In many urban cities across America, a new trend is hitting the streets-scooters.
Bright little two wheeled motor scooters are zipping through traffic and filling up parking lots more than ever before.
If you are considering trading in your old SUV for a scooter, you may want to weigh out the pros and cons first.
Pros Scooters are becoming popular for a reason.
Not only are they small and cute, but they are extraordinarily fuel efficient.
With the rising price of gasoline and increased awareness about global warming, more and more people are looking to earth friendly alternatives for transportation.
Depending on the caliber engine, motor scooters vary between 50 and 80 miles per gallon, a number which leaves most car drivers in awe.
In addition to the extra wad of cash in your pocket each month, scooters are also a thrill.
Many people who are novices to two wheels feel safer on a scooter than on a motorcycle.
Scooters are lighter, lower to the ground, have automatic transmissions, and are less powerful than motorcycles.
For these reasons, many people feel more comfortable zipping around on a scooter than making the leap to a motorcycle.
There's no doubt about it, though, riding on two wheels is fun.
Lastly, scooters can park virtually anywhere! In jammed parking lots where you would otherwise have to park miles away, your scooter can fit snuggly in the smallest of places.
This may seem trivial, but it is definitely a perk.
Cons While scooters may be trendy and cheap, they have their disadvantages too.
Scooters are small and impractical for passengers.
While bigger model s may accommodate one extra person, there's not much room for anything else.
Storage space for groceries and backpacks are hard to come by.
No question, a scooter cannot function as a replacement for your family van.
Scooters are also more dangerous than four wheeled automobiles.
While accidents are less common, any accident involving a scooter puts the driver at increased risk because they are more exposed.
When in a four wheel vehicle, there is "padding" all around you; however, when on a scooter, your body bears the brunt of the impact.
Additionally, scooters cannot travel on highways.
If you have to commute long distances, riding your scooter on the interstate is not an option.
Not only would it be extraordinarily dangerous, but it is also illegal.
Bright little two wheeled motor scooters are zipping through traffic and filling up parking lots more than ever before.
If you are considering trading in your old SUV for a scooter, you may want to weigh out the pros and cons first.
Pros Scooters are becoming popular for a reason.
Not only are they small and cute, but they are extraordinarily fuel efficient.
With the rising price of gasoline and increased awareness about global warming, more and more people are looking to earth friendly alternatives for transportation.
Depending on the caliber engine, motor scooters vary between 50 and 80 miles per gallon, a number which leaves most car drivers in awe.
In addition to the extra wad of cash in your pocket each month, scooters are also a thrill.
Many people who are novices to two wheels feel safer on a scooter than on a motorcycle.
Scooters are lighter, lower to the ground, have automatic transmissions, and are less powerful than motorcycles.
For these reasons, many people feel more comfortable zipping around on a scooter than making the leap to a motorcycle.
There's no doubt about it, though, riding on two wheels is fun.
Lastly, scooters can park virtually anywhere! In jammed parking lots where you would otherwise have to park miles away, your scooter can fit snuggly in the smallest of places.
This may seem trivial, but it is definitely a perk.
Cons While scooters may be trendy and cheap, they have their disadvantages too.
Scooters are small and impractical for passengers.
While bigger model s may accommodate one extra person, there's not much room for anything else.
Storage space for groceries and backpacks are hard to come by.
No question, a scooter cannot function as a replacement for your family van.
Scooters are also more dangerous than four wheeled automobiles.
While accidents are less common, any accident involving a scooter puts the driver at increased risk because they are more exposed.
When in a four wheel vehicle, there is "padding" all around you; however, when on a scooter, your body bears the brunt of the impact.
Additionally, scooters cannot travel on highways.
If you have to commute long distances, riding your scooter on the interstate is not an option.
Not only would it be extraordinarily dangerous, but it is also illegal.
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