The price of fashion

adouglas · April 26th, 2010, 11:44 AM

Vespas are cool.

They've got the whole Italian Gregory Peck-and-Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday thing going on.

Then there's the Sting in Quadrophenia thing.

But check this out. This is almost DOUBLE what I paid for my Ninja, and frankly I'd much rather have my bike.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/mcy/1711156404.html

Sheesh!

SIX GRAND for a used SCOOTER?

cnichols79us · April 26th, 2010, 05:15 PM

Lol. And they are so "Sporty" looking too!!

Postiez · April 26th, 2010, 05:22 PM

I love vespas lol xD

although I'd probably take that aprilia over it

EDIT: Speaking of awesome small aprilias, man I wish we got street legal rs125's in the states... or even the rs50. SO COOL!

WANT! Although, I would probably be in the same boat as I am now wanting something with more power above 60...

Daeldren · April 26th, 2010, 06:39 PM

I always thought the caf racers in Quadrophenia looked cooler than the multi mirrored monsters.

Gyrene · April 26th, 2010, 07:17 PM

Scooters, Mopeds, Trikes.......aren't they all the same? Like a fat chic, fun to ride but you don't want your friends to see you on one.

2WheelGuy · April 26th, 2010, 09:39 PM

Gyrene · April 27th, 2010, 04:07 AM

Wow.....those are some sweet looking hayabusa's. =)

adouglas · April 27th, 2010, 08:56 AM

Wait a minute... do I see TRAINING WHEELS on the green one?

How do you even turn such a thing?

Banzai · April 27th, 2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wheelguy

why????????????

Gyrene · April 27th, 2010, 05:48 PM

This looks like something Elvis would ride.

ScorpionNinja · April 27th, 2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postiez

I love vespas lol xD

although I'd probably take that aprilia over it

EDIT: Speaking of awesome small aprilias, man I wish we got street legal rs125's in the states... or even the rs50. SO COOL!

WANT! Although, I would probably be in the same boat as I am now wanting something with more power above 60...

Dude look at that Aprilla's SEAT!!!! Id rather sit on dental floss!!!

nice looking bike thou!

ithaca00 · April 27th, 2010, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postiez

EDIT: Speaking of awesome small aprilias, man I wish we got street legal rs125's in the states... or even the rs50. SO COOL!

You can buy a brand new RS125 here in the states. They're just really expensive and slow.

Postiez · April 28th, 2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithaca00

You can buy a brand new RS125 here in the states. They're just really expensive and slow.

I thought you could only get them as track bikes. Also from what I have seen they are on par or faster than our 250's. The reason they are so expensive is because they have the upgrades of a nicer bike, and they are still only like 5.5k. No new 2 stroke bikes are legal here any more as far as I know. The older ones are still around though, my dad has a yamaha rd350 and its pretty f'n fast for a 350.

Mista Bob · April 28th, 2010, 03:20 PM

They make the same, if not more HP then the new 250 Ninja. And then all the components on the bike are of far higher quality.
Also weighs a lot less.
I still wouldn't want to pay that much for one though.

Up here they can be made street legal fairly easily, I've seen 3 different ones out on the street.

Yoda · April 28th, 2010, 03:29 PM

My dealer had an RS125 for same price as my 250. Far as the state could care about just need lights mirrors and plate.

April 26th, 2010, 11:44 AM	#1
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	The price of fashion Vespas are cool. They've got the whole Italian Gregory Peck-and-Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday thing going on. Then there's the Sting in Quadrophenia thing. But check this out. This is almost DOUBLE what I paid for my Ninja, and frankly I'd much rather have my bike. http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/mcy/1711156404.html Sheesh! SIX GRAND for a used SCOOTER?

April 26th, 2010, 09:39 PM	#6
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April 28th, 2010, 03:29 PM	#15
Yoda ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Naugatuck, CT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 150	My dealer had an RS125 for same price as my 250. Far as the state could care about just need lights mirrors and plate. __________________________________________________ Mmmm when gone down you have look so good you will not.

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April 26th, 2010, 05:15 PM	#2
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Lol. And they are so "Sporty" looking too!!

April 26th, 2010, 05:22 PM	#3
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	I love vespas lol xD although I'd probably take that aprilia over it EDIT: Speaking of awesome small aprilias, man I wish we got street legal rs125's in the states... or even the rs50. SO COOL! WANT! Although, I would probably be in the same boat as I am now wanting something with more power above 60...

April 26th, 2010, 06:39 PM	#4
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	I always thought the caf racers in Quadrophenia looked cooler than the multi mirrored monsters.

April 26th, 2010, 07:17 PM	#5
Gyrene ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Florida Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 39	Scooters, Mopeds, Trikes.......aren't they all the same? Like a fat chic, fun to ride but you don't want your friends to see you on one.

April 27th, 2010, 04:07 AM	#7
Gyrene ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Florida Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 39	Wow.....those are some sweet looking hayabusa's. =)

April 27th, 2010, 08:56 AM	#8
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Wait a minute... do I see TRAINING WHEELS on the green one? How do you even turn such a thing?

April 27th, 2010, 05:48 PM	#10
Gyrene ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Florida Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 39	This looks like something Elvis would ride.

April 28th, 2010, 03:20 PM	#14
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	They make the same, if not more HP then the new 250 Ninja. And then all the components on the bike are of far higher quality. Also weighs a lot less. I still wouldn't want to pay that much for one though. Up here they can be made street legal fairly easily, I've seen 3 different ones out on the street.