| Big, Bad and Fast. That is what used to be the cry | | | | most popular. These gas scooters are used for every |
| from the streets when it came to gas scooters. These | | | | type of transportation from getting to the office, |
| days, people everywhere are parking their SUV's and | | | | school, going to the store as well as racing. There are |
| hopping on a gas scooter for their short trips. How do | | | | basic types that blue collar workers and college kids |
| you choose the right gas scooter? The answers are | | | | use to get to their destination without having to rely on |
| simpler than you think. | | | | an automobile. There are performance gas scooters |
| Choosing a gas scooter is not rocket science, but it | | | | that are for the extremist and can hit forty-five to fifty |
| does take some thought. You need to determine | | | | miles per hour. Street gas scooters come with a |
| where your going to ride it, whether you want an | | | | variety of options and vary in the types of wheels that |
| electric start, as well as how much you want to spend | | | | they have. The wheels on the street scooters can be |
| on it. Taking into consideration these primary factors, | | | | anywhere from six inches up to ten inches. Street gas |
| you can make a decisive decision that will not leave | | | | scooter tires are either slicks for racing, or grooved |
| you with a gas scooter that does not meet your | | | | tread for road grip. |
| particular need. | | | | Another thing to consider is if you want the advantage |
| Where are you going to ride your gas scooter? Gas | | | | of an electric start. Electric start gas scooters are |
| scooters come in two main types; On road and off | | | | primarily available on the street gas scooters. With an |
| road. Depending on where you plan to ride your gas | | | | electric start, you need a battery. The battery and |
| scooter, will determine which type you purchase. | | | | start coil are housed under the scooter footplate n a |
| Off-Road: Gas scooters that are used off-road will | | | | built in box. This type of setup is more convenient. |
| have a stronger reinforced frame with a more robust | | | | However, this adds considerable weight to the scooter. |
| suspension system. Off road enthusiasts race through | | | | You will not see an electric start on a performance |
| trails and dirt tracks and some have jumps, so the gas | | | | gas scooter. They don't want to be bogged down by |
| scooter must be able to handle this type of abuse. | | | | all the extra weight. |
| The off road gas scooters will have fat knobby tires, | | | | How much do you want to spend on your gas |
| averaging in sizes from eight to ten inches. Most off | | | | scooter? The basic street gas scooters are relatively |
| road gas scooters will have a mid level suspension | | | | cheap for all that you get. The average adult street |
| system usually towards the back of the footplate to | | | | gas scooter will only set you back a couple of hundred |
| absorb impact and prevent the plate and frame from | | | | dollars. While a performance gas scooter for either off |
| breaking. | | | | road or on road racing can get as high as the |
| On-Road: The on-road, or street gas scooters are | | | | thousands. Spend your money wisely. |