scooter , 100 mpg , pt 20 mpg .

[bob67firebird428]

well im looking to buy a scooter . Mass. law says 50cc motor of under is a moped and dont need motorcycle license to ride and no plate . need a sticker from registry good for 2 years ,,,, and must have a top speed of 30 mph ,

But i found a dealer who had modified scooters that can go over 45 mph , are brand new , and are around $1500 ,,,,, prices start arpund $999. for one ...here are specs and pics for the one i want ... this one only gets 60 - 80 mpg cause of the engine upgrades

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Metro Duo Turbo 49.5cc Scooter by Meitian.


Free Ready to ride service so its road tested before you get it so you can ride that day not after trying to put it together and guess if its going to work. 2008 models here June 25, new features dual disc brakes with top speed of 45mph.

The Metro Duo is one of our top performers for ridding with a large seat and leg room for 50cc scooter. More storage on Metro Duo than most other scooters. Lots of bright lights upfront for night ridding plus turn signals in mirrors adds safety. Front Disc brakes give the Metro Duo gives you great stopping power.

Large body built for two with tremendous power to reach speeds of 40-45mph to keep up with traffic.

Metro Duo Turbo with stylish chrome muffler and large dual headlights for extra night vision plus lighted turn signals in mirrors this scooter has become one of our best sellers for you to have delivered to your door with liftgate service.

Same styling as the Geely Sport but a bigger body with a turbo powered motor that reaches speeds of 45+mph to keep up with traffic.

The Metro Duo Turbo Scooter is a large body scooter with an engine upgrade done to the engine to reach speeds of 45+mph and ride two in comfort on its extra large seat. Same size as a 150cc scooter but with 49.7cc block engine that does not require a motorcycle license in most states.

With a larger gas tank than most scooters its size this is the scooter to ride if you have alot of hills to climb and want to ride two without much loss of speed.

With the same engine as our Classic Euro Retro Turbo GT with second rider foot rest and large seat this incredible powerful scooter will get you there and back in a hurry.

Gas mileage 60 to 80mpg.


Engine 49.5cc Four-stroke AirCooled
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.2 L
Fuel Type RQ90
Ground Clearance 5 in.
Idle Speed 1600 r/min
Lubricating Oil Type 15W/40SF
Maximum Load 300 lbs
Maximum Power 3.5hp / 7500rpm
Maximum Speed Turbo 45+ mph
Net Weight 198 lbs
Range 150 miles per tank
Scooter Dimensions 71 L x 29 W x 41 H in.
Start Electric / Kick
Tire Size 3.5-10
Wheels Base 51 In.
Battery 12V, 7Ah
Brake Front disc, Rear drum
6 month Part Warranty

[bob67firebird428]

it does NOT realy have a turbo ...

[MX-5]

Enjoy the 9 months of snow & rain on a Moped.
Don't forget about the 2 months of hot & humid.
With weather too nasty to show up to work in a suit & tie on a moped, it's not going to be a viable option.

I'm also pretty sure that grocery shopping and night clubbing won't work well on 2 wheels.

The PT will work when you work. That's the definition of PT: Personal Transportation.

[cleverklutz]

That might be something I want to check into. I'm doing house moving right now. Before that liquid manure injection. I'm alternating between the two jobs as the slow periods for each are almost opposite. I'm one of the lucky guys that doesn't have to have a suit and tie job, and with 12-14 hour days as the norm, night clubbing is just out of the question. Besides, that lets me enjoy the PT on weekends. I had been looking at a bicycle motor, but that just didn't have the speed I need.

Do you know if you can run it at 45mph all day? I have to commute between 30-45 miles one way each day.

Ben

[ucantcme]

I'd love to buy one of these, for the nice nights/days just to drive around and not worry about the heavy gas prices. It wouldn't be my everyday commuter as I have to drive 60miles round trip from home to work.

If I had the money, I'd invest in one for sure.

[careyk]

I had a motorbike for 1 summer than sold it. I got rained on and soaked all spring and summer. I never felt safe. I had to change at work and lug a helmet around. Everything had to fit in a napsack. It was just not practical.

[JoeHundredAire]

Have you considered getting a Kymco made scooter. Everything I've found on them lately touts their extremely reliablility. They have a 50cc version & plenty of dealerships in the US that can supply parts.
Just as a matter of personal preference, it would probably be wise to go ahead & take a qualified Motorcycle Course & get a MC licence endorsement, you will learn valuable life saving info, plus you won't be limited by the 50cc limitation.
I put 30K in a year & a half on an '83 Honda 650 Silverwing. Loved every minute of it from rain or sleet & cold or heat, I was riding. Incliment weather isn't a problem if your prepared for it. It was 28 degrees out when she died on me, cooling fan was mounted to the crankshaft & flew apart whent through the radiator & soaked me. That was a cold day for sure, but I lived

[quicksilverdon]

Do you know (or care) it's Chinese?
Where do you go that a top speed of 45 is adequate?
I had 2 motorcycles Waay back, and vowed near again in the NorthEast US.
In summer you get thunderstorms, the rest of the year you freeze and have to watch for frozen water, and year-round you have all those 2-ton behemoths driven by ditzy soccer-moms, now gabbing on cell phones.
I consider myself lucky to have lived thru the experience.
Think it thru. I'd buy a used manual-tranny econobox if I were you.

[MINIHEMI46]

Just remember you are protected by NOTHING if you get hit on that chinese toy bike. If you have ever rode a cruiser bike you know people don't look for you and that little thing is just saying hospital, broken bones or even worse. And those little rubber bands...I mean tires, not much there for fast braking and you will be saying colorful words. Now if everyone rode one that would be a different story. Just think about your safety first