| No one who has every owned (or even ridden) a | | | | The only thing that is debatable is whether riding a |
| Moped can claim that it's not fun to ride. And an | | | | Moped is safe. Both sides of the argument can quote |
| analysis of the facts show that it's very functional... but | | | | examples supporting their position until the cows come |
| what about safety? | | | | home. There are examples of horrible accidents and |
| First, what qualifies as a Moped? It's a low-powered | | | | there are stories of people riding Mopeds for years |
| motorcycle is one way to put it. Some people say it's | | | | without getting a scratch. |
| basically a bicycle with a little motor. | | | | But when you look at the facts, you will find that the |
| The legal definition in most states specify that it has to | | | | safety of a Moped depends on the rider. Teenagers |
| have an engine of 50cc or less or 1.5 hp or less. The | | | | with poor judgment, account for a lot of the Moped |
| word, "moped" was coined because the original | | | | accidents. |
| models had pedals and a motor, so the term | | | | People who wear a helmet and other safety |
| motor-pedal or, "moped." came into being. | | | | equipment AND ride like they are INVISIBLE are very |
| Beyond a shadow of a doubt, riding a Moped is a heck | | | | safe. |
| of a lot of fun. The functional part is clear. The gas | | | | Bottom line: Owning and riding a Moped is fun. The |
| mileage is out of site and Mopeds are easy to work | | | | safety part depends on the rider. |
| on and repair. | | | | |