An online survey

[Juno]

My name is Juno and I'm a junior industrial design major at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. My Equipment Design class is splitted into three groups: Marketing, Ergonomics and Structure. Of course, I'm in the marketing group which means the group is going to research on the design of the scooter. I know I have to include motorcycle as well because what we (marketing group) think is almost equivalent to scooter.

This survey has very common and some serious questions because we are assigned to design a new scooter and we hope your answers help us to boost our research and could also help us to design the best scooter possible. We also hope we can get at least ten participants. image

Please answer what applies you.

General information
1. Age
a. 16-25
b. 26.35
c. 36-55
d. 56-65
e. 66+

2. Sex
a. Male
b. Female

3. Are you:
a. Student
b. Employed
c. Retired
d. N/A

4. Have you ever owned or driven a scooter?
a. Owned
b. Driven
c. Neither

5. Have you ever owned or driven a motorcycle?
a. Owned
b. Driven
c. Neither

If you answered neither for the two previous questions, please answer Section A.
If you have owned or driven a scooter, please answer Section B.
and/or
If you have owned or driven a motorcycle, please answer Section C.

Section A
1. Would you ever consider purchasing a scooter?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe

2. Why or why not?

3. Would you ever consider purchasing a motorcycle?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe

4. Why or why not?

5. What is your primary means of transportation?

6. Why is this your primary means of transportation?

7. Would you consider purchasing an electronic motorcycle or scooter?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe

8. If you answered YES, please apply your reason.
a. Environmental friendliness
b. Save money
c. Avoid noise
d. Avoid fumes
e. Cool factor
f. Other (if so, please state)

9. If you answered NO on question 7, why not?

Section B
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?

2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?

3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?

4. Think of a scooter you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
5. How important is extra storage space?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?

7. Do you drive a scooter regularly (more than several times a year)?
a. Yes
b. No

8. What is your main destination?

9. Does more than one person routinely use the scooter?

10. What do you use the scooter for?

11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

Section C
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?

2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?

3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?

4. Think of a motorcycle you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?

5. How important is extra storage space?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?

7. Do you drive a motorcycle regularly (more than several times a year)?
a. Yes
b. No

8. What is your main destination?

9. Does more than one person routinely use the motorcycle?

10. What do you use the scooter for?

11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

And at last, I have a picture I uploaded to the internet; all I need is you to grade (A based on the best to F based on the worst) the pictures of scooters we found on the internet.

Link
Mirror

I appreciate your patience. I know it's a long survey but that is going to help our marketing group to invest more time on this research.

Thanks!

-Juno

 

[markgm]

B
A
B
B
A
B
No need for one
A
They're fun to ride, save money on gas.
Car
Easy to operate, I control the schedule, safe from the elements.
A
F Something different

Section B
No
Make it a motorcycle
B
Ice
B
Vacations
No
Vacations
B

Section C
Yes, they are amazing to ride.
Freedom, able to go faster than anyone, quick acceleration, being one with the world.
Lighter, faster, made for tall people
A
Ice
No
Wrong section for the question! I use it to get to work and for everywhere I can go without my car.
C
1F
2C
3B
4B
5C
6D
7D
8D
9D

 

[userman]

http://www.wildfiresystems.net...=224&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.wildfiresystems.net...=227&g2_serialNumber=2

Why would I want a scooter?

 

[markgm]

While scooters won't go here: http://www.sportbikes.net/foru...ntry-trip-cimg1461.jpg they are good when I go to the beach. It's easier to rent one on Block Island than to bring my bike on the ferry.

 

[mordantmonkey]

a
a
b
b
a

sec. B
1 no
2 quick, light handling. relaxed riding position. stomping on it because it was a rental
3 wimpy power and acceleration. little or no carrying capacity.
abysmal at riding 2 up.
4 more power
5 c
6 dark, rain, ice, snow
7 no
8 n/a
9 n/a
10 n/a (was rental on vacation
11 b
sec.c
1 yes. transportation, touring, pleasure
2 freedom, handling, acceleration
3 discomfort on long distances, noise, tank range
4 more storage, more power
5 c
6 ice, snow
7 a
8 work or weekend leisure/touring
9 no
10 leisure, transport, touring
11 a
1a
2f
3b
4d
5d
6f
7c
8c
9a

the questions about motorcycle usage are odd because there are many different motorcycle styles adapted specifically to different uses. scooters... not so much.

