what ever reason, that bike consumed somewhat less fuel, every time.

kawboyCAFE · 03-11-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cujet

Just an FYI,

I've been riding small bore singles all my life. The bottom line with MPG's is that there is little difference between a 250cc single and a 650cc single, when ridden at the same speeds. At one time I owned 8 bikes.

At fuel stops (when in group rides) they all consumed roughly the same quantity of fuel. From the 100cc bikes, all the way up to the 600cc singles. With one clear exception. A 1981 Honda XR250 (with the old school single, 4 valve engine). For what ever reason, that bike consumed somewhat less fuel, every time.

part of the reason for that, if not all the reason, is that a 250 single is working alot harder to maintain that speed, atleast speeds over 45-50 mph, therefore using alot more fuel than it should. at 30-35 mph, the 250 wins hands down.