Scooters - Gas and Electric
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Scooters - Gas and ElectricOver the past couple of years and with the price of gas hitting all time highs, scooters are really now just coming of age again. 
They originally were a simply toy for kids enjoyment. Scooters, both motorized
and foot-propelled, are showing up everywhere. On city streets, airports,
factories/businesses and office complexes.  While scooters are nothing new having
last enjoyed the spotlight as recent as the late '80s, they have been redesigned
to be sleeker, sturdier and now powered with either an electric motor/battery
or a small gas engine. In-line skating may even lose it's craze to this exciting
new means of inexpensive transportaion.
There are at least a dozen scooter companies in the market, producing kick
versions starting from $20, to the electric powered that go anywhere from $100
on up depending on the amps, or power of the motor. The gas versions have
engines that are usually rated by cc's, cubic centimeters of displacement. Most
of them fold up for easy transportation and the kick versions weigh between 6
and 10 pounds. The motorized scooters, powered by gasoline or electricity, weigh
in the 35 pound range. Some even have seats that can be added or removed
That pretty much covers the basic info on scooters, the different types and little bit on pricing. There are lots of links on this page where you can see various models/pricing and even purchase one right from the comfort of your home. You can also find parts for the one you may already own. So, look around and enjoy. | ||
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Besides their fun factor and convenience, the minimal environmental impact of
scooters makes them appealing. While gasoline-fueled scooters can go up to 20
miles an hour, electric-powered run at a range of 12 to 17 mph depending on the
motor and battery. The gas scooters do have a lot more range on a tank of gas
than an electric does on a battery charge. It can take from an hour to few hours
to fully charge an electric scooter battery up 
Another reason why the scooter may be more than a passing fad is its low cost
to run them, especially the kick powered ones. It costs around 3 cents to charge
an electric scooter to run 8 miles. A driver's license is not required to
operate them but laws vary from different cities or loactions. All scooters
should be driven on hard surfaces, and with a helmet. Lights and reflectors are
essential for night driving. There should also be some sort of horn or sounding
device for emergencies.
Another form of scooter you may have caught a glimps of on or in the news is
the Segway. Instead of having the wheels in the front and rear, they are set up
side by side.This transport also has a gyro system for assisting the rider with
keeping balance as they drive around. It is steered by the rider shifting his
weight from side to side, which is quite unique. It's also is very expensive
compared to the other types of scooters available as it generally runs somewhere
in or close to the $2000 price range. This is not something the average person
would buy even though I think most people would like one.
Next is the mini gas/elec motor cycle style, also known as (crotch rockets/
pocket bikes). These were take offs from scooters but with the added look are
more appealing to many, especially the younger kids. These look just like their
bigger counterparts but in miniature. They pretty much function and work the same
way as the scooters do and of course come in gas or electric versions. They also vary in
price depending on what model and make you purchase. They usually start in the $100-$200
price range and go up from there. 
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