Scooters

It could be argued that India is the scooter capital of the world; the roads are as congested with scooters as they are with cars and rickshaws. At least eight major scooter brands are sold on a...

Invented by Dean Kamen, the Segway is a two-wheeled upright transportation vehicle used in a variety of settings, from police patrols to historic city tours. It was first introduced in 2001 by...

The Honda Metropolitan and the Genuine Buddy are gas-powered scooters. The Metropolitan is produced in Japan by Honda's Powersports division, while the Buddy is produced by the American firm...

Mopeds are usually powered by an electronic ignition system called a CDI, or Capacitor Discharge Ignition. The CDI box is composed of an electrical transformer, a rectifier, a capacitor and a...

The Metropolitan is a 50cc scooter sold in the United States by Honda since 2002. The Honda Metropolitan is primarily known for its reliability and retro styling. Replacing the battery in your...

Although mopeds and scooters are often confused, the term moped refers to a motorized pedal bike. Newer mopeds may be similar in many ways, making it difficult to see the differences between the...

You may have decided that two wheels are more cost efficient for commuting, want to have the experience of enjoying the wind on the open road, want to cruise from coast to coast, or just take...

Scooters provide an excellent introduction to the joys of the two-wheeled world. Inexpensive and easy to ride, scooters have become immensely popular as Americans look for more cost-efficient...

Scooters are growing increasingly popular in the United States as the economy forces more Americans to re-evaluate their transportation needs. However, these inexpensive and fuel efficient...

A moped is a low-speed variety of motorcycle. The name comes from the fact that the moped is equipped with pedals so that riders can operate it without the motor, running much like a bicycle. This...

Whether it's a classic scooter or a modern one, plenty of options exist for you to improve its performance. Handling, speed, power, torque --- all of these can be addressed. As long as you're...

Mopeds and scooters have been around since the engine was invented, although their popularity has fluctuated. Recently, with higher gasoline prices, scooter and moped interest has risen. Scooters...

Gas-powered scooter motors work in the same way as a motorcycle motor. When the throttle is opened, air is pulled into the carburetor and mixes with fuel. This mixture of air and fuel is pulled...

Chinese scooters are undoubtedly one of the most popular forms of cheap transportation that has hit the U.S market. One thing that is going to happen at some point with your 139QMB 50cc Chinese...

The electrical system is powered initially by the battery, transmitting power to the scooter's stator and rotor. The rotor spins in conjunction with the scooter's crankshaft, rotating within the...

While most modern motorcycles no longer use two-stroke engines, many scooters still do. A lot of outdoor power equipment (such as chainsaws and snow-blowers) also uses two-stroke engines as well....

Increasing fuel prices and concerns about the environment are two reasons for the popularity of the moped. The fuel efficiency of the moped makes it easier on the pocketbook of the owner and on...

The primary purpose of de-restricting a modern Vespa scooter is to increase its power output to go faster (vintage Vespas have no restrictions). Restriction of a scooter engine is usually designed...

It's funny to think something as little as a moped scooter can be so much fun. If your trying to find out where to buy cheap scooters or mopeds you came to the right place. Even though growing up...

With an average of 70 miles to the gallon, scooters have become a viable transportation option in the face of rising fuel costs and a slumping economy. Although the term "scooter" varies from...

The rechargeable batteries in an electric scooter are its heart and soul and the single most important factor impacting its performance. Proper charging of the batteries in your scooter is...

Electric scooters are an economical form of transportation, but those with a traditional, single 12-volt battery setup don't always give their owners the range, speed and carrying power they want....

The scooter's popularity in the United States has tended to rise and fall with gasoline prices. However, with the introduction of "maxi-scooters" (scooters boasting 250cc or greater of...

It's actually really easy to find cheap electric scooters for sale. You can find them online, with online auctions, local seller, and a whole slew of other places. Comparing them, so you get the...

A scooter is a low displacement (50-250cc) motorcycle featuring a step-through design and a footrest platform integrated into the frame or bodywork. Scooters have been made popular by companies...

If you are in the market for a scooter, Aprilia offers several styles of scooters. Although Aprilia scooters are made in Italy, there are authorized Aprilia dealers all over the United States....

The X-Treme X500 scooter is an electric scooter that can reach a speed of 20 mph and can go 10 miles on one charge. While intended for children, the X-Treme X500 scooter supports a weight of up to...

Rising gas prices and an increased awareness about conservation have caused an increase in the number of people interested in buying a scooter. The 50 to 100 miles of gas per gallon that you get...

Motorized scooters cannot be bought and sold as easily as bicycles or other nonmotorized modes of transportation. Scooters are governed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, just as automobiles or...

If you don't want to spend the extra cash for a motorcycle but desire a vehicle that gets great gas mileage, a gas scooter is an alternative to consider. Scooters consume less gas than motorcycles...

You have bought your first motorized scooter and are enjoying zipping around town on it, but now that you're familiar with how it rides, you want to learn a little more about it. You'd like to...

The laws regarding mopeds vary from state to state. The issues most commonly covered in states' moped laws are the equipment, what designates a moped, whether a driver's license is required and...

Today, I will perform a PDI on a scooter. PDI’s are performed mostly on new scooters, not necessarily used ones. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

The price of a moped is one of the factors to consider as you compare mopeds. Here is a helpful guide for those looking to compare mopeds and their prices.

Electric scooters are popular ways to move around urban town and cities. They offer motorized mobility without the expenses of a car. Scooters now come in various styles, colors and speeds. These...

In this article I will offer more in depth tips and tricks to heavily modifying your 50cc Chinese made 4-stroke scooter for OFF ROAD use. I say off road use because most state laws require a...

Changing the spark plugs is no different then changing it in any other scooter. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to get started.

Your scooter needs to be well maintained, and to keep it well maintained you need to be able to provide it with the proper parts. Some parts are universal to all scooters, but some are not. Make...

With alot of these Chinese scooters on the road today, there has been a niche performance parts industry gaining a footprint in the scooter world. Some people just need a little extra speed and...

The Honda Elites are scooters and mopeds that were produced in the late 1980s. Learning how to operate and ride a Honda Elite is a simple process.

Changing the oil in a flyscooter is very similar to changing the oil in a motorcycle. You just need to know where the oil drain bolt is. The only difference between an oil change in a flyscooter...

More and more scooters are seen on the streets nowadays. Not only are they fun, they are also more economically and environmentally friendly than many other forms of transportation. However, the...

If your motor scooter has been sputtering and dying while running at idle speed, or if it is roaring at too high of an engine speed while you're stopped, you may need to adjust the idle speed....

Gas scooters (known in common parlance as Vespa scooters, though Vespa is only one manufacturer of gas scooters) are a type of two-wheeled, gas-powered vehicle. In the United States, scooters do...

In a world of high fuel costs and expensive automobiles, fast gas scooters provide a stylish, economical way to get around quickly. They are also quite compact, and take up far less fuel and...

Honda Reflex scooters are popular two-wheeled vehicles. They are aerodynamically designed and come in a range of styles and colors. Costing less than $6,000, the Reflex is among the most...

There are quite a few of these very fast electric scooters on the market. Most people like these for touring large properties or cities with crowded streets where they may need more...

Motorized scooters are not your standard fare as far as vehicles go. These devices should not be confused with motorcycles or other kinds of bikes. The general frame of a motorized scooter...

There are so many kinds of transportation out there that some of the smaller types can often be overlooked. Take the scooter for example. They have been around for a long time, though mostly are...

The Honda Metropolitan scooter engine (49 cubic cm in size) is turned on by an electric starter. A continuous variable transmission drives the rear wheel when the gas is applied by the operator. A...