This is my first motorcycle/scooter, so I have no standard from which to compare, but I must say that my Derbi Boulevard 150 exceeds my expectations. It drives smoothly and quietly; accelerating quickly to 40 mph, and cruising comfortably in the 40-50 mph range (whether alone or with a second...
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This is my first motorcycle/scooter, so I have no standard from which to compare, but I must say that my Derbi Boulevard 150 exceeds my expectations. It drives smoothly and quietly; accelerating quickly to 40 mph, and cruising comfortably in the 40-50 mph range (whether alone or with a second adult-size rider). It will go faster, but the acceleration beyond 50 mph is sluggish, and though the speedometer displays to 80 mph, I would be surprised it goes much beyond 60 (so be careful on the major highways). But after all, if you want to go faster, you can buy a bigger bike. This one merges gracefully in suburban traffic and gets 80 mpg. You'll like riding this scooter. It's attractive, quiet, and comfortable to sit on. The seat is big enough for two, the under-seat compartment stores a full size helmet, and there's plenty of room for my long legs and size-11 boots (with room to spare). It's too new to for me to accurately evaluate reliability and overall quality, but compared to other scooters in its price range -- It looks like it's built pretty well. The parts look substantial and strong. It looks like a bike that will last! If you're looking for a bike for your daily commute - This is it! You won't be happy with anything smaller, and to go bigger will cost in fuel economy and "bucks!
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