Are Chinese 250cc scooters dead???

olds_cool63 · 11-17-2020, 10:23 PM

Hey, y'all.

I was looking at all the usual sites online (in my quest to get a dual sport or a scooter).

I see TONS of 150's, but not very many 250's at all. Years ago, they were everywhere you looked!

Just wondering what happened to them?

culcune · 11-17-2020, 11:32 PM

My guess is they broke down too many times; at least much more than the 150s. It seems that the EPA/DOT gives out certificates like water for 50 and 150 scooters, so emissions might have something to do with it, too.

olds_cool63 · 11-18-2020, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by culcune

My guess is they broke down too many times; at least much more than the 150s. It seems that the EPA/DOT gives out certificates like water for 50 and 150 scooters, so emissions might have something to do with it, too.

Can always count on you, culcune!

olds_cool63 · 11-19-2020, 06:32 PM

I'm kind of leaning more towards a scooter this time around...at least for today...changes daily...hahaha.

I think this is cool: https://amigomotorsports.com/index.p...150cc-scooter/

Anyone have any info to share regarding the Amigo brand?

There was a time when a scooter this big wouldn't be caught without a 250 powering it.

A good deal on an engine would fix this scooter good! Hmmmm....I'm thinking, I'm thinking...

More research to follow....

wheelbender6 · 11-19-2020, 07:48 PM

Maybe a Linhai 250 if you can find one.
Personally, I would get a Chinese 250 over one of the 200 wannabees. A low cost alternative is a used Kymco (Taiwanese) 250. They were pretty tough. (Kymco and the others make 300cc scoots now).

culcune · 11-19-2020, 08:29 PM

Someone just did a review of their Amigo on the 'Reviews' section. Like many US scooter brands, it seems they spec out Znen scooters and slap their name on them; and that is not a bad thing as far as Chinese scooters go. Znen seems to be a good manufacturer.

olds_cool63 · 11-19-2020, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelbender6

Maybe a Linhai 250 if you can find one.
Personally, I would get a Chinese 250 over one of the 200 wannabees. A low cost alternative is a used Kymco (Taiwanese) 250. They were pretty tough. (Kymco and the others make 300cc scoots now).

Yeah...I remember the Linhai's.

I am kind of partial to Kymco's since we still have the Vitality 50 2T...

Thanks!

olds_cool63 · 11-19-2020, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Someone just did a review of their Amigo on the 'Reviews' section. Like many US scooter brands, it seems they spec out Znen scooters and slap their name on them; and that is not a bad thing as far as Chinese scooters go. Znen seems to be a good manufacturer.

Good to know...I'll dig up what I can.

Thanks!

culcune · 11-19-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by olds_cool63

Good to know...I'll dig up what I can.

Thanks!

Here is the thread about the Amigo--the engine would be the same across the board.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...400#post349400

olds_cool63 · 11-19-2020, 10:00 PM

Cool! Thanks, Culcune!

iridiumblue · 11-23-2020, 12:22 PM

Hey olds_cool63 !

It's me - Amigo Jax guy. Just got my 150 a few months ago. You can see my rundown in the review, I'm really happy so far with it.

I used to ride a Kawasaki 250 dual sport; in comparison the Amigo doesn't feel under-powered at all (but I stay off highways.) The Amigo even accelerates from a dead stop much better; I find it's a real safety feature in busy traffic.

If you're buying it online, oh man - please for the love of God, country and beer don't buy from the family of companies owned by Veloz. I got burned pretty bad by them as did lots of other customers. They just take your money, ship nothing, give crazy excuses and then ghost you. These companies are : superiorpowersports, and killermotorsports.com - maybe some others. (Anybody with lots of aliases has gotta be sketchy!)

Had a great experience with these guys - https://www.bobcatsmotorsports.com/ . Price was a little higher but well worth it.

That is Executive Limited looks pretty sweet!

olds_cool63 · 11-24-2020, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by iridiumblue

Hey olds_cool63 !

It's me - Amigo Jax guy. Just got my 150 a few months ago. You can see my rundown in the review, I'm really happy so far with it.

I used to ride a Kawasaki 250 dual sport; in comparison the Amigo doesn't feel under-powered at all (but I stay off highways.) The Amigo even accelerates from a dead stop much better; I find it's a real safety feature in busy traffic.

If you're buying it online, oh man - please for the love of God, country and beer don't buy from the family of companies owned by Veloz. I got burned pretty bad by them as did lots of other customers. They just take your money, ship nothing, give crazy excuses and then ghost you. These companies are : superiorpowersports, and killermotorsports.com - maybe some others. (Anybody with lots of aliases has gotta be sketchy!)

