Featured Article Scoot2commute So who is Scoot2commute? Based in Brisbane and soon with other locations across Australia Scoot2Commute intend to make your scooter purchase an easy one.
Allen Drysdale Scoot2commute stock and sell just one brand of scooter and thats Zongshen. Who's Zongshen you ask, well more on that later.
First lets talk about the scooters that are available currently in a 50 and 100cc capacity. They all share the same classic appearance and are both available in a range of 7 different funky colours.
Introducing the Scoot50 and Scoot100.
The Scoot's "twist-and-go" transmissions and step-through chassis deliver comfort, handling, and ease of operation. Details such as the integrated turn indicators front and rear, aluminium wheels, lockable underseat storage space and integrated top box, front disc brake and handy instrumentation including a battery charge meter are stand-out features in this engine capacity class.
Engine
The heart of the Scoots are their superb ULEV four-stroke engines, developed in partnership with the world's most famous European scooter company. And because they're so well made, we have no hesitation in backing each Scoot with a two-year warranty.
These engines deliver stunning fuel economy, minimise oil consumption, eliminate exhaust smoke, radically reduce emissions (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles), and makes both Scoot50 and Scoot100 such eager performers on the street. Typical commuting should see most owners achieving as much as 50 kilometres for each litre of regular fuel.
 Why four stroke?
Four-stroke engines deliver class-leading fuel consumption savings, easy starting, low maintenance and smooth idling. There's no need to mix oil with the petrol or add oil between services; these dependable engines are Zongshen's answer to European clean air regulations.
Four-stroke engines are quieter, and can be expected to last longer with only routine servicing. They run happily on regular unleaded petrol, and deliver economy and reliability that will leave you wondering why you wasted so much money on a second car for so long.
Safety
Aside from its safe handling and strong construction, both Scoots offer many safety features, including a kickstarter to get you home should the battery ever fail to deliver power to the electric starter. The powerful halogen headlight offers a clear view of the road ahead at night, and the Scoot's powerful front disc brake delivers maximum stopping power when you need it. Your scooter can be left safely parked, too, thanks to a convenient steering lock.
So back to the question of who is Zongshen?
The Zongshen Group is one of the world's largest motorcycle makers, with 18,000 employees and yearly production of more than one million motorcycles and scooters - one of its engine plants alone produces four million units a year!
Its production of motorcycles and scooters has earned Zongshen access to markets in Europe and the Americas, so it comes as no surprise that the company now has strong technology and production partnerships with Piaggio/Vespa of Italy and Harley-Davidson of America.
Corporate commitment to quality is evident in Zongshen's ISO90001 accreditation, and it's evident in each Zongshen Scoot we sell.
Zonghsen is now rated one of the world's Top 500 Brands, a fine achievement for this innovative company in just ten years.
So there you have it Scoot2commute stock a choice of 50 and 100 cc scooters to make your buying decision simple and easy.
The "scoot" range will also increase in the near future with the introduction of a 150 cc model entering the range.
Interested?
Check out www.scoot2commute.com for more information.
Scoot2commute are also looking for dealers across Australia that wish to stock the "Scoot" product.
Technical Specifications
Type: single cylinder, fan-cooled overhead-camshaft four-stroke engine
Capacity: 49cm3, 96cm3
Power output: 3.3kw at 6500rpm (50) 4.5kw at 7000rpm (100)
Starter: Electric, plus kick starter
Lubrication: Engine oil in sump (replaced at each service)
International emissions compliance benchmark :Euro 3
Transmission: Automatic with centrifugal clutch ("Twist and Go")
Chassis: Tubular steel
Suspension: Front; hydraulic dual fork, rear; shock absorber with coil spring
Brakes: Front; hydraulic disc, rear; cable-activated drum
Wheels and tyres: All-alloy construction. 100/80-10-inch front tyre, 120/70-10-inch rear tyre
Instruments: speedometer, odometer/tripmeter, battery charge gauge, warning lights for high beam, indicators and low fuel level
Fuel capacity: 6.5 litres
Oil sump: 0.85 litres
Weight: 95kg
published 19/12/2007 |