Best Cheap Scooters http://www.bestcheapscooters.com Everything about the Best Cheap Scooters - Saving You Money and Time Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:42:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Looking for Cheap Scooters? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/cheap-scooters/looking-for-cheap-scooters http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/cheap-scooters/looking-for-cheap-scooters#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:53:44 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/cheap-scooters/looking-for-cheap-scooters

If you are like a lot of folks, you’ve been wanting a scooter or moped for some time, but with the cost of just about everything going up daily, you find yourself looking at cheap scooters.

To be perfectly clear, you’re not interested in falls-apart-quickly cheap scooters. You are considering inexpensive scooters. Cost efficient. High value.

Oh, heck. Let’s just cut to the chase. You want a cheap scooter. And you’re not alone.

We all have seen gas prices go nuts this summer. And, even though we’re seeing some relief, it’s easy to see the handwriting on the wall. The U.S. consumer’s love affair with things BIG is changing.

There was a recent article about a GM dealer in West Hartford, CT, who was canceling his Hummer franchise with General Motors to focus exclusively on scooters, motorcycles and electric cars. He is convinced that the auto industry will undergo a dramatic change as a result of the new gas price paradigm. Is he the next Einstein? Hardly.

So what’s the big deal? Well, scooters are cheap relative to any auto, get much better gas mileage, are inexpensive to repair, and are easy to insure.

People are taking notice. In the U.S., scooter sales increased 66% in the first half of 2008. And many dealers are out of stock and have long lists of customers anxiously waiting for their backordered scooters.

Scooters are already a status symbol for the eco-minded. The more scooters we see on the road, the more we think it’s cool! You can see everyone from cost-conscious students to elderly folks who want to let go of their larger autos jumping on board. Europe has been awake to the advantages of scooters for years. In the US, we have two car garages; in Europe they have two scooter families.

It’s not hard to see why scooters have become so widely popular:

  • Great gas mileage: 50 mpg easily; up to 100 mpg for smaller models
  • Very affordable price: $1,900 to $8,000+
  • Top speeds: 40 mph for the smaller 50 cc engine models up to the 100mph range.

A quick search on the internet brought back over 82 million pages about scooters. It’s information overload. Who has time to dig through that to find the advice you need?

One guide that every scooter buyer (especially a first-time buyer) should have is “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Motor Scooters.” It was written by the founder and senior editorial staff of ScooterWorld Magazine, the premier industry magazine for scooter lovers. It covers the types of scooters available, and offers invaluable advice about how to determine which is the best for you.

It also covers road rules and government regulations, so you know exactly where you can go and what you can do with your new scooter. It’ll even tell you about customization and maintainance.

And it tells you which are the best scooters out there. This is absolutely critical for those of us looking for cheap scooters.

There are lots of new companies around the world jumping in on this rapidly expanding scooter market, often with very cheap scooters that turn out to be nothing more than so much junk.

Don’t get fooled; get informed first. Then get the best cheap scooter you can afford.

And let the fun begin…

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/cheap-scooters/looking-for-cheap-scooters/feed What is the best, and most economic choice when buying an electric or gas scooter? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-and-most-economic-choice-when-buying-an-electric-or-gas-scooter http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-and-most-economic-choice-when-buying-an-electric-or-gas-scooter#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:42:01 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-and-most-economic-choice-when-buying-an-electric-or-gas-scooter I have a 9 mile commute and am sick of buying into the whole gas slavery that my car has forced me into. I was thinking about getting a scooter, most likely electric. Any suggestions?

Hey,
I think you'd be better off buying a gas scooter, because electric ones are relatively new and besides, you'd have to wait for a while after your scooter's run out of charge. I would recommend the Bajaj line of scooters. They're Indian, and you can see them all over the place when you're in India. They also get fantastic gas mileage. Also, if you're still set on getting an electric scooter, look at places like AutoZone and PepBoys (where they sell electric scooters, but I really don't know why!) for electric scooters under $1000

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-and-most-economic-choice-when-buying-an-electric-or-gas-scooter/feed What is the best electric scooter for the best price, and why? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-electric-scooter-for-the-best-price-and-why http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-electric-scooter-for-the-best-price-and-why#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:36:02 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-electric-scooter-for-the-best-price-and-why What brand is the best, and out of that brand what is the best model. Also what is the cheapest one, that will actually do a good job.

they are all made in china so it does not matter. its an electric so its not like an investment or soemthing take your pic.

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-electric-scooter-for-the-best-price-and-why/feed What is the best scooter out there for the money? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/what-is-the-best-scooter-out-there-for-the-money http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/what-is-the-best-scooter-out-there-for-the-money#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:36:01 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/what-is-the-best-scooter-out-there-for-the-money I would like to buy a scooter. I know nothing about them. What is the best scooter for the money? If you take them to the grocery store, how do you keep people from stealing them? They look like you could just pick them up and carry them away. Are they hard to drive? Would a motorcycle be a better buy than a scooter?

