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This one came as a surprise. I knew QLINK existed but knew very little about them. Then, out of the blue, I got an email from my friend Dennis McCartney, President of CBXMANMOTORCYCLES.com. Dennis is a guy for whom I have a great deal of respect. He knows his business and he conducts it with integrity. The email was followed up with a phone call during which he informed me that he was now carrying the QLINK line and was very impressed with QLINK in general and the Pegasus in particular. He asked if I be interested in reviewing it. After a bad experience, I have made it a point to only review products that I have reason to believe are of decent quality. Dennis's enthusiasm about the Pegasus was enough to convince me that I had to see what had him so excited. He put me in touch with the folks at QLINK and two weeks later, the Pegasus showed up at my door.
Who is QLINK?
The first thing I needed to do was find out as much as possible about QLINK. QLINK is a new kid on the block here in the States. What I learned is that QLINK is a Powersports company, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. They operate in several countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Africa, selling over 120,000 units per year. That's obviously not huge, but it is respectable. Their goal is to have 500 dealers in the United States within three years and they appear to be on track.
I spent quite some time on the phone with Johnny Tai, Sales Manager for QLINK and found him to be a very likeable and forthright guy. He was quite candid about the challenges QLINK faces. The main thing he wanted to stress was that they were determined to offer reasonably priced, quality products with full customer and dealer support. They aren't interested in trying to compete with the cheap lines.
So, I like Johnny, but do I believe him? Trust but verify. I contacted a couple of QLINK dealers to get their "off the record" assessment of QLINK?S warranty service and parts availability. Each of them was quite pleased with QLINK. Here is a quote from one of them:
"QLINK is great on parts and service: I cannot emphasize this more than enough".
QLINK promises to ship parts the same day ordered by 2nd day air. The warranty on the Pegasus is a two-year limited warranty with no limits on mileage.
Oh, you won't find QLINK products on eBay. They do business the old fashioned way, through brick and mortar dealers.
Quality Control
CFMoto in China manufactures the Pegasus. While CFMoto is arguably one of the best two or three manufacturers in China, according to Johnny, QLINK has a team of quality control personnel and technicians from Taiwan that oversee the production runs of the Pegasus. Technicians with experience in Taiwanese quality that speak the same language as the manufacturer in China can be a great advantage in ensuring quality production runs.
Introducing the Pegasus!
The first thing I want to stress is that this is not another piece of Chinese junk. The fit and finish are very respectable. The only minor flaw I found in the fit was a misalignment at the bottom of one of the glove boxes by about 1/32 when closed. Components are of good quality and the ride is superb. The owner's manual has 42 pages of clearly written material, complete with good illustrations. The manual can be downloaded at their website, www.Qlinkmotor.com. There is also a full service manual available to dealers.
The 152.7cc water-cooled engine produces 12 HP, resulting in it being one of the fastest 150cc scooters I have ever ridden. Top speed, GPS tested, was 69 mph. I'm sure that once it is fully broken in it will top over 70 mph. This is one classy scooter with a traditional flair and a sassy attitude. Being water cooled, it should have significantly longer engine life than its air-cooled cousins.
After putting approximately 300 miles on the Pegasus, two things really made an impression: (1. This is a very simple, yet elegant looking, scooter. In its simplicity, the ergonomics are very close to perfect. Everything seems to fit the human body perfectly. (2. The ride is very impressive. I've always considered the Vespa ET4 to be the gold standard of how a scooter should ride. The Pegasus competes with the Vespa ride and may be even smoother. It smoothes out bumps that rattle me on just about any scooter I?ve ridden, including a big name maxi-scooter. Acceleration is brisk but the extra power really shines in the upper end. The stability and balance of the ride are superb. The 16" wheels give an almost motorcycle feel to the ride. On speeds over 55 mph or so, I get quite nervous on most scooters. Not so with the Pegasus. When doing top speed testing, the Pegasus was quite stable, well balanced and responsive. On the twisty roads, the Pegasus is an absolute blast to ride. It just has a built in feel of confidence that screams for the driver to crank it up. I find that I am far less fatigued after long rides on the Pegasus than on about any scooter I have ridden in its class.
