[x_estherrrrrr_x]

i think this topic goes here?
im not a big car/bike/scooter type of person
and i usually post in the health and beauty section lawlz.

anywho.

so bc everything i need besides school is less than 20 miles from where i live,
i was thinking about investing in a scooter!

like the ones that look like a motorcycle. HAHA.
cause i dont trust those little ones =/
like these!
http://powersports.honda.com/scooters/mode...ModelId=FSC6008

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products...479/0/home.aspx

anywho.
i have absolutely no knowledge on anything.
i did some quick wiki and googling but yeah.

so for those who know a lot about these...

some random questions i have.
1). what's a good name brand? i saw honda and yamaha but maybe theres another brand that are really good at scooter making
2). mpg? whats the usual? i've been seeing about 50mpg but maybe that's not good? good? no? haha.
3). avg speed of a scooter. and what's the max it can go.
4). could u ride them on the highway or just on local roads?
5). do u need a special license?
6). do u need scooter insurance?
7). what's a good price for it? im a college student and out of yamaha and honda, yamaha was wayyy cheaper.
8). would u buy one?
9). what about gas ones? can't find ANY info on it. it goes to like mopeds on google

hehe. thanks guys.
and u guys can throw in other info if u guys know tons on it
mwahahahaha. gracias friends in advance :]

-esther-

[v8subie]

get a vespa, i hear they're pretty cheap.

[yib]

^I agree. Vespas are prolly the best scooters.

2) 50-60 avg on motorcycles. scooters are prolly the same.
3) around 40mph
4) ^see above speed. I doubt you can go on freeways...
5)As for a license, you'll need to get a motorcycle/scooter endorsement (if you get a motor that is 50cc or more which most gas powered ones are).
The simplest way to get one is by completing a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course (they are like $90-100).
6) yes but it is way cheaper
7) 2-3000 is the most I would pay.
8)If I lived in a city that didn't rain all the time, I would buy one.
9)??? the ones you linked are gas ones.

Seriously... I wouldn't spend 8-9000 on a scooter.
Its really not worth it unless you have a ton of money to blow. I'd get a used vespa.
I think you can get one for 2000 used 4000 new. Some are more expensive.

But, I'm not an expert on them by any means.
I kinda wanted one to screw around with about two years ago but have lost interest.