Widehides and wifes scooters By widehide (Read 978 times)

[widehide]

These are our VOG 260 with 4200 miles and Roketa MC-250-54B, with 3800 miles and about 2 yrs use on both.









Click below to See our ride around Lake Travis near Austin,Tx , The route is called lime creek. A friend did the video from his KL650 Kawasaki.

[Bashan]

Could you tell me which you prefer and why, I'm thinking about a 250 for my 40 mile one way commute to work. Also, what kind of mileage do you get? Very nice scoots. Bashan

[widehide]

bashan, I get about 65 mpg on both, depending how hard we ride, 55 mph is a real good easy cruising speed. You can crank it on and do 65 mph passes if needed. The VOG is heavier by about 30 lbs. at 385 lbs. The Vog sits up higher and feels taller when you ride, sort of like my KL650 felt. MY VOG came from Scootertronics with some upgrades scooter Mike ordered on his models. They both are fine, However I have never needed to adjust the valves on the VOG but have had to do it several times on the Roketa 54B. The VOG is the true VOG with adjustable rear Monoshock, and adjustable handlebars, the Roketa has no adjustments, the VOG carb as came on mine is easier to get to all adjustments, the Roketa not so.

The Vog does have much more vibration and rattles, the old thumper syndrome. You will be happy with either until you start doing valve adjustments. JR is an expert on valve adjustment, he is fast, it still takes me 5 hrs to do the Roketa valves. Another thought, the rear tail light bulbs are easy to replace on the 54B but very hard on the VOG. Except for Valve adjustments I guess I would pick the 54B. Keep in mind the Plain MC-250-54, 244cc engine is still a great choice, more parts are available and the upright engine design is easier to work on. Had I known better way back I might have looked for the 244cc. So flip a coin.

[scooterran]

Bashan, I've got a 250 B. I've only had a few minor problems with it and all that has been taken care of. I travel 30 miles one way to work and lately the scoot has been doing great. If I run between 55 & 60 I get 67.4 mpg. If I kick it up to 65-70 I get about 64 mpg.