At 55, with 30 years riding experience, I just bought my first ever scooter, and I'm absolutely loving it. I grabbed what may have been the last 2022 Zuma (BWS125) here in Canada and can't believe how freeing the ride is compared to everything else. T-shirt, shorts and even sandals😈, and away I go...yes, yes I know "Dress for the slide" Blah, Blah, Blah...I'm having too much fun to worry about that...and ain't that what riding is about.
@@Imightberiding Did you end up finding one? Gotta say it was an amazing year for riding the scoot...the weather was fine. And strangely I think i got more respect and courtesy from cagers on my scoot than I typically got on my motorbikes.
Another great thing about scooters like this, is that you can fill it out of your generator gas cans at home. That means your generator gas never gets old, and you can stop for gas once for both applications.
I have a Zuma 50 and 125. Last year I rode 1209 Miles in 32 hours. This year I’m planning to ride 1500 in under 48 hrs. You would laugh at all the mods I’ve done. It can haul 900 lbs daily with me, my wife, a trailer and 4 dogs
Brilliant video! Scooters are fantastic! This is from a man of a certain age who has ridden motorcycles for 40 plus years. *Edit: Make sure you stay until the end of this adventure for the thrilling escape. Also, I confess; it has actually been 50 plus years of riding not 40 plus. I was hesitant to give up my actual age until I saw the very end of this excellent production. Bond Lives! Cheers from Canada.
That was a great video, Sir Patrick with some nice editing. I'm a fellow Zumaholic. My 2013 (Dynamic Blue) Zuma is fairly close to stock and 60 MPH (96 km/h) is what I get too. I just subscribed and am looking forward to some future Zuma videos from you. Please keep up the good work.
@@sirpatrickbikes I searched for Zuma 125 and I found your channel 😂 Your videos are interesting 👍🏻 Zuma 125 are scooters made in Taiwan (We call them BWS 125 here and they're quite renowned in Taiwan) It is good to see such a popular scooter from Taiwan running in Texas! By the way, a Taiwanese UA-camr is driving a Zuma 125 to cross the US along Route 66 right now You can follow his updates. I'm following too ua-cam.com/video/Lul57GX66YY/v-deo.html
@@王惠民-s3n Not a lot of English in their videos, but the one that I've looked at is amazing. I've been looking for videos like this for a while. It's great to see someone travelling on a BWS...thanks for sharing the link.
I had the same scoot, I ordered a little glove box for it from web bikes japan and installed a usb charger for my ph. I rode that thing everywhere! Then I traded it for a smax.
Had I known I would have sold you mine, I got hit on it November last year. I stopped caring for it and didn’t want to fix it because I didn’t want to think of it. Now I’m looking at estimates and saw the cost for all the parts… man am I ashamed to say I bought a used car for 3k spent 3k repairing it soon after then 3k on other repairs. And now it’s totaled. God I miss my 2013 Zuma. It was a total street slipper, sandals and everything
@@justforgitsandshiggles5405nice, you really can’t go wrong with a scooter for a commute. Save so much money riding a scooter as opposed to a car or using public transportation where I live.
@@justforgitsandshiggles5405 awesome, I’m riding a gator 150cc right now and it’s a amazing Chinese scooter. It’s low maintenance, and very powerful. Starts right up every time,
I love my Zuma. I love my motorcycles too, but when it comes to running around town or going to work, the Zuma rules. I can even move 50 lb bags of duck food by putting it in the floor board. 🦆
I'm thinking about buying a motorbike for the first time with no real experience or knowledge, can you please provide some tips or better still make a beginner's guide to buying a first motorbike for example? Thanks keep up the good work
Hi James, Thanks for your kind words. My initial advice is to buy a small engine bike or scooter (generally up to 250cc) just to ride around on and gain experience before moving up to a bigger bike. Always wear a crash helmet and protective clothing (unlike me in the video lol!) I'd love to make a video, like you suggest!
@@34rthm4nor think about grabbing a small dirt bike or a buddy with a dirt bike to putt around in the yard to get use to balancing and braking. Hurts way less falling in grass than pavement. Also to get use to shifting if you’re going the motorcycle route. If you go scooter it’s just twist the throttle and go. Be safe out there
Your having tooo much fun arrest him I've had 56 bikes street & dirt never owned a scoot a friend at work has one he said if I buy one ill sell my 2023 klx 230s and never look back most of my travels are around town and to the bay on a fishing trip should I go for it
It will haul nearly 800 lbs. i carry 3 labs, an English mastiff, my wife and a little trailer. It’s not fast but I’ve logged over 10k miles around my neighborhood loaded and another 5k by myself. No joke
Dude. I'm Nuyorican. I spend most of the year in NY but go down to P.R. all the time to be with my family. This beautiful animal is like Puerto Rico's other national animal after the coqui. I'll keep my Zumama forever. I rip it to the beach, the panaderia, and even just get lost on our campo rutas. They're the fkn best. I hate cars cuz I'm a truck driver by trade and the Zuma125 is so sick it needs a vaccine. Great Video from one fan to another.
