I bought a used 10-yo Buddy 170i. I live at high altitude and there are steep grades on occasion. And plenty of twisties. I had a new 125CC Yamaha scooter, which couldn't get up these roads faster than 15-20 mph. Too many furious motorists when the speed limit was 45-50. Had to say goodbye to it. Now, my 170i kicks it up the same grades, so I feel safer being able to flow with what traffic there is -- usually impatient Bubbas in huge trucks. I can stay ahead of them and then dust them when we get to serious curves. I had an SV650S before, so I love curves and railing it.. The Buddy 170i is great on twisty, upcountry roads. I call it my Baby Busa. Plus, unlike the SV650S, should I beef it, I can pick the Buddy up myself. Oh, and I only go to gas stations that pump 91 octane without ethanol. I can't chance sub-grade fuel up here. And I carry a portable gas canister., I mean the mileage is amazing, but up here in the Sierras you never know where gas is. And with the Buddy's 1.9L tank... I take precautions.
I owned & loved a 170i & am deciding if I want to replace it or get a Kick. I'm 6'1" & about 225 lbs so I like that the Kick has dual rear shocks & a flatter, wider seat. I never had a problem w/my 170 but I did upgrade the shock & forks just because of my size. I like a rear disc but don't mind the drum brake. The reason I watched this video was to see if the kick had linked brakes (I don't like them). This was really informative. I didn't think about how a softer seat would feel. Thank you.
Similar situation as you, and the Genuine Hooligan ended up fitting my needs perfectly. Bigger than the Buddy in pretty much every way without being too big and cumbersome in the city. Check it out!
buddy scooters aka the only scooter that a short person can flat foot on both feet. but u have to deal with tiny 10” tires. the narrower floorboard helps too.
Thank you, I have not ridden the Buddy, (first was a 125 Sanyang motorcycle in Taipei, and second was a 150cc China twist and go (Bali 150, touring body). These look good.
All these Buddys and Buddy Kicks are made by PGO, a Taiwanese scooter company of low profile. PGO used to have OEM collaboration with Piaggio about 40 years ago and gained expertise in engine design. "Buddy" is the older style of scooter models while "Buddy Kick" is the newer model. "Buddy" is called "BuBu" in Taiwan with lighter weight for fast dash out upon green light, and was regarded as "Bazooka" by local teenagers. PGO makes scooters of very strong and reliable engines.
Question I just bought a 170i , my Friend I got her 150 ? Why does my scooter Transmission feel like it automatically downshifts when coming off the throttle? Don’t get me wrong I like it ! Saves brakes ! Is there a big difference in motor ? Feels like my 170i off the line is unbeatable of any scooter ? Also my Body on 170i looks more Stealth, aerodynamic?? I really enjoyed video! Thanks
Can you make a video on how to disconnect seat cable that controls the open/close, to refuel Buddy? Mine is a giant pain in the ass. Stuck 3/4 of the time, now low on gas again and cannot open the seat to access gas cap. Thank you.
Would you be a doll and do an overview/review for the Kick? I'm very small and I've done some research on what would work best for me and the one thing holding me back is my height and weight. Also, would you know if the low profile seat replacement for the other Buddy's will fit on the Kick?
Yeah, I’m 4’11” 90lbs.. I ended up going with a Grom competitor. I was hoping for a reply with an overview so I could get something that was bottom heavy where I could hold it up with one foot on the ground. Oh well.
I am interested in buying a used 2012 Genuine Psycho driven 700 miles for $1,600. I cannot get much information on this particular scooter. I had a 125cc "Lil Buddy" and had no problems. I drove it 3,000 miles in 2 years. Any pros or cons with the Psyco, or should I avoid owning it?
Thank you for an excellent production. My takeaway from this is that if one fuels a carbureted Buddy (no matter how many cc's), with only ethanol-free gas (plus perhaps even some "Sta-Bil" gas treatment), there shouldn't be any gas related problems, even if the bike doesn't ride often. Would that be correct? One more question: Can a scratch on the plastic fairing be compounded and buffed out, as one would do with an automobile? Thanks again!
Great videos I just bought a yamaha vino 50cc.. I live in Columbus, OH. Got a question since you are in Cleveland. Since a vino is technically 49cc in Ohio do i have to take a test or have a endorsment?
The buddy 150 is no longer available. The blackjack also had an aftermarket exhaust. Mph indicated will be different than actual. There are also a ton of variables that effect the performance.
Do you recommend this Buddy scooter. The seller says it needs a carburetor, my mechanic says it's fishy, it only has 90 miles mileage. Asking $800. What do you think?
A carb is pretty easy to replace on one of these. If the bike has been sitting it may just need a good cleaning which is (obviously) cheaper & can be done by a novice if you pay attention to what you're doing.
I had a 125, great scooter but the wheels are too small. The kick is kind of ugly - IMHO. I currently ride a SYM HD200, a great scooter ( 70mph, 75mpg ) - sadly, they are no longer available.
I got a buddy 150cc ( calif ) it was a theft recovery who ever had it tuned it so much that this little monkey has no problem doing 6o.mph .. scary 😮 for a little scooter scared me !! So I try to ease on the throttle and It has a tut tut tut sound when it idles sound like a big bike since the gas tank hold what. 1.5 gallons that gets sucked up real quick in 2 days . Oh could I put 4.00-10 instead of the small 3.50-10 tire they are so small u feel every crack - rock u run over oh and the horn don’t work 😕
A lot of people prefer the vintage styling and the lower seat height. We were only comparing these bikes to each other. A better comparison would be to the Piaggio LIberty
@@meganm7965I suppose it also depends on your leg length. Camille could have average proportions and you could have a longer torso. I have long quads for my height not necessarily long legs because my calves are short, lol. Did you purchase one?
Actually Kicks are designed with Asian female in mind. So, why don't you just give a test ride? To ride on for 10-15 minutes is the best experience to know if it fits you.