 

[MixMasterTang]

Originally posted by: Juno


General information
1. Age
a. 16-25
b. 26.35
c. 36-55
d. 56-65
e. 66+

2. Sex
a. Male
b. Female

3. Are you:
a. Student
b. Employed
c. Retired
d. N/A

4. Have you ever owned or driven a scooter?
a. Owned
b. Driven
c. Neither

5. Have you ever owned or driven a motorcycle?
a. Owned
b. Driven
c. Neither

If you answered neither for the two previous questions, please answer Section A.
If you have owned or driven a scooter, please answer Section B.
and/or
If you have owned or driven a motorcycle, please answer Section C.

Section A
1. Would you ever consider purchasing a scooter?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe

2. Why or why not?

3. Would you ever consider purchasing a motorcycle?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe

4. Why or why not?

5. What is your primary means of transportation?

6. Why is this your primary means of transportation?

7. Would you consider purchasing an electronic motorcycle or scooter?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe

8. If you answered YES, please apply your reason.
a. Environmental friendliness
b. Save money
c. Avoid noise
d. Avoid fumes
e. Cool factor
f. Other (if so, please state)

9. If you answered NO on question 7, why not?

Section B
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?
No Prefer motorcycles
2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?
It was economical and easy to get around the city on
3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?
Lack of power, lack of storage, and it made me look like a douche.
4. Think of a scooter you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
5. How important is extra storage space?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?
Highway during rush hour and/or bad weather (including cold)
7. Do you drive a scooter regularly (more than several times a year)?
a. Yes
b. No

8. What is your main destination?
N/A
9. Does more than one person routinely use the scooter?
N/A
10. What do you use the scooter for?
N/A
11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

Section C
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?
Yes, multiple times. I enjoy riding and I like to spoil myself.
2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?
Makes you feel free and forget about your worries. Very exciting to ride around.
3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?
Idiots on the road
4. Think of a motorcycle you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
Most need a more comfortable seat!
5. How important is extra storage space?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?
Highway during rush hour, bad weather (including cold)
7. Do you drive a motorcycle regularly (more than several times a year)?
a. Yes
b. No

8. What is your main destination?
Work and riding to just to ride.
9. Does more than one person routinely use the motorcycle?
Not very often, but sometimes.
10. What do you use the motorcycle for?
commuting to work and pleasure
11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

And at last, I have a picture I uploaded to the internet; all I need is you to grade (A based on the best to F based on the worst) the pictures of scooters we found on the internet.

1) D
2) C
3) B
4) C
5) D
6) C
7) C
8) B
9) C

 

[userman]

General information
1. Age
a. 16-25

2. Sex
a. Male

3. Are you:
b. Employed

4. Have you ever owned or driven a scooter?
c. Neither

5. Have you ever owned or driven a motorcycle?
a. Owned
b. Driven

If you answered neither for the two previous questions, please answer Section A.
If you have owned or driven a scooter, please answer Section B.
and/or
If you have owned or driven a motorcycle, please answer Section C.

Section A
1. Would you ever consider purchasing a scooter?
b. No

2. Why or why not?
I have a motorcycle.
3. Would you ever consider purchasing a motorcycle?
a. Yes

4. Why or why not?
Because I ride motorcycles
5. What is your primary means of transportation?
Truck
6. Why is this your primary means of transportation?
I can haul shit.
7. Would you consider purchasing an electronic motorcycle or scooter?
b. No

8. If you answered YES, please apply your reason.
a. Environmental friendliness
b. Save money
c. Avoid noise
d. Avoid fumes
e. Cool factor
f. Other (if so, please state)

9. If you answered NO on question 7, why not?

Section B
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?
I have not.
2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?
The wind.
3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?
People in cars.
4. Think of a scooter you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
I have not driven a scooter.
5. How important is extra storage space?
a. Very

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?
All
7. Do you drive a scooter regularly (more than several times a year)?
b. No

8. What is your main destination?
All over.
9. Does more than one person routinely use the scooter?
I do not know.
10. What do you use the scooter for?
I dont
11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
b. Somewhat


Section C
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?

