While many may not think of scooters as motorcycles, by the absolute purest definition of the term, they have a wheel powered by motor and earn their spot. Indeed, in many parts of the world, especially in SouthEast Asia and continental Europe, scooters are the primary method of commuting. These are suitable for European learners on AM or CBT licenses, or those who have their full endorsement but want a fun, easy scooter to do minor errands on.
Aprilia is a brand that, while not having the largest rider base in North America, is still quite popular. Unfortunately for us, we do not get their funky little scooter, nor do we get their lower displacement models such as the superb RS 50 E4. Designed to both look like a larger sportbike, as well as introduce learners to what an Italian sportbike can feel like, the RS 50 E4 is a two-stroke, 50cc masterpiece.
A 6-speed manual shifter, inverted front sport shock, asymmetrical single shock rear swingarm, a full aluminum frame, and brakes with ABS and a 4 piston caliper up front. Rieju is a name that is not well known at all in the USA and Canada, which is a bit disappointing.
The Spanish brand has been around for several decades, and at least in the EU is well known for making smaller displacement street and dirt bikes that can take a beating and still run flawlessly. Unsurprisingly, the SM in the name stands for SuperMoto.
In Europe and the UK, this is a bike that is fully under the AM and CBT rules and, because of its 6-speed manual transmission and peppy little 50cc, will help those 16 and older learn to ride an SM. Throughout the s and s, a lot of urban scooters were sold that combined stylish Euro-retro looks with modern equipment and drivetrains.
Honda, seeing this, decided to come out with their own version of a Euro-style scooter in with the Metropolitan. It was shelved in , but reintroduced in with a fuel-injected four-stroke that garnered a lot of attention. By switching from a two-stroke to a four-stroke, and from carburetor to fuel injection, the Metropolitan became the class of the field, with smooth power and much less of an annoying buzz.
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What is a Scooter? See how much you can save Compare quotes from over 40 top brokers. So why do it? Anything with an engine above cc is classified as a motorcycle, and some can even have engines of cc or over. As with cars, you need to be a certain age to operate a motorbike. Drivers aged 14 to 16 can get a moped or scooter permit, but future motorcyclists must be at least 16 in every state. If the engine size is small enough, you may not need a license to drive it, but this depends on where you live.
In some states, like Virginia, you have to be 18 or over before you can get an official license. All states require you to have insurance that covers injury and liability, no matter the bike. Head and eye protection is required for all scooter drivers. The top speed of your motorbike will vary depending on its engine size. The only exception is a moped, which usually clocks in a maximum of 28 miles per hour.
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