I was decided to get a motorbike. The question now was, which one. As going into motorcycle shops was overwhelming, with a virtual "sea" of motorcycles to choose from.
My criteria was simple. First, it had to be automatic. I didn't want to fiddle with a clutch and shift gears. I just wanted to "twist and go". Lazy, yes, but that at least ensured that for a newbie, I had to think on one less thing, and focus on not falling off.
Then, I wanted something with a flat floor. I didn't want to be straddling a horse. I actually tried getting on a couple of those (bikes, not horses) and by the third one I tried, my thigh was already cramping.
At this point, my choice was narrowed down to a scooter. Though the wifey suggested that I get a Honda CB or CBR, as we went to a Honda 'Prestige' Shop to look at their selection.
Comparison Chart from: http://www.motortrade.com.ph/
Third, I wanted something big. Well, at least bigger than the usual fare of scoots plying the streets with bicycle-sized tires and a short wheel base. I actually sat on a Yamaha Mio in one of the shops and I felt like a fat kid on a stroller. But darn, that thing looked nice. But still, it wasn't a good fit.
I then took interest in a Suzuki Skydrive. It had nice angles, was a better fit for my size, and was a lot cheaper than the Mio. But still, the tires looked small.
Then after looking around shops and on the net, I saw something that I truly fancied. A Kymco Super 8. It had all the qualities I was looking for, bigger than all of the scoots I tried in the same price range, wider tires. It had a nice design, sporty look, and a big compartment. And all the online reviews for the Super 8 I've read were positive. And most of them were in the US, or Europe. My confidence in the KS8 was boosted as this was an internationally-released model.
I asked a friend whom I knew was into motorcycles what he thought of the KS8. It turns out that aside from his other bikes, he had a Super 8 too! And as on the net, he too gave a thumbs up to the KS8, though he was taking a particular interest in the Kymco 'Like' which he suggested that I also look into.
Check out: http://www.kymco.com.ph/html/super8125specs.html
I was sold. I wanted a KS8 and was getting one. Next up would be canvassing for the best price and deciding where to get it...
OSW
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My criteria was simple. First, it had to be automatic. I didn't want to fiddle with a clutch and shift gears. I just wanted to "twist and go". Lazy, yes, but that at least ensured that for a newbie, I had to think on one less thing, and focus on not falling off.
Then, I wanted something with a flat floor. I didn't want to be straddling a horse. I actually tried getting on a couple of those (bikes, not horses) and by the third one I tried, my thigh was already cramping.
At this point, my choice was narrowed down to a scooter. Though the wifey suggested that I get a Honda CB or CBR, as we went to a Honda 'Prestige' Shop to look at their selection.
Third, I wanted something big. Well, at least bigger than the usual fare of scoots plying the streets with bicycle-sized tires and a short wheel base. I actually sat on a Yamaha Mio in one of the shops and I felt like a fat kid on a stroller. But darn, that thing looked nice. But still, it wasn't a good fit.
I then took interest in a Suzuki Skydrive. It had nice angles, was a better fit for my size, and was a lot cheaper than the Mio. But still, the tires looked small.
Then after looking around shops and on the net, I saw something that I truly fancied. A Kymco Super 8. It had all the qualities I was looking for, bigger than all of the scoots I tried in the same price range, wider tires. It had a nice design, sporty look, and a big compartment. And all the online reviews for the Super 8 I've read were positive. And most of them were in the US, or Europe. My confidence in the KS8 was boosted as this was an internationally-released model.
I asked a friend whom I knew was into motorcycles what he thought of the KS8. It turns out that aside from his other bikes, he had a Super 8 too! And as on the net, he too gave a thumbs up to the KS8, though he was taking a particular interest in the Kymco 'Like' which he suggested that I also look into.
I was sold. I wanted a KS8 and was getting one. Next up would be canvassing for the best price and deciding where to get it...
OSW
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