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Step 1
Decide who will drive the scooter. Will it be you or your children? Or maybe a variety of people? Motorized scooters designed for kids are intended to bear a lot less weight and travel shorter distances. As a result, they cost considerably less. If you're in the adult market, make sure you choose a model with an appropriate weight rating. If you weight 180 lbs. or less, you don't need to worry about this--any adult scooter you buy will be able to carry you.
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Step 2
Decide how far you want to ride. If you need to drive further than 12 to 15 miles at one go, you may need to look at gas-powered scooters, because electric scooters beyond the 12- to 15-mile range be very costly and somewhat difficult to find. A number of factors influence range ratings for motor scooters--the rider’s weight, terrain type and tire pressure--but usually the manufacturer will list a “range rating” that reflects the scooter’s ability under optimal conditions.
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Step 3
Decide how fast you want to drive. The ability to put the pedal to the metal may seem like an afterthought for scooter use-–until you're riding on your scooter and watching joggers pass you right by. Electric scooters aren't known for their speed, and usually fall in the 8 to 25 mph range. If you want to go much faster than that, or ride on highways, you’ll probably want to consider a gas or hybrid model. Otherwise, prepare yourself to shell out some cash for a speedy electric scooter.
