Today, different models of scooters are popular. They differ in characteristics and cost. A lot of buyers are attracted by relatively inexpensive models. At the same time, the scooter must also be of high quality. It should be comfortable to move in any conditions.
One of the popular models of scooters is the Stels 150 Outlander. This development of Chinese technologists has already managed to appeal to domestic buyers. Before you go to the store for the selected vehicle model, you need to know about it in detail. The presented scooter will be discussed later.
What is a scooter?
Scooters began to gain popularity around the middle of the last century. In the Soviet Union, this niche was occupied by mopeds Karpaty, Verkhovyna, etc. This is a fairly compact, convenient and fast two-wheeled mode of transport for moving in urban conditions.
How have the requirements for a modern moped scooter changed since long ago? It should be easy, well managed, drive 150-200 km at one gas station, and, of course, be reliable, easy to operate and inexpensive.
The market offers a wide variety of mopeds for every taste. Among them, a special place is occupied by a Chinese-made Stels 150 Outlander scooter.
History of model creation
The prototype of the Stels 150 Outlander maxi scooter is the Japanese two-wheeled Honda 125 SH. It is believed that the "Stealth" is an absolute copy of the Japanese ancestor. But manufacturers do not deny it. Well, what's wrong with that? It's no secret that Chinese engineers take any foreign designs as a basis in many industries.
Performance is not inferior to the Honda in many ways. Stels 150 Outlander, parts for which can be purchased everywhere, does not cause problems during the repair.
Engine: dynamics and efficiency
The stealth scooter is powered by a 150 cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine. The power of the unit is 11.2 horsepower, which in combination with the variator allows you to accelerate to 100-110 km / h. This is quite good speed for this type of equipment, allowing you to confidently move not only in urban conditions, but also outside the city.
On the highway, you can afford to overtake not only leisurely summer residents with seedlings in the back seat, but also eternally rushing trucks. The engine is started by an electric starter. Liquid cooling provides good heat dissipation from the motor, which makes it possible to go without stops for a long time (until gasoline runs out).
The tank is small, with a volume of 7.4 liters, you can drive 150-200 km at one gas station, depending on the driving style. Food is provided by inexpensive AI-92 gasoline, which, combined with low consumption, saves a lot of money.
Convenience and comfort
Outlander’s suspension is standard: a telescopic fork at the front and a pendulum with one shock absorber at the rear. The rear suspension is rustic in appearance, but when driving on “good” Russian roads, it confidently overcomes all obstacles with a rider of 90-95 kg. A long “jumping” over irregularities, most likely, will make you take a break, or rather, “restatement”, since this model is harsh.
The most important difference between the Stels 150 Outlander and its counterparts in the category is the 16-inch wheels, thanks to which you can ride along a small staircase and in a forest. And with the second passenger, the scooter will not touch the bottom of the asphalt.
The helmet cannot be retracted into the rear luggage box, but many other things can be put. The absence of a frontal fairing makes moving at a speed of more than 80 km / h not very comfortable due to oncoming air flows and increases resistance to movement.
As for the brake system, the front is a disc, and the rear is a drum. Brakes easily stop the "Chinese" at any speed.
Weight and dimensions
The technical specifications of the Stels 150 Outlander also deserve special attention. The dimensions of the scooter are quite compact: length 204 cm, width 70 cm, height 115 cm.
With such dimensions, it is quite easy to find a place even in a clogged car parking. In the “saddle” of “Outlander” it will be quite comfortable even for a tall person.
The weight of the moped is 120 kg, which will allow even a fragile girl to cope with it.
Customer reviews
Scooter "Stealth" is rightfully recognized among buyers. According to reviews, it is a dynamic and comfortable vehicle. Large wheels, suspension and speed allow you to ride with confidence not only in the city, but also get out into the woods for a picnic. That is why "Stealth" refers to maxi scooters.
It should be noted that the Outlander is equipped with an immobilizer and a remote start. True, as it turned out, there is no remoteness sensor. Since you can start a scooter with a button, and drown it out only with a key or an alarm button, this can cause some difficulties if the keys remain, for example, in the garage.
Before gaining full speed, Stealth needs a break-in. Therefore, 1000 km will have to be driven at speeds up to 50 km / h. If all the requirements of the manufacturer’s instructions are met, the vehicle will be reliable and durable. No maintenance is required in the next few years.
The rubber with which the scooter is sold is of high quality. Therefore, you can ride for a long time with standard tires. This is a quality development of Chinese engineering. Many buyers in Russia have already managed to appreciate all the advantages of the presented model.
Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that the Stels 150 Outlander meets all modern requirements. And in combination with a low price it makes the purchase of the presented model very attractive.