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Severed Hand of Skywalker · Aug 5, 2005, 12:35 PM

I am seriously thinking about getting one of these as biking to work is too long and this is more fun than the subway.

Does anyone know if you need a license to ride these things on the street? What class of vehicle would it be under?

http://www.ikoo.us/

SVass · Aug 5, 2005, 12:45 PM

Licenses, classes, and rules are determined by state and local laws in the US. Although you have not published a location, I would hazard a guess that you are in New York City by your reference to a subway and not an underground.

As the engine has less than one horsepower, it probably is legal and falls into a category defined by motor assisted bicycles. Ask your local state patrol or state attorney general's office. sam

TubaMuffins · 12:59 PM

i think it falls under the vehicle class of immasculating

EDIT: just realized that the scooter's top speed is 18mph, thats just about the same speed as riding a bicycle, i wouldn't say its that much of a time saver

dcmacdaddy · Aug 5, 2005, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by TubaMuffins

i think it falls under the vehicle class of immasculating

Yeah, I was gonna say it looks kinda gay . . . but maybe SWG is ok with that?

Warung · Aug 5, 2005, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Does anyone know if you need a license to ride these things on the street?

No, I think having no taste and being a total geek will suffice.

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

What class of vehicle would it be under?

Just about any class I can think of. It'd be right at the bottom (next to the Segway).

Kevin · Aug 5, 2005, 12:54 PM

How in ANY way is that scooter cool?

waxcrash · Aug 5, 2005, 12:59 PM

If you're serious about scooters, I'd think you'd be better off with something like this…

www.scooterworks.com

JustAnOl'Broad · Aug 5, 2005, 01:06 PM

Think it falls in the "itty-bitty" class of vehicles.
Doesn't look too ergonomic; your foot pegs are under
your butt.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Aug 5, 2005, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by SVass

Licenses, classes, and rules are determined by state and local laws in the US. Although you have not published a location, I would hazard a guess that you are in New York City by your reference to a subway and not an underground.

As the engine has less than one horsepower, it probably is legal and falls into a category defined by motor assisted bicycles. Ask your local state patrol or state attorney general's office. sam

Actually Toronto, ON.

Since it isn't that fast I hope it falls under "toy" category, don't know if that means you have to use it on the sidewalk or if you can go on the road with it.

I had a look at that other site. I don't like the old Vespa look with your feet infront of you.

Eug Wanker · Aug 5, 2005, 01:57 PM

18 mph is kinda useless, and that scooter looks uncomfortable anyway. If you want a scooter, get a real scooter instead, such as this one:

The Metropolitan II gets 25 mph, although that's the restricted speed to make US moped requirements. You can get the previous model that uses a similar engine but gets up to 40 mph, which may mean requiring a licence though.

Personally, I want one of these:

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Aug 5, 2005, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

18 mph is kinda useless, and that scooter looks uncomfortable anyway. If you want a scooter, get a real scooter instead, such as this one:

Like I said, those even make me feel gay.

The one I chose doesn't need to be fast, it needs to get good milage, small and look cool.

Eug Wanker · Aug 5, 2005, 02:06 PM

I ride my bicycle faster than 18 mph sometimes, and even then the cars are zipping past me.

If I were to buy a scooter, I'd probably want a 125 cc one or something, but those require licences.

Anyways, I definitely wouldn't buy an ikoo without trying it first. Like I said, it looks like it would be uncomfortable, and the power of the thing doesn't impress.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Aug 5, 2005, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

I ride my bicycle faster than 18 mph sometimes, and even then the cars are zipping past me.

If I were to buy a scooter, I'd probably want a 125 cc one or something, but those require licences.

Anyways, I definitely wouldn't buy an ikoo without trying it first. Like I said, it looks like it would be uncomfortable, and the power of the thing doesn't impress.

I am going to ask them if they have it in any showrooms up here.

invisibleX · Aug 5, 2005, 02:22 PM

I believe anything 60 km/h or under (I forget the cc's..) doesn't need anything more than a regular drivers license.

although I'm willing to bet that you wouldn't be able to take that on the road. Certainly not a safe idea.

invisibleX · Aug 5, 2005, 02:26 PM

http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/...roup=M&LANG=en

About as cool as a scooter gets and it should still be low enough cc not to be considered a motorcycle.

Mastrap · Aug 5, 2005, 02:30 PM

Small wheels and streetcar tracks in Toronto? I wouldn't if I were you. It's scary enought to ride a bike.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Aug 5, 2005, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Mastrap

Small wheels and streetcar tracks in Toronto? I wouldn't if I were you. It's scary enought to ride a bike.

Ah that's all part of the fun.

Kevin · Aug 5, 2005, 02:41 PM

turtle777 · 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

How in ANY way is that scooter cool?

I don't get it either. It's fugly, in my opinion.

This is what I was riding in Germany and Switzerland: Ciro Kickboard.
Haven't importet it yet to the US, but I was thinking about it for rides in big cities like NY.

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I'm digging their "off-road" kickboards:
[ditto --tooki]

-t

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Aug 5, 2005, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

I don't get it either. It's fugly, in my opinion.

This is what I was riding in Germany and Switzerland: Ciro Kickboard
Haven't importet it yet to the US, but I was thinking about it for rides in big cities like NY.