I've been riding a 2007 KYMCO Xciting 250 for the past 4 weeks and it's great. Handles well, good take off from a stop,and plenty of storage under the seat.Plus you can add a trunk box if you need extra storage space. It's averaged about 62 mpg,after the initial break in. It will do highway speeds, but I wouldn't recommend that type of use because it's only about 400 lbs. and the wind would blow you all over. I'm over 200lbs and the scooter will move out fast and get me ahead of the traffic with no problems. I have been riding a 750cc motorcycle for the last 10 years, and the Xciting 250 is by far much easier to ride on around town. KYMCO used to make Honda parts and from all the research I've come across, it seems to be a good brand that cost less than the name brands. The Xciting is water cooled, which is a great thing if you get stuck in some traffic on a hot day, because you won't cook the engine. Only problem I could see for someone is the seat height is pretty tall. I've got a 34" inseam and can touch down both feet comfortably, much shorter than 32" you will be on your toes at a stop. The believe the new EFI version has a slightly shorter seat height.This scooter comes with a 2 year warranty and some dealers will sell you an extended.

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/what-is-the-best-scooter-out-there-for-the-money/feed scooters! what is the very best scooters to buy, vespa! high cost or any other makes? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/scooters-what-is-the-very-best-scooters-to-buy-vespa-high-cost-or-any-other-makes http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/scooters-what-is-the-very-best-scooters-to-buy-vespa-high-cost-or-any-other-makes#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:20:00 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/scooters-what-is-the-very-best-scooters-to-buy-vespa-high-cost-or-any-other-makes all helpful info welcomed.

we have a Vento, spent about $1900 on it, super great on gas–much less expensive than a Vespa, also a slightly bigger bike than the more inexpensive models out there. good luck!

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/scooters-what-is-the-very-best-scooters-to-buy-vespa-high-cost-or-any-other-makes/feed What is the Best 150 cc scooter on the market? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-150-cc-scooter-on-the-market http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-150-cc-scooter-on-the-market#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:20:00 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-150-cc-scooter-on-the-market I hear Tank Scooters are garbage. I was wondering if anyone could give me insight about the scooter market.

Go to www.scootdawg.com and read the forum there.
You could also read the forum at www.scooterbbs.com but be forewarned that there is usually alot of bickering going on there.
Typically you'll find Vespas are good but expensive, Kymco is good and decent priced, the chinese stuff is inexpensive with quality from very good to horrible. The general consensus with both those forums I mentioned is that find an established dealer (IE one with a real building) do not use an ebay drop shipper as you will get no warranty or part support from them.

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-150-cc-scooter-on-the-market/feed Where can I find a good scooter to ride? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/best-scooter-fun/where-can-i-find-a-good-scooter-to-ride http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/best-scooter-fun/where-can-i-find-a-good-scooter-to-ride#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:20:00 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/best-scooter-fun/where-can-i-find-a-good-scooter-to-ride Now that gas prices are going up I’m looking to buy a scooter or moped. Should I buy online? Where can I get a cheap one?

The lowest price i could find is at http://www.xtrememinimotors.com .I got mine for the lowest price i could find on the web. They wont stick you with any liftgate fees or dealer taxes like everyone else. I got my 50cc moped for under $750 and other guys were asking 1200 for the same bike. Hope this helps

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/best-scooter-fun/where-can-i-find-a-good-scooter-to-ride/feed OK, hubby and I have just perchased a motor scooter. Ride it in winter? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/best-scooter-fun/ok-hubby-and-i-have-just-perchased-a-motor-scooter-ride-it-in-winter http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/best-scooter-fun/ok-hubby-and-i-have-just-perchased-a-motor-scooter-ride-it-in-winter#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:32:03 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/best-scooter-fun/ok-hubby-and-i-have-just-perchased-a-motor-scooter-ride-it-in-winter What would be a good way to ride this thing in the winter? I know snow is imposssible, but what kind of gear will keep me warm when it is 20 decrees out there?

Hippo Hands and heated hand grips to keep your hands warm.
http://www.hippohands.com/Hippo%20Hands.htm
http://street.parts-unlimited.com/13/177/5987044

Something to cover your neck -
http://street.parts-unlimited.com/14/184

Something to keep your legs warm.
http://snow.parts-unlimited.com/30/13/5358046?q=bibs

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/best-scooter-fun/ok-hubby-and-i-have-just-perchased-a-motor-scooter-ride-it-in-winter/feed Does anyone know the rating on gas scooters, as for which are the best? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/does-anyone-know-the-rating-on-gas-scooters-as-for-which-are-the-best http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/does-anyone-know-the-rating-on-gas-scooters-as-for-which-are-the-best#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:32:02 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/does-anyone-know-the-rating-on-gas-scooters-as-for-which-are-the-best
If you are looking for just around town then a Yamaha BW50. It does 75 KM/h and is a two stroke for acceleration and has oil injectors. great warranty as well. If you do any highway or at speeeds around 85-110 km/h then you might want to look at the Honda Reflex, 250cc and has styling like a sportbike

]]> http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/5/does-anyone-know-the-rating-on-gas-scooters-as-for-which-are-the-best/feed What is the best scooter for a novice rider? http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-scooter-for-a-novice-rider http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-scooter-for-a-novice-rider#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:32:02 +0000 admin http://www.bestcheapscooters.com/6/what-is-the-best-scooter-for-a-novice-rider I'm thinking of buying a scooter (never had one before) and wondered what make of bike is the better one to buy and which models should I steer clear of?

All answers welcome

For price, speed and fuel economy I would look at 125-150 cc scooters. With that size you will be able to keep up with traffic on average roads (45-50 MPH limits). If you go small (50cc) it isn't powerful enough for that type of riding.
Popular and well made scooters in that range are the Genuine Buddy and the Yamaha Vino 125. They would be good starter scooters and hold up well.
Vespa makes a 150 but you will pay a lot more for the name.

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