2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?
Everything but the other traffic
3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?
Traffic
4. Think of a motorcycle you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
I want a minigun installed on the forks so I can shoot other traffic.
5. How important is extra storage space?
a. Very

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?
All
7. Do you drive a motorcycle regularly (more than several times a year)?
a. Yes
8. What is your main destination?
All over
9. Does more than one person routinely use the motorcycle?
Yes
10. What do you use the scooter for?
I do not own a scooter.
11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
b. Somewhat

 

[tasmanian]

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. A,b
Section c
1. I never purchased one my dad has them both,
2. The bonding experience, the thrill, the adventure. We have 3 dirt bikes.
3. Crashing,
4. More power, better suspension, lights
5. D
6. I ride in all
7. A
8. Don?t have one
9. No
10. Don?t have a scooter
11. B

Picture
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. C

 

[jagec]

1. Age
a. 16-25

2. Sex
a. Male

3. Are you:
b. Employed

4. Have you ever owned or driven a scooter?
b. Driven

5. Have you ever owned or driven a motorcycle?
a. Owned

Section B (Scooter)
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?
Nope.
2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?
Wind in your face, ease of use, light, quiet.
3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?
Low power, low speed, fine for sleepy towns with no traffic but terrible for highway, areas with traffic, and spirited riding.

Also people tend to look down on men riding scooters. In one sense I don't care what people think, but in another, well, everyone cares what people think.
4. Think of a scooter you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
I dunno...more power without sacrificing light weight I guess. Maybe larger tires to allow for bumpier terrain without causing damage.

5. How important is extra storage space?
c. Not very

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?
Ice, snow, very cold, moderately windy

7. Do you drive a scooter regularly (more than several times a year)?
b. No

8. What is your main destination?
Rent them on vacation overseas a few times.

9. Does more than one person routinely use the scooter?
No

10. What do you use the scooter for?
Recreation

11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
c. Not very

Section C - Motorcycle
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?
Yes. Because they're a hoot to ride, get great gas mileage, are fun to ride, can park anywhere, are a blast to take around corners, satisfy my sense of adventure, and are fun to ride.
2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?
The freedom, leaning into corners, the instant power whenever I like it, the sensual growl of the engine, the low cost for insurance, gas, maintenance, and initial purchase.

3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?
When it gets cold or very windy, or when there are oil slicks, wet leaves, and diesel on the road, it gets worrisome.

4. Think of a motorcycle you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
I really should have bought the ABS version. Also, lighter/lower center of gravity. Power's about right, but I wouldn't mind a little more.

5. How important is extra storage space?
b. Somewhat

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?
Snow, ice, high winds, extreme cold (but I have winter gear and heated grips, so we're talking really cold).

7. Do you drive a motorcycle regularly (more than several times a year)?
a. Yes

8. What is your main destination?
Commuting to and from work. Occasional long-distance trips or mountain adventure

9. Does more than one person routinely use the motorcycle?
No

10. What do you use the scooter for?
The motorcycle is used for everything, including as a commuter, errand runner (unless something won't fit and can't be strapped to the back), adventure bike up in the mountains and off road, road tripper, and stress relief.

11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
b. Somewhat

1. B, utilitarian but a little small. Front angle is odd.
2. A, looks comfy and capable
3. A, I like the vintage utilitarian look but it might be a little small.
4.B, they tryin' to make this an off-road scooter?
5.D, looks like a toy, way too flashy for something that small.
6. C, looks comfy but I'm not diggin' the nose.
7. D, looks dinky and has weird angles.
8.D, looks like a toy, way too flashy for something that small.
9. C, like the vintage look but it's a little fruity.

 

[mwmorph]

General information
1. Age
a. 16-25

2. Sex
a. Male

3. Are you:
a. Student

4. Have you ever owned or driven a scooter?
c. Neither

5. Have you ever owned or driven a motorcycle?
a. Owned
b. Driven

Section C
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?
I've purchased 2 for commuting and just because it's a different experience from driving. It's quicker, more fun and just looks a lot cooler than a car.

2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?
Freedom and just the difference between driving. It's a special treat, lit's like a convertible's freedom with the quickness of a super car and the involvement unparalleled by anything else.

3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?
Other cars on the road and the hazard they present.

4. Think of a motorcycle you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
Better headlights, motorcycle headlights are notoriously weak and worthless compared to automotive headlights.

5. How important is extra storage space?
b. Somewhat

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?
Snow

7. Do you drive a motorcycle regularly (more than several times a year)?
a. Yes

8. What is your main destination?
Home, school, and on weekend, long trips to just wherever.

9. Does more than one person routinely use the motorcycle?
No

10. What do you use the scooter for?
Commuting and pleasure

11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
b. Somewhat

And at last, I have a picture I uploaded to the internet; all I need is you to grade (A based on the best to F based on the worst) the pictures of scooters we found on the internet.

