What is the difference between a scooter and a motorcycle? One of the qualities is lightness. The scooter is easier to maintain, more maneuverable on the road, does not require registration (however, this can be argued if you do not plan to drive only in your own yard). The owner of such a vehicle will name a couple more parameters.
Another plus is the price. If you do not dwell on a super-hyped model, we can conclude that a scooter is cheaper than a bike. But even so far on it, as on a good motorcycle, you will not go either. If you nevertheless make your choice not in favor of a bike, we recommend paying attention to the Racer scooter. The company is young, but this does not mean that its vehicles are of poor quality. But what they are - we’ll try to figure it out by looking at the technical parameters of several models, as well as the feedback from users who have already bought such a scooter.
About company
Racer is one of the trademarks of a large Chinese concern Jiangsu Sinski Sonik Motor Technology Co. Motorcycle Ltd. The company is relatively young - the date of creation is 1989. Initially, the brand was considered one of the areas of the main concern, but in 2006 a separate division was allocated for it. Scooters are far from the only product of the new plant. Motorcycles, bicycles and, of course, accessories (helmets, jackets, etc.) are also produced under the Racer label. The presence of its plant allows the company to produce over 100 thousand units of vehicles per year.
In Russia, the company's products appeared a couple of years after separation from the main concern. At first it was children's bicycles, then - all the rest of the equipment. Any model of the Racer rc50qt scooter, meeting all international standards of quality and motomode, has its own unique design. The pluses include the fact that the Chinese plant produces not only ready-made machines, but also original components. Over the 10 years of existence, the plant’s equipment has become widespread.
general description
Let's start by looking at the main features that a standard Racer 50 scooter has.
- Any vehicle starts with a motor. The number 50 in the names of most scooters indicates the volume of the engine per cubic meter. see. You cannot squeeze out more power with such a motor, but does a scooter need it?
- An electric starter allows you to start the engine by pressing a button on the dashboard. But you can start in another way. The difference between the scooters of this brand is that you can start them even with a dead battery. Instead of the usual starter for such a vehicle, the Chinese installed a kick starter. If the battery is dead, the engine starts from the pedal, like on a motorcycle.
- It’s unlikely that anyone will be surprised by the presence of an automatic transmission on a scooter, and the variator, which is also supplied with it, will allow you to accelerate smoothly and without jerks and maintain good speed.
- The fuel tank on the Racer reaches five to seven liters. But with a fuel consumption of 2 liters per 100 km at one gas station, you can drive more than 200 km.
- The Chinese put a drum brake on both wheels. This variety does not break from dust and dirt and is suitable for driving even in rural areas. Models with an engine capacity of more than 50 cubic meters. cm mainly get a disc brake on the front axle, which gives a smoother braking compared to the drum type. The presence of such brakes indicates a more serious class model.
- Other features of this scooter are standard for this class: rear-view mirrors on the sides of the dashboard, trunk on the key under the saddle. And unlike the older brother - a motorcycle, the scooter has a relatively small weight.
Now consider a few models in more detail.
Meteor Model
And the first representative will be the scooter Racer Meteor. All of the above fully applies to this model. You can also add that this class is distinguished by its striking appearance, good safety (as much as possible on a scooter) and with a relatively low dead weight it can lift a load of up to 150 kg. It should be noted that this class is equipped with drum brakes and a reinforced shock absorber at the rear.
Let's consider the basic data on the example of the Racer Rc50qt-3 Meteor model. Note that these are factory settings:
- The 4-stroke engine (the company's own development) installed on this scooter has a volume of 49.5 cubic meters. cm and develops a capacity of 3.9 liters. from.
- The maximum speed is silent by the developers. But, according to official data, this scooter will be able to squeeze more than 50 km / h, which is the "ceiling" for most of these vehicles.
- Net weight - 78 kg.
- The volume of the fuel tank is 4.3 l; consumption - 2 liters per 100 km.
- A question that interests many owners is the oil filter. In this model, it is located in the engine.
- We also note a regular 12 V battery rated at 3 ampere-hours.
- Wheels - 13 inches.
- Note that this model comes in 6 colors, against the usual 4. However, there is no white and black version.
