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Buy a name brand for sure. I have my third Honda scooter. I had a 150 and then a Helix that is a 250. I now have my second Honda Helix which is a 250 and get over 70 per gallon. I have never had a problem with any of my scooters. I am starting my third summer with this one and have 8500 miles on it. It will go 65, I don't go that fast but I can keep up with traffic if I need to. The center of gravity is low so you don't feel like you are holding it up when you stop. The seat is very comfortable also. I always, always wear a helmet and safety equipment.
It is worth taking a safely class and learn as much as you can. I always watch out for the cars and assume they don't see me.
I belong to a retired scooter group and all but one wears a helmet. One of the guys bought an off brand and when he was traveling once he could not find anyone who could fix it. At least with a name brand you know you can always get parts.
Good luck and be safe
I would need at least a 150cc on my daily commute. I don't have to take the interstate, but drive some sections of non-expressway roads that are 3 lane 55mph.
I pick my son up from after school care. How easy is it for an 8 year old to ride on the back of one of these through neighborhood streets?
I was also thinking about getting one, I heard at least in Michigan they are for a Single Person no expections even if the manufacture says it can seat more.
Genuine scooters have a good reputation and a lot of die hard fans.
I believe the Stella's have 150cc engines? That should certainly be fine for city traffic. In California you need to have a 150 for the freeway, not sure of the law where you are. Depending on your size you will probably be able to get up to 60MPH or so. You will have to decide for yourself if you feel that is OK for the area you drive.
Scooters are known for being easy to ride since they tend to be smaller and lighter than motorcycles. Most are also automatics (I don't know about Stellas)
If you haven't ridden before you might want to take the MSF course first to make sure how you feel about 2 wheels. If you don't take it before you buy a scooter take it anyway as the training is very valuable.
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unless it has changed i think 250cc is the freeway rule.
I pick my son up from after school care. How easy is it for an 8 year old to ride on the back of one of these through neighborhood streets?
Someone I know grew up riding behind her mother on a scooter in a metropolis with very crazy drivers. She said it was so easy she could sleep on the back without fear of falling off.
whatever you buy - take a motorcycle safety class. You are much more volnerable on a bike/scooter. When riding, act as a car. Don't ride on the side of the road as cars will treat you as a bicycle and run you over. Wear safety gear - DOT approved helmet, gloves, leather/synthetic jacket and boots. No shorts. A t-shirt lasts about 10 feet when sliding across pavement.
In maine anything over 50cc is treated as a motorcycle and you will need a motorcycle endorsement. Check your state for details.
I am a motorcycle instructor. The more you know the better it will be.
Someone I know grew up riding behind her mother on a scooter in a metropolis with very crazy drivers. She said it was so easy she could sleep on the back without fear of falling off.
A caveat: Note the "GREW UP DOING IT" part of my statement. Maybe it's really tough for beginners. Maybe traffic patterns were different. The top speed in that city is about 30mph for any vehicle, due to congestion. I agree with the previous poster. Take a class, get your safety equipment. Practice a lot and be safe!
whatever you buy - take a motorcycle safety class. You are much more volnerable on a bike/scooter. When riding, act as a car. Don't ride on the side of the road as cars will treat you as a bicycle and run you over. Wear safety gear - DOT approved helmet, gloves, leather/synthetic jacket and boots. No shorts. A t-shirt lasts about 10 feet when sliding across pavement.
In maine anything over 50cc is treated as a motorcycle and you will need a motorcycle endorsement. Check your state for details.
I am a motorcycle instructor. The more you know the better it will be.
So, to get a motorcycle license/endorsement, do you typically have to take a driving test on the scooter?
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) or... sticking the diesel in a Scirocco (~$200)
