What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages of 50cc Scooters?
50cc Scooters are very popular in Europe and Asia and are ridden by people of all ages.
Because of the current economical crisis in America, Scooter mopeds are gaining much interest as a great alternative in traveling around town.
You may be in the market in getting some transportation to school, works or just to run errands around town. It is very difficult to find a reliable car that cost under $1000, plus you need to purchase car insurance to drive it. You can avoid the high cost of insurance, maintenance and fuel prices by just replacing your car with a scooter moped.
Here are some things you can expect by owning a 50cc Moped Scooter.
The Advantages or Pros
Economical: Can find some new for under $1000
Fuel Savings: Typically 70-100 MPG
Easy to maintain and has low maintenance cost, as compare to cars, may save hundreds monthly.
Scooter insurance is not required, but if you want it, it is very inexpensive.
Requires no motorcycle license, just a valid drivers license
Easy to operate, no shifting gears like motorcycles
Legal to drive on streets and easier to maneuver through traffic jams
Very stylish and very modern looking.
You can always park them very easily even in your tight garage.
Saves time, instead of walking or driving around looking for close parking, scooters are very flexible.
Disadvantages or Cons Of A Motor Scooter
Cannot use on highways or interstate because top speeds general do not reach over 35MPH
Cannot typically carry another passenger (illegal in most states)
May struggle going up steep inclines or hills
More expose to harsh weather conditions like rain or snow.
Because of the many benefits (pros) of driving 50cc scooters and if you do not mind the negatives (cons), you can see why 50cc mopeds are growing in popularity especially during these hard economical days. Besides that, they are a blast to ride!
