Hi All, as the title states, I'm looking at buying a first scooter, either a Piaggio Fly 125 or a Bug Espresso 150. I'm mainly looking for something that'll be safe, get some sort of decent resale price, have enough storage space and will wear slowly.
The Piaggio Fly 125 is a third hand scooter, though less k's than the Bug. It's sitting at 8,900 k's. It's had a battery change earlier this year and was had its last service three months ago. The seller is asking $1950 for it. It's in registration until December this year. However, it's a third-hand bike. Seems like it was owned for a short time as a first scooter for a younger fellow, where it's got some scratches along the front and both front sides. It does seem to have a decent storage capacity though, having a top box on the back, the regular under the seat and a compartment at the front. Last I recall, the capacity in the fuel tank was 7.2 litres.
The Bug Espresso 150 on the other hand is owned by a work-mate. Good condition, a few scuffs, but no scratches as such. 14,400 k's. Needs a pre-rego check before registration (and therefore would obviously have to have rego costs paid on top of the bike cost. There's a top box at the back and under the seat storage, nothing more. Fuel tank holds 6.8 litres. Battery was replaced early this year. Owner is asking around $2000.
Any feedback or tips any of you had would be very much appreciated.
The Piaggio Fly 125 is a third hand scooter, though less k's than the Bug. It's sitting at 8,900 k's. It's had a battery change earlier this year and was had its last service three months ago. The seller is asking $1950 for it. It's in registration until December this year. However, it's a third-hand bike. Seems like it was owned for a short time as a first scooter for a younger fellow, where it's got some scratches along the front and both front sides. It does seem to have a decent storage capacity though, having a top box on the back, the regular under the seat and a compartment at the front. Last I recall, the capacity in the fuel tank was 7.2 litres.
The Bug Espresso 150 on the other hand is owned by a work-mate. Good condition, a few scuffs, but no scratches as such. 14,400 k's. Needs a pre-rego check before registration (and therefore would obviously have to have rego costs paid on top of the bike cost. There's a top box at the back and under the seat storage, nothing more. Fuel tank holds 6.8 litres. Battery was replaced early this year. Owner is asking around $2000.
Any feedback or tips any of you had would be very much appreciated.
