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The Honda Motor Scooter and Other Fast Gas Scooters

Gas powered scooters have been around since around 1900, right around the same time as cars were first starting to hit the market. They were pretty crude machines. They resemble what we think of today as a Moped because they were really just bikes with small motors attached to them. For the time they were awesome.

Boy, how they have changed today! Today's scooters range from the smaller 50cc versions that will get you around town or around campus, all the way up to 600cc bad boys that can go on the freeway and find speeds of well over 100 mph. That, my friend, is a fast gas scooter!

With the economy being not so hot and the price of gas hovering in the $3.00 range, these scooters are becoming a popular source of transportation in all walks of life. It's easy to see why:

o They are very affordable compared to a car
o The are incredibly fuel efficient
o They are not hard to repair and the parts are usually inexpensive
o It's easy to find parking when on campus or in a big city

Here is a look at some of the scooters available to you right now.

#1 Honda
Honda had produces more brands of scooters than anyone of the years if we are looking worldwide. In fact, the Honda Super Cub, which came out in the late 1950's, is the best selling two wheeler of all time. They currently are selling 5 trim levels in the USA:

o Metropolitan - 50cc
o Ruckus - 49cc
o Elite - 108cc
o SH150I - 150cc
o Silver Wing - 582cc

Did you see that last one? The Silver Wing is pretty flipping fast!

#2 Vespa
After WWII, the Vespas kind of became the gold standard for scooters in Europe. They sell a full line in the USA now and are popular because of their 'retro scooter' look. They can be a little more expensive than others, but the quality warrants it. Here's a look at their line up: (the number is the cc of the engine)

o LX 50 and S 50
o LX 150, S 150, and LXV 150
o GTS 250 and GVT 250
o GTS 300 Super

#3 Suzuki Scooters
Suzuki tends to build more traditional motorcycles cruisers and off road bikes, but they do have 3 power scooters available in the US.

o The Burgman 400
o Burgman 650
o Burgman 650 Exec

#4 Yamaha
Yamaha has long been in the motor sports game with a full line up of very popular motorcycles and ATVs. They are current offering a pretty good selection of scooters as well:

o C3, Vino Classic, and the Zuma - 49cc
o Zuma 125 - 125cc
o Majesty - 395cc
o TMAX - 499cc

#5 Kymco
Kymco is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan, and currently exports to 86 countries worldwide. They are very popular here in the USA and have over 15 different models ranging from 6 50cc models all the way up to the Xciting 500Ri. They are definitely a player and worth taking a look at.

Scooters have come a long way over the years. If there are 2 things that stick out to me about scooters it is this:

1. Fuel Efficiency: Most of the 50cc models get over 100mpg and the larger ones usually get over 50mpg.

2. Affordable: The smaller models can start, BRAND NEW, for under $2000. The larger models can be a little more expensive, hitting the $9000 range, but still an excellent value for what you are getting.

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Zuma $19.99 Zuma

Moped $24.99 Chaloner Woods Moped - Photographic Print

Moped Charm in Peach $9 Moped Charm in Peach

Moped in Alley, Sibenik, Croatia $24.99 Russell Young Moped in Alley, Sibenik, Croatia - Photographic Print

Scooter/Moped Reflector, Amber $1.97 Scooter/Moped reflector, round amber, 46mm with bolt mount. Diameter: 2" Screw 5mm

Zuma Insulated Packpack-Tan $29.95 Zuma Insulated Packpack-Tan

Red Moped, Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania $19.99 Russell Young Red Moped, Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania - Photographic Print

SR704 Rear Moped Tire $17.99 Shinko SR704 Moped Rear Tire The SR704 is designed as an OEM replacement for moped models with 2.25-17 rear tires. Tough nylon carcass 4 ply rated DOT approved L speed rating (75mph) Tube type Combine with SR205 front for a matched set

K261A Moped Front/Rear Tire $11.99 IRC K261A Moped Front/Rear Tire DOT approved for highway use Ply rating: 4 Tube/tubeless contruction

K260 Moped Front/Rear Tire $14.99 Kenda K260 Moped Front/Rear Tire DOT approved for highway use Ply rating: 4 Tube/tubeless contruction

SR714 F/R Moped tire $17.99 Shinko SR714 Front/Rear Moped Tire The SR714 is designed as an OEM replacement for moped models with 2.25-16 front and rear tires. Features: Tough nylon carcass 4 ply rated DOT approved L speed rating (75mph) Tube type

Eddy Bros. Zuma - Black $40.45 The Zuma features a pinchfront crown and 3.5" crown.

Gazelle M62 Moped Tire $18.99 Michelin Gazelle M62 Moped Tire Special rubber compound helps ensure exceptional durability and low operating costs Highly resistant to most tread cuts and casing damage Designed for precise steering, excellent traction and easy maneuverability Reinforced casing designed for high-stress loads Deep tread pattern for long wear P-rated for speeds up to 93 mph

Moped Hooded Sweatshirt by CafePress $48 The hoodie: the perfect utilitarian piece of clothing. Leave your hat and scarf at home Stay warm and comfy in your Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt. This hoodie is constructed with a cotton/polyester blend - both durable and comfortable.Heavyweight 90 Moped Hooded Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The hoodie: the perfect utilitarian piece of clothing. Leave your hat and scarf at home Stay warm and comfy in your Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt. This hoodie is constructed with a cotton/polyester blend - both durable and comfortable.Heavyweight 90

Moped Oval Sticker by CafePress $5 Our stickers are printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks 150; meaning no fading in the sun or bleeding in the rain. Measures 3quot; x 5quot; oval Printed on durable 4mil vinyl Moped Oval Sticker Our stickers are printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks 150; meaning no fading in the sun or bleeding in the rain. Measures 3 x 5 oval. Printed on durable 4mil vinyl.

