Scooters and mopeds are an excellent mode of transportation in areas with a lot of traffic and parking restrictions. The main difference between the two is the size of the engine and power capacity; but also differ in size, safety restrictions, licensing fees and body frames.
The main difference between mopeds and scooters is in the engine capacity and power. Scooters have some get up and go, while mopeds also rely on pedal power.
There really isn't much difference between the two. Except for maybe the speed difference (scooters are typically slower than Mopeds) and the design (style/appearance).
One of the best places you can purchase used mopeds and scooters is from Craigslist. Alternatively, used scooters can also be purchased from ScootAbout.
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You can purchase cheap mopeds from the following sources: Scooter, Mopeds, eBay, Power Sports Max, Auto Trader, Vespa Scooters, Piaggo Scooters, Argos, to name a few.
Motor insurance requirements for mopeds and scooters vary from state to state. Some states exempt them from registration, insurance and needing a license. Other states however require all three. Further, some states treat mopeds differently than scooters.
I. R. Hingston has written: 'Scooters and mopeds' -- subject(s): Motor scooters
There are a variety of different companies that make 50cc mopeds. One of these companies that makes well known 50cc mopeds and scooters is Linhai Yamaha Aeolus.
One can find information about scooters and mopeds on various websites like Scooterdepot, DMV and Wikipedia. One could also visit a local library and purchase any scooter and moped related books.
"cc" is kind of like the horse power for scooters, atvs, quads and mopeds. a 150cc quad goes roughly about 50-60 mph but a 250cc quad can go up to 85-90mph.
If the scooter or moped is under 50 cc no
There are a number of websites that offer reviews of mopeds and scooters. They include Motorcycle USA, The Scooter Review and Consumer Reports. There are also a number of video reviews of specific models on the video sharing website YouTube.