b***@gmail.com
2006-05-06 18:19:16 UTC
Good Day All,
I saw awhile back people asking about these, so here is a somewhat
basic review. These scooters arent a big deal to americans, but they
are the first Chinese scooters that us Canadians can buy.
Much of this will be a comparison between the Pertutti Alto and my
Yamaha Vino as they are what I ride the most....currently I have about
90Km on the Alto.
Price - $2999 (Canadian) makes them the cheapest out there at 150cc's.
Closest are the Caton's at $2799 for 115cc's. With this you get the
scooter, a locking storage box and manual.
Looks - It is tall! I am about 5 foot 8 and it sits well for me. My
wife at 5 feet even cannot sit on it and hold it up. The wheels seem
larger so this may be why. It is pretty nice looking from the side,
looking from the front it looks like ET. Foot Mat is annoying as it is
not held down, which can be dangerous. I stuck some velcro on it and no
probs, but should of been thought of when designing.
Storage - It has front storage where your feet are placed, a Bag hook
also, Under seat storage and the trunk. I removed the trunk as it looks
better and gets in the way of the gas tank (Which is placed on the
back, not great planning). Under seat storage seems small, you can fit
a smaller helmet in it. I have a giant head with a full face helmet and
cannot put it in the under-seat storage.
Performance/Handling - It definately has more performance than the Vino
on the lower end I have found. It excellerates pretty well. On the top
end you can feel it straining. It supposed to go over 100Kms an hour,
and It may, but it would take awhile to get there. It hums nicely at
80-85kms no problem. The wheels seem much thinner and taller than the
Yamaha, I notice I can turn pretty nicely with them, this is probably
because it is taller also which lets you lean more. Back braking was
horrible when I received it, did some tightning and now it brakes
pretty nice. Shocks are alot different than the Vino, in the vino when
I go over a bump it bounces gracefully, in the Alto it a much harder
bump. One thing I hate about the Alto is its turn signal, when putting
on the turn signal, it beeps a horrible beep. I imagine this is so you
do not forget to turn it off or so others can hear, but damn, it is
annyoing!
Warranty - No clue, haven't had a problem yet, warranty seems to be
outsourced to the same people who handle warranty work for Tomos.
Final Verdict - I purchased the Alto totally based on price, as I spent
alot on the Vino and could not afford another Vino for me. I actually
was pretty worried getting it as I heard alot of bad things about
chinese scooters. Overall, it is a decent scooter. Definately better
than what I thought I would get and would recommend this scooter to
other cash strapped scooterists.
I saw awhile back people asking about these, so here is a somewhat
basic review. These scooters arent a big deal to americans, but they
are the first Chinese scooters that us Canadians can buy.
Much of this will be a comparison between the Pertutti Alto and my
Yamaha Vino as they are what I ride the most....currently I have about
90Km on the Alto.
Price - $2999 (Canadian) makes them the cheapest out there at 150cc's.
Closest are the Caton's at $2799 for 115cc's. With this you get the
scooter, a locking storage box and manual.
Looks - It is tall! I am about 5 foot 8 and it sits well for me. My
wife at 5 feet even cannot sit on it and hold it up. The wheels seem
larger so this may be why. It is pretty nice looking from the side,
looking from the front it looks like ET. Foot Mat is annoying as it is
not held down, which can be dangerous. I stuck some velcro on it and no
probs, but should of been thought of when designing.
Storage - It has front storage where your feet are placed, a Bag hook
also, Under seat storage and the trunk. I removed the trunk as it looks
better and gets in the way of the gas tank (Which is placed on the
back, not great planning). Under seat storage seems small, you can fit
a smaller helmet in it. I have a giant head with a full face helmet and
cannot put it in the under-seat storage.
Performance/Handling - It definately has more performance than the Vino
on the lower end I have found. It excellerates pretty well. On the top
end you can feel it straining. It supposed to go over 100Kms an hour,
and It may, but it would take awhile to get there. It hums nicely at
80-85kms no problem. The wheels seem much thinner and taller than the
Yamaha, I notice I can turn pretty nicely with them, this is probably
because it is taller also which lets you lean more. Back braking was
horrible when I received it, did some tightning and now it brakes
pretty nice. Shocks are alot different than the Vino, in the vino when
I go over a bump it bounces gracefully, in the Alto it a much harder
bump. One thing I hate about the Alto is its turn signal, when putting
on the turn signal, it beeps a horrible beep. I imagine this is so you
do not forget to turn it off or so others can hear, but damn, it is
annyoing!
Warranty - No clue, haven't had a problem yet, warranty seems to be
outsourced to the same people who handle warranty work for Tomos.
Final Verdict - I purchased the Alto totally based on price, as I spent
alot on the Vino and could not afford another Vino for me. I actually
was pretty worried getting it as I heard alot of bad things about
chinese scooters. Overall, it is a decent scooter. Definately better
than what I thought I would get and would recommend this scooter to
other cash strapped scooterists.