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SYM RV250

The SYM GTS 250, known in U.S. as the RV250, provides extraordinary handling in urban areas and peak performance on the road. The 250cc 4-stroke 4-valve liquid cooled engine makes this a freeway legal scooter. It has 13″ diameter wheels that provide maximum safety and stability on the road plus front and rear disk brakes for dependable stopping power.

The ceramic lined 250cc 4 valve cylinder improves engine performance and reduces carbon build up while liquid cooling keeps the engine running cool on the hottest of days. Phillips HID halogen headlights are 300% brighter than those of the competion and the LED tailight provides a cool look plus better safety. The 250 reaches 70MPH and gets 82MPG from its 3.17 gallon fuel tank. The comfy seat (with underseat storage) provides ample room for driver and passenger. Retails for around $4,498

SYM SYMBA

Through its single U.S. distributor, Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co., Inc., Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd., is happy to announce the arrival of the “SYMBA”  which is the U.S. version of its popular “WoWOW”. The addition of this SYMBA increases the U.S. SYM line of 50cc - 300cc scooters and motorbikes to the rising number of Americans who are looking for reliable, cost-effective, fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly transportation. “We are very excited to see the SYMBA arrive in the U.S.! It’s the result of over two years of US market research and planning and we couldn’t be more pleased to see the eager anticipation and positive feedback from magazine editors, scooter and motorcycle enthusiasts, dealers and customers,” said Carter Brothers Operations Officer, Pete McIntosh.

“SYM has done an outstanding job of listening to the American scooter and motorbike community and is committed wholeheartedly to offering great products that are in demand. The SYMBA fills a niche that has been void in the US for over 20 years - a classic, 4-stroke, underbone motorbike, manufactured by an OEM with a strong reputation for creating superior vehicles. Meeting U.S. consumer demand for a return of a quality bike in the 4speed, semi-automatic class, SYM has added telescopic front forks and an increased engine size (101 cc) for better performance while keeping the popular body style design of their timeless classic. With mileage ratings up to 150mpg, the SYMBA is also very cost-effective to operate. To help customers add a touch of their own personalities to their bikes and make them an even more practical means of transportation, Carter Brothers adds a line of custom accessories including: large, chrome front and rear racks, bench seats, baskets, windscreens, saddle bags, and much more,” McIntosh said

Sym Mio

The Sym Mio is a 49.5cc gasoline-powered scooter with a four stroke, one cylinder air-cooled engine and sleek European styling that won’t break your pocketbook. The telescopic form swing arm suspension and elongated padded seat make for a comfortable ride, and the 1.23 gallon tank is plenty large enough when you consider the fuel economy is rated at an astonishing 152 MPG.

The top speed on the Sym Mio is only 37 MPH, so it isn’t a bike for long trips or highway use even briefly, but it will do 25 MPH around the city with no problem, making it the perfect scooter for about town or on and around campus. The Sym Mio is a fun alternative to a bicycle and certainly is easy on the gasoline budget. Weighing in at just over 176 pound, the Sym Mio is a lightweight, easy to love, cheap way of getting around when you don’t have a lot of money or just don’t want to pour any more carbon molecules into the atmosphere. MSRP on the Sym Mio is right around $2,400.

Sym Kinetic Flyte

The kinetic Flyte, a gearless 125cc scooter, has recently been released in India and is being aggressively marketed to working Indian women. For the first time Indian women are experiencing a new independence and a newly affluent lifestyle.  As India’s economy heats up, the number of professional women entering the Indian workforce is increasing rapidly, and though automobiles are still a luxury even for Indian families, scooters are wildly popular in the cities and are affordable even for single women.  The Flyte is available in five girly colors: Black Mystique, Silver Flash, Lavender Groove, Red Oomph, and Jade Charisma.

The 2009 SYM Flyte scooter reaches a surprising maximum speed of 70 km/h effortlessly, and with a fuel economy rating of 40 km/l the bike is as economical to maintain as it is to buy. India is changing, and today’s young Indian professional woman wants the mobility and speed to change right along with her. Look for eve more Indian girl-bikes in 2010.

Honda is the number one (or two) producer of high-quality motorcycles, be it the super special models that cost thousands, or the simple scooter like the Metropolitan that is coming out in 2009.

The Honda Metropolitan is available in 4 different colors: Ocean (read blue), Ghost (read white), Monza (read red), or Graphite (read gray). Taking in consideration the 49cc 4-stroke engine and other details, the price can be considered fair, only $2,050.

Uncommon features include: combined braking system to stop better, hidden compartment under the seat with 22 liters of storage capacity, and holders for shopping-bags and helmet.

Automatic Honda V-Matic belt-drive transmission provides great acceleration, without having to shift.

Honda

Are you looking for a new scooter in your life? Maybe the SYM Fiddle II 125 is just the thing for you. Sang Yang Motors was a Honda partner so it should definitely know how to build a scooter, especially since they did in fact build quite a lot of units for the Taiwanese market.

The Fiddle II is similar to the Vespa LX 50 or the 150 series. It has a telescopic front forks for a better riding experience. There’s a big saddle for you and your friends, and there’s more space for carrying stuff if you need it.The curve floorboard up front will treat your legs quite nicely.

For its security, there’s a spark arrestor switch under the seat which won’t allow anyone but you to start the scooter.

The SYM Fiddle II will come at around $1,500 or even less. At 105.9 miles per gallon at 31 miles per hour it will beat any car if you want to save some money on gas.