The unit I tested starts quickly and the automatic choke works well. In colder weather, a slight twist of the throttle helps during starting. The engine is just a tad cold blooded and likes about a minute of warm-up in temperatures below 45 degrees F.
The instrument cluster is simple and easy to read. The speedometer reads in miles per hour rather than the kilometers that seem to be standard fare for so many imported scooters. It includes a digital calendar/clock. The fuel and temperature gauges seem accurate. The speedometer, like most scooter speedometers, is just a little optimistic and seems to read approximately 5% too fast per GPS testing. The cluster also includes a parking brake indicator, which lights when the parking brake is on or the side stand is down. This is a nice little reminder because the scooter won't start in either of those circumstances. The only drawbacks to the cluster are that the backlighting is not bright enough to read the clock easily in the dark and that it lacks a tachometer.
The mirrors provide a good view to the rear. All controls have a good solid feel to them and operate smoothly. Front and rear disc brakes provide very responsive and efficient braking and require minimal hand pressure to engage.
Seat height is 30.7", which is just about perfect. I'm 5'11" and fit nicely. My lady friend, who is 5?5", sat on it and she proclaimed that it worked well for her too. The seat is fairly slim and won't require you to do the splits to sit on it. The Pegasus has plenty of legroom and has more than adequate size for two up riding. The fold down passenger footrests are well placed and sturdy.
Storage space is about average for a 150cc scooter. The well under the seat is large enough to hold a 1/2 helmet but not large enough for a full-face helmet. There is a helmet hook under the lockable seat to hang a helmet. Two additional small glove boxes will hold your gloves and trinkets. The optional lockable top trunk is large enough for a full-face helmet. The top trunk that came with the unit I tested had a rattling problem. This was an easy $3.50 fix by placing some automotive door edge guard around the lip of the trunk.
Headlights and turn signals are a big issue with me. The 35w/35w headlight and lens design provides excellent illumination and mine was well aimed. I've had other scooter riders observe the rear turn signals and brake lights while following me. They report that all are plainly visible. The turn signals are nearly silent. I prefer noisy blinkers to remind me to turn them off.
Another nice feature is a rear wheel parking break with built-in kill switch. If you've ever had a scooter roll down a hill off the kickstand, you know what a nice feature this can be. The brake lever is located under the seat and it might be a little more convenient if it were located on the exterior somewhere. I don't find that to be a big deal since I'm usually stowing gear under the seat when parking anyway.
Rear shocks are five flavor adjustable pre-load. This allows adjustment for optimum ride comfort depending on rider preferences, weight and riding conditions.
Gas mileage I'm getting with this unit is an impressive 85mpg. The fuel tank is generous at over 2 gallons so you won't need to spend as much time at the gas station.
I deliberately left the scooter outside in the weather for two reasons. The first is that I wanted to check the seals on the instrument cluster. There is nothing more aggravating than condensation on the inside of the cluster. The Pegasus passed the test. The other reason was that I wanted to see if it would be like some other Chinese and Asian scooters I've dealt with that develop surface rust on the steel components very quickly. After several weeks in the weather, I find no surface rust anywhere.
Overall, this is a very nice looking, well built and practical scooter. It performs very well in the speed and stability departments and it is quite comfortable. The only things I would like to see changed are the addition of a tachometer and a kickstarter and maybe louder turn signals.
It's all about the ride!
Those of you, who know me, know that my slogan is, "It's all about the ride!" This scooter is an absolute blast to ride. I liked the Pegasus so much that I bought one.
