| If you are trying to save a few buck in your | | | | a tank, but they are limited on power. |
| transportation expenses these days, you may want to | | | | The scooter, on the other hand, has evolved over the |
| consider a moped or scooter. Obviously if you don't | | | | years. Scooters come with many different engine |
| live near your work or have a large family this may not | | | | sizes ranging from 49cc up to 250cc. |
| be possible. But for single people, students, or someone | | | | #3 Speed |
| who has just a short commute to work, these vehicles | | | | The mopeds are hindered by their smaller motor, so |
| can save you a ton of money when it comes to what | | | | they only get going to around 30 mph tops. The |
| you are paying at the pump each month. | | | | scooter can go anywhere from 25mph up to 60mph |
| Many people interchange the two terms, but they | | | | depending on the size of the motor. |
| technically are not the same. Here are some of the | | | | #4 Availability |
| differences between the two: | | | | Honestly, there are going to be many more options |
| #1 The Look. | | | | available to you if you are choosing a scooter over a |
| Some of you reading this that are a little bit younger | | | | moped. |
| may have never even seen a moped. They look like a | | | | #5 Affordability |
| heavier duty version of a bike. They have a motor, but | | | | A moped might be a little less expensive because a) |
| they also have pedals. | | | | the are usually not as high tech; or b) you may actually |
| The scooter on the other hand, has no pedals and | | | | have to find a used one if the moped is the way you |
| looks like more like a mini motorcycle. | | | | want to go. |
| #2 The Motor | | | | Scooters are much more advanced nowadays, but |
| Mopeds are going to tend to be a lot less powerful | | | | some people like the old school look and feel f the |
| than most scooters. They will usually have a 1 gallon | | | | moped. Either way, they are both going to save you |
| gas tank with no more than a 49cc motor. Don't get | | | | massive amounts of money at the pump if you decide |
| me wrong, they will usually get you over 200 miles on | | | | to use them. |