| If there is ever a time to own a scooter or a | | | | If you're not keen on riding a motorcycle, consider a |
| motorcycle, it is right now. In these grim economic | | | | scooter. A 150CC scooter can be had brand new for |
| times, gas prices aren't as important as simply saving | | | | about the same price as the bike mentioned above, or |
| gas. Motorcycles and Scooters can either replace, or | | | | much cheaper if used. It'll pay for itself within months of |
| at least in most cases supplement your current vehicle | | | | purchase due to fuel savings and an absolutely |
| to save hundreds every month. | | | | unbeatable mileage. Many models get up to 120 miles |
| Motorcycles are much less expensive than many | | | | per gallon - Yes, one hundred and twenty. At this rate, |
| imagine. An entirely reliable, decent looking used bike | | | | cruising around town is virtually free. And insurance on |
| can be had for less than a thousand dollars. Getting full | | | | a simple scooter is equally inexpensive. Although |
| coverage insurance on it can (shockingly) be a few 10 | | | | 150CC is plenty peppy for around town, it's inadvisable |
| dollar notes a month, completely trumping even the | | | | to take it on the interstate. |
| cheapest of car insurance. What's the advantage? | | | | If one lives in an area prone to frequent rain, a 150CC |
| Sheer gas mileage savings. A motorcycle can get up | | | | scooter or motorcycle can still save you loads by |
| to 80 miles per gallon depending on model and engine | | | | using it to supplement your car. After getting suckered |
| size. While requiring a short learning curve (and taking a | | | | into it by a friend, I rarely use my main vehicle now, and |
| recommended safety course), they are not only | | | | lowered the insurance to liability. The mileage is simply |
| extremely enjoyable to ride, but the fuel savings are | | | | unbeatable, and it's a fun hobby. Did I mention parking |
| nearly unbeatable. | | | | isn't hard? |