For more information about the QLINK Pegasus visit the forum:
http://scootdawg.proboards59.com/
I would like to thank Dennis McCartney at CbxManMotorcyles.com and Johnny Tai at QLINK for making this review possible
QLINK Pegasus 150
Review
by Lee Hammond, aka ScootDawg
Review
by Lee Hammond, aka ScootDawg
Pegasus holds its own in looks, sitting next to a Vespa ET4 and Honda Reflex
Carburetor adjustments are easy through the small hatch under the seat
Under seat storage and parking brake
Ready for the GPS test
Click the thumbs to enlarge.
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About
This one came as a surprise. I knew QLINK existed but knew very little about them. Then, out of the blue, I got an email from my friend Dennis McCartney, President of CBXMANMOTORCYCLES.com. Dennis is a guy for whom I have a great deal of respect. He knows his business and he conducts it with integrity. The email was followed up with a phone call during which he informed me that he was now carrying the QLINK line and was very impressed with QLINK in general and the Pegasus in particular. He asked if I be interested in reviewing it. After a bad experience, I have made it a point to only review products that I have reason to believe are of decent quality. Dennis's enthusiasm about the Pegasus was enough to convince me that I had to see what had him so excited. He put me in touch with the folks at QLINK and two weeks later, the Pegasus showed up at my door.
Who is QLINK?
The first thing I needed to do was find out as much as possible about QLINK. QLINK is a new kid on the block here in the States. What I learned is that QLINK is a Powersports company, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. They operate in several countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Africa, selling over 120,000 units per year. That's obviously not huge, but it is respectable. Their goal is to have 500 dealers in the United States within three years and they appear to be on track.
I spent quite some time on the phone with Johnny Tai, Sales Manager for QLINK and found him to be a very likeable and forthright guy. He was quite candid about the challenges QLINK faces. The main thing he wanted to stress was that they were determined to offer reasonably priced, quality products with full customer and dealer support. They aren't interested in trying to compete with the cheap lines.
So, I like Johnny, but do I believe him? Trust but verify. I contacted a couple of QLINK dealers to get their "off the record" assessment of QLINK?S warranty service and parts availability. Each of them was quite pleased with QLINK. Here is a quote from one of them:
"QLINK is great on parts and service: I cannot emphasize this more than enough".
QLINK promises to ship parts the same day ordered by 2nd day air. The warranty on the Pegasus is a two-year limited warranty with no limits on mileage.
Oh, you won't find QLINK products on eBay. They do business the old fashioned way, through brick and mortar dealers.
Quality Control
CFMoto in China manufactures the Pegasus. While CFMoto is arguably one of the best two or three manufacturers in China, according to Johnny, QLINK has a team of quality control personnel and technicians from Taiwan that oversee the production runs of the Pegasus. Technicians with experience in Taiwanese quality that speak the same language as the manufacturer in China can be a great advantage in ensuring quality production runs.
Introducing the Pegasus!
The first thing I want to stress is that this is not another piece of Chinese junk. The fit and finish are very respectable. The only minor flaw I found in the fit was a misalignment at the bottom of one of the glove boxes by about 1/32 when closed. Components are of good quality and the ride is superb. The owner's manual has 42 pages of clearly written material, complete with good illustrations. The manual can be downloaded at their website, www.Qlinkmotor.com. There is also a full service manual available to dealers.
The 152.7cc water-cooled engine produces 12 HP, resulting in it being one of the fastest 150cc scooters I have ever ridden. Top speed, GPS tested, was 69 mph. I'm sure that once it is fully broken in it will top over 70 mph. This is one classy scooter with a traditional flair and a sassy attitude. Being water cooled, it should have significantly longer engine life than its air-cooled cousins.
