| Beta Beta Eikon 125 | Original cost: £2390 |
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| Manufacturer: |
Betamotor (Italy) |
| Original importer: |
Currently not available |
| Engine: |
124.6cc, 4-stroke, automatic |
| Cooling: |
Liquid |
| Top Speed: |
65 mph
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| Wheels (F): |
130/70x13 |
| Wheels (R): |
140/60x13 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Disc |
| Weight: |
65 kg |
| Seat Height: |
790 mm |
| Colour Options: |
Red, Silver. |
| Insurance Group: |
ERS: 9 NU: 5 |
| Entry Updated: |
19 May 2009 |
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Beta have done a good job styling a machine with a bare headset and a little legshield mounted screen. The four-stroke engine, supplied by Kymco, performs well in good conditions, the Eikon does not like a headwind or steep incline. The seat and dash have been modified from the 50, but the former offers little rider comfort. The reduced OTR price is further softened by a two year warranty. Tested T&G 14.
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| Category:
125cc Automatic
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| Beta Eikon 50 | Original cost: £1840 |
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| Manufacturer: |
Betamotor (Italy) |
| Original importer: |
Currently not available |
| Engine: |
50cc, 2-stroke, automatic |
| Cooling: |
Liquid |
| Top Speed: |
30 mph
restricted |
| De-restricted: |
43 |
| Wheels (F): |
130/60x13 |
| Wheels (R): |
140/60x13 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Disc |
| Weight: |
93 kg |
| Seat Height: |
825 mm |
| Colour Options: |
Blue, Team Eikon (black.white/red) |
| Insurance Group: |
ERS: 7 NU: 1 |
| Entry Updated: |
18 March 2008 |
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Beta’s mini/maxi scooter is not a bad looker in the styling department. Minarelli LC motor, Paioli gas shock, twin disc brakes and low profile 13in tyres. Acceleration is good when de-restricted, but the top speed, comfort and practicality of some rivals are all sadly lacking. Team Eikon colours are now in the range to appeal to a younger audience.
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| Category:
50cc Standard Executive Automatic
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| Beta Eikon 150 | Original cost: £2490 |
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| Manufacturer: |
Betamotor (Italy) |
| Original importer: |
Currently not available |
| Engine: |
150cc, 4-stroke, automatic |
| Cooling: |
Liquid |
| Top Speed: |
70 mph
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| Wheels (F): |
120/70-13 |
| Wheels (R): |
140/60-13 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Disc |
| Fuel Capacity: |
10 litres |
| Weight: |
119 kg |
| Seat Height: |
790 mm |
| Colour Options: |
Red, Blue. |
| Insurance Group: |
ERS: 9 NU: 5 |
| Entry Updated: |
25 March 2008 |
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The slightly bigger brother by 25cc, the Eikon 150 has the grunt to make it that little bit faster - as it should do. This in turn makes it quite nice and it should pull 70mph quite happily. Engine aside, it’s exactly the same as the 125 version which means it comes with a two year warranty and a recent price reduction.
Tested T&G 2.
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| Category:
Over 125cc Automatic
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| BMW C1 200 | Original cost: £3620 |
Notes: (Family Friend: £3,945 OTR, Executive: £4,120 OTR Williams F1: £4,420 OTR)
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| Manufacturer: |
BMW (Italy) |
| Original importer: |
BMW GB |
| Engine: |
175cc, 4-stroke, automatic |
| Cooling: |
Liquid |
| Top Speed: |
74 mph
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| Wheels (F): |
120/70-13 |
| Wheels (R): |
140/70-12 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Disc |
| Weight: |
185 kg |
| Seat Height: |
701 mm |
| Colour Options: |
(Standard) Red orange, jade, White. (Friend) frost blue/red orange or yellow. (Exec) met. Graphite. (F1) Williams colours) |
| Insurance Group: |
14 NU: 7 |
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The larger capacity C1 was built to meet owners’ requests apparently. The extra ccs over the learner version provide extra pulling power up hills and easier overtaking on the motorways. People will buy the C1 just for that badge. Three different versions are available with different spec levels. No longer produced but still available in showrooms.
Tested T&G 6.
