Genuine scooters in Miami Beach
Genuine Scooter Dealer in Miami Beach
Authorized Genuine Scooter Co. dealer at 1743 Bay Road since 1998. Buddy 50, 125, 170i, Buddy Kick, Roughhouse, Hooligan 170i, and the G400c motorcycle. 3-year unlimited-mile warranty on the core Buddy lineup — longer than Vespa.
The scooter people's scooter brand. Now on Bay Road.
Some brands sell scale. Genuine sells loyalty. Founded in Chicago in 2002, distributing through 240+ US dealers, and now celebrating 20 years of the Buddy (2006–2026), Genuine has spent two decades being the favorite brand of the people who actually ride. Not the biggest. The most loved.
There's a forum for that — modernbuddy.com. There's a culture for that — Amerivespa, A-Town Rumble, dozens of regional Buddy-specific rallies. There's a warranty for that — three years, unlimited miles on the core Buddy / Roughhouse / Hooligan lineup, which beats Vespa's standard coverage.
And there's now a dealer for that in Miami Beach: us.
Why a Genuine fits Miami
- Small-frame DNA at Vespa-adjacent style. The Buddy is a modern reinterpretation of the 1960s Italian small-frame scooter. It belongs on Lincoln Road as much as anything from Pontedera does.
- Half the price of a comparable Vespa. Buddy 125 at $2,899 versus Primavera 150 at $5,500+. Same small-frame feel, half the cash.
- 100 MPG on the Buddy 170i. A tank of gas costs less than a Miami Beach parking-meter session.
- 3-year, unlimited-mile warranty — class-leading for a non-Japanese scooter.
- Buddy 170i is causeway-survivable. 55 mph top, fuel-injected, fine for the MacArthur or Tuttle when you actually need to make a trip across the bay.
The Buddy line — Genuine's hero
Buddy 50 — the no-license small-frame
49cc, 4-stroke, classic small-frame Italian silhouette. Florida Class E driver's license is all you need. The most stylish 50cc on our floor that isn't a Vespa.
~$2,499Buddy 125 — the cult favorite
124.9cc, 9.7 hp, 50 mph top, 90+ MPG. The model that built the Modern Buddy community. City-perfect, fuel-sipping, retro-cool. If we could only stock one Genuine, this would be it.
$2,899Buddy 170i — the everyday hero
169.5cc, fuel-injected, 11 hp, 55 mph, 100 MPG. Causeway-capable in short bursts. The "do-anything" Buddy for the rider who wants small-frame character and the option to leave Miami Beach. Still in production for 2026.
$3,499Buddy Kick 125i — small-frame, modern road manners
124.9cc EFI, 11 hp, 55 mph. Larger 12" wheels, more upright stance — Buddy character with better road manners on uneven Miami pavement.
$3,499The sport line — Roughhouse & Hooligan
Roughhouse 50 — sport-styled 50cc
50cc 2-stroke, aggressive bodywork, light and flickable. The cafe-culture / stunt-curious 50cc. No license needed in Florida.
From $2,699Hooligan 170i — the fast Roughhouse
169.5cc EFI in the Roughhouse-style sport body. Quick, urban, attitude-forward.
Mid-$3,000sAnd one motorcycle — the Genuine G400c
Genuine G400c — modern-classic motorcycle
This isn't a scooter, but it shares the showroom and deserves a section. The G400c is a 397cc single-cylinder thumper modeled on the small-displacement modern classics — Royal Enfield Meteor, Honda CB300R, Yamaha SR400. 26 hp. 22 lb-ft torque. Top speed ~80 mph. 70 MPG. Dual exhaust. Kick + electric start. At $3,999 it's one of the most affordable new modern-classic motorcycles sold in the US. A real motorcycle endorsement is required.
$3,999MSRP and Financing
| Model | MSRP | License Required |
|---|---|---|
| Buddy 50 | ~$2,499 | Class E (no endorsement) |
| Buddy 125 | $2,899 | Motorcycle endorsement |
| Buddy 170i | $3,499 | Motorcycle endorsement |
| Buddy Kick 125i | $3,499 | Motorcycle endorsement |
| Roughhouse 50 | $2,699 | Class E (no endorsement) |
| G400c motorcycle | $3,999 | Full motorcycle endorsement |
MSRP does not include freight, dealer assembly, tag, title, registration, or Florida sales tax. Out-the-door pricing quoted in writing on request. Pre-qualify online in 5 minutes with a soft credit pull.
