| This is the continuation of my article entitled, "Which | | | | advantage in this category. Simply put, gas scooters |
| Type of Motorized Scooter is Best - Electric or Gas? - | | | | are usually manufactured to withstand higher speeds |
| Part 1. In this article, I address the pros and cons | | | | and are more likely to be used either on or off-road. |
| associated with both electric scooters and gas | | | | Due to these extra strenuous requirements, the frame |
| scooters. By understanding the differences between | | | | on a gas scooter is usually designed and built to a |
| the two varieties of scooters, the purchaser is able to | | | | higher standard. |
| make a wiser decision regarding which type is best for | | | | RELIABILITY: There is no obvious winner here. The |
| their own personal needs. | | | | best advice I can provide is to always be sure to go |
| USABILITY: This feature is best selected by the | | | | with a quality brand name motorized scooter. If you |
| individual user. Electric scooters are great because you | | | | choose to select an off-brand or no-brand scooter, |
| simply plug them into the wall for an electrical charge. | | | | you will probably end up paying for the cost difference |
| There is no mess or fumes to worry about. However, | | | | later. Off-brand scooters, no brand scooters, and |
| you may have to wait several hours between uses | | | | clones generally offer extremely poor reliability. On top |
| since this charge cycle can take a little while to | | | | of this, you will probably have an extremely hard time |
| perform. Unless you have a second set of batteries to | | | | finding anyone to perform service for you when your |
| rotate between, you could find yourself waiting without | | | | scooter ultimately breaks down and quits working. |
| a ride until the charge cycle is complete. | | | | SAFETY & LEGAL ISSUES: Regardless of which |
| On the other hand, gas scooters are always ready to | | | | variety of scooter you choose, you still must pay close |
| go - as long as you have fuel to put into them! Once | | | | attention to the safety guidelines and local laws for |
| the gas tank is empty, simply refill it and you are ready | | | | your community. It is best that you contact your local |
| to go again - no waiting. On the down-side, many of | | | | Department of Motor Vehicles or other law |
| the gas scooters available are equipped with a | | | | enforcement agency to learn about the laws regarding |
| two-cycle engine. This means that you might have to | | | | the use of motorized scooters in your particular area. |
| fuel the scooter with a mixture of gas and oil to make | | | | You should also know that these laws will vary from |
| it work. Many of the manufacturers have made this | | | | state to state. Gas scooters that do not comply with |
| process a little more convenient by including an | | | | the California C.A.R.B. Tier 2 exhaust emissions |
| injection system whereby the oil is contained in one | | | | standards are illegal for use in California for anything |
| tank and the gas is contained in another. In this type of | | | | other than closed course competitions. |
| system, the oil is automatically mixed and injected into | | | | MY CONCLUSION: The type of motorized scooter |
| the engine in the correct consistency automatically. | | | | that is best for you, whether gas or electric, depends |
| While this is a much more convenient solution, if you | | | | completely on how you plan to use it, along with a little |
| are still uncomfortable handling flammable liquids, then a | | | | bit of personal preference. Only you can be the one to |
| gas powered scooter may not be the best option for | | | | make the best decision! Now you have the |
| you. | | | | appropriate knowledge to make a well informed |
| DURABILITY: A gas scooter will usually have the | | | | decision. Enjoy! |