Flyscooters La Vie
La Vie is a street legal, gas-powered motor scooter assembled in China using parts sourced from China, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States.[1]
The La Vie has 4-stroke air-cooled motor and gets 95-100 mpg. It is certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Department of Transportation (DOT).
History and manufacturing
La Vie is assembled in China and only available from brick and mortar dealers;[1] it cannot be purchased online or drop shipped.[2] The strict maintenance and care from dealers mandated by Flyscooters is argued as restricting because alterations to the La Vie may void warranty.
Colors
La Vie comes in Sea Mist Green, Montego Red, Royal Purple and Cinnamon Brown. It is no longer available in Peruvian Gold.[2]
Body
La Vie has locking under seat storage, pop-out passenger foot pegs, both a side and center stand, and a locking forward compartment. It is made from scratch and dig resistant ABS material rather than fiberglass or metal.[3] Deploying the side stand does not kill the engine which is the norm, and starting the motor cannot be accomplished until applying one of the brakes.[3]
Riders, popularity and culture
The demographic breakdown of La Vie riders is roughly half riders trying to go green and be eco-friendly while the other half is made up of senior citizens.
La Vie riders are active on forums,[4] participate in community rallies, and form clubs dedicated to Flyscooters, like Scooter Squadron. Flyscooters is known for strong dealer support, dedication to customer service and encourages good will and philanthropy that range from teaming with Avon, Massachusetts fire fighters to raise money for a relief fund,[5] to donations to Marlborough School where the La Vie was photographed with actress Jamie Lee Curtis.
Specifications
- Engine: Single Cylinder, 4-stroke
- Displacement: 151cc
- Fuel Consumption: 74mpg
- Top Speed: 55 mph
- Cooling System: Forced Air
- Compression Ratio: 9.2 to 1
- Maximum Power: 8.4 hp @ 7000 rpm
- Maxiumum Torque 5.0 ft lb @ 6000 rpm
- Fuel System: Carbureted
- Drive System: CVT (fully automated)
- Load Capacity: 330 lbs
- Starting System: electric and kick start
- Front tire: Tubeless 120/70-12"
- Rear tire: Tubeless 120/70-12"
- Front Suspension: dual hydraulic shock absorbers
- Rear Suspension: pre-loaded adjustable hydraulic shock absorber
- Front brake: hydraulically operated performance disc
- Rear brake: hydraulically operated performance disc
- Dry Weight: 242 lbs (110 kg)
- Wheelbase: 54.8 inches
- Seat Height: 33.0 inches
- Fuel Capacity: 1.3 gallon
- Battery: 12 volt
- Transmission Belts: Gates, US
- Spark Plugs: NGK, Japan
- Bearings: NSK, Japan
- Piston Rings: ATG, Taiwan
- Gasoline: 91 octane
- Tires: Chengshin, Taiwan or Duro Huafeng, Taiwan
- Battery: YUASA
- Headlight: Philips
- Carburetor: Deni (joint venture of KEIHIN, Japan) used in Harley Davidson, Honda and other major brands of motorcycles.
References
- 1 2 Vallejo Time Herald, September 26, 2008
- 1 2 http://www.flyscooters.com
- 1 2 San Francisco Chronicle, October 2008
- ↑ http://scootdawg.proboards59.com/index.cgi?board=review&action=display&thread=7554&page=1 ScootDawg Scooter Forum
- ↑ "Avon firefighters to raffle scooters". wickedlocal.com. Gatehouse Media, Inc. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- The Phoenix Republic, August 8, 2007
- San Francisco Chronicle, September 2007
- ScooterWorld, Oct/Nov 2007
- Dealer News
- Patriot Ledger newspaper
- Avon Local paper
- International Scooterists BBS
- ScootDawg Scooter Forum
- Asia Media, Journal of Culture and Commerce, March 7, 2008. Vol. II, Issue V
- Just Gotta Scoot, May 2008
- Scoot Magazine, June 2008
- Vallejo Time Herald, September 26, 2008
- San Francisco Chronicle, October 2008