After putting approximately 300 miles on the Pegasus, two things really made an impression: (1. This is a very simple, yet elegant looking, scooter. In its simplicity, the ergonomics are very close to perfect. Everything seems to fit the human body perfectly. (2. The ride is very impressive. I've always considered the Vespa ET4 to be the gold standard of how a scooter should ride. The Pegasus competes with the Vespa ride and may be even smoother. It smoothes out bumps that rattle me on just about any scooter I?ve ridden, including a big name maxi-scooter. Acceleration is brisk but the extra power really shines in the upper end. The stability and balance of the ride are superb. The 16" wheels give an almost motorcycle feel to the ride. On speeds over 55 mph or so, I get quite nervous on most scooters. Not so with the Pegasus. When doing top speed testing, the Pegasus was quite stable, well balanced and responsive. On the twisty roads, the Pegasus is an absolute blast to ride. It just has a built in feel of confidence that screams for the driver to crank it up. I find that I am far less fatigued after long rides on the Pegasus than on about any scooter I have ridden in its class.
The unit I tested starts quickly and the automatic choke works well. In colder weather, a slight twist of the throttle helps during starting. The engine is just a tad cold blooded and likes about a minute of warm-up in temperatures below 45 degrees F.
The instrument cluster is simple and easy to read. The speedometer reads in miles per hour rather than the kilometers that seem to be standard fare for so many imported scooters. It includes a digital calendar/clock. The fuel and temperature gauges seem accurate. The speedometer, like most scooter speedometers, is just a little optimistic and seems to read approximately 5% too fast per GPS testing. The cluster also includes a parking brake indicator, which lights when the parking brake is on or the side stand is down. This is a nice little reminder because the scooter won't start in either of those circumstances. The only drawbacks to the cluster are that the backlighting is not bright enough to read the clock easily in the dark and that it lacks a tachometer.
The mirrors provide a good view to the rear. All controls have a good solid feel to them and operate smoothly. Front and rear disc brakes provide very responsive and efficient braking and require minimal hand pressure to engage.
Seat height is 30.7", which is just about perfect. I'm 5'11" and fit nicely. My lady friend, who is 5?5", sat on it and she proclaimed that it worked well for her too. The seat is fairly slim and won't require you to do the splits to sit on it. The Pegasus has plenty of legroom and has more than adequate size for two up riding. The fold down passenger footrests are well placed and sturdy.
Storage space is about average for a 150cc scooter. The well under the seat is large enough to hold a 1/2 helmet but not large enough for a full-face helmet. There is a helmet hook under the lockable seat to hang a helmet. Two additional small glove boxes will hold your gloves and trinkets. The optional lockable top trunk is large enough for a full-face helmet. The top trunk that came with the unit I tested had a rattling problem. This was an easy $3.50 fix by placing some automotive door edge guard around the lip of the trunk.
Headlights and turn signals are a big issue with me. The 35w/35w headlight and lens design provides excellent illumination and mine was well aimed. I've had other scooter riders observe the rear turn signals and brake lights while following me. They report that all are plainly visible. The turn signals are nearly silent. I prefer noisy blinkers to remind me to turn them off.
Another nice feature is a rear wheel parking break with built-in kill switch. If you've ever had a scooter roll down a hill off the kickstand, you know what a nice feature this can be. The brake lever is located under the seat and it might be a little more convenient if it were located on the exterior somewhere. I don't find that to be a big deal since I'm usually stowing gear under the seat when parking anyway.
Rear shocks are five flavor adjustable pre-load. This allows adjustment for optimum ride comfort depending on rider preferences, weight and riding conditions.
Gas mileage I'm getting with this unit is an impressive 85mpg. The fuel tank is generous at over 2 gallons so you won't need to spend as much time at the gas station.
I deliberately left the scooter outside in the weather for two reasons. The first is that I wanted to check the seals on the instrument cluster. There is nothing more aggravating than condensation on the inside of the cluster. The Pegasus passed the test. The other reason was that I wanted to see if it would be like some other Chinese and Asian scooters I've dealt with that develop surface rust on the steel components very quickly. After several weeks in the weather, I find no surface rust anywhere.
