Anyone use scooters? (Zuma, Vespa, etc..)
I was just wondering if anyone uses a scooter when they travel and what that experience is like. I bought a class c last year we currently dont use a tow vehicle. I dont really want to tow a car but w...
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What Big Katuna says about the 50cc scooter in 45 MPH traffic is correct. It can get very intimidating slowing to 20-25 mph when encountering increased grade, and the people behind you are not patient. Not for the weak of heart, nor would I encourage a small scooter for high traffic areas.
However, PA law requires a motorcycle license for anything over 50cc, whereas any operater's license can be used on 50cc or less. That was a primary deciding factor when I purchased ours. The wife has no desire to get a permit, attend a safety course, take a licensing test, etc...
Check your state laws for operating requirements.
Oh, and that scooter cost as much to insure as my Harley. An $800 scooter as much to insure as a Harley---you say???? Yeah, they know that little scooter isn't very safe, and that no special license is required.
However, PA law requires a motorcycle license for anything over 50cc, whereas any operater's license can be used on 50cc or less. That was a primary deciding factor when I purchased ours. The wife has no desire to get a permit, attend a safety course, take a licensing test, etc...
Check your state laws for operating requirements.
Oh, and that scooter cost as much to insure as my Harley. An $800 scooter as much to insure as a Harley---you say???? Yeah, they know that little scooter isn't very safe, and that no special license is required.
