Zoomer vs Super8

[Ry_Tower]

If the choice is yours, what would you rather get a used (but nothing to fix) stock Honda Zoomer vs a brand new Kymco Super 8?

Any insights?

I think the Super8 would be easier to maintain. It's also very easy to modify to improve performance. Never encountered a Zoomer BTW.

[dvldoc]

Don't think they ever sold the Zoomer in the Philippines but people are getting them second hand from Japan.

The Zoomer is a stripped down bare bones scooter, it does not even have under seat storage because the seat just sits on the frame. They are also not particularly comfortable for long rides.

I have a Kymco super 8 and it is very comfortable good storage, plus you can easily mount a Givi box. I find the Zoomer as well as scooter like the Nouvo and Mio or Hayte just to small. The Super 8 is a nice step up and very reliable with a large following in the Philippines.

Lots of mods you can do to it to make it quicker, so far my favorite scooter there.

[niky]

Never ridden the Zoomer, but I've always been intrigued.

Still, for the same amount of money, get the Super8. Just the right size, with bigger wheels than other heavy scoots, so it's more stable at speed... lots of get-up and go from the engine, and it's fun, whether stock or modified. About the only thing I don't like is that fuel economy is marginally worse than the injected scooters from Japan, thanks to the carb.

[Carlo Castillo]

Never ridden the Zoomer, but I've always been intrigued.

Still, for the same amount of money, get the Super8. Just the right size, with bigger wheels than other heavy scoots, so it's more stable at speed... lots of get-up and go from the engine, and it's fun, whether stock or modified. About the only thing I don't like is that fuel economy is marginally worse than the injected scooters from Japan, thanks to the carb.

I agree. The best thing about the super 8 is its stability and load carrying capability because of its huge under seat compartment and floor board. The downside to it is its size and weight which results to a marginally higher fuel consumption than other four stroke scooters in the market. I also find my super 8 a bit cumbersome to drive zipping through heavy traffic. I use our yamaha mio for that purpose, but when I just want to blast out of the city on short and long out of town trips I definitely love the super 8.

[Ry_Tower]

Don't think they ever sold the Zoomer in the Philippines but people are getting them second hand from Japan.

The Zoomer is a stripped down bare bones scooter, it does not even have under seat storage because the seat just sits on the frame. They are also not particularly comfortable for long rides.

I have a Kymco super 8 and it is very comfortable good storage, plus you can easily mount a Givi box. I find the Zoomer as well as scooter like the Nouvo and Mio or Hayte just to small. The Super 8 is a nice step up and very reliable with a large following in the Philippines.

Lots of mods you can do to it to make it quicker, so far my favorite scooter there.

Hehe, Super8 user pala si dvldoc.

Yeah, it has a nice following here in the Philippines indeed. Very good build quality as well.

[trucker111]

Lots of mods you can do to it to make it quicker, so far my favorite scooter there.

re super 8
does it mean that it can be mod from 125cc to 150 or above? any idea about the cost?
btw, is super 8 easy to maintain as stock?

[K.I.L.L.]

I'm intrigued with the zoomer with two lights. Would the parts for the PDM zoomer work with the imported one? I noticed the displacements are also different with the PDM having a higher displacement over the imported one's 50.

[Ry_Tower]

re super 8
does it mean that it can be mod from 125cc to 150 or above? any idea about the cost?
btw, is super 8 easy to maintain as stock?

Yes, kasi yung kabarkada ko modified na. 180cc pa nga and meron lang kunting modifications/fabrications. Check MCP, they have lots of modified super 8's. It is easy to maintain naman if you know how to take care of machines. Iba kasi hindi nagbabasa nang manual at tinitipid maintenance. Parts naman, agaian may community nang super 8 users online that can definitely help you.

[zeus17]

sa zoomer ako,fresh pa kasi,plus efi,
un nga lang isa siya sa medyo mababa ang power output compared sa ibang fi's na asa market..


against super 8..sa zoomer ako,,
dahil sa fuel economy and less maintenance,,

[holdencaulfield]

I think the Super8 would be easier to maintain. It's also very easy to modify to improve performance. Never encountered a Zoomer BTW.

a zoomer looks like a skeleton typed Yamaha BWS, only bigger and badder.

*gerbo- you might also consider the italjet dragster.
2 stroke nga lang pero kahit yung 50cc lang, iwan kaluluwa mo! halimaw!