Overall, this is a very nice looking, well built and practical scooter. It performs very well in the speed and stability departments and it is quite comfortable. The only things I would like to see changed are the addition of a tachometer and a kickstarter and maybe louder turn signals.
It's all about the ride!
Those of you, who know me, know that my slogan is, "It's all about the ride!" This scooter is an absolute blast to ride. I liked the Pegasus so much that I bought one.
For more information about the QLINK Pegasus visit the forum:
http://scootdawg.proboards59.com/
I would like to thank Dennis McCartney at CbxManMotorcyles.com and Johnny Tai at QLINK for making this review possible
Who is QLINK?
The first thing I needed to do was find out as much as possible about QLINK. QLINK is a new kid on the block here in the States. What I learned is that QLINK is a Powersports company, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. They operate in several countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Africa, selling over 120,000 units per year. That's obviously not huge, but it is respectable. Their goal is to have 500 dealers in the United States within three years and they appear to be on track.
I spent quite some time on the phone with Johnny Tai, Sales Manager for QLINK and found him to be a very likeable and forthright guy. He was quite candid about the challenges QLINK faces. The main thing he wanted to stress was that they were determined to offer reasonably priced, quality products with full customer and dealer support. They aren't interested in trying to compete with the cheap lines.
So, I like Johnny, but do I believe him? Trust but verify. I contacted a couple of QLINK dealers to get their "off the record" assessment of QLINK?S warranty service and parts availability. Each of them was quite pleased with QLINK. Here is a quote from one of them:
"QLINK is great on parts and service: I cannot emphasize this more than enough".
QLINK promises to ship parts the same day ordered by 2nd day air. The warranty on the Pegasus is a two-year limited warranty with no limits on mileage.
Oh, you won't find QLINK products on eBay. They do business the old fashioned way, through brick and mortar dealers.
Quality Control
CFMoto in China manufactures the Pegasus. While CFMoto is arguably one of the best two or three manufacturers in China, according to Johnny, QLINK has a team of quality control personnel and technicians from Taiwan that oversee the production runs of the Pegasus. Technicians with experience in Taiwanese quality that speak the same language as the manufacturer in China can be a great advantage in ensuring quality production runs.
Introducing the Pegasus!
The first thing I want to stress is that this is not another piece of Chinese junk. The fit and finish are very respectable. The only minor flaw I found in the fit was a misalignment at the bottom of one of the glove boxes by about 1/32 when closed. Components are of good quality and the ride is superb. The owner's manual has 42 pages of clearly written material, complete with good illustrations. The manual can be downloaded at their website, www.Qlinkmotor.com. There is also a full service manual available to dealers.
The 152.7cc water-cooled engine produces 12 HP, resulting in it being one of the fastest 150cc scooters I have ever ridden. Top speed, GPS tested, was 69 mph. I'm sure that once it is fully broken in it will top over 70 mph. This is one classy scooter with a traditional flair and a sassy attitude. Being water cooled, it should have significantly longer engine life than its air-cooled cousins.
After putting approximately 300 miles on the Pegasus, two things really made an impression: (1. This is a very simple, yet elegant looking, scooter. In its simplicity, the ergonomics are very close to perfect. Everything seems to fit the human body perfectly. (2. The ride is very impressive. I've always considered the Vespa ET4 to be the gold standard of how a scooter should ride. The Pegasus competes with the Vespa ride and may be even smoother. It smoothes out bumps that rattle me on just about any scooter I?ve ridden, including a big name maxi-scooter. Acceleration is brisk but the extra power really shines in the upper end. The stability and balance of the ride are superb. The 16" wheels give an almost motorcycle feel to the ride. On speeds over 55 mph or so, I get quite nervous on most scooters. Not so with the Pegasus. When doing top speed testing, the Pegasus was quite stable, well balanced and responsive. On the twisty roads, the Pegasus is an absolute blast to ride. It just has a built in feel of confidence that screams for the driver to crank it up. I find that I am far less fatigued after long rides on the Pegasus than on about any scooter I have ridden in its class.