In general, according to official figures, the Meteor is being made slightly lighter. Whether such an assembly is needed, the buyer must decide for himself. Note that the described model can sometimes be seen on sale under the name Racer 3 scooter.
Stells
This scooter also has an identical 4-cycle engine, but other parameters will be more powerful. The model is considered more serious, so the brakes here are different.
It should be noted that the mass of this model will already be larger - 103 kg.
- A disc brake is placed on the front axle and a drum brake on the rear; reinforced shock absorbers are provided on both axles.
- The battery is designed for 7 hours.
- Tank - 6 liters at a rate of 2.2 liters per 100 km.
- The remaining parameters are unchanged.
It looks like a scooter Racer Stells. It should be noted that sometimes the unit can be with another engine, but its volume is indicated by numbers in the name of the model. It often flashes in reviews that 50 cubes for comfortable movement are few. Therefore, the next model, which we will consider, will have a three times larger engine capacity.
Dragon 150
The main difference between the model that we will consider is the engine size. Due to this, it belongs to the large machines, which are classified as a Racer 150 scooter. The engine in this unit is also 4 cycles, but its volume is 149.5 cubic meters. cm.
- A larger engine is able to develop greater speed. The developers indicate 85 km / h. Declared capacity - 8.7 liters. from.
- As in the lower series, the battery here is 7 amp hours.
- The tank volume was 7 liters. Fuel consumption also almost doubled - 3.4 liters per 100 km.
- Disc and drum brakes, front and rear, respectively.
- The main highlight of this model can be called shockproof lights. Of the other parameters, two reinforced shock absorbers at the rear can be noted, one at the front. There is a roomy trunk under the saddle and a place for a good large trunk. This is one of the few models that has LED optics.
Also, this scooter has large 16-inch wheels, versus 13 inches on models with lower engine capacity.
Flame 125
This model is not the flagship version, but it will be of interest to those who believe that 50 cubes are not enough for comfortable movement. The scooter has a 4-stroke engine of 125 cc. see. Power is 7.6 liters. sec., declared speed - 85 km / h.
- LED optics and two reinforced rear shock absorbers are the same as those of the Dragon flagship.
- Disc brakes are in front, drum - in the back.
- Weight is 93 kg, wheels - 12 inches.
- The battery is rated at 7 amp hours.
Dashboard
Before proceeding to the reviews, it is worth noting the informativeness of the dashboard, which each Racer scooter receives from developers. In addition to the starter start button, the following components are located on the panel:
- signal button;
- clock;
- battery indicator;
- fuel sensor;
- speedometer.
With the small size of the dashboard on such a vehicle, all the most necessary data is present.
Reviews
Let's see what people who have already bought a scooter Racer already say. Reviews are very different. They talk a lot about bad (thin) plastic. It is not recommended to constantly drive at maximum speeds, but this can be said of any engine. When driving in urban mode, 60 km / h, the machine can well hold. Some write that they squeezed and 75.
Many people mention the price, while compared to Japanese models, it is 4-5 times lower. Reviews about the engine in volume of 50 cubes are a little incomprehensible. On the one hand, the scooter rides quite normally in the urban cycle, on the other - it crawls like a turtle. For riding, one needs to choose a unit with a motor of at least 70, and if there are two of you, this figure should exceed 100. At the same time, it is worth remembering that this is China. And although the company is young, you should not forget about it. The developers themselves argue that these scooters are assembled according to all European quality standards and are not much inferior to models produced, say, by Spain. There are interesting opinions about the repair. If it’s easier to find original parts on a Racer scooter, then the Japanese parts are expensive, and in the end we also put China.
And a little more about refueling. Experts recommend refueling in the garage, and not directly at the station because of the tricky neck on Chinese scooters, where you need to pour fuel in a thin stream.
Conclusion
Of course, this type of transport cannot be called a means for long trips, but the small price and low fuel consumption will find their buyer. And if we take into account the high-quality assembly and good components, the consumer gets a fairly good iron horse. Indeed, in translation from English, the brand name can be translated as "racer". And despite the fact that they mainly use motorcycles for sporting events, the Racer scooter for its owner will surely become a real “quick ride".