I'm a new member here and will be buying a scooter to commute on through our city. I have been considering the Elite most seriously, but think I should at least consider the Metropolitan. Here are the considerations for me:
1. I'm 5'11" and 270 pounds (fortunately going down). Will the Metro perform at all normally with that much weight? Would I exceed the maximum gross weight of the Metro?
2. While my normal route is 5.5 miles and requires a need to be able to cruise at 35-40 mph, when I commute on my bicycle I take a different 7.5 mile route that avoids any street with that requires a speed in excess of 25-30 mph. Would this option work for the Metro?
3. One of the attractions of the Elite is its EFI. What are the issues of operating with a carburetor? Will it be hard to start on cold mornings? Will ethanol in the gas cause more problems with the carburetor?
4. Obviously, the Metro takes the cost and hassle factor of taging and licensing out of the equation. I am willing to get a Class M license (I already have the learner's permit), but it would be nice to avoid it entirely.
Thanks for any wisdom you can provide.