Scooter Racer: specifications and reviews

What distinguishes a scooter from a motorcycle? One of the qualities – easily. The scooter easier to maintain, more maneuverable on the road, does not require registration (though this is debatable, if you don't plan to be driving in his own yard). The owner of such vehicle shall call a few more options.

Another benefit you can name the price. If not to stop superaccreting model, we can conclude that the cheaper scooter bike. But so far on it, as on a good bike, don't go. If you make the choice not in favor of the bike, we recommend you to pay attention to scooter Racer. Firm young but that does not mean that its vehicles are of poor quality. But what they represent – we will try to understand, having considered the technical parameters of several models, as well as reviews of customers who have already purchased a scooter.

About company

Racer – one of the trademarks of major Chinese group Jiangsu Sinski Sonik Motor Technology Co. Ltd, which produces motorcycles. The company is relatively young – the date of creation is 1989. Initially, mark was considered one of the main areas of concern, but in 2006 it was allocated a separate unit. Scooters – is not the only product of the new plant. Under the label Racer also produced motorcycles, bicycles and, of course, accessories (helmets, jackets, etc.). The presence of the plant allows the company to produce more than 100 thousand units of vehicles a year.

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In Russia, the company's products appeared in a couple of years after separation from the main group. First it was children's bikes, then the rest of the equipment. Any model of scooter Racer rc50qt, corresponding to all world standards of quality and motamedi, has its own unique design. The advantages also include the fact that the Chinese factory produces not only finished machine, but also original accessories. For 10 years the equipment of the plant was widespread.

General description

We Begin with the basic characteristics, which has the usual scooter Racer 50.

• Any vehicle begins with the engine. The number 50 in the names of most scooters denotes the engine capacity in CC more power this motor will not squeeze out, but do it to the scooter?
• Electric starter allows you to start the motor by pressing the button on the dashboard. But you can run otherwise. Difference scooters of this brand is that they can start even if the battery is dead. Instead of the usual for such vehicles starter the Chinese have established a kick-starter. If the battery is dead – the motor starts with a pedal, as on a motorcycle.

• The Presence of the box-the machine on the scooter hardly someone will surprise, and CVT, which also comes on it will enable smooth, without jerks to accelerate and it is good to keep speed.
• Volume of fuel tank Racer reach five to seven liters. But fuel consumption 2 litres per 100 km at one gas station you can drive more than 200 km.
• Chinese put on both wheels and drum brake. This kind of break from dust and dirt and is suitable for riding even in the countryside. Models with an engine displacement greater than 50 CC basically get a disc brake on the front axle, which gives a more smooth braking, compared with the drum type. The presence of such brakes is talking about a more serious model class.
• Other features of this scooter is standard for this class: rearview mirrors on the sides of the dashboard, the trunk on the key under the saddle. And unlike older brother – motorcycle, scooter has a relatively small weight.

Now consider several models in more detail.

Model Meteor

And the first representative will be a scooter Racer Meteor. All of the above fully applies to this model. You can also add that this class has bright appearance, good security (as far as possible on the scooter) and with a relatively small weight can lift the load up to 150 kg. it Should be noted that this class is equipped with drum brakes and a reinforced shock absorber at the rear.

Consider the basic data model Racer Rc50qt-3 Meteor. Note that this factory settings:

• 4 stroke engine (developed by company) installed on this scooter, has a displacement of 49.5 cubic inches and has an output of 3.9 HP
• Maximum speed developers glossed over. But, according to official reports, the scooter will be able to squeeze more than 50 km/hour, which is a “ceiling” for most of these vehicles.
• Own weight – 78 kg.
• Fuel tank capacity – 4.3 l; consumption – 2 l / 100 km.
• The Question that interests many owners, – oil filter. In this model, it is in the engine.
• Note the normal 12 V batteries, designed for 3 ampere-hours.
• Wheels – 13 inches.
• Note that this model comes in 6 colors vs the usual 4. However, the black and white version there.

In General, the information from the official circles, "meteor" is slightly lightweight. Whether such a unit – the buyer must decide for himself. Note that the described model can sometimes be seen sold under the name scooter Racer 3.