Scooter/Moped Options

[Solis]

I am considering the option of purchasing a moped/scooter. The issue being I absolutely adore the Cali however when I want quick excursions or to run a few errands I do not want to pack up and pitch save. I have searched the forums however a lot isn’t up to date. I’ve considered pedal power but quite honestly don’t fancy it. Any suggestions would be appreciated together how one would tow. Lightweight, compact and nippy. Thanks in advance.

 

[Ciki62]

Hmmmm cali is best vehicle for quick excursions. Just travel light.

Moped. IMHO you need trailer and then you can take with you another small car. Time to time I see big Motorhomes with trailers and small cars like smart.


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[WelshGas]

I am considering the option of purchasing a moped/scooter. The issue being I absolutely adore the Cali however when I want quick excursions or to run a few errands I do not want to pack up and pitch save. I have searched the forums however a lot isn’t up to date. I’ve considered pedal power but quite honestly don’t fancy it. Any suggestions would be appreciated together how one would tow. Lightweight, compact and nippy. Thanks in advance.

Electric bike on a bike rack. Scooter would probably need a trailer , unless less than 100 kg because of towbar weight limits, then you have speed restrictions.

 

[SimonK]

Honda MSX125 ‘Grom’ is circa 100kg - it’s a small motorcycle (like a monkey bike)

 

[Iron Van]

Honda is bringing back the Monkey, not sure of the weight, but great fun.

https://powersports.honda.com/2019/monkey.aspx

 

[Digger]

Honda is bringing back the Monkey, not sure of the weight, but great fun.

https://powersports.honda.com/2019/monkey.aspx

105kgs

 

[sidepod]

Honda MSX125 ‘Grom’ is circa 100kg - it’s a small motorcycle (like a monkey bike)

That’s what I use. Chuck the standard pipe away and save 12kg.

 

[Moakesy]

Electric bike or even electric motorbike. Not disturbing the campsite then and should give you enough range for a trip to the shops. Only downside is a bike isn’t for two. It’s a compromise between weight and convenience really.

 

[Amarillo]

Brompton now have a fully folding electric bike. Costs £££s though.
https://www.brompton.com/build-your-brompton?biketype=brompton-electric


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[westfalia]

Reimo do a system.

 

[larrylamb]

View attachment 35874Reimo do a system.

Will that take a Smart car?

 

[sidepod]

View attachment 35874Reimo do a system.

Sh*t the bed!!! Euro690!!!

I’m just about to start making a similar one. I see it uses the chassis rail fixings of the Westfalia type tow bar.
I think my Design has the edge and probably around Euro 600 cheaper.

 

[Calimeup]

You could go for one of these

https://www.thescooterreview.com/reviews/162-suzuki-tr50-street-magic-review?start=2d

 

[westfalia]

Sh*t the bed!!! Euro690!!!

I’m just about to start making a similar one. I see it uses the chassis rail fixings of the Westfalia type tow bar.
I think my Design has the edge and probably around Euro 600 cheaper.

Yeah, they ain´t cheap.
Chassis fixings are about 300.

 

[sidepod]

Soo, yeah. Here we go.

Got a colleague to do a spot of FEA on the deign. Static loads are easy. Big bump at 140kphspike loads took a bit of working out.



Next job.....measure up









Next job. Modify the tow bar mounts.
Grind off the captive weld nuts.

 

[sidepod]

More measuring







Done.



So a quick test to the South of France and back didn’t throw up any issues.

Its probably a bit OTT. My FEA guy doesn’t think ally is a good alternative unfortunately.
I’ve got a few tweaks in mind but as a prototype it’s a goer.
This is actually the Mk2 version. Mk3 May make it into production?

Tail gate opens fine with the bike removed. Total time to mount and load the bike, 15mins.

 

[Gary&Heather]

Wow very impressive, I wish I was good at doing things like that.

 

[OGII]

Shame the bike rack stops the bike rack working Somewhere to hang your leathers I guess...

 

[sidepod]

I

Shame the bike rack stops the bike rack working Somewhere to hang your leathers I guess...

It’s in hand

 

[westfalia]

I

It’s in hand

A good job done there, do you want me to send you a Tüv sticker for it, or you could
get one of these

 

[Sheene07]

Hello, this would also be a good bike, 70 cc, 75 kilo,s, regards, frank

 

[soulstyledevon]

Honda is bringing back the Monkey, not sure of the weight, but great fun.

https://powersports.honda.com/2019/monkey.aspx

Monkeys are cool.
But surely this is where electric could excel.
Can’t believe Honda haven’t thought about and electric monkey