The unit I tested starts quickly and the automatic choke works well. In colder weather, a slight twist of the throttle helps during starting. The engine is just a tad cold blooded and likes about a minute of warm-up in temperatures below 45 degrees F.
The instrument cluster is simple and easy to read. The speedometer reads in miles per hour rather than the kilometers that seem to be standard fare for so many imported scooters. It includes a digital calendar/clock. The fuel and temperature gauges seem accurate. The speedometer, like most scooter speedometers, is just a little optimistic and seems to read approximately 5% too fast per GPS testing. The cluster also includes a parking brake indicator, which lights when the parking brake is on or the side stand is down. This is a nice little reminder because the scooter won't start in either of those circumstances. The only drawbacks to the cluster are that the backlighting is not bright enough to read the clock easily in the dark and that it lacks a tachometer.
The mirrors provide a good view to the rear. All controls have a good solid feel to them and operate smoothly. Front and rear disc brakes provide very responsive and efficient braking and require minimal hand pressure to engage.
Seat height is 30.7", which is just about perfect. I'm 5'11" and fit nicely. My lady friend, who is 5?5", sat on it and she proclaimed that it worked well for her too. The seat is fairly slim and won't require you to do the splits to sit on it. The Pegasus has plenty of legroom and has more than adequate size for two up riding. The fold down passenger footrests are well placed and sturdy.
Storage space is about average for a 150cc scooter. The well under the seat is large enough to hold a 1/2 helmet but not large enough for a full-face helmet. There is a helmet hook under the lockable seat to hang a helmet. Two additional small glove boxes will hold your gloves and trinkets. The optional lockable top trunk is large enough for a full-face helmet. The top trunk that came with the unit I tested had a rattling problem. This was an easy $3.50 fix by placing some automotive door edge guard around the lip of the trunk.
Headlights and turn signals are a big issue with me. The 35w/35w headlight and lens design provides excellent illumination and mine was well aimed. I've had other scooter riders observe the rear turn signals and brake lights while following me. They report that all are plainly visible. The turn signals are nearly silent. I prefer noisy blinkers to remind me to turn them off.
Another nice feature is a rear wheel parking break with built-in kill switch. If you've ever had a scooter roll down a hill off the kickstand, you know what a nice feature this can be. The brake lever is located under the seat and it might be a little more convenient if it were located on the exterior somewhere. I don't find that to be a big deal since I'm usually stowing gear under the seat when parking anyway.
Rear shocks are five flavor adjustable pre-load. This allows adjustment for optimum ride comfort depending on rider preferences, weight and riding conditions.
Gas mileage I'm getting with this unit is an impressive 85mpg. The fuel tank is generous at over 2 gallons so you won't need to spend as much time at the gas station.
I deliberately left the scooter outside in the weather for two reasons. The first is that I wanted to check the seals on the instrument cluster. There is nothing more aggravating than condensation on the inside of the cluster. The Pegasus passed the test. The other reason was that I wanted to see if it would be like some other Chinese and Asian scooters I've dealt with that develop surface rust on the steel components very quickly. After several weeks in the weather, I find no surface rust anywhere.
Overall, this is a very nice looking, well built and practical scooter. It performs very well in the speed and stability departments and it is quite comfortable. The only things I would like to see changed are the addition of a tachometer and a kickstarter and maybe louder turn signals.
It's all about the ride!
Those of you, who know me, know that my slogan is, "It's all about the ride!" This scooter is an absolute blast to ride. I liked the Pegasus so much that I bought one.
For more information about the QLINK Pegasus visit the forum:
http://scootdawg.proboards59.com/
I would like to thank Dennis McCartney at CbxManMotorcyles.com and Johnny Tai at QLINK for making this review possible
