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Motorscooters and the Future of Transportation
In Europe and Asia, a picture of a busy intersection may well have 15 scooters in it. In the US on the other hand, one may see a single scooter an hour pass a busy intersection. Why is this? Why has this, the ultimate solution to transportation economy been so ignored and neglected in the states? One possible answer is that may people don’t even know what a motorscooter is.
The Motorcycle is more machine than furniture
The motorscooter differs widely in concept from its close relative, the motorcycle. The motorcycle is very clearly a machine – it's got bits of machine sticking out all over the place, bits of motor showing there, tubes here, wires there, an unmistakable gas tank bloating out and exposed and a great roar is emitted from the engine. Oh yes, it also has a seat and footrests, almost as though they were an afterthought.
Conversely, the motorscooter, is more about the person -- the rider and passenger. It's easy to mount a scooter without having to swing one's leg over. There is a comfortable floor to put one’s feet on. Driving controls are limited to throttle and brakes – and the brakes are identical in look-and-feel to those of a bicycle. The scoter’s noise output subdued, and the engine, fuel tank, fluids, cables and wiring are all safely tucked away behind designer panels and cowling. The oily, hot, noisy, smelly power of the machine is not a part of the scooter riding experience. Instead, the scooter is more like an elegant piece of furniture whose look and feel is dictated not by the machine below but by aesthetics and the ergonomics of the human interface above. The motorcycle is consciously and unabashedly unevolved though it certainly inspires an atavistic primordial fascination. The motorscooter, on the other hand, exemplifies intelligent evolution.
Motorscooter Economy
With the price of an inexpensive scooter being approximately equivalent to that of twelve tanks of gas in our van, and the glaring statistic that the break-even point – the point at which it would have paid for itself, insurance, and extraneous costs in gas savings -- is about 5000 miles, the justification for this frivolous expenditure was irrefutable (See Motor Scooter Economy). Fuel economy and emission reduction alone justify the decision to use motorscooters for local commuting, but the history and image of the motor scooter are also major factors in its acceptance throughout the world and its gradual increase in popularity in the States. See Motorscooter Advantages.
How to Justfy Buying a Motorscooter (to your spouse, parents, or yourself)
This can be challenging. If you are a teenager trying to persuade your parents, a curmudgeon looking for a new experience, or just a parent going through a midlife crisis and trying to persuade her children that she has not gone entirely bananas, a set of persuasive arguments you can use is listed in the Motorscooter Economy page and a Return on Investment analysis calculator is available to determine how long various different scooters will take to pay for themselves given your current car mileage, commute distance, and fuel price.
Cheap Chinese Scooters
It is possible to purchase a brand new street and freeway legal motor scooter online for around $1000. Prices of smaller minimalist non-freeway models and some Electric Scooters are even lower and stand-up scooters run as low as $200 - $300, with high performance and luxury scooters running up to about $2000.
High quality scooters
More established makes, Vespa, Aprilia, Genuine, Honda, Yamaha, and many other companies have excellent scooters for significantly higher prices than the cheaper online, mostly Chinese scooter brands.
One characteristic of inexpensive scooters is that repair costs are naturally going to be more as a percentage of the price of the scooter than would be the case with a more expensive scooter. Though the actual cost of repair may not differ greatly, if faced with a $600 repair prospect (and trouble-shooting can be tricky with any machine), the $999 scooter owner is more likely to opt for a new scooter than is the $4000 Vespa owner. This innate disposability is somewhat unfortunate from an ecological perspective but is definitely a factor in the ownership of an inexpensive scooter in a developed country.
In states outside California, there are many more motorscooter possibilities than in California (see Motorscootering in California) where California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval for vehicles is much harder to get. The California climate is particularly conducive to scooter usage however -- the wife of San Deigo's mayor drives one and their popularlity has increased 300% since 2000 (See Scoot Over San Diego). However, the California freeway system is not particulary scooter-friendly and should be used only with the larger highway scooters.
The Economical Choice
Scooters are such an obvious and elegant solution to simple transportation in a world of steeply rising gas prices. The Italian Motorscooters are excellent, as are Hondas (Japan) and Kymcos (Taiwan) and are the way to go if cost is not a factor. However, as cost so often is a factor in the decision, it is the inexpensive scooters which are most likely to make a motorscooter revoltuion possible and those can be a viable option.
