| A motor scooter is a two-wheeled motorized vehicle | | | | - Will it be traveling on a highway? |
| differing from both a moped and a motorbike. Mopeds, | | | | - What areas of town do you plan on traveling in? |
| which are bikes with a motorized pedaling that look | | | | - How important is speed? |
| more like bicycles than motorbikes, do not carry the | | | | - How important is power? |
| same weight, structure or modern advancements. On | | | | - How much do you want to spend? |
| the other hand, a motorbike can be distinguished by | | | | - What special considerations need to be met? |
| the tank, which is located between the handlebars and | | | | - Where do you plan to keep it? |
| the rider and the engine located beneath the rider and | | | | - How many different individuals will it? |
| closer to the front of the vehicle. Motor scooters | | | | - What weight/size requirements might you have? |
| typically have a step-through frame, with an engine | | | | - Do you plan on taking a passenger with you? |
| located behind the rider at the rear of the vehicle and | | | | Scoots can come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Motor |
| a platform or integrated footrests for the driver's feet. | | | | scooters used for business travel will need to be more |
| Engine sizes range from 20 cc to as much as 500 | | | | reliable than ones used for pleasure. A larger engine |
| cc's. | | | | might be needed for longer distances, reliability as well |
| Some of the finest manufacturers include: | | | | as for higher speeds, highway use and inclines. |
| - Vespa | | | | However, they also may be more expensive and |
| - Honda | | | | harder to maintain. Passengers add extra weight and |
| - Piaggo | | | | depending on the operator's size, weight and height will |
| - Yamaha | | | | be a factor as well. They are created to be compact; |
| - Suzuki | | | | taller and larger individuals may find them |
| Due to the rising cost of fuel, scooters are typically | | | | uncomfortable to sit on for multiple hours and |
| used as alternative transportation. They are excellent | | | | long-distance travel. |
| for quick runs to the store or for visiting family and | | | | Finally, before buying always look for consumer |
| friends around the city because they are fuel-efficient. | | | | reports and word-of-mouth advertising. Individuals who |
| They are also easy to store and have good | | | | use their scooter often will be able to give information |
| maneuverability. However, some use their scoot for | | | | on smaller features and seemingly minute details as |
| daily and long-distance travel such as for business | | | | well as remind a prospective buyer of the extra costs |
| commutes or when touring vacation areas. | | | | such as insurance and maintenance that need to be |
| Before buying, answer the following questions first: | | | | considered. Consumer reports can also apprise a |
| - Will you be using to travel for business or pleasure? | | | | buyer of manufacturing problems or structural |
| - What distances do you plan on covering on your | | | | differences that are sometimes over-looked when |
| scooter? | | | | considering the big picture. |