OT: Anyone here have any experience with one of these?

[sKilled]

Thinking of getting one as it's cheaper and quicker than catching the bus to Uni everyday. Plus I don't need a motorcycle licence for anything under 50cc like this Sachs MadAss.
Cheers in advance guys for constructive comments (which automatically excludes Fukme5).

[wingman]

Check the registration requirements before your proceed with your purchase. It looks like it might have the required lights/mirrors etc but may need a chain guard and maybe some other bits & bobs. Looks like a heap of fun!

[fukem5]

Cheers in advance guys for constructive comments (which automatically excludes Fukme5).

Just keep out of da way wen I get my roll on uleh!

[sKilled]

They are for sale here in NZ already, unmodified and registered ready to go. Only problem is that the only dealer for them is in Christchurch. Rumour has it that a dealer will open their doors here in Auckland soon, but until then I won't get to touch one and have to rely on what info I get from others.

[sKilled]

BTW Wingman, just had a look at you bio "Biography:
Mt Panorama+E12+3am+speed=psychological scarring.". So funny, because it's true! Already looking forward to Bathurst!

[kyleN20]

why not do a vespa, i think they look better, or some kinda moped type thing, im sure that this bike thing is a good idea, bbut it looks weird as hell

[uscharalph]

Thinking of getting one as it's cheaper and quicker than catching the bus to Uni everyday. Plus I don't need a motorcycle licence for anything under 50cc like this Sachs MadAss.
Cheers in advance guys for constructive comments (which automatically excludes Fukme5).

I used to have one and had a lot of fun. They're kind of dangerous though: Just fast enough to get you into trouble, but not fast enough to get you out of trouble.

[sKilled]

It costs less than a Vespa (almost half as much) - and it is a moped with only 50cc (although there is now a 125cc model). Thing I like about it is that there is no sheet metal to dent/scratch. It is also engineered and manufactured by Sachs, so it can't be all bad. Apparently it's a blast to ride even though it only has 2Kw. Less than my hot water cylinder lol

[Chris'91'525i]

Thinking of getting one as it's cheaper and quicker than catching the bus to Uni everyday. Plus I don't need a motorcycle licence for anything under 50cc like this Sachs MadAss.
Cheers in advance guys for constructive comments (which automatically excludes Fukme5).

Very cool !!

Looks like a motorized mountain bike on steroids.

125cc would be the way to go, IMHO ....

Are they available in the USA ? If so got a link ?

[sKilled]

I don't know if they are available in the US yet, or if there are plans to release them officially in the US at all - but you can get more details from Sachs. I was also thinking about the 125cc, but if I understand the NZ regulations correctly then I need to get a motorcycle licence for anything over 50cc. And I don't want to spend any more money than I have to.