Comments on: 2010 Scout vs. 2010 Symba… FIGHT!

By: Jacquie

Jacquie — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:28:18 +0000

I would love to purchase the wave from you! Seriously.

By: John

John — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:56:01 +0000

I have owned a Flyscooter Scout for nearly a year now, I’ve had a few problems with it but thus far have logged over 2200 km (odometer runs in km but speedo in mph) It’s is mechanically sound. Most of problems have been bulbs breaking and creating shorts that in turn burn out the other bulbs. The suspension is a bit old but with careful handling you can navigate the pot-hole ridden streets of inner cincinnati. I deliver pizzas on mine and ride to to college everyday. It’s certainly reliable and easy to maintain. I wish more underbone motorcycles were sold here in the States b/c they sure are easy to ride, tons of fun, economical, and a real eye catcher. I will own one for the rest of my life simply for the “unique factor” even if my next one is a Symba. Get one! You won’t regret it! :-)

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 22 May 2011 23:25:51 +0000

I’m having trouble deciding between the Scout and the Symba.
The only thing holding me back from the Scout is the front suspension. Is the leading link config. noticeably less efficient than the Symba’s telescopic fork? I really just need to go look at both in person to see if there’s a big difference in fit and finish. My local dealer is selling the Scout for much cheaper so it’s hard to justify the Symba’s price difference if the suspension difference is not such a big deal.
Thanks for your opinions,
Dave

By: ajdwonder

ajdwonder — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:10:58 +0000

Hi, I’ve ridden the symba many times, also owned a 81 passport for nearly 20 yrs and now own a scout 110. By far IMHO, pretty good quality, runs and starts easily, I tore it down made a few mods tightend up the chain and basic prep (after dealer already did his prep) and no rattles, noises or clunks. Just runs beatifully. Got it for 1250. Love it so far. Better than the symba by for a few reasons. One the symba headlamp is just awkward vs the Scout/Cub/ passport. The rear seat grab bar (we all know about it). I like the styling of the scout better than my old passport. Eaasy to fix parts are readily avialable except body (plastic) but, I dont plan on wrecking nor have I ever had one in 30 yrs. SO I give the Scout an A.

By: almanola@yahoo,com

almanola@yahoo,com — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:22:36 +0000

Ttrying to find parts for 20 yr old Super Scout electric scooter 703-451-7779

By: Steve Guzman

Steve Guzman — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:12:48 +0000

Does it? Are they not both scooters? Aren’t they both competing in the same market?
Now, of course we haven’t seen the Scout in person and traditionally Chinese scooters are not nearly as substantial as rival products from Taiwan, Korea, or Japan.

In a real, head-to-head comparison I’d wager that Japan’s version (the EFi Cub) would be of the highest quality, followed closely by the Symba with the Scout follow in third and the corresponding MSRP of the three following suit.

Side note:
The problem in America is that we expect to pay Chinese prices and get Japanese quality. I’ve talked to consumers about the Symba (back when I did sales for SYM) and when I told them they were about $2600 (yes, a bit more expensive than I would like) they withdrew in shock! I asked, “well, how much should they cost and they’d say something akin to the MSRP of the Cub from 1983. It’s a tough sell sometimes.

By: paul

paul — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:06:56 +0000

when it comes to scooters, it seems less than sincere to compare taiwanese to chinese. unless of course one prides themselves in misguiding.

By: Norm

Norm — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:17:18 +0000

The article has one error about the SYMba. It has not yet passed CARB.

By: michael pettibone

michael pettibone — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:17:15 +0000

Great! Thanx for doing that so we don’t have to wait 6 months for the information.Im a big heavy guy and think I would need a little more power than 6.2 0r 6.7 hp. The new Honda Supercub with f.i has 8.0 the Symba in Taiwan now has f.i.but don’t know if it has more power.I have a Jailing 125 engine that would drop right into one of your scouts and make it a 100kph flyer-sounds like fun!

By: Marty

Marty — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:22:05 +0000

The weather finally cleared and the race was on. First a disclaimer. The prototype scout came with a 75 main jet and ran poorly, the main jet was replace with a 80 which I believe will be stock. After two runs, same results. The Scout was a little quicker off the line, then the two bikes ran fairly even through about 1/8 mile course. Scout wins by a nose. Top speed seems about the same.