Will Honda Ever Replace the Metropolitan with the Scoopy?

[cabanza]

The Scoopy is one of the best selling scooters in Asia. It comes in 12" or 14" wheels. It's a 110 cc automatic scooter with retro looks. It comes in many, many colors.

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[Danno]

No... the metro is 50cc which falls under moped laws in many states. Also honda is the only the only big 4 mfg sitll making 50s.

 

[south east okie]

I would rent one, if it came with the girl !!

 

[cabanza]

No... the metro is 50cc which falls under moped laws in many states. Also honda is the only the only big 4 mfg sitll making 50s.

Most 50 cc are being replaced with electric. I don't see the Metropolitan lasting too many more years. Will Honda just swap the Metro for an electric or offer riders a different option?

 

[Danno]

That is possible. E bicycles is the fastest growing vehicle because of zero regulation. Taxes and insurance have a play in this. I would pay zero property tax on 50cc but a plate and insurance still runs $125 a year. But a lapse could have severe fines. If I was a smart young person which vehicle would I choose?

 

[shotround]

they left out scary scoopy.

14" rims with the 150-160cc and i would get it. though i would prefer 300cc class. the female accessory, however, would put it outside of my budget. i tried it once and it didn't end well. someday, ill upgrade to a new model. ive since realized its cheaper to cram more bikes in the garage, even with the cost of insurance and registration.

 

[Danno]

Zuma 50cc was a nice scooter.

 

[ZoomerP]

No... the metro is 50cc which falls under moped laws in many states. Also honda is the only the only big 4 mfg sitll making 50s.

I agree. The under-50cc classification isn't going to disappear. I doubt electric options will dominate that market for awhile, but I see that happening before larger displacement ICE bikes are threatened by the electric competition.

I wasn't sure if the Yamaha Zuma 50F was still available in the U.S. Their website says no: https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/scooter

But it appears to still be in production: https://www.biketopspeed.com/yamaha-zuma-50f/

 

[Danno]

I agree. The under-50cc classification isn't going to disappear. I doubt electric options will dominate that market for awhile, but I see that happening before larger displacement ICE bikes are threatened by the electric competition.

I wasn't sure if the Yamaha Zuma 50F was still available in the U.S. Their website says no: https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/scooter

But it appears to still be in production: https://www.biketopspeed.com/yamaha-zuma-50f/

Zuma f 50 went defunct a while back. I still own an a3 tomos and an a55. The a3 would be my choice ride if 25mph was world wide.

 

[cabanza]

Honda Thailand unveiled a "Minions" edition of the Scoopy. I'd kill for that helmet!