The Gearless Scooter Thread

sathyaprakash · 7th November 2007, 11:22

DCElite > Thks for taking my advice, by the way which colour have u choosed.

vigsom · 7th November 2007, 12:10

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Originally Posted by DCEite

I have decided on the Kinetic Sym Flyte.

I know some people would be

but you gotta take a test drive of that beautiful machine. Its about heart ruling over head.

Congratulations for the choice of a Kinetic - - I own a Nova135 and have found it to be a better riding experience than the Honda Activa. I get close to 47kmpl with far better performance. Maintenance is also peanuts prrovided one takes due care of the vehicle.

The Dio is good in looks and performance but the Activa is one generation old in design..old design dumped by the Japanese in India like the way the OHC(TypeII) was.

No offence meant here but let's try to promote Kinetic instead of the over-hyped Honda.

sunilbakshi · 7th November 2007, 12:31

Flyte is an awesome scoot.

DCEite · 8th November 2007, 13:34

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Hmmm.... so we might get to see a 5'11" guy in Gurgaon riding a Pink scooter soon eh??

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathyaprakash

DCElite > Thks for taking my advice, by the way which colour have u choosed.

Most probably black. Second choice red. Delivery tommorow or on Sunday.

@IRaghava, no pink colour :(, but i am going to change my display avatar to Bipasha Basu once i get the scoot.
j/k

vnabhi · 8th November 2007, 14:49

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Originally Posted by vigsom

The Dio is good in looks and performance but the Activa is one generation old in design..old design dumped by the Japanese in India like the way the OHC(TypeII) was.

Not to mention the NHC as well--no airbags or ABS, except for the pricey vtec new model

archie · 8th November 2007, 15:13

Cool! congrats!
My Flyte is the aquamarine though kinetic calles it JADE CHARISMA

archie · 8th November 2007, 19:54

Kinetic Sym Flyte : Colors

DCEite · 9th November 2007, 21:24

Got the delivery today. Regarding colour, my mind was changed at the last minute when i saw the silver colour at the dealership. So here it is:

Nitin · 9th November 2007, 21:26

Congrats! Thats a nice looking scooter.
Any idea what the top speed is?

Ride safe!Here's wishing you mile & miles of good times on the bike.

iraghava · 9th November 2007, 21:56

Damn Priyank no Pink!! I'm disappointed!!

Congrats!!

Mpower · 9th November 2007, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

I have decided on the Kinetic Sym Flyte.

I know some people would be

but you gotta take a test drive of that beautiful machine. Its about heart ruling over head.

Congrats DCEite, it takes guts to buy something unique thats contrary to mass opinion.

The SYM has telescoping forks up front (like bikes) and that combined with the front fuel tank gives it the good ride and handling compared with typical scoots. Give us a review and keep us posted on the long term performance.

sathyaprakash · 11th November 2007, 10:31

DCEite > We are expecting an full review of this scooter including its top speed,stability,FE,performance & seating space pls post it immediately thanks in advance. Bye

sathyaprakash · 11th November 2007, 10:44

archie > As a female what is your perception of an male riding the Flyte like scooter can u briefly explain wheather his,
1.His macho look gets spoiled
2.It remains unchanged
3.It makes him more attractive to the opposite sex
4.He must be an married guy
5.He is more practical
6.colours best suited for an guy

DCEite · 11th November 2007, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathyaprakash

DCEite > We are expecting an full review of this scooter including its top speed,stability,FE,performance & seating space pls post it immediately thanks in advance. Bye

Since this is my first two-wheeler (after bicycle), i may not be the best guy to give an expert review yet.
But some initial impressions:

1. The fuel tank has a capacity of 5 litres (according to the manual). But to my surprise, from reserve, only 3.57 L could be filled up for tank full. Gotta check about this with the dealer tomorrow when i get the RC.

2. Refinement is good, specially compared to the Activa, DIO and Bajaj Kristal.

3. Indicator switches are a bit delicate. Getting to the neutral(no indication) position sometimes takes it to the other extreme. But i think i will get used to it.

4. I would have preferred the horn to be on the right side, but its on the left.

5. Top speed as claimed is 80kmph, although i have not crossed 20kmph yet.

6. Regarding FE, not much known yet, just had a tank full. Will update in a few days.

7. Large storage space beneath the seat. Seats themselves are large and supportive. Nothing much to complain here.

archie · 11th November 2007, 20:43

sathyaprakash - if i see a guy riding a flyte, my opinion of him would be unchanged. maybe improved a bit, to see that he is secure and not taken in by silly advertising. i just think that the flyte is a really good scooter in many ways and thats that. what has it got to do with girls or men?

DCEite- congrats. i ll post my pics soon too. by the way dont u love the front fuel filler thingy?

7th November 2007, 11:22	#136
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	DCElite > Thks for taking my advice, by the way which colour have u choosed.
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7th November 2007, 12:31	#138
sunilbakshi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 109 Thanked: 0 Times	Flyte is an awesome scoot.
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8th November 2007, 15:13	#141
archie BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	Cool! congrats! My Flyte is the aquamarine though kinetic calles it JADE CHARISMA
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8th November 2007, 19:54	#142
archie BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	Kinetic Sym Flyte : Colors
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9th November 2007, 21:24	#143
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,560 Times	Here is my babe Got the delivery today. Regarding colour, my mind was changed at the last minute when i saw the silver colour at the dealership. So here it is: Last edited by DCEite : 9th November 2007 at 21:49.
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9th November 2007, 21:26	#144
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Congrats! Thats a nice looking scooter. Any idea what the top speed is? Ride safe!Here's wishing you mile & miles of good times on the bike.
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9th November 2007, 21:56	#145
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Damn Priyank no Pink!! I'm disappointed!! Congrats!!
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11th November 2007, 10:31	#147
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	DCEite > We are expecting an full review of this scooter including its top speed,stability,FE,performance & seating space pls post it immediately thanks in advance. Bye
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11th November 2007, 10:44	#148
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	archie > As a female what is your perception of an male riding the Flyte like scooter can u briefly explain wheather his, 1.His macho look gets spoiled 2.It remains unchanged 3.It makes him more attractive to the opposite sex 4.He must be an married guy 5.He is more practical 6.colours best suited for an guy
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11th November 2007, 20:43	#150
archie BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	sathyaprakash - if i see a guy riding a flyte, my opinion of him would be unchanged. maybe improved a bit, to see that he is secure and not taken in by silly advertising. i just think that the flyte is a really good scooter in many ways and thats that. what has it got to do with girls or men? DCEite- congrats. i ll post my pics soon too. by the way dont u love the front fuel filler thingy?
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