hello,
I am now even more on the fence about which scooter to buy. I rode both the 400 and 650 again today. I took a little longer rides and found the 400 to have excellent power and a nice ride along with easier maneuverability, certainly from the low 400lb weight.
I had the 650 in "power" mode, but did not shift it manually. is all of the performance realized by shifting it manually? I have to say that the 400 seemed as fast as the 650 in 0-60 times. maybe by shifting manually, the 650 will outperform it easily.
the engine braking on the 650 is way too much. it should free up a lot sooner. I don't know if I could enjoy that part of the 650.
I would have much prefered a larger, exact copy of the 400. I like the gauges, linked brakes,low seat heigth, and simple/proven drivetrain of the 400. I have to say that I feel like the 400 is as good as the 650, when you consider it is almost $2k less.
anyways, did I miss all of the performance potential by not using the manual shifter? :?
thanks
ps. both scooters I rode were demos with miles on them
I am now even more on the fence about which scooter to buy. I rode both the 400 and 650 again today. I took a little longer rides and found the 400 to have excellent power and a nice ride along with easier maneuverability, certainly from the low 400lb weight.
I had the 650 in "power" mode, but did not shift it manually. is all of the performance realized by shifting it manually? I have to say that the 400 seemed as fast as the 650 in 0-60 times. maybe by shifting manually, the 650 will outperform it easily.
the engine braking on the 650 is way too much. it should free up a lot sooner. I don't know if I could enjoy that part of the 650.
I would have much prefered a larger, exact copy of the 400. I like the gauges, linked brakes,low seat heigth, and simple/proven drivetrain of the 400. I have to say that I feel like the 400 is as good as the 650, when you consider it is almost $2k less.
anyways, did I miss all of the performance potential by not using the manual shifter? :?
thanks
ps. both scooters I rode were demos with miles on them