Had a great experience with these guys - https://www.bobcatsmotorsports.com/ . Price was a little higher but well worth it.

That is Executive Limited looks pretty sweet!

Hey, iridiumblue...groovy!

Yeah..cool review...glad I checked it out. Appreciate the info. Thanks for the heads up on those companies. I bought my Tank sportbike online...but that was so looong ago. Not sure who to trust. I really like Executive...so, who knows? May find it's way in the garage soon!

11-17-2020, 10:23 PM	#1
olds_cool63 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 159	Are Chinese 250cc scooters dead??? Hey, y'all. I was looking at all the usual sites online (in my quest to get a dual sport or a scooter). I see TONS of 150's, but not very many 250's at all. Years ago, they were everywhere you looked! Just wondering what happened to them? __________________ Nuff said. olds_cool63 ======= Johnny Pag Pagsta (replaced 50cc engine with 110cc, modded-out) 2007 Tank Vision Topline Khaos (cosmetic mods, cherry-bombs) 2005 Kymco Vitality 50 2T (70cc big bore kit, other race mods...tops out at 67mph) 2008 Hyosung GT250 (cosmetic mods) 2001 Suzuki Bandit GFS1200S (cosmetic and slight mods...150mph+)
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11-17-2020, 11:32 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	My guess is they broke down too many times; at least much more than the 150s. It seems that the EPA/DOT gives out certificates like water for 50 and 150 scooters, so emissions might have something to do with it, too. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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11-19-2020, 06:32 PM	#4
olds_cool63 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 159	I'm kind of leaning more towards a scooter this time around...at least for today...changes daily...hahaha. I think this is cool: https://amigomotorsports.com/index.p...150cc-scooter/ Anyone have any info to share regarding the Amigo brand? There was a time when a scooter this big wouldn't be caught without a 250 powering it. A good deal on an engine would fix this scooter good! Hmmmm....I'm thinking, I'm thinking... More research to follow.... __________________ Nuff said. olds_cool63 ======= Johnny Pag Pagsta (replaced 50cc engine with 110cc, modded-out) 2007 Tank Vision Topline Khaos (cosmetic mods, cherry-bombs) 2005 Kymco Vitality 50 2T (70cc big bore kit, other race mods...tops out at 67mph) 2008 Hyosung GT250 (cosmetic mods) 2001 Suzuki Bandit GFS1200S (cosmetic and slight mods...150mph+)
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11-19-2020, 07:48 PM	#5
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Maybe a Linhai 250 if you can find one. Personally, I would get a Chinese 250 over one of the 200 wannabees. A low cost alternative is a used Kymco (Taiwanese) 250. They were pretty tough. (Kymco and the others make 300cc scoots now). __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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11-19-2020, 08:29 PM	#6
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Someone just did a review of their Amigo on the 'Reviews' section. Like many US scooter brands, it seems they spec out Znen scooters and slap their name on them; and that is not a bad thing as far as Chinese scooters go. Znen seems to be a good manufacturer. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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11-19-2020, 10:00 PM	#10
olds_cool63 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 159	Cool! Thanks, Culcune! __________________ Nuff said. olds_cool63 ======= Johnny Pag Pagsta (replaced 50cc engine with 110cc, modded-out) 2007 Tank Vision Topline Khaos (cosmetic mods, cherry-bombs) 2005 Kymco Vitality 50 2T (70cc big bore kit, other race mods...tops out at 67mph) 2008 Hyosung GT250 (cosmetic mods) 2001 Suzuki Bandit GFS1200S (cosmetic and slight mods...150mph+)
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11-23-2020, 12:22 PM	#11
iridiumblue Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 15	Hey olds_cool63 ! It's me - Amigo Jax guy. Just got my 150 a few months ago. You can see my rundown in the review, I'm really happy so far with it. I used to ride a Kawasaki 250 dual sport; in comparison the Amigo doesn't feel under-powered at all (but I stay off highways.) The Amigo even accelerates from a dead stop much better; I find it's a real safety feature in busy traffic. If you're buying it online, oh man - please for the love of God, country and beer don't buy from the family of companies owned by Veloz. I got burned pretty bad by them as did lots of other customers. They just take your money, ship nothing, give crazy excuses and then ghost you. These companies are : superiorpowersports, and killermotorsports.com - maybe some others. (Anybody with lots of aliases has gotta be sketchy!) Had a great experience with these guys - https://www.bobcatsmotorsports.com/ . Price was a little higher but well worth it. That is Executive Limited looks pretty sweet!
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