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 The only real upside to the Orbit is the price, in most territories it is at the lower end of the spectrum for 125cc scooters. Being at the lower end does not however make it significantly cheaper than it’s competitors. For my money, unless you are an unusually tall rider or have a fetish for the Orbit’s styling I would be inclined to go for something like the Piaggio Fly 125 instead even if you do have to spend a few more clams.
Don’t let me put you wrong this is not a “bad†bike, it is just that for a slightly larger outlay you can get something that in my opinion is much better built, with better performance. By all means ride one, it may be just what you are looking for… unfortunately, for me it just missed the mark.
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 written by nike air max 97 , December 22, 2011
"And you really thought your grandfather wore a blanket embroidered with beads, and ornamented his leggins with the scalps of his enemies?" http://www.airmax-trainers.org...-c-52.html
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 written by Oldwolf , April 03, 2010
I tried this scoot, found it to suit me perfectly (knee-angle, footspace, firmness and form of the seat), better than all the hondas/suzuki/yamaha 125 I also checked out. Low power on paper, but quite good on the road actually.
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What I don't get is the slim legguard, and no glovebox. The underseat storage is not that deep, so a topbox is needed. BUT, the seat can be unlatched with the highbeam switch, and the lateral stand doesn't cut the engine off, both a high plus in everyday use. About the slim legguards, in hot weather you get better riding comfort, and for the winter it is better to have a legcover anyway (you can fix it on the orbit, not simply attached like on most scooters). About cornering, since the orbit has way wide tires (120 and 130!) with a non-round shape at the borders the limit is well, very surprising. Not confidence inspiring at first, but a matter of accomodation like everything. The front and rear suspension is far better than average, and the kickstarter a solid plus too. Unfortunately, Sym also sells (at almost the same price) the symphony 125, which has all the pros of the orbit but not the cons. Adequate legshield with big glovebox, 10hp engine, 16 inch wheels (with round border tire profile), a headlight that moves with the handlebars, so it is a no-brainer. It also looks more like a motorcycle from behind, so you get more respect from cardrivers (they don't mistake you for a slow 50cc scooter). I name this passive security, it often makes all the difference. report abuse
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 written by tom , December 09, 2009
actually.i have the sym orbit 125 and im preety satisfied with it..
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the price is economical for the poor people among us/// the one thing i can connect to is the corning...i do believe that there is something wrong with it...and i hope maybe you can sheck it out or try to find the reall reason for that...apart from which i genuine love the scooter it fills all my needs report abuse
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 written by vincel , August 13, 2008
Sorry about that... bike pictured was the one reviewed... just user error in the editing stages. has been repaired.
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 written by Greg Harper , August 12, 2008
This review claims that this scooter ..."had fairly useful headlights mounted on the bars meaning they were pointed where you were going"...
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Yet the photos show the opposite, the headlight on the front of the scooter body. Are the photos actually of the same scooter as reviewed? report abuse
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