| The scooter to best suit your needs will depend on | | | | scooters are ideal for weekends away or even cross |
| what you are going to use the scooter for and what | | | | continent holidays in the summer. |
| kind of license you hold or are hoping to acquire. | | | | Once you have the engine size of the scooter you |
| Engine sizes start at 50cc. A 50cc scooter is ideal if | | | | will then need to decide on the type. There are basic |
| you are doing short urban commutes of a couple of | | | | scooters and the n sport options which will usually |
| miles, no more than five. A 50cc scooter will be very | | | | provide better brakes and suspension and reduced |
| cheap to run and insure, since it is restricted to | | | | weight. The lower weight and better performance will |
| 30mph and will provide around 100mpg. The | | | | be at the expense of weather protection and |
| downsides to this type of bike are clear; 30mph max | | | | carrying capacity. Top of the range scooters known |
| speed will mean it isn't suitable for A-roads and even | | | | as executive scooters are more stylish, providing |
| in town you will be struggling and will likely feel | | | | better equipped and luggage space. |
| intimidated as other traffic looks to overtake you. | | | | It is a different experience riding a bike, think about |
| The next step up is the 125cc scooter which will give | | | | the space you will require when riding a bike, will it be |
| you enough extra power to allow you to | | | | enough to carry your business documents or basic |
| comfortably use the A-roads and even motorways | | | | shopping? The climate too is a consideration. It's |
| with a 60mph top speed. This is worth the extra | | | | probably wise not to go with a sports scooter if you |
| initial outlay since the fuel economy isn't far off the | | | | live like in the UK. |
| 50cc version, is more stable than a 50cc and of | | | | Check out the seat and ensure you are comfortable |
| course will mean you aren't as stressed during town | | | | with the bike and your knees aren't too close to the |
| commuting. Even for the shortest of journeys you | | | | handle bars, before going ahead with your purchase. |
| will be glad you went with the 125cc scooter. | | | | It's worth asking about the engine type, two-stroke |
| Engine sizes bigger than a 125cc will require a full | | | | engines tend to be more powerful than four-stroke |
| motorcycle licence and will useful to those looking to | | | | and are also less polluting. |
| do long distance commuting, 400cc and 800cc | | | | |