Lug Moped Day Pack Chocolate $48.5 Lug's Moped Day Pack - The magnetic closure makes for easy access to all the essentials, and you can rest assured your keys, coins, and gadgets are safely stored in this bag's built-in compartments. The fully adjustable strap fits those big and small, and the water-repellant finish keeps the Moped looking sharp. Like we said, what's not to love?

Lug Moped Day Pack Rose $48.5 Lug's Moped Day Pack - The magnetic closure makes for easy access to all the essentials, and you can rest assured your keys, coins, and gadgets are safely stored in this bag's built-in compartments. The fully adjustable strap fits those big and small, and the water-repellant finish keeps the Moped looking sharp. Like we said, what's not to love?

VonZipper Moped Gang T Shirt (Charcoal) $24 Instant respect. The Von Zipper Moped Gang t shirt. 100% cotton with a crew neck.

VonZipper Moped Gang T Shirt (Natural) $24 Instant respect. The Moped Gang t shirt by Von Zipper. 100% cotton with a crew neck.

Universal / X-treme XB-502, XB502 Extreme Electric Moped Battery / D5775ALT15 $25.99 Universal - X-treme XB-502, XB502 Extreme Electric Moped Battery - D5775ALT15

ML 75 Rear Moped Tire $31.99 Pirelli ML 75 Rear Moped Tire Modern, sport orientated tread pattern derived from the MT 75 Reinforced nylon carcass for high level of durability and puncture resistance Provides the best performance while providing a modern, sporty look OE equipment on Aprilia Scarabeo 50

ML 75 Front Moped Tire $25.99 Pirelli ML 75 Front Moped Tire Modern, sport orientated tread pattern derived from the MT 75 Reinforced nylon carcass for high level of durability and puncture resistance Provides the best performance while providing a modern, sporty look OE equipment on Aprilia Scarabeo 50

Basically Johnny Moped $17.99 Track Listing: 1. No-One, 2. V.D. Boiler, 3. Panic Button, 4. Little Queenie, 5. Maniac, 6. Darling, Let's Have Another Baby, 7. Groovy Ruby, 8. 3d Time, 9. Wee Wee, 10. Make Trouble, 11. Wild Breed, 12. Hell Razor, 13. Incendiary Device, 14. Somethin' Else, 15. Groovy Ruby - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 16. V.D. Boiler - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 17. Little Queenie - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 18. Wee Wee - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 19. Panic Button - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 20. Make Trouble - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 21. Somethin' Else - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 22. Incendiary Device - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 23. Hard Lovin' Man - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 24. Wild Breed - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 25. Hell Razor - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased), 26. Starting a Moped, 27. Groovy Ruby, 28. It Really Digs, 29. Mystery Track

Scooter/Moped Drum Brake Cable 49 171-70 $17.85 Scooter/Moped Drum Brake Cable 49". Note: This part was a previously installed part on a new bike and MAY have slight scratches or blemishes, sold as is.

My Moped Vintage Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 They say that mopeds are coming back. I say that they never left. Show your moped pride with our My Moped Is Faster Than Your Moped items. Vintage Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable.

My Moped Vintage Hooded Sweatshirt by CafePress $45 They say that mopeds are coming back. I say that they never left. Show your moped pride with our My Moped Is Faster Than Your Moped items. Vintage Hooded Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The hoodie: the perfect utilitarian piece of clothing. Leave your hat and scarf at home Stay warm and comfy in your Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt. This hoodie is constructed with a cotton/polyester blend - both durable and comfortable.Heavyweight 90

My Moped Vintage Green T-Shirt by CafePress $20 They say that mopeds are coming back. I say that they never left. Show your moped pride with our My Moped Is Faster Than Your Moped items. Vintage Green T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Go green Freshen up your wardrobe with attention-grabbing green. Not only is this 100% Hanes Authentic T preshrunk and durable, itrsquo;s the most comfortable t-shirt ever. Stand out in a crowd; remember, green is the new black. 6.1 oz. 100% cot

A & A Optical Zuma Beach $164.85 A & A Optical Zuma Beach Eyeglasses for Women are available at BestBuyEyeglasses.com in the following colors: Black, Blue, Brown, Red. The style is Rectangle and the frame material is Other. A & A Optical Zuma Beach Combinations. These frames accept prescription lenses.

Moped Balloons - American Greetings - Birthday Card for Her $2.89 "This bright card pictures a moped with a colorful array of balloons in tow. Personalize it with the birthday girl's name on the front and a message inside to let them know that it's time to get their happy on! 4.75"" x 4.75"" Folded Card"