150cc motor scooter?

Question

can you dive them on the hiway... it go's 65-70 mph... and is it legal wear radio ear plug? ..(one ear)

Answer 1

I live in Maine, and had a 150cc scooter. Since it had to be inspected, just like a "motorcycle", the dealer says it can be driven on the interstate highways. I tried it a couple of times, but it was NOT a good idea.  It does fine for all other roads, but I now have a Burgman AN400, a much better ride.

Frank

Answer 2

A scooter is a style of two-wheeled motor vehicle traditionally defined by characteristics such as a step-through frame, wheels less than 16" in diameter, and an engine located below the rider and to the rear. Though throughout the history of scooters, there have been models which challenged or defied this definition, incorporating elements or designs from motorcycles (distinguished by a tank between the rider and handlebars and an engine located beneath the rider and to the front of the vehicle) and mopeds (which have pedals), developments over the past 20 years have broadened the "scooter" label to include a wide array of vehicles and designs featuring many different technologies and capabilities. Modern scooters cover a broad spectrum of designs: step-through or step-over frames, small or large wheels, front fairings or floor boards, and manual or automatic transmissions (found on most new scooter models).

At one end of the current market, the Vespa LX series reflects the scooters' historical antecedents: small wheels, floor boards, front fairing, inner fairing storage. At the other end, the Honda Big Ruckus features no bodywork, floorboards or step-through frame, but is still classified as a scooter due to its smaller wheels and engine placement. The Piaggio MP3, with two front wheels (three wheels total) reflects the fluid nature of the scooter classification. Modern scooters have a wide range of engine displacements, from under 50 cc to over 799 cc, and some have engine locations in stark contrast to classic scooter design (e.g. Yamaha T-Max 500, Suzuki Burgman 650, Gilera GP800).

Generally the term "scooter" is not defined in law, as laws are based on characteristics such as engine size and power, and maximum speed. The United States Department of Transportation defines a scooter as having a platform for the operator's feet or has integrated footrests, and has a step-through architecture.[1] In the U.S. and Europe, scooters are classified by vehicle codes as either "motorcycles" or, for those with 50cc or smaller engines, "mopeds." Each are subject to the applicable laws for their categorization.

Description

The classic scooter design features a "step-through" frame and a flat floorboard for the rider's feet. This design is possible because the scooter engine and drive system transferring power to the rear wheel is attached to the rear axle or under the seat. Unlike a motorcycle, where the engine is mounted on the frame, this front-hinged arrangement allows the engine to swing vertically together with the rear wheel. Older Vespas, most vintage scooters and some newer retro models have axle-mounted engines with a manual transmission and the gear shift and clutch controls built into the left handlebar. Most newer scooters use a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Unlike most motorcycles, scooters usually feature bodywork, including a front leg shield and body that conceals all or most of the mechanicals. There is often some integral storage space, either under the seat, built into the front leg shield, or both. Most modern motor scooters have smaller wheels than motorcycles, 12 to 15 inches (30 to 37,5 cm) in diameter, though maxi- and big-wheel scooters may have larger wheels. Most scooters have smaller engines than motorcycles, 50 cc to 400 cc with a single cylinder, though larger models have twin cylinder 400 to 800 cc. motors.

Most jurisdictions have no legal definition for "scooter". Most states and countries classify scooters having engines smaller than 50 cc as mopeds, and subject them to lower safety restrictions and licensing fees. Scooters above 50 cc are usually legally considered motorcycles, although some states have an in-between definition for motorized bike for scooters and motorcycles between 50 and 150 cc.

A scoot is a nickname for scooter.

A scooter rally is an overnight event for scooterists that may include camping, group rides, sales of scooter parts and related merchandise, parties and concerts. The Garden City Rally, held every Victoria Day in Victoria, British Columbia, is the longest continuously running scooter rally in North America.[6]

A meet is a single-day event in which scooterists from various areas gather in one spot. A scooter meet may include a group ride.

A run is an overnight event in which people from a single area ride to an overnight destination (e.g. Portland and Eugene's: Run From The Sun) In the case of the Cannonball Run, there are multiple overnight destinations.[7]

A ride is a one-day event in which scooterists from a single area ride together.