2000 Peugeot Speedfight 100 from Australia

Summary:

Cheaper to run than catching a bus

Faults:

Speedo cable needed frequent replacing.

Headlights are useless at night.

Other than that it was a fairly reliable and economical little unit.

In Australia, Scooters are only just starting to become popular. Dealer service is a bit "iffy" (I got quoted $200 for a first service which entails 1 replacement spark plug and a general checkover). But that's all set to change with dealers cropping up everywhere.

General Comments:

The Speedfight 2-stroke 100 is really aimed at the younger end of the market. With its sporty looks and nippy performance around town, I can understand why it's been popular in European cities.

No good on open roads though.

I have since sold it and now own a 4 stroke 125cc Elyseo by the same manufacturer.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 5th December, 2004

3rd Mar 2005, 02:50

Having owned Peugeot Scooters, I know that the items that fail on ALL Peugeots is the indicator switch (£35 item plus fitting). The drive belts snap at 13000 miles on 2 stroke 50cc and go on forever on 125cc (if ridden gently).

The build quality is poor, but the engines are quite robust.

I have done 25000 kms on 2 stroke 50cc, and it goes well and used only a little oil. 2 Stoke 50cc returns 65 mpg, 4 stroke 125cc returns 70-80 mpg.

They aren't as good as Honda scooters though!

19th Jun 2008, 22:11

Great scooter. Will buy another. I'm 20 stone and it still pulls along at 60mph.

In reply to 3rd Mar 2005, 02:50

22nd Feb 2026, 12:39

I had a Peugeot Zenith 50cc two-stroke a long time ago, and I also had problems with the indicator switch. That was the only thing I had to replace on the scooter; otherwise, it was flawless, not a single problem. They're scooters meant to be ridden for long periods; generally, they don't have many breakdowns, and those they do have are minor.

Since Honda is mentioned, there are Peugeot models from the late 80s and early 90s that had Honda engines. The two brands collaborated during those years.