Adventure Scooter?

[ihatemybike]

The MadAss pictured above is a modified example. The stock pipe is run up under the seat.

Sachs MadAss stock

Check out this cargo rack that they make for them. MadAss complete rack system

Here's one already modded out for trail use. Moto-Scoot MadAss XT Custom

 

[ihatemybike]

MadAss cross country ride from 2009

 

[PirateMcGee]

I love my ct110......they are great bikes. Otherwise how about a wr250r?

 

[Herbie]

WANT. That thing is cool.

EDIT: Awww crud. 49 state legal.

 

[ihatemybike]

Personally I'm jonesing for the caught in development hell FX Mountain Moto.

125cc, 130 lbs of sweetness.

They currently say there will be 50 state legal dual sport and expedition models.

 

[libarata]

The Sachs has issues with staying held together(vibrations). I LOVED the looks of them, till a buddy bought the 50cc version, and had bolts vibrate free. fit and finish also left a lot to wish for.

 

[ihatemybike]

The MadAss is made in China and like any Chinese scoot all bolts should be checked. The 50cc hasn't been imported for a very long time. From reputation, Moto-Scoot seems to very good at setting up the 125cc versions.

 

[jkam]

I like the look of it and the aftermarket is incredible with the variety of goodies available.
I have no use for one as I like my Super Sherpa.

 

[mhiscox]

Personally I'm jonesing for the caught in development hell FX Mountain Moto. They currently say there will be 50 state legal dual sport and expedition models.

Yep, not cheap at all, but they still could have had my money for a long time now. That would be so perfect for the back of the XV-JP.

I'm guessing that the fact that they are getting ready to launch the Fifth Generation as the first ones to be sold accounts for some of the delay. :sombrero:

 

[libarata]

What about entry level 250cc class motocycles that most cycle makers produce? I am personally looking into the Suzuki DR200SE for my short commute to work year round(11ish miles), and for dicking around on dirt roads and any of the magical trails that are still open around here.

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product Lines/Cycles/Products/DR200SE/2013/DR200SE.aspx

 

[hurstjd]

Great thread and perfect timing. I have been contemplating the exact same subject. I have decided to go with the Yamaha TW200. They look great, very light weight, great gas mileage and a killer fat back tire.

Plus, they have been around for years and last a long time. I saw one for sale the other day that had 27,000 miles on it! They get great reviews and it is my understanding that they are a blast to ride.

 

[libarata]

Thanks for pointing out the TW200. Looks great!

 

[Ozarker]

Small bikes certainly have their place. When space is limited (as in my original question) to put in vehicle or in a boat, I hate walking up long boat ramps, sometimes a 1/2 mile uphill to get to the restaurant, the bar is even further in some places.

I probably wouldn't go further than 5 or 10 miles, but knowing I can in traffic is a plus, so is being able to pick it up and take it up a couple steps through a boat dock gate or similar barriers.

There isn't that much difference in the length of a 125/259 trail bike and my 650, but they are lighter. Problem with the short wheel base is that you can have a wilder ride.

There are some tuff looking scooters.

 

[libarata]

Other than highway traveling. I figured whenever I get a 200-250cc bike, it will be more for "I wonder what is back there..." days. Virginia lowered the speedlimit on dirt roads to 35, so putzing along in my roo is not much fun. But, on a wee bike?

 

[Ozarker]

I'd think any bike that can't legally go on the road is pretty much useless for travels, running through the mud or tails is one thing, if you can't use it to get groceries or supplies, it's just a novelty, not a useful vehicle......no mater what it might do elsewhere.