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Scooter X 49Ccddblu Blue 49cc Gas Scooter $544.05 The ScooterX Dirt Dog was Born in mid 2002 and has been one of our best selling models since birth. At birth the Dirt Dog came with a 43cc engine in 2004 it grew to a 49cc engine and added dirt bike bars in 2006 we added the chrome engine and now the Dirt Dog comes with larger MX style adjustable bars stunt pegs and 10 off road tires. Feature:. Dirt Bike style Bars: The Dirt bike bars are wider than the standard bar which give you more stability. The bars also give you up down back and forth adjustment. 49cc Gas Engine: This is one of the most powerfull 49cc motors on the market. Comes stock with high compression head. Top speed 25mph: Up tp 33mph with upgrades Xpipe and HP Filter. Centrifugal Clutch: This is an Automatic clutch. 10 x 3.5 inch Dirt Tires: These tires are meant for on and off road use. They are a dual sport tire. The 2010 model has a more agressive tire than previous years. Front and rear Disc Brakes: Disc brakes are much safer than drum or band brakes(commonly used on chinese scooters) for the fact that they work much better. Twist throttle: This comes standard on all of our scooters. We find the twist throttles are longer lasting than trigger throttles do to triggers always break. Aluminum Deck: Also standard on all ScooterX models is the aluminum deck. Superior to wood for obvious reasons. Rear Foot Pegs: Great for riding doubles and doing wheelies. |
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Scooter X 49Ccddblk Black 49cc Gas Scooter $544.05 The ScooterX Dirt Dog was Born in mid 2002 and has been one of our best selling models since birth. At birth the Dirt Dog came with a 43cc engine in 2004 it grew to a 49cc engine and added dirt bike bars in 2006 we added the chrome engine and now the Dirt Dog comes with larger MX style adjustable bars stunt pegs and 10 off road tires. Feature:. Dirt Bike style Bars: The Dirt bike bars are wider than the standard bar which give you more stability. The bars also give you up down back and forth adjustment. 49cc Gas Engine: This is one of the most powerfull 49cc motors on the market. Comes stock with high compression head. Top speed 25mph: Up tp 33mph with upgrades Xpipe and HP Filter. Centrifugal Clutch: This is an Automatic clutch. 10 x 3.5 inch Dirt Tires: These tires are meant for on and off road use. They are a dual sport tire. The 2010 model has a more agressive tire than previous years. Front and rear Disc Brakes: Disc brakes are much safer than drum or band brakes(commonly used on chinese scooters) for the fact that they work much better. Twist throttle: This comes standard on all of our scooters. We find the twist throttles are longer lasting than trigger throttles do to triggers always break. Aluminum Deck: Also standard on all ScooterX models is the aluminum deck. Superior to wood for obvious reasons. Rear Foot Pegs: Great for riding doubles and doing wheelies. |
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Scooter X 49Ccsxblk Black 49cc SkaterX Gas Skateboard $596.7 The SkaterX Gas Skateboard has been around since 2003 and has always been one of our most popular models. The SkaterX is great for lazy skateboarders who dont want to push and for surfers who dont want to swim. The SkaterX is also great for those who just have to have the most extreme toy possible. Always wear safety gear head to toe when riding the SkaterX Gas Skateboard. The 49cc SkaterX comes standard with the following listed features. Fiberglass Suspension: Deck The deck is made of fiberglass which makes it flexible and works as suspension for the skater. 49cc Gas Engine: This is one of the most powerfull 49cc motors on the market. Comes stock with high compression head. Top speed 25 mph: 33mph with upgrades Xpipe and HP Filter. We recommend this for professionals only. Centrifugal Clutch: This is an Automatic clutch. 9 x 3.5 inch Sport Tires: These tires are meant for on and off road use. They are a dual sport tire. Rear drum brake: The SkaterX is the only model we sell that uses a drum brake. The disc brake stops to suddenly for the SkaterX and make the rider unstable. The drum makes a nice gradual stop. Trigger Throttle: This is a trigger you pull in to accelerate. Much easier than a twist throttle for this type of application. |
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Scooter X 49Ccsxred Red 49cc SkaterX Gas Skateboard $596.7 The SkaterX Gas Skateboard has been around since 2003 and has always been one of our most popular models. The SkaterX is great for lazy skateboarders who dont want to push and for surfers who dont want to swim. The SkaterX is also great for those who just have to have the most extreme toy possible. Always wear safety gear head to toe when riding the SkaterX Gas Skateboard. The 49cc SkaterX comes standard with the following listed features. Fiberglass Suspension: Deck The deck is made of fiberglass which makes it flexible and works as suspension for the skater. 49cc Gas Engine: This is one of the most powerfull 49cc motors on the market. Comes stock with high compression head. Top speed 25 mph: 33mph with upgrades Xpipe and HP Filter. We recommend this for professionals only. Centrifugal Clutch: This is an Automatic clutch. 9 x 3.5 inch Sport Tires: These tires are meant for on and off road use. They are a dual sport tire. Rear drum brake: The SkaterX is the only model we sell that uses a drum brake. The disc brake stops to suddenly for the SkaterX and make the rider unstable. The drum makes a nice gradual stop. Trigger Throttle: This is a trigger you pull in to accelerate. Much easier than a twist throttle for this type of application. |
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