| Scooter Bikes have been around since the early | | | | $850 all the way up to literally thousands of dollars. |
| 1900's and originated in Asia, France and Italy. Most | | | | Keep in mind that you should be able to find excellent |
| people when they think of motor scooters don't realize | | | | high quality scooters for under $2500. I mean motor |
| how far they have come in regards to durability, | | | | scooters that will go 75 mph and have an engine size |
| safety and range of speed. Motor scooters not only | | | | of 250cc. You will find that some scooters will also be |
| have improved dramatically as to their safety but can | | | | equipped with automatic transmissions for those who |
| travel up to speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour and | | | | are afraid of learning how to properly use a manual |
| carry a passenger easily. They can handle 300 to 400 | | | | clutch. Although a manual clutch will probably give you |
| lbs in weight for most scooter bikes and will range as | | | | a little better performance they are not for everybody. |
| far as engine size and accessories. | | | | Also keep in mind that a lot of scooter bikes will come |
| If you are concerned about maintaining your motor | | | | with additional accessories such as a cargo pack that |
| scooters you can rest assured that they are fairly | | | | is situated behind the passenger rider to carry your |
| easy to maintain as long as you do not neglect them | | | | necessities when needed. |
| and follow the service recommendations in the manual | | | | Scooter bikes serve one additional purpose in that |
| that comes with these scooter bikes. Motor scooters | | | | they can save you a ton of money when it comes to |
| will vary as far as cubic centimeters for engine size | | | | fuel costs. How would you like to get 120 miles to a |
| from 49cc to 250cc and even higher. Obviously the | | | | gallon of gas as opposed to say 15 to 25 miles per |
| higher the cubic centimeters the more power these | | | | gallon in an automobile? Think about how much |
| scooter bikes will have and the faster they will be able | | | | scooter bikes can save you. If you get 120 miles to a |
| to go. Make sure when you look at an array of | | | | gallon as opposed to 20 you will save almost $85 for |
| scooters that you are aware of what you plan to use | | | | every 1000 miles you drive. |
| it for and how much you can afford to spend. For | | | | One last comment in regards to safety. Although |
| instance if you plan on riding on the freeway or | | | | several states do not require the use of a D.O.T. |
| highway at speeds of 55 or 60 miles per hour you will | | | | approved motorcycle helmet it is highly recommended |
| need at least a 150cc engine. | | | | that you and your passenger wear one at all times |
| Scooter bikes will also range as far as price as well. | | | | when riding scooter bikes or any other motor sport |
| You will find that you can spend as little as around | | | | vehicles. |