We ask ourselves this question everyday! Well, to be honest, after getting involved with scooters and having as much fun as we do, we wanted to spread the word! Scootering has so many benefits, how could anyone NOT get involved in scootering ?
What kind of gas mileage do scooters get?
Besides the obvious FUN of zipping around town, through curves, down straight-a-ways and then coming to a stop on a dime, scooters are EXTREMELY economical. Some scooters get as much as 125 MPG (YES! That’s MILES per gallon!). That can cut your commuting budget by as much as 80% (depending on what you drive now). Imagine what you could do with all that extra cash each month???
Are scooters complicated to use?
Scooters are easy to operate! Did you know that the highest percentage of scooters sold in the United States don’t require any SHIFTING?? That’s right! Most of the new scooters sold today don’t have a manual transmission. All you do is jump on, start the engine, twist the throttle and GO! It’s a lot easier for those who have never driven a motorcycle or ATV.
Where can I park a scooter?
Free parking???? Yes, in most jurisdictions, it is legal to park a 49cc scooter on the sidewalk, at a bike rack!!! Of course, you will want to check with your local law enforcement entity for verification.
What kind of license do I need for a scooter?
No motorcycle endorsement??? No problem!! Once again check your local and state laws. The majority of states only require a valid driver’s license, insurance, and a nominal registration for 49cc scooters to be driven on roadways. Usually, anything with a larger engine displacement, such as a 600cc scooter requires a motorcycle endoresement, but check your laws.
Aren't scooters slow?
Speed a problem?? Not for scooterists! If your scooter just doesn’t quite fulfill your ‘need for speed’, there are after-market parts that can give your scooter the quickness you desire. There are 125cc scooters that are nimble in the city and legal on highways. There are also big 600cc and 650cc scoots that are fun for touring highways! There’s a scooter out there for EVERYONE.
What kind of scooters are there?
Style important to you??? Scooters HAVE style. No matter what your tastes are, there’s a scooter for you. From the ‘vintage’ Vespas and Lambrettas from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s to the modern scooters with sporty styling, there’s one with YOUR name on it.
Aren't scooters just a passing fad?
Did you know, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council’s Sales Report new scooter sales in the United States for the year ending 2002 show over 69,000 UNITS were sold!!!! That’s AMAZING compared to the 12,000 units sold in 1997!!
Scooters are popping up everywhere! Celebrities, political figures, your neighbors are all getting involved in scootering. Pick up a copy of Scooter World Magazine and SEE who’s riding them now!
