| With motorized scooters selling like crazy, the number | | | | same commitment to quality, apply it to motorized |
| of reputable manufacturers in the market is growing all | | | | scooters, and you get the idea. Honda scooters are |
| the time. We don't have time to talk about all the | | | | designed with modern surfaces and lines and continue |
| brands out there, so this article will mention a handful | | | | to push the limits of efficient, green fuel usage. |
| that continue to stand out for their innovation and | | | | Third, we'll check out Yamaha motor scooters. |
| commitment to excellent scooter design. Now, I admit | | | | Yamaha's motorcycles are renowned for their punchy |
| that evaluating scooter beauty is a kind of subjective | | | | engines and edgy designs. When you see someone |
| goal, so it could be a small stretch to call these are the | | | | zoom past on a Yamaha cycle, you just assume he's |
| "three top brands"--but just hear me out! Personal | | | | a cool dude (even if he's not). So it is a no-brainer that |
| preferences aside, these are three scooter brands | | | | Yamaha is king of the hill in the motorized scooter |
| that qualify as can't miss favorites, year after year. | | | | market as well. Yamaha is an international leader in |
| First up is the Vespa line by Piaggio. | | | | scooter technology, continuing to pioneer new models |
| The first motor scooter craze began in Italy after | | | | that are stronger, faster, more fuel efficient, and |
| World War II. A stormy post-war economy pushed | | | | yeah--more cool. |
| Piaggio, a military aircraft firm, toward a brand new | | | | If you drive a scooter by one of these manufacturers, |
| market: motorized scooters. The rest is history. The | | | | you probably feel the pride of ownership. If you're still |
| early Vespas had ground-breaking features, hidden | | | | exploring the motor scooter market, it's hard to go |
| engines, and easy-to-change tires--and they started a | | | | wrong buying a Vespa, Honda, or Yamaha--but there |
| wave of scooter popularity that swept across Europe. | | | | are other good companies as well. |
| Jump to the 21st century, when Piaggio released an | | | | Generally, trustworthy scooter makers can be |
| American scooter line. Today, Vespa motor scooters | | | | recognized by their generous warranties and |
| continue to get a lot of love for their excellent | | | | established reputations. If you're not sure whether the |
| workmanship and "mod" vintage style. | | | | brand you're looking at is legit, look online for reviews |
| Second, we'll look at motorized scooters by Honda. | | | | and check around for additional distribution |
| Am I right in thinking that Honda doesn't really need an | | | | centers--service and parts should be readily available. |
| introduction? This Japanese manufacturer has | | | | You might also want to take advantage of additional |
| cemented its reputation as a top tier vehicle | | | | consumer resources on how to choose the best |
| manufacturer by creating compact, economical cars | | | | scooter for your personal needs. |
| that are affordable and easy to maintain. Take that | | | | |