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While I love mopeds and bought a 1980 vespa grande in college, I would not advise this. As the song goes, "mopeds are always broke, but they easy to fix". A m
by ryhamz 10y ago
While I love mopeds and bought a 1980 vespa grande in college, I would not advise this.
As the song goes, "mopeds are always broke, but they easy to fix".
A moped WILL break down on you and be underpowered. My grande with a 70cc kit, performance variator and multiple breakdowns tops out around 41mph.
If you are not interested in repairing bikes or paying for their repair (if even possible in your city), avoid mopeds.
I'd recommend a 125cc+ scooter though. Reliability, fuel efficiency, and a bit more power which can increase safety. They also have more storage.
Don't forget to add in the fixed cost of gear!
- Neeek 10y agoI'm currently trying to transition to a Honda CT110 with a 140cc conversion as my commute vehicle, it was in sorry shape when I got it and I've been slowly getting it back together, so I guess that tells you how I feel about home repairs. The only reason I recommended the 50cc (49 technically?) is because under 50 here in AUS you don't need a motorbike licence to ride one. Can't argue with the gear part though, probably going to cost me as much as the bike did pre-repairs.
- gilopll 10y agoMy 10yearold 50cc has never failed.
- Ftuuky 10y agoI have a 50cc Yamaha Aerox for 12 years and it never failed on me. I recommend a japanese scooter instead of some vintage italian moped.