Truth be told, I had never driven a scooter until I visited my friend Chris at ScooterChimp and rode some of the scooters he was raving about. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I went for it anyway. He threw me the keys to a Yamaha Zooma and said “Have fun this weekend.”

Man, did I ever and all I spent was $3 on gas! I’d always read and heard that these things get good gas mileage, but this is insane! I figured they would be slow and pokey, but I was wrong again. The Zuma doesn’t go above 40mph, but it gets there quickly. Don’t worry about cars honking behind you, you’ll be accelerating faster than most drivers will.

There isn’t a ton of storage space, but let’s be honest here, this isn’t a hatchback or a wagon. It has enough storage for a small trip to the grocery store, especially if you put a bag between your feet. And those trips to get a movie or get a six pack? Hop on and enjoy, you’ll be able to more than fit that. It was so much fun to ride that I found myself making excuses to take it out on errands: “I have to get, um [looks around] PENS!”

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill, “oh look honey, another ugly scooter” either. The bold headlights and black and grey color scheme make this anything but ordinary or boring. Vespas might be the vintage appreciator’s glory, but this scooter is cheaper and meaner looking, not to mention will last just as long as any Italian scooter.

Driving this scooter around was a blast and something I would recommend everyone tries. If your daily commute to work doesn’t include hauling lumber or carting kids around, this is a great, not to mention fun, way to get to work and save money. Visit Scooter Chimp today and ask Chris for a test drive. You’ll have fun and end up saving money too.

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Key Features:

* This high-tech transportation unit blurs the boundaries between scooter and motorcycle—highly utilitarian ultimate performance.
* Rugged and reliable four-stroke engine and fully automatic transmission mean hit the starter button and go.
* There’s more than enough power to run at highway speeds, room for two and plenty of storage space.
* The Majesty achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 51 mpg** with a fuel tank that holds 3.7 gallons of gas.

Engine:

* Powerful liquid-cooled DOHC four-valve single with forged piston and single-axis counterbalancer puts out plenty of smooth power all the way beyond 8000 rpm.
* Suction-piston-type electronic fuel injection delivers excellent throttle response and low-maintenance reliability.
* Step-motor controlled, automatic idle speed control and throttle position sensor for immediate start-up and ride- away performance.
* Constantly variable automatic transmission with double-cog v-belt makes Majesty a twist-the-throttle-and-go machine.
* Automatic decompression system ensures easy and reliable electric starting.
* The dual-chamber airbox, air-injection system, and exhaust catalyst technology reduce air pollution.

Chassis/Suspension:

* Controlled-fill aluminum, die-cast main frame with steel tube subframe is light and rigid for increased performance and handling.
* 61.6-inch wheelbase provides plenty of room for tall riders and a smooth ride while enhancing handling.
* 41mm fork tubes for excellent ride and sporty handling.
* New-design rear suspension uses a pair of long-travel, coil-over shock absorbers for a smooth ride and sporty handling.
* Big, 14-inch front and 13-inch rear tires on stylish cast wheels look great and provide excellent handling and traction along with superb bump absorption.
* 267mm hydraulic front and rear disc brakes provide powerful, controllable stops with a convenient left handlebar-mounted parking brake lever.
* 3.7-gallon fuel capacity provides great range.

Additional Features:

* Plenty of power and room for two, with integrated passenger grab rail.
* Huge, locking underseat storage will swallow up to 16 gallons of goods.
* There’s even more storage for smaller items in the inner front apron.
* Cool LED taillight is super bright and draws less electricity.
* Full instrumentation contains analog speedometer and tachometer, along with an LCD multifunction display including a fuel gauge, coolant temp gauge, ambient temp gauge, V-belt and oil indicators.