Vento Phantom 150 Review

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Vento Phantom 150
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dwhitnack's review of Vento Phantom 150

“I'll admit I'm spoiled. I drove 10K mikes on a...”

★★☆☆☆

written by dwhitnack on 08/02/2009

Good Points
Good mileage. Inexpensive. Alarm, remote start & ability to access locked storage without turning off engine. Audible turn signal indicator (should be mandatory on all 2 wheeled vehicles!

Bad Points
Hardware, fit and finish are consistent with price. Key/lock hardware, as well as remote arm/disarm seemed difficult to figure out. Lacks top mounted quick access storage compartment(s) for cell phone, digital camera, spare change, etc. The bike I drove had 1,000 (rental) miles on it, and I logged another 400 in 3 days. Sensed run-out on the steering wheel column, the breaks and suspension was very noisy, and the former was in dire need of adjustment. Since it showed signs of having been laid down a few times, such explained why I couldn't keep the left mirror from constantly swinging inward. Mirror mounts are strong candidates for upgrade. From a safety perspective, I was surprised to also notice no ignition switch connected to the kick-stand. If someone was to mistakenly rev the engine when nobody was sitting on it, I envision the bike as a projectile.

General Comments
I'll admit I'm spoiled. I drove 10K mikes on a Burgman 650 last year (San Diego to Cabo, and then to Jersey shore), and also own a Honda Reflex 250. These are high end bike, whereas the Vento Phantom 150 is not.
This is a classic example of "You get what you pay for." If you want a high-end bike, you'll have to consider a Honda (Reflex) or Suzuki (Burgman), Vespa or Aprilia. However, you can buy 3 or 4 Phantoms for what you would pay for one of the aforementioned.
My experience with the Vento Phantom was from a 3 day trip around the island of Puerto Rico from a local rental company. Although the ODO only showed 1,100 miles, it looked and rattled as if it had looked 11,000. BTW, if you plan a trip to Puerto Rico, you too may be politely escorted from their toll road expressway (Hwy 22). Nowhere was I told by the rental agency that scooters are prohibited.

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