Lol my neighbors probably say no helmet he’s gonna get killed … I had both gens the first one rides funner and yes this is by far the easiest pleasant lil fkn bike
Please check out my new Zuma short video Baby on Board!' ua-cam.com/video/IS320Bo3QAA/v-deo.html
You still have the Zuma? I finally found a 2013 with only 1,200 miles on it….
Yamaha needs to bring this body style back. 👌🏽
@@rdizzo1313 Yes mate, still got the Zuma!
At 55, with 30 years riding experience, I just bought my first ever scooter, and I'm absolutely loving it. I grabbed what may have been the last 2022 Zuma (BWS125) here in Canada and can't believe how freeing the ride is compared to everything else. T-shirt, shorts and even sandals😈, and away I go...yes, yes I know "Dress for the slide" Blah, Blah, Blah...I'm having too much fun to worry about that...and ain't that what riding is about.
Yes mate. You're another convert just like me.
You bastard! You're the one who done got the last one in Canada Eh?
@@Imightberiding Did you end up finding one? Gotta say it was an amazing year for riding the scoot...the weather was fine. And strangely I think i got more respect and courtesy from cagers on my scoot than I typically got on my motorbikes.
Another great thing about scooters like this, is that you can fill it out of your generator gas cans at home. That means your generator gas never gets old, and you can stop for gas once for both applications.
I dig how your Zuma 125 turns into a James Bond underwater car with the push of a button!
Cheers! I think a wind screen would increase mileage and top speed.
At 55 and Riding only 5 years my Zuma 125 2014 is the best, I LOVE THE 90 miles per gallon…. Best Scooter Ever period…
“I’ve got a Geezer in a Kia on my left..” lol
CAN I BEAT THE GEEZER TEST?
I'm 6'4" but 155 lbs will I be able to fit on the Zuma :D
I think so but you will have to slide far back on the seat, so would be unable to take a passenger. Give one a test first.
Wow 60 miles an hour on a scooter I didn’t know they went that fast. Very good video
Mines did 70 or 65
With no problem
@@jsouthjsouth6560any upgrades to achieve that?
I have a Zuma 50 and 125. Last year I rode 1209 Miles in 32 hours. This year I’m planning to ride 1500 in under 48 hrs. You would laugh at all the mods I’ve done. It can haul 900 lbs daily with me, my wife, a trailer and 4 dogs
Brilliant video! Scooters are fantastic! This is from a man of a certain age who has ridden motorcycles for 40 plus years.
*Edit: Make sure you stay until the end of this adventure for the thrilling escape. Also, I confess; it has actually been 50 plus years of riding not 40 plus. I was hesitant to give up my actual age until I saw the very end of this excellent production. Bond Lives! Cheers from Canada.
Cool! Just wanted to let you know; all of the audio, aside from the intro and music, are left ear only when listened thru headphones. Hope that helps!
Thanks! I messed up there.
That was a great video, Sir Patrick with some nice editing. I'm a fellow Zumaholic. My 2013 (Dynamic Blue) Zuma is fairly close to stock and 60 MPH (96 km/h) is what I get too. I just subscribed and am looking forward to some future Zuma videos from you. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks Rick!
I'm picking up a 2009 this Sunday. One owner 4000 miles.
Driving a scooter for daily grocery shopping, that’s what we do in Taiwan 👍🏻
Thanks! You're my first fan from Taiwan. Awesome!
@@sirpatrickbikes I searched for Zuma 125 and I found your channel 😂 Your videos are interesting 👍🏻
Zuma 125 are scooters made in Taiwan (We call them BWS 125 here and they're quite renowned in Taiwan)
It is good to see such a popular scooter from Taiwan running in Texas!
By the way, a Taiwanese UA-camr is driving a Zuma 125 to cross the US along Route 66 right now
You can follow his updates. I'm following too
ua-cam.com/video/Lul57GX66YY/v-deo.html
@@王惠民-s3n Not a lot of English in their videos, but the one that I've looked at is amazing. I've been looking for videos like this for a while. It's great to see someone travelling on a BWS...thanks for sharing the link.
I had the same scoot, I ordered a little glove box for it from web bikes japan and installed a usb charger for my ph. I rode that thing everywhere! Then I traded it for a smax.
I'm looking at one of these. I recommend a cargo deck with a milk crate for proper grocery getting capacity.
