| u're ready to get started in the world of motor | | | | you need to drive further than 12-15 miles at one |
| scooters? I can guarantee that the trip will both | | | | go, you may well need to look at gas powered |
| save you money and expand your travel | | | | scooters, because electric scooters beyond the |
| experiences in some fun ways. But buying a | | | | 12-15 mile range become very costly and |
| motor scooter can be a big investment, and you | | | | somewhat difficult to find. A number of factors |
| want to make the right choice. | | | | influence range ratings for motor scooters (rider's |
| So how do you find the scooter that's ideal for | | | | weight, hilly terrain, tire pressure)--but usually the |
| you? How do you choose the right model and | | | | manufacturer will list a "range rating" that reflects |
| type? The scooter market can seem intimidating | | | | the scooter's ability under optimal conditions. |
| at first glance, but have no fear! By answering | | | | Third, how fast do you want to drive? I'm serious! |
| three simple questions, you'll be well on your way | | | | The ability to put the pedal to the metal may |
| to discovering the perfect scooter. | | | | seem like an afterthought for scooter use--until |
| First, who will drive the scooter? Will it be you | | | | you're sitting on your scooter, watching joggers |
| (the homeowner, vacationer, urban professional, | | | | pass you. Electric scooters aren't known for their |
| retiree, student, etc.)-or will it be your children? Or | | | | speed, and usually fall in the 8 mph to 25 mph |
| maybe a variety of people? Motorized scooters | | | | range. If you want to go much faster than that, |
| designed for kids are intended to bear a lot less | | | | or ride on highways, you'll probably want to |
| weight and travel shorter distances. As a result, | | | | consider a gas powered or hybrid model. |
| they cost considerably less. When you start | | | | Otherwise, prepare yourself to shell out some |
| shopping for motor scooters, make sure you're in | | | | cash for a speedy electric scooter. Again, a |
| the appropriate market, kids or adults. If you're in | | | | number of factors come into play when |
| the adult market, make sure you choose a model | | | | companies hand out speed ratings. But as you |
| with an appropriate weight rating. If you weight | | | | would guess, a manufacturer's rating will reflect |
| 180 lbs. or less, you don't need to worry about | | | | the scooter's speed under ideal conditions. |
| this--any adult scooter you buy will be able to | | | | Starting to make sense of your options? If so, |
| carry you. | | | | you're getting closer to choosing the right |
| Second, how far do you want to ride? This | | | | scooter--just make sure you also take things like |
| pertains to the distances you'll typically travel in a | | | | carrying capacity and terrain into account. That's |
| day or week. Consider: Will you use the scooter | | | | right, there's more stuff to consider! But don't |
| mostly on off-road trails? On a campus? For an | | | | worry. By thinking through these questions, you're |
| urban commute? In a residential neighborhood? If | | | | moving toward a scooter buy you won't regret. |