I decided (after a week!) that the Forza 300 was just too heavy and I didn’t need the extra power. So I traded it in for a Honda Forza 125. It’s about 40kg lighter than my 300 and has a cavernous underseat storage area.
So far in the 50 miles I did today it was returning about 130mpg which should give a tank range of 300 miles. Perfect for not having to fill up much!
Seems to handle ok. I’m heading down to a funeral on Wednesday so it’ll be a 300 mile trip over a couple of days which will give me a chance to really test it out.
Due to lighter flow, the maxi pad is now a mini-pad
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Re: Due to lighter flow, the maxi pad is now a mini-pad
Keep us up to date Chris, I'm about to put my Forza 300 back on the road in October for the winter but like you wonder if I really need the extra power for just bimbling about. So I'll be interested if you'll notice much difference in general use. The 40kg reduction sounds great too.
Also are you saying the 125 has more seat storage than the 300 ??? love the picture
Also are you saying the 125 has more seat storage than the 300 ??? love the picture
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The newer shape 125 and 300 has a slightly better under seat space, probably not much different but less of a step in the middle so you could fit a tent under there much more easily
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Re: Due to lighter flow, the maxi pad is now a mini-pad
Looks moody in black.
"Quick Robin, to the Batscooter!"
"Quick Robin, to the Batscooter!"
And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.
Suzuki DR200 Djebel.
Suzuki DR200 Djebel.
Re: Due to lighter flow, the maxi pad is now a mini-pad
I had a gilera runner 4nstroke 180 was ace even 2 up it was written off in Slovenia so bought a 200cc version still ace... Sold it for a 650cc translap... I do miss the comfy seat and twist and go... But man that front wheel was dangerous when wet roads on commute... Plus point 2 tesco bags of shopping fitted under seat..
Re: Due to lighter flow, the maxi pad is now a mini-pad
Impressive economy. Why bother with electric with that level of mpg?So far in the 50 miles I did today it was returning about 130mpg which should give a tank range of 300 miles
My issue with 125's was the struggle on big A roads and the like from the 12hp. Perfect in an urban environment though.
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Re: Due to lighter flow, the maxi pad is now a mini-pad
Must admit I’ve never had a problem with the A roads and even motorways. This scooter can cruise at 60mph so that’s plenty for me
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