Had I known I would have sold you mine, I got hit on it November last year. I stopped caring for it and didn’t want to fix it because I didn’t want to think of it. Now I’m looking at estimates and saw the cost for all the parts… man am I ashamed to say I bought a used car for 3k spent 3k repairing it soon after then 3k on other repairs. And now it’s totaled. God I miss my 2013 Zuma. It was a total street slipper, sandals and everything
Sorry to hear about all your car troubles mate.
IM BACK ON THE ZUMA BROTHA!!!!!
@@justforgitsandshiggles5405nice, you really can’t go wrong with a scooter for a commute. Save so much money riding a scooter as opposed to a car or using public transportation where I live.
@@elijahjohnson4491 I am back on it! I love it bro!
@@justforgitsandshiggles5405 awesome, I’m riding a gator 150cc right now and it’s a amazing Chinese scooter. It’s low maintenance, and very powerful. Starts right up every time,
i just rode one of these around Costa Rica last week and i must say they are a blast
Liquid bread and soft tac! Brilliant!
It seems that this is the scooter to get. Will it accommodate a 6'4" rider?
You can slide back on the seat to give your legs room but I doubt you'd be able to take a pillion.
Really love your intro! I just started considering a zuma, but not sure it will be quick enough? Thanks!
finally somebody buys beer...seems everyone on a scooter suddenly needs milk.
I love my Zuma. I love my motorcycles too, but when it comes to running around town or going to work, the Zuma rules. I can even move 50 lb bags of duck food by putting it in the floor board. 🦆
Absolutely! I've sold my Triumphs but the Zuma is staying.
Cheers!
Keep havein Fun!
buy a backpack , then you can pack it up with british cheddar and HP steak sauce
I really love dis bike
How accurate is the speedometer of the Zuma vs GPS?
Great review. Got a too smoke 50 zuma. Ride it more than my blackbird and harley combined. Too stupid to be serious on & too fun to not ride.
I'm thinking about buying a motorbike for the first time with no real experience or knowledge, can you please provide some tips or better still make a beginner's guide to buying a first motorbike for example? Thanks keep up the good work
Hi James, Thanks for your kind words. My initial advice is to buy a small engine bike or scooter (generally up to 250cc) just to ride around on and gain experience before moving up to a bigger bike. Always wear a crash helmet and protective clothing (unlike me in the video lol!) I'd love to make a video, like you suggest!
@@sirpatrickbikes haha thanks for the advice 👍🏻
@@34rthm4nor think about grabbing a small dirt bike or a buddy with a dirt bike to putt around in the yard to get use to balancing and braking. Hurts way less falling in grass than pavement. Also to get use to shifting if you’re going the motorcycle route. If you go scooter it’s just twist the throttle and go. Be safe out there
Your having tooo much fun arrest him I've had 56 bikes street & dirt never owned a scoot a friend at work has one he said if I buy one ill sell my 2023 klx 230s and never look back most of my travels are around town and to the bay on a fishing trip should I go for it
Will these bikes haul me around? 215lbs. Really considering one.
That's about what I weigh. It'll slow down a bit going up hill but it's fine for me.
It will haul nearly 800 lbs. i carry 3 labs, an English mastiff, my wife and a little trailer. It’s not fast but I’ve logged over 10k miles around my neighborhood loaded and another 5k by myself. No joke
Lol nice beer run brotha
GREAT BIKE FOR A MILK AND CIG RUN BYE BYE KIDS
Nice 👍
Do you need drivr license on that?
Here in Texas, yes, one has to pass the motorcycle test to ride anything bigger than a 50cc.
You know how many beers runs I’ve done with this lil guy ?1000s😅
does the 2012 zuma 125 have a kickstarter?
No mate, just electric.
Dude. I'm Nuyorican. I spend most of the year in NY but go down to P.R. all the time to be with my family. This beautiful animal is like Puerto Rico's other national animal after the coqui. I'll keep my Zumama forever. I rip it to the beach, the panaderia, and even just get lost on our campo rutas. They're the fkn best. I hate cars cuz I'm a truck driver by trade and the Zuma125 is so sick it needs a vaccine. Great Video from one fan to another.
Lol my neighbors probably say no helmet he’s gonna get killed … I had both gens the first one rides funner and yes this is by far the easiest pleasant lil fkn bike
What’s the average mpg on it?
I haven't kept any records but I think around 90 to 100 mpg
Thank you
Esta Hermosa la motocicleta, cuanto me la vende? Saludos y Bendiciones.
Thanks, I'm going to keep the Zuma. I ride it all the time. Have a great day!
How much do you weigh?
200 pounds
60 Kilometers An Hour!!! Wake Up!!! That’s Why People Are Passing You With Vehicles!!!
If you look at the dial Sir, It clearly says MPH.
I just got a 2019 Zuma for free and got it to run !Only 600 miles on it 🫡
Fantastic! You'll love it!