The Athertons Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 HelloI am thinking about buying a 125cc scooter for getting around Paris (and yes, I've thought about the dangers too - crushed toes, yeah, yeah, I know!). I just read a topic about the BSR licence on the forum and was wondering if I needed that too. I'm not at school anymore - I'm 29! - and I have a French permis B.Will that be enough to drive a 125?Also, what about assurance?Thanks for your helpNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 [quote]HelloI am thinking about buying a 125cc scooter for getting around Paris (and yes, I've thought about the dangers too - crushed toes, yeah, yeah, I know!). I just read a topic about the BSR licence on...[/quote]HiI have just bought a 125 cc scooter from the bike centre in Monaco.I originally intended to buy a new Honda Lead 100cc which the dealer had for sale at 1600 euros which seemed very good value.However, the 100cc is only really good for just popping into Monaco as a solo rider. As we wanted the option of going farther afield and would often ride two-up the dealer recommended at Honda Dylan 125.We paid 2900 euros (its a fixed price) but the dealer gave good discounts on the accessories such as top box, screen, security chain, helmets etc.In all we paid 3275 euros with two year warranty.As I understand it, you can ride a 125cc scooter in France with a full UK car license so long as you passed your test three or more years ago.The main problem I had was arranging insurance. I eventually found a english speaking (ex-pats) insurance broker who was able to offer a french policy with an english translation, so I knew exactly what was covered.The brokers details are as follows:Ann HurleyS.A.R.L. BACCHUSLa Millière Chapitre16130 ANGEAC CHAMPAGNEweb: http://www.bacchus-insurance.comemail: insure@bacchus-insurance.comtel: 0033 ( 0)5 45 82 42 93 fax: 0033 (0)5 45 36 27 95I was able to insure both myself and my wife plus any unnamed rider holding a full license for more than 3 years, the idea being that any family or friends who use our appartment would also be able to use the scooter.The cost was 280 euros including a 50% discount which they allowed. Not cheap I know, but I am sure I could have got it quite a bit cheaper if I had restricted the riders to just myself.I havn't riden the scooter yet ( I am collecting it this weekend) but it's a simpler twist and go....so I hope I will be alright.Happy scootering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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