Best Scooter weight wise for back of Motorhome? (1 Viewer)

[injebreck99]

I should have said in my youth I rode P200E's and many other variants of Mod type scooter, strangely never a Lambretta that i can recall.

The wheel size probably won't bother you then.

 

[peterc10]

I should have said in my youth I rode P200E's and many other variants of Mod type scooter, strangely never a Lambretta that i can recall.

In my time you were either a Lammy mod or a Vespa mod. Didn't mix! I had a lammy.

 

[Wagoneer]

The OP could probably whittled down the list of suitable scooters if he knew the maximum weight he could carry (perhaps he does).

The rack itself will probably weigh 40+Kg.

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[The Nomad]

I would like a Vespa 300 GTS, but it weighs in at 160 kgs, don't know how that works with my MH and a potential trailer

Don't underestimate how relatively unstable most small-wheeled scooters are in comparison with those having the bigger 16 inch wheels.
If weight was no object I'd opt for the Honda SH125i, but as it is we went for a Honda ANF 125i "Innova", at about 103kgs. It's got the proper big wheels and is an absolute hoot to ride, happy at 50mph two-up, utter simplicity to self-service, should go forever, and looks so uncool that young kiddies won't nick it.

 

[ymfb]

looks so uncool that young kiddies won't nick it.

I maybe 53, but Id like to re-live my youth so hope to risk being hip and trendy with something that someone else likes.

 

[Littlewheels]

Honda SH 125i slightly over at 136kg but quite superb, you might not use its power but it's always safer to have in reserve.

This is an earlier post, however, The Honda Mode looks the same,has the same 125 engine but weighs in at 110kg.
Superb machine and easily carries a pillion.

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[Ditcha]

Hi would really recommend one of these Aprillia sportcity 300 best bang for you buck 300cc 147kg twin front discs goes really well use the same engine as the vespa

 

[brianno5]

The OP could probably whittled down the list of suitable scooters if he knew the maximum weight he could carry (perhaps he does).

The rack itself will probably weigh 40+Kg.

See my post, With weight ratios & calculations I had 130kgs to play with.

 

[Crazylegs]

We bought a used Honda Innova for around £700, they hold their price because they are the chosen weapon of the pizza delivery companies, so probably a good bet. 100kgs, electric and kick start, it does the job.

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[Richard n Ann]

We've got the 110cc Honda vision. It's good but I hate the fact it hasn't got a kick start, it's not as if you can bump them. The day will come when the starter or battery fails and we'll be stuck. I'm seriously considering the Suzuki Address, it's a bit lighter and a bit more powerful too.

 

[peterc10]

We've got the 110cc Honda vision. It's good but I hate the fact it hasn't got a kick start, it's not as if you can bump them. The day will come when the starter or battery fails and we'll be stuck. I'm seriously considering the Suzuki Address, it's a bit lighter and a bit more powerful too.

We chose the Address over the Vision for two reasons. First it was cheaper and second it has a kick start in case the battery is flat. Very happy with it so far.

 

[Gaston aires]

I have a SYM jet 4 125 which weighs 108 kg and sits on an easylift scooter rack. Just out of interest 2 weeks ago I took our PVC to the local weighbridge fully loaded with stuff, water,fuel, scooter and rack expecting to be overweight but to my delight it was coming in under 3.5 tonnes, and the 2000 kgs rear axle weight limits.
Our van is the longest PVC at 6.4 mtrs and everything is just so.
I have used the SYM daily since new for 5 years and it has never missed a beat. Great little scooter.
Phil

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[TheDogMan]

I started with a Vision but a little underpowed so went to a SH125 then last year a good deal came up on SH300 and that is brilliant goes like a rocket, I do admit to being a Honda fan, our garage is kitted out for the dogs so

I aways carry my scooters in a trailer so the weight was no problem

 

[autorouter]

Another vote for the SH125. I got one in 2002, it's done 12km short of 40000 km, drives like new. It's superb. Big wheels for exploring on untarmacced roads, power for 2 big adults, step-through design to keep your feet dry.

