A scooter?!?
Scooter?!? I got your scooter right here...comes with a cup-holder for your latte.
Get a motorcycle...If you're going to get splattered by a NY taxi, you should at least make a dent in their hood:
See this thread for inspiration:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=322909&highlight=cafe+racer