The Subculture of Scooter
Scooters were once for hipsters, mods and old Italian men – but not anymore. In cities across the world Vespa, Honda, Buddy, are all becoming as common as bikes & cars. Any why not?! They’re inexpensive, can be cheap to insure/maintain and speedy. As urbanization takes over for globalization, and people pack themselves into small metro areas, the need for alternative forms of commute are needed. Not everyone feels comfortable peddling through traffic on Market St. at 8.30 am between buses and NJ drivers, and a motorcycle is just too much to handle in a small space. That’s where the scooter comes in – and whether you have a Pretty in Pink Vespa or a beater Buddy, you’re submerged in the subculture.
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“Scootering” has drawn a huge fanbase in cities like Portland, New York and Philadelphia. Some places (Center City for example!) even have scooter parking. The pluses are simple – ranging from a 49cc to 150cc motors you are really saving on fuel prices. Insurance can range in only the single-to-double digits per month/year, again depending on motor size and also your city of residence. You can’t beat the price tag – a new Vespa may run you upwards of $4800 but other brands tend to stay around the the $2000-2500 price tag. Your best bet, if you don’t mind used, is to find a certified scooter retailer and grab a pre-owned.
Be warned – you are still purchasing/riding a motorized form of transit. You need to have a helmet and be aware of surroundings – you’re part of traffic, don’t go wizzing in and out of lanes/between cars. The cops don’t like this…trust us on that one. But compared to the hassles of owning a car in the city, not to mention insuring/parking it, the lifestyle of a scooter owning is something that can only become more addictive.
i was wanting to no do u have any 25cc mopads under 150.00 dollars