50cc Scooters - what are the rules??

[Craig 930 RS]

Thinking of a 50cc scooter to screw around with -
Does it require separate insurance?

[legion]

I would think so, though it shouldn't be expensive.

I've been having the same idea...let me know if you find any for cheap.

[Noah930]

Depending on your state, 50 cc (or is it < 50 cc?) scooters might not even qualify as motor vehicles that you need to register for the road. Meaning, the DMV has no jurisdiction over them. But again, I think that varies state-by-state. I've definitely seen people running Vespa's (and the like) plateless---and it's legal. Hence, insurance coverage necessity may also vary.

[Craig 930 RS]

Ours here in WA State requires a drivers' license and a license plate - but no motorcycle endorsement -

[87coupe]

I bought a Stinger scooter a couple years ago. Added a pipe, K&N style air filter, gets up to about 30-35mph. Got a couple buddies to get scooters as well, and while it was initially fun, the novelty wore off pretty quick. It just collects dust these days.

[Craig 930 RS]

Whops, I mean this type:

[87coupe]

Oh. For that kind of scooter I would rather have something with some style ... like these.

[87coupe]

[87coupe]

[911boost]

dude, I'd have to kick my own ass if I rode one of those scooters with sidecars.

Now an old Harley or Bimmer with a sidecar, thats just plain cool....

[asphaltgambler]

Most scooters under 50cc are exempt from any licence, insurance , helmet requirements. The trick is to buy one the higher end units and then install the big stroke/bore kit.

Had a friend do this when he lost his driver's licence. Fortunately his work was just a few miles and inside town limits.

He bought an Aprilia and then installed their "big'motor kit. It now is 85cc with a tuned pipe and will comfortably do the speed limit. Cool!

The only thing is he has almost $6K in it!!

[Noah930]

Sorry, I know the 'Prillers and Vespa's ooze style that chicks love, but if I'm gonna drop several thousand dollars on two-wheeled transportation, it's gotta be a real motorcycle. (The exception being Aprilia's scooter with race replica graphics or the Ben Bostrom graphics, that you can use as a pit bike.) Does Yamaha still make their Vino? Vespa-like looks, but for about $1600, and with Japanese reliability.

[juanbenae]

they are like fat chicks. fun to ride, but you dont want one in your own garage.

thats how i see it anyway...

[kmhemi]

Have you guys seen the "Scoot Cars" yet? There are a couple running aound here.

http://www.susiesmopeds.com/scootcar.html