Link
Mirror

1 D
2 B
3 F
4 A
5 B
6 D
7 C
8 C
9 D

-Juno[/quote]

 

[JulesMaximus]

I own a motorcycle but don't have time to answer all that right now. I'll try to devote some time to honestly answer your questions tomorrow.

 

[ryan256]

Originally posted by: Juno
My name is Juno and I'm a junior industrial design major at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. My Equipment Design class is splitted into three groups: Marketing, Ergonomics and Structure. Of course, I'm in the marketing group which means the group is going to research on the design of the scooter. I know I have to include motorcycle as well because what we (marketing group) think is almost equivalent to scooter.

This survey has very common and some serious questions because we are assigned to design a new scooter and we hope your answers help us to boost our research and could also help us to design the best scooter possible. We also hope we can get at least ten participants. image

Please answer what applies you.

General information
1. Age
a. 16-25
b. 26.35
c. 36-55
d. 56-65
e. 66+

2. Sex
a. Male
b. Female

3. Are you:
a. Student
b. Employed
c. Retired
d. N/A

4. Have you ever owned or driven a scooter?
a. Owned
b. Driven
c. Neither

5. Have you ever owned or driven a motorcycle?
a. Owned
b. Driven
c. Neither

If you answered neither for the two previous questions, please answer Section A.
If you have owned or driven a scooter, please answer Section B.
and/or
If you have owned or driven a motorcycle, please answer Section C.


Section C
1. Have you ever puchased one? If so, why?
1: Yes. Fun & Gas mileage.
2. What do you enjoy about riding experience?
Its just plain fun. Especially on nice sunny days.
3. What do you not enjoy about the riding experience?
Having to ride in the rain
4. Think of a motorcycle you've driven. If you could change anything about it, what would it be?
More comfortable seat.
5. How important is extra storage space?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

6. What conditions, if any, won't you ride in?
Temperature of 50F or above. Day or Night. Only when its not raining.
7. Do you drive a motorcycle regularly (more than several times a year)?
a. Yes
b. No

8. What is your main destination?
My Office
9. Does more than one person routinely use the motorcycle?
No
10. What do you use the scooter for?
Scooter?? I don't have a scooter. I use the motorcycle for regular daily transportation whenever I don't need to take a bunch of stuff with me.
11. How important is the ability to carry a passenger to you?
a. Very
b. Somewhat
c. Not very
d. Not at all

And at last, I have a picture I uploaded to the internet; all I need is you to grade (A based on the best to F based on the worst) the pictures of scooters we found on the internet.

Link
Mirror

I appreciate your patience. I know it's a long survey but that is going to help our marketing group to invest more time on this research.

Thanks!

-Juno

1:C
2:A
3:F
4:B
5:C
6:B
7
8
9

 

[Juno]

userman, you actually forget the pictures part. can you do that asap?

-juno

 

[halik]

1) a
2) a
3) a
4) b
5) a

SECTION B
1. No, I'm not gay or italian
2. Nothing besides being easy to operate
3. Virtually zero performance, not fun to tide
4. Too slow, too goofy looking
5. c
6. Below 40 degrees
7. b
8 . n/a
9 n/a
10 n/a
11 n/a

SECTION C
1) Yes, recreation and some light commuting
2) Insane acceleration, awesome handling
3) Strenuous on your back
4) Quicker throttle response
5) D
6) Under 50 degrees
7)a
8)school and pleasure
9) no
10) don't have a scooter
11)c

 

[Juno]

halik, you missed out the pictures part. can you fill it out?

-juno

 

[TBone48]

1: c
2: a
3: b
4: c
5: a
Section c

1: Yes. When I was a kid I thought motorcycles were the coolest things on Earth.
2: I enjoy the feeling of power due to the excellent power-to-weight ratio bikes enjoy. Also leaning through a turn feels like flying. For me riding is almost pure pleasure.
3: Traffic, and lamebrains in cars who can't see me for some reason.
4: My current bike could use a bit less restricted exhaust. The aftermarket has products to deal with this, but I'd rather if the bike came a little louder from the factory.
5: c
6: Snow & ice, obviously. I ride in the rain, as wellas extremes of hot or cold.
7: a
8: I commute daily to work, so work.
9: No.Just me.
10: It's a motorcycle, not a scooter!:| And I use it mainly for commuting.
11: d

Scooter Grades:

1:c
2:a
3:f
4:c
5:b
6: d
7:c
8:b
9: d

 

[Juno]

any more?