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A Guide To Motor Scooters
By Kent Pinkerton, Tue Dec 6th
Scooters were first known as a child's push vehicle that datesback to before 1920. Advancements in technology led to thedevelopment of small engines, which, when added to thetraditional scooter provided for a practical and affordablemeans of transportation. Motor have been a favorite inEuropean countries for decades. The low-power vehicle wasn't tooattractive to the power-hungry American market until recently.Sleek styling of the modern scooter, combined with the productbeing seen in a variety of films has opened the door to theAmerican urban market. Modern motor feature either a small gasoline engine oran electric motor, depending upon the vehicle’s design. Modernscooters feature electric and gas motorized models. Competitionamong scooter manufacturers and continuing sales has led tounique design features, such as miniature low-poweredmotorcycles. Motorized scooters, whether the rider is to sit orstand, are considered low-power motor vehicles by manymunicipalities and are subject to state and local regulations.Some meet Department of Transportation regulations foroperation on streets and roadways while others are prohibitedfrom being on the streets. Any time a motorized vehicle isintroduced into traffic areas, appropriate cautionary
measuresmust be taken and proper safety gear must be worn.
Scooters can be easily found in the retail market, however notall
retailers may carry all styles. Major discount or departmentstores
may only carry a couple of models that they believe willbe the most
popular among their shoppers. A scooter store couldspecialize in
a variety of recreational scooters, while anotherstore will specialize
in the mobility scooters. Retailers alsooffer scooter accessories
to enhance the experience as well asreplacement parts and service.
Any style of scooter can bepurchased online for retail pricing. The
current market demandfor
makes it hard to find them at wholesale prices fora single purchase,
but there are many opportunities for anindividual to become a scooter dealer. |
