Is it possible to convert a BMS Palazzo Deluxe 150cc scooter to a more powerful engine?
by SilkeeLuvsScooters!
(Moorhead, MN)
Hi, I recently found my dream scooter. I am ABSOLUTELY in LOVE with the BMS Palazzo Deluxe 150cc. My concern is, though, that I generally hop on the highway for a little bit to get to work.
I'm a slightly heavier woman, and since the 150cc motors will generally get you up to 55mph, I would expect that for me it would be more like 45-50mph before it was too much pressure (possibly.)
Is there any way to increase the power of this particular scooter model? I would want to try and get the power up 10-15 more mph...
If that's asking too much, do you know if it's ever possible to keep the body frame as it is, but put in a 250cc motor instead?
I absolutely love this scooter - everything about it speaks to me, and I'll be SO disappointed if I end up having to choose against it due to it not meeting my needs the way I desire.
I find that the 250cc models tend to look too much like crotch rockets. Why buy a scooter if you don't want that romantic scooter look? :) The only scooters that are in that style that have higher powered motors are the Vespa GTS Super and the Kymco People 250, but those are out of my price range. :(
Thank you for any advice!
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