Once went on a trip up Mont Ventoux with a couple who were on a 50cc scooter. They gave up after a short way. I took the wife, and both of them up to the top, then brought them down again. That's up Mont Ventoux and down again five times - do the maths. Never missed a beat. Effortless.

Regarding batteries, I just put a new one in last month. The old one was date-coded 2009. So two batteries have lasted 15 years. Still, mustn't grumble.

 

[brianno5]

We've got the 110cc Honda vision. It's good but I hate the fact it hasn't got a kick start, it's not as if you can bump them. The day will come when the starter or battery fails and we'll be stuck. I'm seriously considering the Suzuki Address, it's a bit lighter and a bit more powerful too.

The Suzuki Address 113cc was our choice,It's been great,Gets us about no problem & is quiet nippy and only weighes-97kgs.

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[DAVE CANOE]

Yamaha Vity 125cc in garage mirrors off top box off good for 50mph 2 up 100 plus mpg small lightweight not too expensive second hand ones around. Do not touch the chinese cheepies not well made no spares etc.

 

[olley]

Gilera runner 125 sp, had it since 2003. Goes ok still.

 

[The French Connection]

Appreciate all the comments about the extra power/safety of 100cc-plus scooters (having had a bike licence since the age of 17 and recently parted with a BMW R1150) but the OH is adamant that she wants independance, and that means 50cc.
The garage door is only about 1.04m - is there anything that would fit as I would really like to avoid a rack if possible.

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[PP Bear]

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[peterc10]

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According to the specification it is 1.105m high so won't fit

 

[SandraL]

According to the specification it is 1.105m high so won't fit

If there is a slight lip to bottom of motorhome door then the fact front wheel goes through hole and drops means you can fit a bike taller than the door. Also as bike goes up a ramp on entry back wheel is lower than front, effectively lowering handlebars as they go through the doorway. So it is possible to fit a bike that measured bigger through a smaller doorway!

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[Stewart J]

Peugeot Kisbee 103 cc, dry weight 93kg, 125mpg good for 55 two up fast enough for an old fart likike me. It has the smaller wheels so not as stable as those previously discussed.

 

[PP Bear]

View attachment 250538 View attachment 250539 Peugeot Kisbee 103 cc, dry weight 93kg, 125mpg good for 55 two up fast enough for an old fart likike me. It has the smaller wheels so not as stable as those previously discussed.

Is it radioactive

 

[Wagoneer]

If there is a slight lip to bottom of motorhome door then the fact front wheel goes through hole and drops means you can fit a bike taller than the door. Also as bike goes up a ramp on entry back wheel is lower than front, effectively lowering handlebars as they go through the doorway. So it is possible to fit a bike that measured bigger through a smaller doorway!

Agree, the "ramp effect" can mean the bike can be 2 to 3cm higher than the height of the garage door opening (assuming you drive/push the bike in forwards).

On my van the garage floor is 4cm lower than the entrance lip....so that's an extra gain. However, I've built up the floor level to the same level as the garage door entrance to make it easier to unload the bike.

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[SandraL]

We have a wedge about 250 mm long to raise the floor 50 mm to meet cill of the door. Often grip rear tyre and rotate it to lift bike up the wedge. Bike sits in an alloy channel which stops wedge moving sideways and distributes bike weight across the garage.

 

[Busman]

Hope you don't mind me asking but how do you work out which towbar will take I guess about 140kg. You know the van will take the extra weight and you want to make a towbar to take the extra weight what/how calculations should you make ??

 

[tacr2man]

Its more down to what the chassis of the vehicle is engineered to , you cant just stick a bit of 150mm x8mm box across the back and bolt carrier to it .

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[Busman]

Its more down to what the chassis of the vehicle is engineered to , you cant just stick a bit of 150mm x8mm box across the back and bolt carrier to it .

Thanks but there must be some calculation to be made surely

 

[tacr2man]

What are your towing and towball limits on your moho for a start ,
Are you referring to rear axle loading calculation , that factors in the distance of load from rear axle ?
Either way these people /site can probably help
http://www.watling-towbars.co.uk/motorhome_axle_loads.html

 

[SandraL]

Thanks but there must be some calculation to be made surely

Yes there is

http://www.watling-towbars.co.uk/motorhome_axle_loads.html

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