| So you're ready to get started in the world | | | | mile range become very costly and somewhat |
| of motor scooters? I can guarantee that the | | | | difficult to find. A number of factors |
| trip will both save you money and expand your | | | | influence range ratings for motor scooters |
| travel experiences in some fun ways. But | | | | (rider's weight, hilly terrain, tire |
| buying a motor scooter can be a big | | | | pressure)--but usually the manufacturer will |
| investment, and you want to make the right | | | | list a "range rating" that reflects the |
| choice. | | | | scooter's ability under optimal conditions. |
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| So how do you find the scooter that's ideal | | | | Third, how fast do you want to drive? I'm |
| for you? How do you choose the right model | | | | serious! The ability to put the pedal to the |
| and type? The scooter market can seem | | | | metal may seem like an afterthought for |
| intimidating at first glance, but have no | | | | scooter use--until you're sitting on your |
| fear! By answering three simple questions, | | | | scooter, watching joggers pass you. Electric |
| you'll be well on your way to discovering the | | | | scooters aren't known for their speed, and |
| perfect scooter. | | | | usually fall in the 8 mph to 25 mph range. If |
| | | | you want to go much faster than that, or ride |
| First, who will drive the scooter? Will it be | | | | on highways, you'll probably want to consider |
| you (the homeowner, vacationer, urban | | | | a gas powered or hybrid model. Otherwise, |
| professional, retiree, student, etc.)-or will | | | | prepare yourself to shell out some cash for a |
| it be your children? Or maybe a variety of | | | | speedy electric scooter. Again, a number of |
| people? Motorized scooters designed for kids | | | | factors come into play when companies hand |
| are intended to bear a lot less weight and | | | | out speed ratings. But as you would guess, a |
| travel shorter distances. As a result, they | | | | manufacturer's rating will reflect the |
| cost considerably less. When you start | | | | scooter's speed under ideal conditions. |
| shopping for motor scooters, make sure you're | | | | |
| in the appropriate market, kids or adults. | | | | Starting to make sense of your options? If |
| | | | so, you're getting closer to choosing the |
| Second, how far do you want to ride? Will you | | | | right scooter--just make sure you also take |
| use the scooter mostly on off-road trails? On | | | | things like carrying capacity and terrain |
| a campus? For an urban commute? In a | | | | into account. That's right, there's more |
| residential neighborhood? If you need to | | | | stuff to consider! But don't worry. By |
| drive further than 12-15 miles at one go, you | | | | thinking through these questions, you're |
| may need to look at gas powered scooters, | | | | moving toward a scooter buy you won't regret. |
| because electric scooters beyond the 12-15 | | | | |