Motobravo Hornet

[gardo]

Anyone seen or rode one of these 150cc Mock Street bike CVT Scooters?

Looks like a cool toy for around town

[culcune]

The motobravo site has a few videos of them. I think the Chinese are pushing these as the 'next' thing for the street...

Coincidentally, I had started corresponding with Velimotors thanks to member mike_51_deluxe who introduced them here with the photo of that cool non-EPA motard. They only have EPA/DOT scooters, and they just emailed me with these scooters which seem to be the same bike as motobravo's bike:

http://www.velimotor.com/gb/product/product.asp?ID=607
http://www.velimotor.com/gb/product/product.asp?ID=609

http://2010.nb128.net/asctechs/MP-15...er_hornet.html

As far as looks go, these are more attractive to men, (IMHO), than the usual classically styled step thrus.

I do think the Chinese missed the market a few years ago when they were selling their so-called 'superbikes' with 90cc and 110cc a few years ago, but those were step ups from the pocket bikes racers, not as a viable street machine as these are. They kind of look to be in the same vein as that California Scooter Company bobber--as 1/3 scaled bikes that look like bigger bikes, but with a cartoonish look to them. I like these alot.

[FastDoc]

It may not be connected, or even from the same manufacturer, only the same distributer but...

I had a Motobravo '250'cc street bike (230cc OHV dual port head with dual exhaust) and I found it to have significantly lower than (Chinese) average build quality. Especially the electrics and plastic. As is usually the case with CB's the motor was OK.

[culcune]

I remember those, Doc. I think most of us (a few years back) were into enduros, so don't remember anyone discussing one whether they were good or bad. They competed with the Lifan sport bike with the 200cc engine, I think.

I don't know who actually produces these scooters. I doubt it's Veli or Motobravo, but they seem ok. Did your bike look like this?

http://2010.nb128.net/asctechs/GTR-2...otorcycle.html

[katoranger]

I can see those selling well. Looks like a motorcycle. Rides like a scooter.

[JTCAndrew]

Originally Posted by culcune

I remember those, Doc. I think most of us (a few years back) were into enduros, so don't remember anyone discussing one whether they were good or bad. They competed with the Lifan sport bike with the 200cc engine, I think.

I don't know who actually produces these scooters. I doubt it's Veli or Motobravo, but they seem ok. Did your bike look like this?

http://2010.nb128.net/asctechs/GTR-2...otorcycle.html

I actually almost bought one of these - Jinlun 250 - Roketa has the same bike on thier site. I found 1 video on youtube for this bike - Thet were selling on ebay not long ago for $1700 Delivered. There is NO Real history or reviews on this bike. I've seen people also selling them on ebay for like $1200 like new and NOT Running.....Hmmmmm Glad I choose the Qlink - Very Glad.......Research Research Research can't say it enough. Never heard of Qlink before until I saw one and started comparing and researching. Best choice I made when I purchased my first CB.....I Think is was the right choice. Thus far anyway. MY Q Runs awesome......

[gardo]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I can see those selling well. Looks like a motorcycle. Rides like a scooter.

I think they make for a nice in between like the CFMoto V3 or V5 with a smaller displacement might just be a fun ride.

[Weldangrind]

I wonder if a 150 mock street CVT scooter could actually attain the claimed 70mph. I doubt it.

It's an interesting approach to a scooter. Like culcune suggested, it might appeal to a broader audience.

[katoranger]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I wonder if a 150 mock street CVT scooter could actually attain the claimed 70mph. I doubt it.

It's an interesting approach to a scooter. Like culcune suggested, it might appeal to a broader audience.

150- likely 60mph. Maybe 65.

[gardo]

Originally Posted by katoranger

150- likely 60mph. Maybe 65.

there's videos of guys hitting and staying at 65 with these bikes

[katoranger]

Actual or Indicated? Typically the speedos are optismistic. I can believe 65 though.

[gardo]

Originally Posted by katoranger

Actual or Indicated? Typically the speedos are optismistic. I can believe 65 though.

Indicated, but with a pace vehicle

[culcune]

I saw that video a couple weeks ago, but it just hit me watching it again; deja vu!!!

1985, Los Angeles, there were a bunch of 49cc 2-stroke Yamaha moped/scooter bikes shaped like a sport bike running around the streets.

Fast forward to today--a guy in Yuma rides one of the old Yamahas.

Now the video--really seems like deja vu!! but these go alot faster stock than the old Yamahas...

[katoranger]

It looks like a good deal. 60+mph and probably 70mpg.

[2LZ]

I can't believe I ran across this post.

Mrs 2LZ sent me this link and asked if they were a CB and also if they were any good. A gal she works with is going to buy one for her daughter.
Street legal in California!??????? 8O That in itself, is amazing.

Pretty pricey....
http://norcalscooters.com/SCOOTER.html

I told her I have no idea if it's any good....but it's definitely a CB.
I made "No official recommendation".