| Many people love the freedom of driving a car. | | | | $1000. |
| However, as fuel prices rise due to the increase in oil | | | | Another way they are economical is via gas mileage. |
| consumption around the world, people are beginning to | | | | While most cars average approximately 20 miles to |
| look at other means of transportation. A great | | | | the gallon and hybrid cars can get 30 to 40 miles to |
| alternative to driving a car is a motor scooter or simply | | | | gallon, that is quite low compared to o some scooters |
| known as a scooter. | | | | which can get up to 80 miles to the gallon. This fuel |
| One of the most common questions to ask when | | | | efficiency increase the amount of money you save in |
| looking to buy a scooter is "What are some of the | | | | gas each time you fill up your tank. |
| benefits to owning a scooter?" | | | | Another benefit is that scooters are approved by the |
| One benefit is that scooters are very easy to use. | | | | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and |
| They tend to be quite similar to motorcycles, however, | | | | Department of Transportation (DOT). With an EPA |
| unlike a motorcycle the engine of the scooter is | | | | and DOT approval, vehicles meet their strict standards |
| located below the seat and above the rear axle. The | | | | and can be registered as being street legal vehicle in all |
| scooter is also significantly lighter than a motorcycle | | | | 50 states. In other words, they can be driven on the |
| and the step through frame creates a feature where | | | | street. However, these vehicles aren't designed for |
| riders can rest their feet on a platform or foot rest | | | | speed so as a precaution you may want to stay off |
| instead of pedals. | | | | the highway or interstate. |
| Another advantages is that they are economical. All | | | | When looking for an alternative mode of transportation |
| over the world, motor scooters are a popular form of | | | | to combat the rise in fuel prices, look at a scooter. |
| urban transportation due to their low cost. The price | | | | There are many benefits to owning a scooter. One of |
| depends on many factors including whether you're | | | | the benefits is that they're easy to use and operate. |
| buying a high quality name brand versus an | | | | Another benefit is that economical to purchase and at |
| inexpensive and low quality model, the engine size that | | | | the pump since they're fuel efficient. Lastly, they're |
| can range from 150cc to over 800cc, and the features | | | | street legal which means they can be operated on |
| you may want. Most beginning models can start below | | | | roads and streets. |