I have a guy who imports tons and tons of car parts and full cars in shipping containers on the regular and was wondering if anyone has ever brought one in?
If you had a choice of 50cc models not available in the US, what would you pick?
Thinking of asking him for a shipping quote to toss a moped in his next shipment, assuming I find something I like.
We have 6-7 non US market bikes in our shop now, and all for different reasons.
Are you asking to resell or to collect/keep?
oh, for keeps. I'm not interested in collecting.
I just don't know what 'grass is greener' models are over there. I always assumed they always have the better options than we do.
You can find some nice europeds in this topic.
Honestly, it's too broad a question. There are literally dozens of manufacturers, and 1000's of models and variants that were never brought over.
I have a few personal bikes that were brought over, and of those I really like the Piaggio Vespino, especially the later reed-inducted models. Dual-variated, CDI, fan-cooled, and full-sized frames like a Derbi.
You also can't go wrong with Derbi Revolution or any other StartV powered bike.
European "mopeds" also include a large array of really awesome small displacement shifter stuff.
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> really like the Piaggio Vespino, especially the later reed-inducted
> models. Dual-variated, CDI, fan-cooled, and full-sized frames like a
> Derbi.
That's a SCOOTER THO
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> > really like the Piaggio Vespino, especially the later reed-inducted
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> > models. Dual-variated, CDI, fan-cooled, and full-sized frames like a
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> That's a SCOOTER THO
So's yer SPX, but we ain't splitting hairs roomie
My spx runs tho
SUKKIT
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> My spx runs tho
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> SUKKIT
It won't by the time you get home...
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> Honestly, it's too broad a question. There are literally dozens of
> manufacturers, and 1000's of models and variants that were never brought
> over.
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> European "mopeds" also include a large array of really awesome small
> displacement shifter stuff.
Yeah, I was trying to be broad. I was mostly interested in like "oh man, I would love if I could get THIS MOPED HERE because of X reasons"
or "this is the holy grail that you can buy all day long in Europe but they aren't here"
Definitely intended to be more of a 'what would you like' discussion... but based in reality (IE, obtainability)
Like, I personally like the idea of those shifter-enduro-style mopeds.
awesome. thanks. That's what I was searching for earlier without success
Puch Monza with or without pedals but of course with pedals so it would be a moped
I would trade most of my magnum collection for one like this :
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> Puch Monza with or without pedals but of course with pedals so it would
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I have one of these sitting in my shop right now.
My favourite Monza is the JPS, and not solely because i smoke JPS.
If we are talking scooters, yamaha sting is the best.
I’d want a Yamaha sting with the pedals, or a Yamaha TDR 50
oooo. I like those
yammy stingy is a legit choice
as far as a frame i would prolly bring over some sick shit like a simson s53 if i had the dough
if i was buying based on motor, i would bring literally any am6 bike over
I'd like a Peugeot SPX / RCX or a MBK magnum myself. Scooters and 50cc motorcycles can get bent
fuck forgot about mbk magnums.
but also french bikes can get bent
I'm digging the Peugeot 103 models.
Peugeot TSM-R
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> I'm digging the Peugeot 103 models.
So just buy one here, they are all over the States.
yeah, I meant like the SPX models and stuff.
Simson schwalbe kr51, no contest
They're not cheap but also not uncommon, and also not really a moped but they're tops on my euro wishlist for a while now
Brought an mbk ev50 back from paris last year. Pay extra baggage and tell them its bicycle parts. Easy. I would love to see a tomos ATX! Peugeot xps or mbk x limit.
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> Simson schwalbe kr51, no contest
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> They're not cheap but also not uncommon, and also not really a moped but
> they're tops on my euro wishlist for a while now
> http://www.akf-shop.de/documents/category/4548/simson-schwalbe-david-titelbild-6.jpg
knew you'd have my back on the simson game
Fantic Joy
Yamaha Yamy
Motron Taxi
Derbi Furax / Aventura
av92
mb80
puch 3speed manual
ms50 with dual sets of pedals
if shifties count... I'd get a newer Malaguti Fifty, '94- '97 the ones with the g30 engine. Fred in atl imported one, thing rippps. 50cc 2t, Water cooled, manual 4 speed, robust clutch, mono shock, disc brakes, hydro forks, plenty of kits and parts around. They even made a dual variated auto version called the Fifty RV that was still stupid fast for it's kind. Or an Oxford Peripole, same thing as the malaguti more or less just more naked looking. I love the step through shifty / tubone concept. It's like a moped on steroids! The only thing like it nowadays is the Sachs Madass which is 4t and has zero sex appeal lol.
Hmm or the Cagiva Super City, they made a 50cc but the 125 is sick. Like a mini adventure bike.
my 2 cents you didn't ask for; consider serviceability and parts availability before you pay to have something imported. Know what you are getting into. If you plan to actually ride it, make sure you can at least get the important bits. Some bikes had very rare chassis designs but super common engines, that to me is kinda the best combo.
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