A couple of weeks back, I set out to find the best scooter in the world. Boy was I in for a treat! Without knowing anything about scooters, I seriously had no idea what I was getting into. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of brands and models to choose between and most of them have very little to learn from information on the company web sites. And the only sites that have solid information and picutres, their scooters cost more than $5000. And to make things worse, I came to find out, that per capita, scooters are in highest demand in my state - so every time I found a fair deal on one, it was gone. But after two weeks of research, I finally found the easiest way to get a good deal and here it is.
Hunting for scooters in Utah is surprisingly tougher than you may expect - you'll see what I am saying if you do a search for scooter utah. For whatever reason, Utah has one of the highest search volumes in the Country for scooters and mopeds - as I learned from Google. It potentially has something to do with Utah also having some of the highest gas prices in the country. In any case, here are the 3 tips to getting a scooter utah, but I'm sure they'll apply in your state as well:
1. Chinese scooters or not Chinese scooters? That is the question...
At the very beginning, ask if you would want a Chinese Scooter or not? There are benefits and disadvantages to this call, it just is dependent upon what you want. I have also written another article on just Chinese scooters if you're interested. But to keep this brief, just know if you're ok with Chinese Scooters, you're going to have to sift through lots of garbage to get a great one. These guys have a tendency to be the best option for chinese mopeds and scooters http://sunnysidescooters.com/ScooterTips.html. They were really nice when I had lots of questions and they gave me some nice stuff for scooter tips.
2. How much power do you want? 150cc, 125cc, 50cc, or more?
CC stands for cubic centimeters. It's the cubic capacity of the engine. Usually, 150cc scooters go about 60mph, 50cc scooters go about 30mph, and 250cc scooters go about 80mph. And you give up improved gas mileage the higher you go in CCs. In scooter utah, anything 150cc and above requires a moto license. You will need to check with your local dmv for scooter laws on this. But this was a significant factor for me, 'cause I didn't want to go get my moto license only for a scooter. What's cool, is I ended up finding a Lance Scooter that was 125cc, and it went as fast as all of the other 150cc scooters out there.
3. Is the scooter CARB and/or DOT licensed for your state?
It may appear funny, although not all scooters and mopeds have been authorized in all 50 states. Some manufacturers have cut corners and tried to save 2 bucks, and as a result they've produced some serious pieces of junk. It's completely significant to be sure your scooter is built by a solid manufacturer and a reliable scooter company. All the top makers, include warranties. I could put together a list for you with all the companies I called and researched and the pros and cons of each scooter.
So what scooter did I end up selecting for my scooter utah rides? I ended up going with the Lance Cali Classic 125cc. I kind of let the cat out of the bag earlier, but it's been a dynamite scooter so far, and I'm sure it'll be for years to come. And I didn't have to get my moto license, which is a definite plus. If you'd like to get in touch with me below and I'll send you more details.
Hunting for scooters in Utah is surprisingly tougher than you may expect - you'll see what I am saying if you do a search for scooter utah. For whatever reason, Utah has one of the highest search volumes in the Country for scooters and mopeds - as I learned from Google. It potentially has something to do with Utah also having some of the highest gas prices in the country. In any case, here are the 3 tips to getting a scooter utah, but I'm sure they'll apply in your state as well:
1. Chinese scooters or not Chinese scooters? That is the question...
At the very beginning, ask if you would want a Chinese Scooter or not? There are benefits and disadvantages to this call, it just is dependent upon what you want. I have also written another article on just Chinese scooters if you're interested. But to keep this brief, just know if you're ok with Chinese Scooters, you're going to have to sift through lots of garbage to get a great one. These guys have a tendency to be the best option for chinese mopeds and scooters http://sunnysidescooters.com/ScooterTips.html. They were really nice when I had lots of questions and they gave me some nice stuff for scooter tips.
2. How much power do you want? 150cc, 125cc, 50cc, or more?
CC stands for cubic centimeters. It's the cubic capacity of the engine. Usually, 150cc scooters go about 60mph, 50cc scooters go about 30mph, and 250cc scooters go about 80mph. And you give up improved gas mileage the higher you go in CCs. In scooter utah, anything 150cc and above requires a moto license. You will need to check with your local dmv for scooter laws on this. But this was a significant factor for me, 'cause I didn't want to go get my moto license only for a scooter. What's cool, is I ended up finding a Lance Scooter that was 125cc, and it went as fast as all of the other 150cc scooters out there.
3. Is the scooter CARB and/or DOT licensed for your state?
It may appear funny, although not all scooters and mopeds have been authorized in all 50 states. Some manufacturers have cut corners and tried to save 2 bucks, and as a result they've produced some serious pieces of junk. It's completely significant to be sure your scooter is built by a solid manufacturer and a reliable scooter company. All the top makers, include warranties. I could put together a list for you with all the companies I called and researched and the pros and cons of each scooter.
So what scooter did I end up selecting for my scooter utah rides? I ended up going with the Lance Cali Classic 125cc. I kind of let the cat out of the bag earlier, but it's been a dynamite scooter so far, and I'm sure it'll be for years to come. And I didn't have to get my moto license, which is a definite plus. If you'd like to get in touch with me below and I'll send you more details.
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Many people have already been asking for the list of all the scooters I researched. I am going to make one with all the benefits and disadvantages of each one and each scooter manufacturer I called. In the mean time though if you want these guys have plenty of good scooter utah info. They've got a bunch of stuff for scooters in utah, but they'll likely have stuff for your state too. Have a great time on the scooters and I will chat with you soon.