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| Category:
Over 125cc Automatic
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| BMW C1 -125 | Original cost: £3395 |
Notes: (Family Friend: £3745 OTR, Executive: £3920 OTR Williams F1: £4195 OTR)
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| Manufacturer: |
BMW (Italy) |
| Original importer: |
BMW GB |
| Engine: |
125cc, 4-stroke, automatic |
| Cooling: |
Liquid |
| Top Speed: |
68 mph
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| Wheels (F): |
120/70x13 |
| Wheels (R): |
140/70x12 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Disc |
| Weight: |
185 kg |
| Seat Height: |
701 mm |
| Colour Options: |
(Standard) Red orange, jade, White. (Friend) frost blue/red orange or yellow. (Exec) met. Graphite. (F1) Williams colours) |
| Insurance Group: |
ERS: 12 NU: 7 |
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The C1 has been shown to be safe enough for most countries to sanction its use without a helmet. Not here though, where it loses its main attraction. People will buy the C1 just for that badge. Three different versions are available with different spec levels. No longer in production but still available, lookout for discounted models. Tested T&G 1, comparison T&G 4.
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| Category:
125cc Automatic
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| Branson 125 | Original cost: £1750 |
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| Manufacturer: |
Branson (China) |
| Original importer: |
None at present |
| Engine: |
Single Cylinder 4-Stroke |
| Cooling: |
Air |
| Top Speed: |
52 mph
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| Wheels (F): |
3.5 x 10 |
| Wheels (R): |
3.5 x 10 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Drum |
| Weight: |
106 kg |
| Seat Height: |
750 mm |
| Colour Options: |
Green; Blue; Pearl; Metallic Green; Boulez Red; Graphite Grey;Champagne. |
| Insurance Group: |
4E |
| Entry Updated: |
20 March 2008 |
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Another Chinese 125, although probably the first ever to carry a three year warranty. The top box is also included with the scooter. The price is average for a scooter hailing from the far East, does include front disc brake though.
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| Category:
125cc Automatic
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| Branson BS50 Cuba | Original cost: £ TBC |
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| Manufacturer: |
Branson (China) |
| Original importer: |
None at present |
| Engine: |
Single Cylinder 4-Stroke |
| Cooling: |
Air |
| Wheels (F): |
2.5x12 or 2.5x10 |
| Wheels (R): |
2.5x12 or 2.5x10 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Drum |
| Fuel Capacity: |
6 litres |
| Weight: |
78 kg |
| Seat Height: |
745 mm |
| Colour Options: |
Unknown |
| Insurance Group: |
N/A |
| Entry Updated: |
17 September 2009 |
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Awaitng review.
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| Category:
50cc Budget Automatic
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| Branson 49 | Original cost: £1099 |
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| Manufacturer: |
Branson (China) |
| Original importer: |
None at present |
| Engine: |
Single cylinder, 4-stroke |
| Cooling: |
Air |
| Top Speed: |
31.07 mph
restricted |
| De-restricted: |
Unknown |
| Wheels (F): |
3.5x10 |
| Wheels (R): |
3.5x10 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Drum |
| Weight: |
80 kg |
| Seat Height: |
750 mm |
| Colour Options: |
Retro blue, sun yellow |
| Insurance Group: |
1E |
| Entry Updated: |
19 March 2008 |
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A new producer of Chinese scooters, this one handled and performed perfectly well when blasted around London. The front disc brake was excellent in fact. Also has a luggage tray up front The scooters have a three year warranty
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| Category:
50cc Budget Automatic
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| Branson BS125 Snooker | Original cost: £ TBC |
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| Manufacturer: |
Branson (China) |
| Original importer: |
None at present |
| Engine: |
Single Cylinder 4-Stroke |
| Cooling: |
Air |
| Wheels (F): |
3.5 x 13 |
| Wheels (R): |
3.5 x 13 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Drum |
| Fuel Capacity: |
4.2 litres |
| Weight: |
98 kg |
| Seat Height: |
640 mm |
| Colour Options: |
Blue; Red; Black |
| Insurance Group: |
N/A |
| Entry Updated: |
17 September 2009 |
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Awaitng review.
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| Category:
125cc Automatic
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| Branson BCS125 Street Rider | Original cost: £ TBC |
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| Manufacturer: |
Branson (China) |
| Original importer: |
None at present |
| Engine: |
Single Cylinder 4-Stroke |
| Cooling: |
Air |
| Wheels (F): |
1.6x16 |
| Wheels (R): |
1.85x16 |
| Brakes (F): |
Disc |
| Brakes (R): |
Drum |
| Fuel Capacity: |
5.5 litres |
| Weight: |
90 kg |
| Seat Height: |
720 mm |
| Colour Options: |
Unknown |
| Insurance Group: |
N/A |
| Entry Updated: |
17 September 2009 |
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4-speed manual transmission
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| Category:
125cc Automatic
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