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So is it perfect… no, of course not, there’s no such thing. I already mentioned that I would have liked to see a little more power but further to that this race inspired machine has a few unavoidable foibles that go with the design… and a few that need some work. Unsurprisingly there is no under seat storage, however you do get a small compartment under the pillion seat which is big enough to stash a thin wet weather outfit. The design means motorbike like foot pegs and bent legs which is great for moving around on the bike… unfortunately with no motorcycle like fuel tank to grip with your knees the seat causes a few problems. First of all it is hard like a plank, but who cares… goes with the territory. My main bugbear with the is the angle… it slopes forward quite sharply, this means that you have to push back on the bars to maintain position… especially under braking, this is just a detail… obviously pulled from sport bike design but without considering the lack of a tank. Now I suspect the front of the seat would be easy enough to space up a bit to make it more flat but it is something the company should consider with the next evolution. One last … the GTR features both a side and centre stand… good so far… unfortunately I was wary of as they were both very upright… not a huge problem but I was always a little worried it was going to fall over in a stiff breeze.
Before I wind up I must mention that the GTR has some of the best instruments I have seen, featuring trip meter and clock along with the more usual odometer and speed display… all this is controlled via a toggle switch on the right handle bar. The GTR’s race design is further highlighted by a lap timer… which I must admit I couldn’t figure out how to work… I maintain that this is due to my technical ineptitude more than any design fault.
Overall this is one hell of a package… superb handling, cornering and stopping with it’s twin disc brake combo. Absolutely fantastic, modern styling that fits well with how the bike rides. Performance is a little less exciting than I would have expected but still plenty of fun around town with fairly effortless overtaking and potential for the occasional highway jaunt. The minor foibles… uncomfortable seat and suspect stands are easily ignored when you figure out how much fun you are having for so little money. All in all, if you don’t absolutely need luxury and storage but do want to have an absolute blast and ride something that looks great…well you can’t go too far past the CPI Hyper Race Speed Style Extreme… I mean GTR.
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 written by Stu , December 01, 2011
I am English, I live in Taiwan where there are millions of scooters and I myself have had many different ones over the years.
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I just bought the CPI GTR , great machine and just like the article says the seat is weird but it gives a sporting feel unlike the chair style of other scooters. IT definitley turns heads in the street. I just worry that not being a common brand that if it breaks down spare parts wont be availiable to fix it quickly. report abuse
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 written by lahie , October 09, 2011
any chance would come to australia this cpi gtr
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 written by moon shishani , January 19, 2010
How can i Raise the efficiency of my scoter..like 250cc
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 written by Ka Andoy , June 10, 2009
Nice bike. I hope it'll come to our shores.
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 written by moon , May 27, 2009
How can i Raise the efficiency of my scoter..like 205cc
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 written by BARTOCHE CLAUDE , April 12, 2009
HELLO , I AM FROM FRANCE , I ASK YOU GIVE SOME INFORMATION ABOUT CPI GTR 180 CC PRICE IT : ...... EURO ??
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HOW MANY POWER ....... HP ??? HOW MANY GEAR IT ......... TO SPEED MAXI AND ???? HOW MANY LITRE ...... ?? CAN I TO PAY BY CHEQUE OR CB ?? MORE , report abuse
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