| So what's all the buzz about motor scooters in the | | | | system, larger tires, a radio and a windshield. Also, |
| news? Motor scooter sales are skyrocketing as | | | | make sure that the seat is shaped properly for your |
| consumers struggle to deal with rising fuel costs. In the | | | | body type and that it provides you with enough |
| past 5 years we've seen gas prices almost double | | | | support for a long trip. |
| and many drivers believe they have no other choice | | | | Cost |
| but to pay the high cost in order to get to work. | | | | Usually cost is one of the most important factors in |
| Resourceful drivers have been searching for ways to | | | | choosing the right motor scooter for you. If you just |
| reduce their fuel costs and this had lead to the | | | | want a cheap motor scooter that will get you from |
| increase in motor scooter sales. | | | | point A to point B, an off-shore model will likely suit you |
| Gone are the days of underpowered little scooters | | | | well. Models made in China are available on the internet |
| that had little use other than being a fun toy. | | | | for less than $1000 and are made for the truly budget |
| Manufacturers are listening to consumers and building | | | | conscious consumer. If you have a little more money |
| motor scooters that you can drive just about | | | | to spend, opt for a more mainstream model such as a |
| anywhere that you would drive a car. Small motor | | | | Vespa, Honda or Yamaha. Lastly, if you want "the |
| scooters with 50cc engines are still available and are | | | | mother of all scooters", you can easily spend over |
| still selling well, but newer, larger motor scooters are all | | | | $5000 and get a Suzuki Burgman. These big boys are |
| the rage. With engines over 100cc's and features such | | | | about the size of a regular motorcycle but offer the |
| as windshields, radios and larger tires, these new | | | | uniqueness of being a motor scooter. |
| generation motor scooters are giving consumers new | | | | How Long Will You Keep It? |
| options when it comes to personal transportation. | | | | The last factor to think about is the length of time you |
| Here's a few things that you need to look for when | | | | plan on keeping your motor scooter. If you are planning |
| buying a Motor Scooter: | | | | on keeping it for a number of years and want it to last, |
| Engine Size | | | | with the ability to drive thousands of miles, opt for a |
| Engine size quite possibly the most important factor in | | | | larger engine model. Larger engines will be better |
| deciding on a motor scooter as this will dictate where | | | | suited for high mileage, whereas a small, cheap motor |
| you will ride your new scooter. If you buy a small | | | | scooter would be better suited to occasional driving or |
| motor scooter with an engine size below 100cc, then | | | | a specified time period. Many students purchase motor |
| you will want to stay away from highways and in | | | | scooters as a reliable and economical vehicle to drive |
| many areas may be prohibited from driving on the | | | | during the summer months and a small, 50cc model |
| highway. If you plan to use your motor scooter on | | | | would be well suited for this purpose. Brand is also a |
| major highways, you will want a model above 100cc, | | | | consideration in determining the quality of a motor |
| and possibly as large as your budget will allow. The | | | | scooter. You will note that there are many motor |
| larger the engine, generally the faster it will go. If you | | | | scooters still on the road that were built in the 70's |
| don't want the feeling of not having enough power, go | | | | & 80's and they're still going strong. Just like |
| for the larger engine sizes. | | | | anything else, if you maintain it properly, it will last much |
| Features | | | | longer. |
| This again will depend on what you plan to do with | | | | I hope that I have provided you with a number of |
| your motor scooter. If you plan to spend a lot of time | | | | things to think about before heading out to purchase a |
| driving your scooter, opt for a model that comes with | | | | motor scooter. |
| a decent amount of storage, an advanced suspension | | | | |