| Vespa scooters are one of the oldest names in the | | | | travel you will find in the city. And on the open highway |
| scooter business. They have been manufacturing | | | | they will reach top speeds of 75 mph. |
| motor scooters since 1946 and their models are in | | | | The BV series boasts large 16 inch wheels and dual |
| great demand world wide. There are several popular | | | | shock absorbers for the smoothest ride in scootering. |
| Vespa motor scooters that range in size from 50cc to | | | | Plus, there is plenty of room for a passenger. They |
| 200cc. | | | | also have lockable storage compartments under the |
| The Vespa Granturismo has a 200cc engine which is | | | | seat for helmets or groceries. These are great gas |
| the biggest, fastest and most powerful Vespa ever | | | | powered scooters for city driving. |
| made. It has a 4-stroke 4-valve engine that is | | | | If you need to step up a notch you will find the Piaggio |
| liquid-cooled. With its powerful engine it has the ability | | | | BV500 ideal. It’s great for scootering around the |
| to pull away from almost any kind of traffic you could | | | | city. With its powerful engine it will take you anywhere |
| encounter. Even with its larger and more powerful | | | | you want to go in a hurry. It too has 16 inch wheels, a |
| engine it is still a very quiet motor scooter and emits | | | | 4-stroke, 4-valve Piaggio Master engine, and the |
| exceptionally low levels of pollution. | | | | exclusive Piaggio integral braking system for safe and |
| The Granturismo has 12 inch wheels and both front | | | | smooth stops. There are many other features that |
| and rear hydraulic disc brakes. Plus it has some good | | | | make this a popular scooter. |
| storage space. Two open face helmets can be stored | | | | Piaggio also has other models such as the FLY150, |
| under the seat plus a few extras in the glove | | | | which is a smaller cheaper model with 12 inch wheels. |
| compartment. | | | | It’s not quite as powerful as the bigger models, but |
| Other popular Vespa models are the LX, PX 150, PX | | | | it maneuvers around town very well and gets better |
| 150 Limited Edition and some top motor scooters in | | | | gas mileage. |
| their Piaggio line. | | | | Honda is a very popular scooter manufacturer and |
| The LX motor scooter comes in either the classic | | | | has many wonderful models to choose from. Among |
| 50cc or 150cc versions. The LX scooters are made | | | | the most popular are the Silver Wing, Helix and Elite. |
| for commuting. They aren’t as powerful as the | | | | The Silver Wing has a powerful liquid-cooled 582cc |
| Granturismo, but they save on gas. It’s amazing | | | | engine, automatic transmission and seats two people |
| how much more fun everyday errands can become | | | | comfortably. It is a strong scooter that is made for |
| when you surround yourself with the style, | | | | touring. |
| performance and safety that the LX encompasses. | | | | The Honda Helix also has room for two and has a |
| The PX 150 motor scooter is 150cc of classic Vespa. | | | | built-in trunk with plenty of storage room. It has 244cc |
| It comes complete with manual gears and a rear foot | | | | of pure power, a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine and |
| break. This is the original, the legendary, the classic PX. | | | | has been an extremely popular model for many years. |
| It’s available in the United States once again after a | | | | The Honda Elite is the gas-saver. It has a smaller 80cc |
| 20-plus year hiatus. These scooters are brand new, | | | | four-stroke engine and is fully automatic. You can |
| but maintain the original design. It comes with a | | | | enjoy the ride without worrying about shifting gears all |
| 4-speed gear shift, manual 4-speed transmission, rear | | | | the time. Plus, with the smaller engine you save on gas. |
| foot break, 150cc engine and a standard spare wheel. | | | | Another lesser known, but quality model, is the Bajaj. |
| The PX 150 Limited Edition is limited to just 500 | | | | Bajaj scooters have the highest mileage rating of any |
| scooters. The first PX motor scooters were made in | | | | 150cc scooter in the U.S. allowing you to get up to 110 |
| 1977 and they have become one of the most | | | | miles per gallon (per EPA City Cycle dyno tests). It has |
| recognized scooters in the world. Over 2 million have | | | | a 4-stroke 4-speed engine and is built by a company |
| been sold world wide and they have achieved a true | | | | with over 40 years of experience building motor |
| cult scooter status. For collectors you can’t go | | | | scooters and utility vehicles. So if you want reliability |
| wrong with a PX 150 Limited Edition scooter. | | | | and high gas mileage the Bajaj may be what |
| Vespa also makes motor scooters under the Piaggio | | | | you’re looking for. |
| name. They have several popular models that are | | | | There are many scooter manufacturers around the |
| very powerful machines. The X9 Evolution has a 39 | | | | world. There are electric scooters and gas powered |
| horsepower engine that will reach a top speed of 98 | | | | scooters. Scooters have become a popular form of |
| mph. | | | | travel because of the great savings achieved due to |
| The BV200 and BV250 models boast a single cylinder, | | | | their high gas mileage, cheap prices and low |
| four-stroke engine with an automatic transmission. No | | | | operational expenses. Plus, they are extremely fun out |
| need for constant shifting here. This makes it an ideal | | | | on the open road. |
| motor scooter for stop and go situations, the type of | | | | |