What made you decide on a MADASS

[jim8o]

Just wondering what made all you guys decide on choose a madass over more "normal" looking motorcycles?

For me personally, it was a combination on an excellent price, non conformist looks, and the Ls restrictions we have in OZ for Learners and Provisional riders. Im now also liking the aftermarket support slowly coming to light, and the fact its a great balance of show and go bits.

[satur9]

cause its badass. my other bike is a bmw. but for quick trips around the town.i will take the madass. its just fun.its like hop on ang go no worries.

[Foundations]

I was in the market for an inexpensive and economical means of transportation in my city. I looked at a TON of scooters before I accidentally ran across an ad for a brand new MA locally. After looking at the Peirspeed and Moto-Scoot sites, I was hooked. An appointment to see one in person only made me realize the MA was a right fit for my budget and more importantly, my personality. I have such a big smile on my face each and every time I ride.

[Greg]

I had given my last car away to a friend's grandmother several years back and was resolved never to own something with an engine again. I love the simplicity of my mountain bike, and even just walking. Cars on the other hand are complex monsters, expensive to fuel, insure, and maintain. A couple years ago however I saw a picture of the MadAss and fell in love instantly. It's simple elegance is what resonated with me right away; it's clean lines and the accessibility of everything on the bike. I should also mention I have a strong aversion to all things plastic. Most scooters and sport bikes look completely ridiculous to me with all their crazy plastic fairings.

I had a Suzuki GS550 for a couple years, which although it had little in the way of plastic going on, it's design is utterly bland. There's not a nice shape or line to be found on the bike. As well, it still looked too complex and so was mechanically intimidating to me. I don't think in those entire two years I ever turned a single screw or bolt on that thing, whereas on my MadAss I've pulled half it's parts off, disassembled them, reassembled and reinstalled them in just the few months I've had the bike. Finally, the GS550 was not even a tenth as fun to tool around on as the MadAss.

So the MadAss is good fit at this time with my personality, physical build(not whimpy, not macho), finances, ecological values, mechanical aptitude, and design sensibility. The only other bikes that even come close to the same appeal to me are some of the more minimalistic cafe racers.

Over the last couple years I had been keeping tabs on the MadAss, and as soon as it was available here in the states I ordered one.

[MilwaukeeMadass]

A while back I had owned a motorcycle for a bit before selling it and I always had it in my mind to get another bike. I really like the older enduros because of their simplicity and looks. To me they're what motorcycles are really all about.

Skip to last year - my girlfriend came across the MadAss on the web and showed me and it was like a click in my mind: I want one! I don't think there's a complex reason for me wanting the MA the minute I saw one. I just knew that it was the bike for me all the way around. I love the simplicity of the design and the quality of the build. To me, the MA embraces the ideal of what motorcycles are all about.

[pato]

I like wierd things. I'm 50 years old and only been riding 2 years. 2 years ago I saw a Piaggio MP3 and said "that is the wierdest thing". I bought a 250 but shortly traded it in for a 500cc. I picked up a SCOOT magazine at the scooter shop and saw the Madass advertised. I said "that is the wierdest coolest looking little motorcycle" I kept seeing the add in the mag and finally decided to get a couple. I got one for my 14 1/2 year old grandson hoping I could sway him away from his video games and computer this summer. The madass is very unique, just like my MP3. I'm a begginer at shifting but I'm catching on. I'll be riding every day once the weather gets nice (40 F or higher, little rain).
I've got a yellow and a black 125. I can't wait to see the Harley guys faces.

Don't get mad just get a MADASS!
Pat O

[MilwaukeeMadass]

@Pato - now that's a kick ass Grand Dad gift That's killer. Welcome to the group.

[Streetcred]

Gday a good thread,
Ive been a long time biker, im currently a motorcycle trainer and own a BMW R1100S and a Victory Vision ( the mothership)
I love big bikes and touring,

In australia, the postal service have used "postie bikes" honda CT110 for years, and they have developed an unbreakable reputation
and a lot of motorcyclist have them for a bit of fun, and some groups do yearly tours on them, they are auto clutch and a step through design.

When i saw the MA with a similar engine, the neatest styling and real brakes and suspension, I wanted one as an alternate ride.
A postie bike on steroids!!

My partner jo and I have one each and we go away with a trailer behind the car, and two madass on the trailer and zoom around at our destinations

We have also toured the great ocean road and great alpine roads with friends on MAs and its amazing how much fun they can be

Taking friends on our adventures has turned into a business and the MAs continue to impress people with style and ease of riding,

We have taken the MAs into the city on a hot summers night and cruise around, so much more fun than on the big bikes!!

We all ride for different reasons but the important thing is we ride

[Apex027]

when i first saw one in our local paper it was price then looks and i checked it out online and found out it was a very different/fun
to ride. was hesitant on buying one as i was after a full sized bike even after i tested it i didnt know what to think (im new to 2 wheels)
tested a kymco 125 and a sachs express and made a decision on the way home. although i wasnt sure wether it was the best bike for my daily
commute it was definatly a bike i would be happy to have in my driveway which i cant say for the other 2 bikes. after getting used to the
bike after a week i can tell this is something i would like to own for a long time ( ive also heard of alot of people regreting they sold one only to
buy another 6 months later)

[mosquito]

I wanted a scooter just to get around town and not having to use my car for little errands, but I hated the traditional scooter look. I wanted something more like a bike, without having to deal with a motorcycle license or cost. The MadAss was the answer, once I saw it, I knew that was it. Now I ride it everywhere.