Cheap Scooters, Are They Worth it?

What’s in a word, Cheap? That question poses some interesting thought. Do you mean dirt cheap or
economically cheap?

It’s a very important question, because today’s cutting edge motor scooters go for over six thousand dollars. However, the answer depends on a handful of important conditions and assumptions. Let’s examine the context here–then we’ll be able to speak to the viability of cheap Motor Scooters.

According to Aj Vanterhorst “First, the answer depends on what you mean by “cheap.” In the world of motor scooters, there’s cheap–as in a smart, economical buy–and then there’s DIRT CHEAP–as in a rock bottom, is-this-for-real? purchase. At this point, stop and ask yourself: “What kind of dividends do I want to enjoy from my scooter?”

If you’re looking for a trick stand-up scooter to ride around in your neighborhood, I’ll cut to the chase here: a stripped-down model from a small manufacturer may work out OK. As long as you know what you’re buying, you won’t have high expectations for durability or gas mileage. You won’t use your scooter in tough conditions, and you won’t be shocked if it breaks. However, if you want your motor scooter to last for years, be a long term investment, and save you money on your commute or highway travel, the dirt cheap option is absolutely not for you.”

All the top makers of scooters, offer models that range from cheap to expensive. It really depends on your needs. Do you need highway speed, long range travel, or off-road use.

Most get 100-140 miles per gallon, very fuel efficient and insurance is usually a bargain also. They are easy to operate and they are becoming a common site in urban settings. Teachers, students, lawyers and business professionals are all catching the bug.

If you want a scooter that does it all, you may be looking to pay $6,000 or more.

Aj goes on to say, that “while it’s true that  a Cheap Scooter will pay for itself in the long run (traveling for as little as four cents a mile has that effect), not everyone wants to shell out six grand up front. And you can still get plenty of bang for your buck for $2000 or less. For example, if you want an economical scooter for short-range, local use, and 12-15 mph satisfies your need for speed, then you’ll be able to discover new models that match your needs in the $1000-$2000 price range.”

So bascially you can catigorize scooters as dirt cheap or economically “smart” cheap. Either way they are in high demand.

Thank you to Aj Vanderhorst for his great article.

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