Thread: 50cc scooters

50cc sccoters have their place but amongst traffic is not one of them. I would not say they are as gay as a 2 bob watch but would suggest the term risky as a raw chicken curry.....If you really want to get a sccoter and do not want to get a motorcycle license then look at the Tricity by Yamaha....300cc and with 2 front wheels it is registered as a car. Upside is that it has the power to keep up with traffic - Downside is it will cost what a cheap car will.....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...0&bof=QRqSiPTO

As mentioned by Barry above riding a scooter in traffic that is faster and bigger than you is not really a good idea, even more so if you are new to it when the risk of mistakes has a much higher consequence. Instead if you want to get a scooter, I would encourage you to get your Bike license and get a motorbike first. Learn to ride properly and safely - And even if you can already ride, the process will make you a safer rider. BUT be warned...getting addicted to motorcycles is even more expensive that firearms..... I am screwed as I am addicted to both.

Once you have your license you could look at the Suzuki Burgman or Honda Silver wing or others .... The have 300cc up to 650cc......The only issue I have against the Burgman is that as a scooter it is wider, longer , taller and nearly as fast as my 1000cc V twin classic ...

I am not againts bikes, I have ridden and owned them for over 30 years, but I do want to see anyone who wants to ride to get home afterwards....