Yamaha Zuma 50cc Experience?

[ucmgrad]

Hey Everyone,
I'm hoping the BARF collective has more knowledge and I can't get a clear answer on Google.
What's everyone's current/past experience with the Zuma two strokes? Looks like bug eye from 02-11.
Any pros/cons over choosing a Ruckus? Seems like the prices are all over the place but can easily find one for 1000-2000 depending on mods/mileage.

 

[Dmitriy]

Hey Everyone,
I'm hoping the BARF collective has more knowledge and I can't get a clear answer on Google.
What's everyone's current/past experience with the Zuma two strokes? Looks like bug eye from 02-11.
Any pros/cons over choosing a Ruckus? Seems like the prices are all over the place but can easily find one for 1000-2000 depending on mods/mileage.

yea they are awesome, way more power then the Ruckus!

I think I got one to go 50 on the way from Thill to Walmart once.....

 

[Sotaro]

I have the prospect of a loan from a relative. Is the Zuma something you can/should/would ride across the Bay or Golden Gate Bridges? I think it is slightly modified for speed.

 

[berth]

It's only 50cc, right? Even as a two stroke, I would not take it across one of the bridges. It's at best a neighborhood bike, with, at best, 35MPH speed limits.

It's small and slow. On any major throughfare I'd consider it a hazard to navigation.

I also don't know what the road surface is like on the bridges, if its just asphalt than, OK, but with those small wheels, I wouldn't be comfortable on anything else.