Who rides a scooter to work?

[proudrunner]

I have been contemplating on buying a scooter for a while. Would like to know what scooter you ride and also what mileage you are getting. Right now I am averaging about 220 miles per tank on my runner. Would be nice to get a scooter that would average say (70-90)mpg..not only that but would also save on the maintenance of the runner and wear of parts..tires,brakes,...My commute to work is about 10 miles one way so it is not that bad, which translates to 100 miles monday thru friday. The only thing that is stopping me is the fear of getting hit by a car. I called my insurance provider and she told me that for a 150cc it should be about $200 a year. Any suggestion or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[nsaint]

Get an Aprilla scooter or a Vespa

 

[Thai]

The only thing that is stopping me is the fear of getting hit by a car.

This would be my main concern as well. If your 10 mile commute is residential streets, then i may go for it...but if it is normal streets or highway, then my life is more important than saving a few bucks at the gas pump.

Vespa is not all that different from a motorcycle...and you know what they say about motorcycles..."organ donors on wheels".... :roadkill:

 

[fungames43232]

I ride my motorcycles to work all the time. I can't imagine a scooter would be any more or less safe. It's all in how you ride. You know the normal stuff, never ride in the middle of a lane, especially after a short rain (oil). Do not ride beside cars (when possible). Always assume a car is going to pull out in front of you because your smaller. Always assume the cars next to you are going to pull over on you because they do not see you. Doesn't matter if your in their blind spot or right by their window. I've been riding for almost 30 years and never had a wreck on a freeway. Trails and the track are a different story LOL.

 

[Mr. Leary]

I rode bikes for years and would recommend a real bike over a scooter. If it's only 10 miles, have you considered a bicycle?

You could also look into a dual sport moto... It could serve as an effective weekender or daily driving duties (around 50 mpg). I will be investing in one soon.

My preference back in my daily riding days was for big metric cruisers (1100 cc and up), although I admit that I could have chosen much more economically. If you are riding across the country or to Sturgis, you want something big!

Good advice above. Ride like everyone is about to pull in front of you. I like to go about 2-5 mph faster then traffic... It's just safer. Always wear protective gear and a full helmet. It's not really a question of if, but when.

 

[adio3x]

Honda ruckus

 

[Casper421]

Honda ruckus

X2! :iagree:

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

LINY4Runner does.

My friend Garry at work, who just recently retired, had a Dodge Dakota and a motorcycle. He would ride the motorcycle throughout the year until the holiday season. He said that people are just so antsy on the roads, trying to find a gift for little Johnny, that he refuses to be on a motorcycle.

Another work friend does the same thing and drives his Wrangler to work during the Holidays.

People in the Newport Beach area of Southern California are reckless when they drive. They're the type that have never heard of a turn signal, stop sign, or speed limit. They also don't check their blind spots, ever. They assume that since their BMW is expensive, the laws of traffic don't apply to them. (Unless you're driving a Mercedes S-Class or something, those actually tell you if anyones in your blind spot and then some. Even if you ignore the blind spot indicator, once you turn on your signal in that direction, the vehicle will let you know audibly)

That bit my friend Blake in the ass. He was hit on Jamboree Road (the same road/block that the owner of Tapout was killed in his Ferrari, which is literally right next to my dealership) and screwed up his arm, totaled his bike, and scraped a large portion of his body up. He sticks to driving his Ford Raptor now.

I love the MPG of the motorcycles, but where I live, you'd better be a good rider or have a death wish.

 

[britton406]

I agree with everyone who is supporting full sized motorcycles. They're just a lot safer, and you can even find some cheaper than some scooters. Like the 250 ninja, nice bike, manageable power and really really cheap.
I would love to have a street bike, but I don't trust other drivers with my life. But, if you choose the right roads, time etc, I think its a calculated risk worth taking once and a while.. as for me, I stick to dirt
I will retire from my pedestal now lol
I do however, have a fun bike I ride once and a great while if I have to run into town(my calculated risk). A Trail 90 not registered or anything so I stick to little country side roads.


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[progress4m]

Here is my $.02;
I bought Honda Shadow Spirit 750 just a little bit more then a year ago. Using it mainly for commuting to work (15 miles one way). I live that thing and it can be very therapeutic after day in the office.
Bike is 2006 model, I bought it with 3K on the odometer and it now has over 7k. Insurance here is $75.00 per year. It averages around 53 MPG.
I you thinking about two wheels ride I would recommend it over scooter.

P.S. I paid $3600.00 for it and it is my first bike.

 

[Thai]

I've been riding for almost 30 years and never had a wreck on a freeway.

The fact that you are here today is a testament of that statement....

 

[4x4v8]

Funny thing, I rode my scooter to work. I haven't ridden it too much since my boy was born but I still have it and I tool around it some times. I ride to work when the weather is nice.

Obviously it is more dangerous than driving a 4runner but it gas efficient and I get to ride in car pool lanes on major streets so it shaves a lot of time. Also, I park in front of my door instead of having to park in the underground a block away. For me, it is about the gas and time. I have a Vino 125cc and it gets up to 85km/h so it gets me around town but I definitely wouldn't take it anywhere near any kind of highway or anything with a speed limit of over 60km/h.

 

[proudrunner]

I think I may just take the streets going home and see what route I may take if I was on a scooter. Hopefully I can see how traffic is and map my route.

 

[MT Tatman]

Riding a scooter to work, eh? Do you WANT people to take your lunch money??LOL Just teasing. I actually think a real motorcycle is safer, it gives you the power you need sometimes to "Get outta Dodge" when you really need to! Really, about the same prices too. Plus the option of highway travel, or at least security at 45mph. Those scooters really are invisible to other drivers too. Just an opinion, sorry I don't have a good scooter recommendation.

 

[4x4v8]

Let's be honest, anything with 2 wheels is dangerous on the road. A scooter is good if you need something cheap and efficient and you don't want to be sweating when you get to work. If you want something enjoyable, get a bike. Personally, I get my thrills from my quad and just use my scooter literally to get to work on sunny days. All other days I ride the Runner.

 

[I AM SAM]

My scooter, it's a great way to get my hair dry on my way to work...

 

[proudrunner]

My scooter, it's a great way to get my hair dry on my way to work...

Nice bike! But I am doing it more in line with saving gas and also insurance would be less. I could also ride my bike to the metro link and end up at union station, but that would mean I would have to get up much early.

 

[Mr. Leary]

The fact that you are here today is a testament of that statement....

No doubt. I have been in two moto wrecks, luckily neither at highway speed. Heck, one of them I was stopped in a parking lot and got run over.

I've put over 150,000 miles on 2 wheels... several different bikes. Bigger means more comfortable (in general).

 

[Glock_19]

I'm in a similar position (short commute to work) and I ride this baby. A Ninja 250R. It's a great little bike to commute on (it'll get up to 70 much faster than most cars) and if you ride it normally you'll get close to 60MPG.

Warning: Once you start riding you're going to want a bigger bike. I'm currently looking for a 600.

 

[proudrunner]

I'm in a similar position (short commute to work) and I ride this baby. A Ninja 250R. It's a great little bike to commute on (it'll get up to 70 much faster than most cars) and if you ride it normally you'll get close to 60MPG.

Warning: Once you start riding you're going to want a bigger bike. I'm currently looking for a 600.

I can see why now, when I got my truck I said I was only getting a lift; yeah right! Maybe I would get a bit carry away and want something better. But I must be strong and just get something economical. 60mpg...not bad, and your bike looks good. That might be another option as well for me.