Scooter Answers

There are a lot of different factors you should consider when choosing a scooter. You probably know that there are different sizes of scooters out there, but you may not know any brands other than Vespa. Or you may be somewhat familiar with scooters, but if you’ve never owned one yourself, it’s a good idea to do your research before you buy a scooter.
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Making the decision to hit the road on two wheels is a little more of an exercise, today, than it was when I began riding. Back in the dark ages, we got our hands on a machine any way we could, swung a leg over, and rode away. We were lucky to live through it. Continue reading ‘Scooter License Laws’ »

1. They get great gas mileage

Depending on the model you get and how much of a “lead wrist” you have, scooters can get over 100 mpg. Even many of the larger cruisers get 40-50 mpg. This helps offset the cost. Continue reading ‘10 reasons to buy a scooter’ »

1. Because you can get it for $700 on Ebay

Buying a scooter is like buying a car. There will always be deals that are too good to be true, and this is one of the worst. You can’t test ride it to make sure it’s comfortable or even to be sure it works, and a lot of dealers refuse to service these cheap Chinese no-name scooters. Continue reading ‘10 reasons not to buy a scooter’ »

When I was first considering buying a scooter, I needed a lot of help figuring things out. How fast could a scooter go? Would the gas mileage make the scooter a worthwhile purchase? What brands are out there, besides Vespa? Continue reading ‘Is a scooter right for you?’ »