subject: An Overview Of 125cc Scooters [print this page] They have been sold for over fifty years, but have developed in style immeasurably, but the general concept of the 125cc model of scooter is the same; convenient travel at a low cost. There are various modern day styles of 125 scooters, ranging from the retro styled to the modern style with flowing lines and sharp cool edges. They are sometimes known as mopeds or cycle motors in some countries and come in 50cc or 125cc varieties.
Improvements
The best 125 scooters will allow travel on faster moving roads when compared with 50cc models, allowing for a variety of travel, ranging from city travel to long distance sightseeing. The come in two stroke and four stroke varieties, with four stroke being recommended for all new scooters. When purchasing 125 scooters, there are a few things to consider:
Are your travel needs covered by a scooter
Do you need to travel great distances
Can a scooter cover such distances economically
Make sure you research thoroughly online to find the best model for you
Do you need a two stroke or four stroke model
Will you need the scooter tuned for extra performance
What will you use the scooter for
Do you have the correct safety gear to ride a scooter
Do you have the necessary skill level to ride a scooter
Can you afford the cost of additional insurance and repairs
Do you have a license
Of these, safety gear is a major concern. All too often one sees a young person riding a scooter without any safety gear, in normal clothing. Every so often you may even see someone riding without a shirt on. If you were to have an accident in such clothing (or lack of clothing), you could suffer some terrible skin injuries and bone related injuries. However, if you wear the correct safety gear, these injuries can be avoided.
Safety
It is advised that long trousers and long sleeves are always worn to guard against skin loss in a skid. In addition a helmet is also advised to guard against head injuries. You should also wear elbow pads and kneepads to protect these joints from harm.
The main benefits of 125 scooters are:
Low cost compared to cars; with the same amount of money you could get a top of the range, brand new 125cc scooter, or alternatively you could get a dilapidated and old rickety car from a second hand dealer.
Low tax cost
Fuel consumption compared to cars; the same amount of money in fuel costs could get you twice as far in 125 scooters when compared to a car. This is due to the low weight of the scooter, making it easier to propel with similar levels of revs.
