Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Record Numbers

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Record numbers of Americans are getting out of their cars and hopping onto scooters, spurred by high gas prices and concerns for the environment. But with many options and styles to choose from, picking the right ride can be tricky. While many buyers judge scooters mostly by their looks, others come armed with a list of performance benchmarks, comparing engine size, seat height and storage space, among other options.

Vespa ET4
Options can drive prices upward, from around $2,000 for a serviceable around-town scooter to more than $6,000 for a highway-ready bike with extra storage space.


50cc scooters for places with lower-speed traffic, like small towns and inner-city areas. The bike can easily go around 30-45 mph. For those driving in both cities and suburbs, it's best to be able to reach 45 to 55 mph, even if it's for short bursts. I wouldn't go any smaller than 150ccs. for that kind of driving. Many 250cc models can reach 75mph, making them a good choice for highways.
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2 comments:

El MONJE I said...

Este scooter sigue siendo de mi entero gusto..aunque en chile el negocio es todo o nada, ahora el consecionario sólo trae los modelos mas grandes y caros,el Gran Turismo y descartan la ET4.

Anonymous said...

Estos aparatitos son siempre una gran opción. Aquí la demanda en estos momentos, esta fuertemente ligada al precio del combustible.
A.