UM reviews

I purchased this scooter last summer for a great price with a helmet included. It has adequate power provided you are riding on level ground. Hills really tax the capabilities of this 50cc two stroke. There is good storage under the seat and a hook on the front behind the apron for hanging groceries. I have not gotten the sort of gas mileage I would have expected; about 55 to 60 MPG. The only problem I've had with it is that it fouled a spark plug and refused to run after riding up a steady incline once and forced me to take a cab home. This was probably my fault since it was past its scheduled maintainence period and probably needed a new spark plug. Anyway, it was a simple fix and it has run flawlessly since then. In all it's a good little scooter, easy to ride, no need to tag it or license it, capable of 40-45MPH. If you need to ride hills, or weigh as much or more than me, you'll probably want to get a 150cc though. Show less

This is my second bike; my first was a Kawi Drifter 1500. I liked the bike but it was very heavy and not my riding style... The UM 650S is nothing like any bike in the 650cc class, no need for more power even with a second rider total lbs is 425 lbs.... My legs don't cramp up on long rides. The only thing that took me awhile to get use to was the HP. The bike is very fast and my tailbone hurt from the bike wanting to throw me off but after the first 1000 miles my butt has formed to the seat... Awesome bike... definitely check it out! Show less

I bought my United Motors Renegade 200 thru eBay. It is the 1st bike I have owned and I love it! I bought it in Feb. 2006 with less than 600 miles on it and it has almost 2000 miles on it now, July 9th, 2006. It runs well and I've had it to 70 mph with a passenger on it. All I'm looking for is more accessories and possible performance upgrades. Show less

I have owned it now for a month and have put about 240 miles on it. It hasn't given me any major problems and only one minor one that was really just an annoyance and the dealer told me how to take care of it. The pick up has been exceptional and the overall speed is adequate on roads with a 55 mph speed limit. The lighting is something I really like, makes the scoot all the more visible. The finish on it leaves a bit to be desired. When I say the finish I mean some of the finer details like the front storage compartment is really kind of shoddy, I don't put anything it, and a few of the places where the plastic meets don't fit squarely but most of it is unseen and unnoticeable to anyone else. So thus far I would highly recommend this scoot. For the money I think it is the one of the best values, especially since I have one the best dealers not too far from here. It fits the economic reason I was looking for a scoot and delivers the quality I needed. Show less

I purchased a UM Powermax 150 last week from a local dealer. I chose the PM150 because it offered the best bang for my buck and the dealer, was nearby! So far I've driven it on residential roads, parking lots and main thoroughfares. She is quick and handling is excellent! Acceleration is smooth and braking is strong. Although I'm still in the break in period, I've pushed her to 45mph up hill! Storage under the seat is adequate for a helmet. The only issues...the starter needed replacing (prior to delivery), which the dealer handled under warranty and the signal lights needed adjustment so they would work. Other than that, the scooter is well built (for the price) and the local dealer and UM have been great. Given the price of gas...you can't go wrong! Show less

Okay, here is my assessment of the different sprocket combinations that I have tried on my 2004 UM DS/200. Keep in mind I don't have a tach, so I don't know what the bike is revving at, I can only go by the sound it makes. I don't really know what the top end speed is on this bike, and I really don't care to find out.

	Purring	Buzzing nice	Buzzing loud
Stock (15/46)	35	40	45
16/46	45	50	55
16/41	55	60	65-75

4th gear cruises at 45mph, close to 50 to shift to 5th much slower than 50mph (47) and you're falling out of the power band. I also did a dirt test. It still seems to have plenty of power for dirt, but I guess it depends on what dirt and what kind of riding you do. Keep in mind that it's a DS, and the muffler is closer to me than a street bike, so that could account for the sound. For my riding, I prefer the 16/41, which makes it more of an adventure bike (like a smaller Triumph Tiger, and half the weight, and about $10,000 less). I mostly like to cruise secondary roads, but need the top end for the bigger roads. I do plan on doing a few enduros, dual sports & adventure tours, which makes it perfect. I would say, if you're pure dirt or enduro, stick with stock if you want a lot of gears on the lower end, 16/46 is nice, little more top end for secondary roads that are 45-50 mph. 16/41 if you are more into adventure riding and want to travel on longer, faster roads or for long periods of time and don't want the motor glowing from the high revs. Show less

I bought and sold three other heavier motorcycles before finding this one. One was definitely too loud and the others didn't seem to get any respect because of where I live. The renegade is just heavy enough to be comfortable and light enough to maintain rider control. Most people, even here in Daytona, see all the great stuff that is standard equipment on my Renegade and assume it is an exotic expensive brand they haven't heard of. Living on the coast means constant cleaning and polishing to fight rust on metal parts. I bought the Rebel to ride, not spend my time shining and buffing. The Renegade has cut that problem way down by using non-rusting material wherever possible. I am 100% pleased with my Renegade. Show less

The Renegade 200 is a great bike, it handles very well, even on rough roads. I have had this bike for about 4 months and ride on the weekends, but if I was home all week I would use it everyday. This is definitely a great bike to get around town and even on long trips, very comfortable ride! If you would like the feel of a midsized bike without the large cost, this is the bike for you. Also don't let the small motor fool you, this bike definitely out-rides the Rebel 250, and looks better too. You can really lean this bike too, plenty of clearance. It also has many more features than most bikes on the showroom floor, SUCH AS A TACH, FLOOR BOARDS, CRASH BARS, VOLT METER, ABS BRAKES, AND LOTS OF SHINY CHROME. You will definitely get a second glance from people as you drive by! Show less