| With thousands of scooters selling weekly, the surging | | | | - Gas scooters are typically more durable, because |
| popularity of today's models is hardly a secret. But if | | | | they're designed to handle high speeds and are |
| you are ready to put down money for a scooter, you'll | | | | frequently capable of off-road use. |
| first need to ask yourself, "Do I look at gas powered | | | | - Refueling is as quick and easy as filling a 1-2 gallon |
| or electric models?" | | | | tank. With an electric scooter, it's difficult to recharge a |
| We considered the points in favor of electric motor | | | | battery on the fly (curbside outlets, anyone?), and |
| scooters in Part 1 of this series. (If you missed it, check | | | | charging takes four to eight hours. |
| my site.) Now let's glance at the advantages of gas | | | | - Gas powered scooters work well in all seasons, but |
| powered scooters. You may have been high on | | | | battery power is decreased by extremes cold or heat. |
| electric scooters after scanning their selling points--but | | | | Are you feeling more indecisive than when you started |
| gas powered (and hybrid) scooters actually have | | | | reading? Hopefully not--but if so, take heart. There is |
| plenty to offer. As you read this, you should ask | | | | good news: both gas and electric motor scooters are |
| yourself, "How do I see myself using the scooter?" | | | | produced by highly regarded manufacturers, both |
| Answering that question will lead you to the right | | | | represent huge fuel savings over cars and trucks, and |
| choice. OK, here we go. | | | | both are a great deal better for the environment. In |
| Gas powered motor scooters win points because... | | | | addition, hybrid scooters are being developed that |
| - They can travel many more miles without refueling. | | | | combine the best of both fuels. |
| Even the best batteries will need to be recharged | | | | Here's a quick review. If you want to invest in a model |
| every couple hours (or 10-15 miles), while a 1-2 gallon | | | | with a very minimal environmental footprint, an electric |
| tank on a gas powered model can take you as far as | | | | motor scooter may be the right pick. This is all the |
| 200 miles. | | | | more true if your use will be mostly urban or residential |
| - Gas scooters are more cost effective where speed | | | | and short-range. If you want to pack your scooter like |
| is concerned. In other words, you can drive faster | | | | luggage and take it on long trips, then buy an electric |
| while paying proportionally less. Gas powered models | | | | model. |
| in the same price tier as electric models typically go | | | | If you're looking for motorized scooters that are |
| 15-25 mph faster. And if you have your heart set on | | | | capable of highway or off-road travel, start looking at |
| jetting down the freeway, you'll very likely need a gas | | | | gas powered models. You'll pay less up front for your |
| powered (or hybrid) scooter. | | | | speed fix--and you'll have a tougher, more versatile |
| - Gas scooters offer greater versatility. With greater | | | | scooter. Your fuel savings won't be as high as they |
| acceleration punch, speed, and power, gas models are | | | | would be with an electric model, but getting, at |
| the workhorses of the scooter world. They can carry | | | | minimum, 50 mpg on gasoline is nothing to roll your |
| more weight, drive further, and perform better on hills | | | | eyes at. |
| and rough ground. | | | | |