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The first scooters appeared during the Second World War, when the allied infantry formations began to need light vehicles for the redeployment of personnel. The heavy motorcycles used by the US and British armies were in limited supply and were too expensive.
History of Appearance
In 1942, the American company Cushman Company launched the mass production of structurally simple scooters with an engine capacity of 123 cc. The car was called a scooter, which literally means "swiftly fleeing".
After the war, the Italian Enrico Piaggio, on the basis of a military and already unnecessary scooter, created a new modification of the scooter, which he called "Vespa". This was the beginning of the mass production of scooters for general use. Gradually, a light, comfortable car began to be produced all over the world, the Japanese, German manufacturers (BMW), Italians, French and Swedes got down to business.
It is quite a logical result of the mass production of scooters was the appearance of the "scooter-maxi" modification, a heavy two-seat scooter with a powerful engine, reinforced chassis and good speed characteristics. The car quickly gained popularity and in a short time forced its lighter counterparts out of the market.
Modernity
The maxi scooter is designed for young bikers who are used to "cutting" through the city streets. The only inconvenience for owners of a powerful car was the mandatory use of a helmet. Such equipment suited few people, however, a law was passed that did not allow the operation of models from the "maxi scooter" category without protective equipment.
The need to wear a helmet was regulated by the displacement of the engine. On a car with an engine up to 125 cc, it was not necessary to wear a protective helmet. The volume of the cylinder, exceeding this norm, suggested the use of a helmet. The traffic police strictly enforced the law, violators were fined or the car was temporarily taken away.
Long-distance travel opportunities
The maxi scooter is considered a tourist vehicle, because the luggage compartment is located under the seat, and a special grill with springs is mounted in the front of the body, which securely holds several kilograms of cargo. The machine is well balanced, no need to think about the distribution of the load.
Maxi scooter, reviews of which have always been predominantly positive, is a comfortable and reliable machine asfor both short and long trips. Low fuel consumption (about 3.5 liters per 100 km) allows you to cover a distance of 400 kilometers without refueling.
Yamaha Maxi scooter
One of the most popular Japanese-made scooters is the Yamaha XPi 500 Maxi T. The car has an aggressive design and good dynamics. The engine is quiet, the exhaust cycling is almost imperceptible, only an even, restrained rumble is heard. Under the seat of the scooter there is a large trunk in which you can put up to ten kilograms of various things. The cavity is well ventilated from below by oncoming air flows.
Engine 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, water-cooled:
- working volume - 530 cc;
- power - 35 hp at 6750 rpm;
- Torque - 52.3 Nm at 5250 rpm;
- cylinder diameter - 68 mm;
- stroke - 73mm;
- ignition - transistorized TCI;
- start - electric starter.
Weight and dimensions:
- scooter length - 2200mm;
- width - 775 mm;
- height - 1420 mm;
- wheelbase - 1580 mm;
- ground clearance, clearance - 125 mm;
- full weight - 217 kg;
- gas tank capacity - 15 liters;
Chassis
- Front suspension - telescopic linkage fork, 120 mm travel.
- Rear suspension - pendulum linkage, short travel, swing amplitude116 mm.
- Front brake - double disc hydraulic.
- Rear brake - monodisc, hydraulic.
Megascooter "Suzuki"
In 2003, Suzuki introduced the new Suzuki Sky Wave 650 Burgman. It was a Suzuki maxi scooter of the latest generation, with a very powerful engine and many electric actuators that adjusted the position of the side mirrors, the height and angle of the windshield. The car was equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), an automatic V-belt variator. If necessary, it was possible to transfer the machine to manual gear shifting.
Dimensional and weight parameters:
- scooter length - 2260mm;
- full height - 1435 mm;
- width - 810 mm;
- height along the seat line - 750 mm;
- wheelbase - 1595 mm;
- ground clearance, clearance - 130 mm;
- full weight - 235 kg;
- gas tank capacity - 15 liters;
Engine specifications:
- working volume - 638 cc/cm;
- maximum power - 51 hp at 7000 rpm;
- cylinder diameter - 75.5 mm;
- stroke - 71.3 mm; number of strokes - 4;
- power - fuel injection;
- start - electric starter;
- maximum speed - 160 km/h;
- fuel consumption - 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
Japanese maxi scooters are confidently leading the world market thanks to their outstanding technicalperformance, reliability and comfort level.
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