| Initially known as a child's push vehicle, | | | | common type of two-wheeled model. They are |
| the first patents for scooters were filed in | | | | compact and can be folded for storage in |
| the early 1900s for scooters which were | | | | small places. They are used for going around |
| propelled by pushing with one foot. At that | | | | short distances. Brakes are applied by |
| time motors were not attached to the scooter. | | | | stepping on the back fender which puts |
| Technological advancements led to the | | | | pressure on the rear wheel to stop it. These |
| development of small, low-powered gasoline | | | | scooters are mostly made for children and for |
| engines which, when attached to the scooter | | | | adults who need to commute short distances. |
| and geared to the rear wheel provided a | | | | |
| practical and affordable means of transport. | | | | Electric scooters are usually bigger and |
| | | | heavier than other types of scooters. They |
| Motor scooters were invented and manufactured | | | | consume more power and can only travel short |
| in Shangai after about five years of research | | | | distances of about fifteen miles before |
| and development. They were sold under the | | | | needing a recharge. They are usually used to |
| brand name of Razor Scooters. They were a | | | | travel short distances for shopping, for |
| huge success with waiting lists of up to six | | | | commuting on educational institutions and |
| months for delivery. | | | | sports complexes. They are very popular with |
| | | | the elderly, handicapped and disabled as they |
| Scooters were made from lightweight aluminum | | | | increase their mobility and independence. |
| which could support heavy weights without | | | | |
| bending. They had low-powered engines and | | | | Gas-powered scooters are usually fitted with |
| small wheels. Brakes were applied by stepping | | | | more powerful engines and larger fuel tanks. |
| on the rear fender. They were foldable and | | | | They can travel at higher speeds and for |
| could be stored in small places. | | | | longer distances than other types of |
| | | | scooters. Depending on their capacity, some |
| Nowadays there are many different makes and | | | | makes and models of gas scooters may have to |
| models of motor scooters. There are push | | | | comply with the Department of Transportation |
| scooters, electric scooters and gas powered | | | | regulations and safety standards. |
| motor scooters. Scooters are very versatile | | | | |
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| low-powered engines and smaller wheels. | | | | has been published. Please see for more |
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| The "foldable" scooter is probably the most | | | | |