Consumer Reports on Two Wheels: Vespa and Kymco are Born to Test Drive
With fluctuating fuel prices and eco-concerns, we reported a few months ago that motorcycles are gaining speed. Consumer Reports, the end all be all of practical, unbiased buying advice is getting backing in the two-wheeled game to reach the rising number of drivers opting for two-wheeled transportation. The results are in — Vespa, Kymco and the Kawasaki Ninja 250 take top honors.
On the test track: three 50cc scooters, three scooters in the 125cc to 150cc range and two 250cc entry-level motorcycles. Prices range from $1,000 to $4,400 and deliver as much as 60 to 100 mpg fuel economy. The Vespa LX 50 led in the 50cc category, and the Vespa LX 150 and Kymco People 150 shared the highest overall ratings in the bigger engine class. The Kawasaki Ninja 250, which is an entry-level sports bike, outscored the Honda Rebel.[click to continue…]
