What are good scooters to buy in Southeast Asia?

[Gran Nismo]

I will be looking to buying a scooter for a friend down there. I was told they are around $1000. I am assuming used. What are decent brands sold down there?

Thanks!

- Granni

 

[Fallingwater]

The price probably refers to new 50cc scooters. They can be *very* cheap.

I'm afraid I can't recommend a brand. I know what's good here in Europe, but I'm not familiar with southeast Asia

 

[stitch_paradox]

There's alot depends on what you are looking for, and also the availability at the location you are buying from. IMHO, i should say stick to japanese brands. Parts are not too hard to find, and you have quality too.

 

[junkfms]

Depends on where in the Southeast Asia?
IMO - Honda and Yamaha are leading the way.

 

[smoking]

In singapore, Piaggio X8 and X9 is very popular. seldom hear complains of problems. i personally like the Honda Silverwing 600 and the new MP3.

 

[Jay R]

Depend on the country a lot. I spent some time in the Philippines and found that the best brand to get is whichever one has a local dealer so you can get spares easily. You could pick up quite a nice new one for a thousand dollars though you'd be better off picking up a tidy second hand one as it was less likely to get stolen. Buy them a BIG lock and tell them to chain it to something solid any time they leave it.

 

[Gran Nismo]

Good idea. I will have to see for myself there. It's hard to get answers for yourself when you are not there. I try to not get myself duped into anything. Whatever I get, you will see it.

- Granni