UM Matrix II 170 reviews

I had a hard time finding reviews of this bike, so I want to do my part to get some publicity out there. This is my first scooter or motorcycle, so I don't have much to compare it to, but here are my impressions. I've had my Matrix II-170 for just over a month now and I've loved every minute. I find every excuse that I can to take it for a ride. It's been the perfect bike for my commute, which is about 10 miles on surface streets. I'm not the smallest person and I've been averaging around 65 mpg and I have had it up to just over 60 mph, though I try to keep it closer to 50. It accelerates well, so I don't have other traffic waiting on me and I have no problems braking in a hurry. You've gotta love those disc brakes. I ride it a little hard: quick accelerations and higher cruising speeds. It's been very reliable, but it does seem a bit sluggish to start on some cooler mornings. It makes some strange noises when accelerating hard or if you let off the throttle quickly, but I don't think its anything to worry about. I think it's the CVT trying to keep up and it might just need some adjustment. I'm just going make sure I keep to the maintenance schedule. I love how much I can fit under the seat. It easily holds my helmet (HJC CL-33, large). I've been looking around at my options for extra storage and have decided that I'll probably add a top case, if I can find one that will fit my laptop (in a proper case of course). I may also try my hand at designing some side racks to hold some hard side cases, but we'll see. Show less

I have owned it now for a month and have put about 240 miles on it. It hasn't given me any major problems and only one minor one that was really just an annoyance and the dealer told me how to take care of it. The pick up has been exceptional and the overall speed is adequate on roads with a 55 mph speed limit. The lighting is something I really like, makes the scoot all the more visible. The finish on it leaves a bit to be desired. When I say the finish I mean some of the finer details like the front storage compartment is really kind of shoddy, I don't put anything it, and a few of the places where the plastic meets don't fit squarely but most of it is unseen and unnoticeable to anyone else. So thus far I would highly recommend this scoot. For the money I think it is the one of the best values, especially since I have one the best dealers not too far from here. It fits the economic reason I was looking for a scoot and delivers the quality I needed. Show less