The latest installment of our Don't be a gAsshat series is the much anticipated XG-565 Gas Scooter from X-Treme Scooters. The purpose of our series is to empower readers of our blog with information that will aid them in being conscientious consumers. Vehicles featured in this series are better for the environment, and superior fuel economy when compared to more common modes of transportation, like automobiles.
The XG-565 is in a class all its own. For one, It boasts an assortment of unique quality features, such as front and rear vented disk brakes, a racing handlebars with a foam center pad signed by Aiden Blaze, the widest billet CNC cut deck available, a 50cc 2 stroke gas powered engine, a Puzey designed "Cam-Link" front mono shock suspension for greater and softer landings, a chain drive with one-touch chain tensioning that lets riders tighten the final drive chain in one quick and simple action without having to align the rear wheel and 11" air-filled tubeless street tires with custom designed aluminum mag alloy rims.
One top of having such a wide assortment of top-notch features, the XG-565 is also very fast, it can reach top speeds of 25+ mph with an imprssive range of 20 miles. It uses a 2-cycle oil type, unleaded gasoline (high octane recommended), and it's fuel tank capacity is precisely 9 liters. For better convenience, this Scooter has been out-fitted with a Fold-N-Lock system that allows riders to speedily fold down the handle pole for easy transportion and storage. With a dry weight of around 53 obs, the XG-565 is extremely light, making it well-suited for short distance commuting and travel. It's carrying capacity is around 265 lbs, according to the manufacturer. For improved convenience, customers have can order the Puzey designed Snap-N-Click (easy on/off) seat kit to help them carry items such as books or groceries when out and about.
We here at gAsshat.com feel that the greatest attribute of the X-565 is that it is a part of X-Treme's A-Blaze Signature Series. The A-Blaze Signature Series is a line of commuter vehicles that was recently debuted by X-Treme Scooters, a producer of quality personal vehicles, such as Gas Scooters, Electric Scooters, Bicycles, and Electric Bicycles. Products featured in this line have superior designs and are manufactured with the best in quality components. This series was created to offer up a hardier breed of gas scooter that requires less maintenance than the comparable scooters on the market. Because of the excellent level of quality, X-Treme Scooters offers a 90 day warranty on their A-Blaze models as opposed to only 30 days on their standard line of gas scooters.
The XG-565 requires no assembly. Riders need simply to raise and lock the handlebars, gas and ride. The speed and range specs are maximum ratings under ideal conditions, i.e. light weight rider (relative to carrying capacity), good terrain (solid, flat, smooth & dry), etc. Less than ideal conditions will reduce speed, range and climbing ability. For those interested in a scooter with greater power, the X-Treme XG-575-DS, an upgraded A-Blaze Signature Series model, is also available.