Genuine Blackjack 150 Scooter
“The exhaust makes a very cool sound reminiscent of a Dare we say it’s even loud? The most notable was the off-road-only Prima exhaust installed on our test unit, which packs a surprising bark! The Black Jack is the “high-performance” scooter in the Buddy lineup, touting upgraded suspension and brakes, as well as some accessory options. Videos Our Sponsor 2009 Genuine Buddy Black Jack Review Click to view video See and hear the new Genuine Buddy scooter in the 2009 Genuine Buddy Black Jack Review Video.
For stop-and-go urban asphalt, however, the Buddy is right at home. Realistic operating top speeds are in the mid-50s, with the freeway and large highways very much off limits. The 4-stroke torque also makes steep inclines manageable, albeit with a noticeable drop in momentum. The lively throttle and engagement of the CVT transmission make for decent acceleration from a full stop.
The Black Jack delivers some relative pop for its 150cc size. The Black Jack utilizes the same air-cooled 150cc Single powering the Internationals. Tropez, Pamplona and Italia). Genuine’s popular Buddy lineup includes 50cc 2-stroke and 125cc 4-stroke units, along with the Buddy Internationals, which feature larger 150cc 4-stroke mills and sport stylish color schemes to match their ritzy Euro nomenclature (St. One scooter we took for a day-long test ride was the Buddy Black Jack. .Based out of Chicago, Genuine Scooters bills itself as “America’s Smallest Scooter Company” and Motorcycle USA recently had the opportunity to sample some Genuines courtesy of our local Southern Oregon dealer, the good folks at the Bike Barn.
“The exhaust makes a very cool sound reminiscent of a Dare we say it’s even loud? The most notable was the off-road-only Prima exhaust installed on our test unit, which packs a surprising bark! The Black Jack is the “high-performance” scooter in the Buddy lineup, touting upgraded suspension and brakes, as well as some accessory options. Videos Our Sponsor 2009 Genuine Buddy Black Jack Review Click to view video See and hear the new Genuine Buddy scooter in the 2009 Genuine Buddy Black Jack Review Video.For stop-and-go urban asphalt, however, the Buddy is right at home. Realistic operating top speeds are in the mid-50s, with the freeway and large highways very much off limits. The 4-stroke torque also makes steep inclines manageable, albeit with a noticeable drop in momentum. The lively throttle and engagement of the CVT transmission make for decent acceleration from a full stop.
The Black Jack delivers some relative pop for its 150cc size. The Black Jack utilizes the same air-cooled 150cc Single powering the Internationals. Tropez, Pamplona and Italia). Genuine’s popular Buddy lineup includes 50cc 2-stroke and 125cc 4-stroke units, along with the Buddy Internationals, which feature larger 150cc 4-stroke mills and sport stylish color schemes to match their ritzy Euro nomenclature (St. One scooter we took for a day-long test ride was the Buddy Black Jack. .Based out of Chicago, Genuine Scooters bills itself as “America’s Smallest Scooter Company” and Motorcycle USA recently had the opportunity to sample some Genuines courtesy of our local Southern Oregon dealer, the good folks at the Bike Barn.
