Help finding an Asian style scooter or similar one in USA

[wrightm]

Hello,
I love scooters and have always been meaning to buy one. Now I want to buy one for sure. I've done some asian travel  and love the scooters they have over there...especially indonesia and vietnam.
Here are a couple of the models that I rode while over there...

Honda Vario, Yamaha Jupiter, Honda Supra and Yamaha Mio

All of which I think are only available in Asia. Have you heard of these bikes? Do you know of any American versions of these bikes or similar styles.

I really don't like the vespa style or the style where you put your feet together in front of the seat. I like the motorcycle -side foot post styles of the bikes I mentioned above.
thanks so much for your help!
cheers,
Micah Wright

[goosestale]

You may want to look at the Kymco line of scooters. They are available in styles simular to what you like. made in Taiwan, a bit pricier than the Chinese scoots, also higher quality. In my town it's the scooter brand sold at the Harley dealership.
http://www.kymco.com/showroom/showroom_main.asp?MotorCTID={A061EB8A-C6D9-400D-8141-E4CCFB0AB12A}

[scooter rebel]

If it is just the styling you are looking for, you can search any number of scooter dealerships that sell the Chinese scooters and possibly find a similar style scooter to what you want. Buying a Chinese scooter though is not for everybody. That it a hole other topic and has been hashed out before.