getting a new rowdy 150 cc scooter ssr By carrie (Read 5,796 times)

[carrie]

Any thoughts? Also I am considering getting an Aria 150 scooter, but I have been unable to find any reviews good or bad. Can someone please offer some insight bout this stuff? Thanks guys!

[cyborg]

that scoot was on my short list when i a looking for a new ride

[cyborg]

the rowdy that is

[kz1000st]

I would get the Rowdy over the Aria. The Aria has 10" wheels and the Rowdy has 13" wheels. Beyond the fact that 10" tires wear out quicker the 13" wheels give better stability. Plus the Rowdy probably handles a bit better overall. All else, reliability, speed and functionality is a toss up. Plus the Big Ruckus look is cool.

[carrie]

The only reason I'm considering the rowdy is because of the good feedback so far. I have been unable to find reviews of any kind for the Aria. I'm guessing it'd be a bit of a turnoff for the Aria because the dealership I found it at is selling it for 2k but it's buy one get one free. Kinda suspicious lol.

[kz1000st]

Oh wait! BOGO, that's a horse of a different color. Two for the price of one. Hmmmmm. SSR seems to be a fairly good company. They sell dirt and pit bikes and I haven't heard bad things around about them. It could be the dealer is moving out last year's stock in advance of stocking new models. The Aria looks like an Italian reproduction. I still like the Rowdy though.

[carrie]

But does anyone know where I can find reviews? I haven't had any luck

[davec]

Rowdy was my second choice, and may get one anyway.
I just like the look and all reviews have been positive

[kz1000st]

Because China scoots can be only as good as the dealer who sells them you would be better off looking up reviews on who you plan to buy from. If you're buying from a local dealer who sells them that's a good start for the scooter. Most problems with China scoots is how they're prepared before sale. scoots out of the crate require a good going over and a Brick and Mortar dealer will do the work rather than have you throwing bricks through their window

[cyborg]

this must be a karmha thing going on ,,,all the bikes i was taking real long hard looks at are coming up on the board,,,, now the ssr rowdy,,,before it was the bi metro,,,, you may want to take a look at that one Carrie as long as youre still looking,,,the bms bi metro,,a clone of the hugely successful honda cub,,,good reviews and a fabulous design thats sure to give years of service with proper care,,,i was real close to gettin one

[davec]

The bi metro and the Sym Symba look like the Honda Cub and the Bridgestone 50 I had in 64.
Classic look with modern technology.
I still like the Rowdy for it's ruggedness tho

[cookees]

The differences in the quality between the BMS Bi Metro and the Sym Symba are night and day.( hence, the price difference)

If memory serves correct, the BMS Astro and the SSR Rowdy are both made by ZNEN.

[carrie]

I noticed that znen has a pretty good rep.

[Alleyoop]

[davec]

Jan 29, 2014 22:18:51 GMT -6 cookees said:

The differences in the quality between the BMS Bi Metro and the Sym Symba are night and day.( hence, the price difference)

If memory serves correct, the BMS Astro and the SSR Rowdy are both made by ZNEN.

Actually, my comparison was intended to be body style only, not price.
My main interest was because I had a Bridgestone 50 (looked like the Honda Cub) when I was a teen (yea, in 1964)
I thought of getting one, for memory purposes only, but I can't ride on 2 any more.

But, I do like the Rowdy, by SSR, or also called the Astro and the King Kong.
Of course a Big Ruckus would be best, but, they still cost twice that of a Rowdy.

Either way, enjoy what ya get.
Bring what ya got
No judgment here

Ride safe, but ride