Scomadi Scooters

Discussion in 'Battle Scooters' started by AMAC1680, Sep 25, 2014.

  1. AMAC1680

    AMAC1680 Outdoorsman, advocate, paraplegic

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  2. Eliter85

    Eliter85 Been here awhile

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    http://www.scomadi.co.uk/
    Looks sweet, Would definitely consider the 300cc. Seems like a good versatile sized scoot.

    little pricey though...
    50cc model £1995 (in the region of) ($3252USD),
    125cc model £2495 (in the region of) ($4069USD),
    300cc model to be confirmed
    but can expected to be £4495 (in the region of)($7325USD).
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  3. Eliter85

    Eliter85 Been here awhile

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    Also I think this is the first two wheeler I've heard of with a larger disc brake in the back.
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  4. LeQuack

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    These guys release some "special edition" 300's last year with piaggo engines. not sure if they'll keep the same engine for the 300 but from what i've read I would hang on to see if the chinese engined 50 and 125 are any good.

    They look quite well put together and there are other british companies making/importing chinese bikes to quite a good standard, Sinnis springs to mind.
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  5. villageidiot

    villageidiot Long timer Supporter

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    So THIS is what it would be like if hipsters got into Chinese scooters.

    The scooter looks good, wonder the quality.
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  6. tastroman

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    Looks nice. I hope they come state side. Although with those integrated turn signals I'm not sure they would pass.
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  7. Oldenuftaknowbetter

    Oldenuftaknowbetter Long timer

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    Don't UK advertised prices also include a 20% VAT (value added tax)?
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  8. Vitor

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    Its looks good.
    And for that price it must be a quality product.
    We cannot forget its a limited quantity model, its not like the zuma clone that at least 20 factories produce. So the price is a bit higher.
    Its a bit what Noco did: http://www.scooteristscene.com/news/scooterist-road-test-neco-abruzzi-tested

    By the way i must confess i own 2 necos and the quality is very good: Over 10.000 miles in the 50 cc and 5.000 in the 125cc without problems
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  9. Vitor

    Vitor Adventurer

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    yes, its missing only around 200 pounds of registration
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  10. thunderkat59

    thunderkat59 Old cooter on a slow scooter

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    I love this idea if they are quality pieces and not just generic Chinese in a nice package. If I remember correctly(not likely), someone was supposed to be building vintage style Lambretta's a few years ago, I guess that is off, so these will have to suffice. I emailed the company and just got generic, bot type response.
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  11. JerryH

    JerryH Vintage scooter/motorcycle enthusiast Supporter

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    Don't know about the quality, but they are beautiful. Looks like a scooter should.
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  12. MisterD

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    These are they. Developed by PM Tuning/ Lambretta Innovation - https://www.lambrettainnovation.co.uk

    I really should get my GP put back together.
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    Would really be great to see these in North America, but I'm not sure what the chances would be.
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  14. thunderkat59

    thunderkat59 Old cooter on a slow scooter

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    Great link!!
    Did you see the RD350 conversion?!?! :knary
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  15. vt1099ace

    vt1099ace Been here awhile

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    but..are they a lambretta style tupperware over standard tubing scooter or is that body actually metal?... because I'm really am not impressed with plastic wrapping every bloody thing these days, :cry them get charged a fortune for it...
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  16. JerryH

    JerryH Vintage scooter/motorcycle enthusiast Supporter

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    I would be happy with a plastic covered version, IF they were high quality, and were priced fairly. Replaceable plastic body panels have their advantages over steel construction. But Vespa prices would be unacceptable to me. My Stella, which everybody has happily pointed out to me is NOT a Vespa, has a solid steel body, at a fraction of what a Vespa costs. Part of the price of a Vespa in in the name.
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  17. thunderkat59

    thunderkat59 Old cooter on a slow scooter

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    I had a 2002 Not~a~Vespa and your post has me contorting to kick myself for getting rid of it. :cry
    I would love to get back on a neo-retro. The new stuff just doesn't do it for me anymore. The plastic, although not as desirable, I think I could get used to if done nicely. I hope these will get here somehow.
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    vt1099ace Been here awhile

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    why i chose a stella...I like the steel construction of the 'classic era', feels like I could keep it for decades even with it's quirks. Like I said, plastic is freak'n everywhere, on everything, overpriced tupperware..I do like the 'nakedness' of a ruckus or a big ruckus but the 'lil ruckus is way to small and the big is too hard to find around here, people just hang on to them.
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    Spec sheet says ABS over steel space frame chassis - look 'em up on Bookface, I didn't even try to link it while I'm typing on an iphone.
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