TMax test!

[atadaskew]

I got to ride that too, they had demos at Long Beach.  The MP3 500 was really stable moving off, coming to a stop - much more so than any bike (scooter or motobike) I have ever ridden.  Of course due to the 2 wheels on the front!  It too was a blast to ride, and really felt solid in the corners - better than the Tmax.  The Tmax had better brakes (but you could use them harder on the MP3 with less chance of a wipeout due to the 3 wheels), a smoother and seemingly more powerful engine, nicer suspension, better wind control, better seat, better passenger accomodations, nicer instrumentation.

The thing is, the MP3 chassis (the 2 wheels on the front thing again) is just so flippin great, that it almost, almost out weighs the Tmax benefits.
If I could, I'd take the Tmax with the MP3 front end... Otherwise Tmax for the experienced rider, MP3 for someone new/older/with disabilities as the front stability would help out those peeps.

[Oilhed]

The thing is, the MP3 chassis (the 2 wheels on the front thing again) is just so flippin great, that it almost, almost out weighs the Tmax benefits.
If I could, I'd take the Tmax with the MP3 front end... Otherwise Tmax for the experienced rider, MP3 for someone new/older/with disabilities as the front stability would help out those peeps.

I love the MP3.  I would love it with the Burg650 motor/tranny.

[sharkey]

I'll throw my 2 cents in - Having about 17K on 2 Burgman 650's I can say the Maxi-Scooters are pretty versatile.  You will get off w/ a grin on your face.  Excellent 2 up and will take the curves very well.  Tires last way longer than a cycle and insurance is cheaper.  Open the seat and put your helmets away. People were bitchin' about the high price but in 07, I bought a 06 w/ 15oo miles on it for 6,700.
For what it does, that is a bargain.

I also own a 03 ZZR600 and though that is a fun ride, I know I'm not selling the scooter.  I just wish Gilera would import some of their stuff to the states.  I'd like to ride a TMax but haven't done so yet.

[atadaskew]

 I'd like to ride a TMax but haven't done so yet.

It's been 5 months since I test rode one. And I'm still thinking about it.
 

[2006FJR]

I own an FJR AE and we bought my wife a Vespa 250 scooter about 14k miles ago. She is thinking about some more power and it is going to be the Tmax or the Burgman 650.  

[atadaskew]

Tmax is lighter and has better suspension and chassis.  One clue is the swingarm/rear shock on it is just like a regular sport bike.

[JoBu]

It's been 5 months since I test rode one. And I'm still thinking about it.
 

Well, I just added it to the top of my list of bikes to test ride.  I'm pretty excited about throwing a leg of it (or through it - being a scooter and all).  

Cheers,

Joe