Florida licensing on Genuine
- Buddy 50 / Roughhouse 50: Regular Class E driver's license. No motorcycle endorsement. No insurance legally required.
- Buddy 125, Buddy 170i, Buddy Kick 125i, Hooligan 170i: Motorcycle endorsement required, motorcycle insurance required.
- G400c motorcycle: Full motorcycle endorsement and insurance required. This is a 397cc motorcycle, not a scooter.
Full Florida scooter law guide →
The "Genuine Confidence" warranty
Per Genuine's published warranty page:
- 3-year unlimited mileage — Buddy 50 / 125 / 170i, Buddy Kick 125, Roughhouse 50 / Sport, Hooligan 170i
- 2-year / 24,000 miles — G400c motorcycle
- All warranty work performed through authorized dealers (us)
Three years of unlimited-mile coverage on the core Buddy line is, candidly, longer than Vespa's standard 2-year. This isn't marketing — it's the warranty page.
The community is the moat
If you buy a Buddy, you become part of one. modernbuddy.com is the de facto online HQ for Buddy / Stella / Blur / Rattler / Roughhouse / Black Cat owners — active rally, tech, and meetup forums. Genuine sponsors Amerivespa (the largest US scooter rally, sanctioned by the Vespa Club of America) and dozens of regional events. Buddy owners are notably loyal, notably vocal, notably modifier-friendly.
The Honda PCX has more units on the road. The Vespa Primavera has more cachet. The Buddy has more people who will pull over and talk to you in a parking lot.
Genuine vs. the alternatives
| If you want… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Italian small-frame DNA + Italian pricing | Vespa Primavera |
| Same retro look, lowest-cost entry | Lance Havana Classic or Wolf Lucky |
| Bigger engine, longer warranty, same price tier | Kymco Like 150i or AK 550 |
| Genuine-quality at Genuine prices | Stay here. |
FAQ
Is the Genuine Stella still available?
No. The Stella was built by LML in India and ended production around 2017–2018 when LML went bankrupt. We can sometimes source clean used Stellas — call to ask. For a manual-shift classic feel today, look at used Stellas in the collector market.
What's the difference between a Buddy and a Vespa?
Both are small-frame scooters inspired by the same 1960s Italian design language. Vespa uses a pressed-steel monocoque body and is built in Italy. Buddy uses a more conventional construction and is built abroad. Buddy is roughly half the price for comparable displacement, and carries a longer standard warranty.
Is the Buddy 170i actually fast enough for the MacArthur Causeway?
At 55 mph, the Buddy 170i is on the legal edge of the MacArthur (posted 45 mph in some segments, 50 in others). Fine for short causeway hops. For daily causeway commuting we'd recommend a 250cc+ scooter — Kymco Downtown 350i or Vespa GTS 300.
Is the G400c a scooter?
No. The G400c is a 397cc modern-classic motorcycle. It requires a full Florida motorcycle endorsement and standard motorcycle insurance. We sell it alongside the scooter lineup because Genuine distributes it.
How does Buddy resale compare?
Buddy holds value unusually well in the used market because of enthusiast demand — Modern Buddy classifieds move quickly. Better resale than Lance or Wolf, not quite Vespa-tier.
Do you stock Buddy parts?
Yes. Common service parts on-site. We pull anything else from Genuine's Chicago parts operation, often within the week.
What's the warranty on the Buddy Kick?
3 years, unlimited mileage. Same as the core Buddy lineup.
Does Genuine make electric scooters?
Genuine distributes NIU electric scooters (MQi, NQi, UQi families) and a Genuine-branded e-bike line (CS 500, CU 500, XS 750F). Ask if you're interested.
Nationwide & worldwide shipping
We crate and ship Buddys, Roughhouses, Hooligans, and the G400c anywhere in the lower 48 and across the Caribbean basin — Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, USVI, and beyond via licensed freight forwarders. Pricing is quoted to your destination. Call (305) 538-7878 or send us your details for a written quote.
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- Worldwide shipping & freight forwarding
Buddy up. Come see one this week.
1743 Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · On Bay Road since 1998 · Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · (305) 538-7878