-t

Wow, those germans make some bad websites!

Where do they hide the battery on that scooter?

turtle777 · Aug 5, 2005, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Wow, those germans make some bad websites!

I know. They make WAY better kickboards than websites. Ok with me, a good website doesn't help on the road.

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Where do they hide the battery on that scooter?

These are kickboards , not scooters. Manual versions, at that.
I'm not implying this is a perfect alternative if you want to get around with something like a bike. It's just something different, and IMO, much better design that this "thing" you posted above.

-t

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Aug 5, 2005, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

These are kickboards , not scooters. Manual versions, at that.
I'm not implying this is a perfect alternative if you want to get around with something like a bike. It's just something different, and IMO, much better design that this "thing" you posted above.

-t

Well I need something motorized, small, and portable. So far nobody has come up with a better alternative.

ASIMO · Aug 5, 2005, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Well I need something motorized, small, and portable. So far nobody has come up with a better alternative.

Try your local adult bookstore. Not sure about the test driving part, though.

Wait. What were we talking about?

turtle777 · 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Well I need something motorized, small, and portable. .

Would any of these fit the description ?

-t

Kevin · Aug 5, 2005, 03:30 PM

Careful, you'll chip a tooth.

turtle777 · Aug 5, 2005, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Careful, you'll chip a tooth.

Nah

-t

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Aug 5, 2005, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Would any of these fit the description ?

-t

hey if that is what come to mind for you guys go nuts. Who am I to judge?

Kevin · Aug 5, 2005, 05:16 PM

Hey! The Energizer bunny is Cool!

spatterson · Aug 5, 2005, 05:20 PM

thats a graphics hack job on that logo... ugly....

FulcrumPilot · Aug 5, 2005, 05:22 PM

Someday someone will incorporate a magnetic levitation device into a skateboard. By then I would be long dead and gone. So nevermind this post.

Kevin · Aug 5, 2005, 11:35 PM

There is something queer about that bunny.

Scandalous Ion Cannon · Aug 5, 2005, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by FulcrumPilot

Someday someone will incorporate a magnetic levitation device into a skateboard. By then I would be long dead and gone. So nevermind this post.

Ya, just like those skateboards in back to the future 2.

Eug Wanker · Aug 5, 2005, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

There is something queer about that bunny.

Cuz it's pink?

Kevin · Aug 5, 2005, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

Cuz it's pink?

delete your cache.

Stogieman · Aug 6, 2005, 12:37 AM

Why don't you get a Zappy? It's less than half the price of the ikoo and looks better too. You can remove the seat and ride it like a normal scooter if you wanted to.

Speed: up to 17mph*
distance: up 18 miles*

* - Range will very significantly depending on hill grade, speed and rider weight

Scandalous Ion Cannon · Aug 6, 2005, 12:41 AM

Well like I said, I don't like those feet in front of you design, looks silly.

Stogieman · Aug 6, 2005, 12:57 AM

Well like I said, you can remove the seat so your feet will not be in front of you.

Salty · Aug 6, 2005, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Like I said, those even make me feel gay..

I would have thought having sex with men'd do that... and you don't seem to mind that.

Mastrap · 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by turtle777

I don't get it either. It's fugly, in my opinion.

This is what I was riding in Germany and Switzerland: Ciro Kickboard.
Haven't importet it yet to the US, but I was thinking about it for rides in big cities like NY.

[DO NOT quote oversize inline images. --tooki]

-t

These were big in London about five years ago - lots of stockbrokers using them to zip around the city on. The craze lasted about six month, then they were gone again.

Warung · 12:14 AM

OT ->

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Don't care too much for the paint job. "Cool" scooter though.

Ji Eun · 12:14 AM

the majesty line from yamaha kicks ass
for example:
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http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r15863136

suvsr4terrorists · Aug 6, 2005, 10:54 AM

Eug Wanker · 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by Ji Eun

the majesty line from yamaha kicks ass
for example:
[do not quote oversize images --tooki]

http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r15863136

Indeed, but it's 400 cc.

At least the Morphous is only 249 cc.

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If I were in the market for a scooter, I'd consider that.

Kevin · Aug 6, 2005, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Maybe you and SWF can join Sqream.

wdlove · Aug 6, 2005, 11:21 AM

The ikoo does look very cool. I wish you success in your venture.

Scandalous Ion Cannon · Aug 6, 2005, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Holy suburbs!

Ji Eun · 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

Indeed, but it's 400 cc.

At least the Morphous is only 249 cc.

[do not quote oversize images. --tooki]

If I were in the market for a scooter, I'd consider that.

ah yeah, i was actually looking for a pic of that one, but i couldn't remember the name >_<.... i saw some firsthand a few weeks ago at my friend's shop. so so fine. i was in japan at the time... i thought these were domestic market bikes. guess not.

suvsr4terrorists · Aug 6, 2005, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Scandalous Ion Cannon

Holy suburbs!

No ****. I hate my mom's house. It's in beigeville, WI. God I hate beige houses. As far as the eye can see. BLECH.

Scandalous Ion Cannon · Aug 6, 2005, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Salty

I would have thought having sex with men'd do that... and you don't seem to mind that.

Take a poll, i bet more people here think you are gay over me.

mojo2 · Aug 7, 2005, 03:47 AM

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