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Selection Of Electric Motor Scooters

September 24th, 2008 by Weaver Greene
by Weaver Greene

Just what is a scooter anyway? Currently the word ???scooter??? is used for a number of different vehicles which causes considerable confusion. There are ???mobility scooters??? used by handicapped people. There are a variety of ???sidewalk scooters??? for use by kids – stand-up scooters either with or without an engine, small sit-down scooters, etc. They don’t travel at much over 10 miles an hour. There are electric scooters which generally do not travel very fast.gt;>> A. This is typically done by changing to a higher performance exhaust, larger cylinder and piston, larger carb with different jetting, lighter flywheel, water cooling, etc. The first place to start is nearly always the exhaust.

Can I drive my scooter on the roadway or sidewalks? Popular motorized scooters raise concerns and questions. WisDOT has issued a reminder that motorized scooters may not be used on public roads and sidewalks. Although a wide variety of motorized scooters are sold by various retail outlets statewide in recent months, the small gas or electric-powered scooters do not meet National Highway Traffic Safety Commission standards for motor vehicle safety.gt;>> A. Even a cursory look at the offerings of a scooter dealer in the UK demonstrates a much wider selection. The explanation largely comes down to the fact that scooters are far more popular in Europe than in the USA.

Why aren’t your vehicles enclosed for cold weather? Small enclosed vehicles haven’t had too many successful histories – even in the case of civilian aircraft. But many such vehicles have been built – generally near the beginning phase of their invention due to limited initial resources.gt;>> A. It has been noted elsewhere that many scooters are also legally considered mopeds. In all cases, this will mean they have engine sizes under 50cc. Traditionally, mopeds have typically had larger wheels and exposed engines, though obviously 50cc scooters would not have these attributes. The main advantage of the body panels is protection from the heat of the engine and exhaust. The smaller tires produce quicker handling response.gt;>> A.

What maintenance is required? The MOTORINO electric scooter is designed to be maintenance free. Considering the fact that this scooter has no combustion engine, no transmission, no belts, no chains, no clutch, no ignition plugs, no carburetor, and uses no gasoline and no lubricants it requires no maintenance too. Modular designed components are practically maintenance free.The MOTORINO electric scooter is designed to be maintenance free.

What are the advantages of scooters over automobiles? gt;>> A. Scooters as two-wheeled vehicles have all the obvious advantages over automobiles. This would include lower operating costs, as scooters are more fuel-efficient, require less insurance and usually cost less to maintain. They are also easier to park, maneuver in heavy traffic and to store. Scooters are typically much less expensive to purchase than automobiles, and arguably are much more fun to operate.Absolutely. The electric system is covered and the motor is completely sealed. In fact the MOTORINO scooters are tested in a rain simulation cells for water resistance.

What are “two-strokes” and “four-strokes” and how do they differ? gt;>> A. There is a very important technical distinction between engine designs in the scooter world. “Two-stroke” engines burn the gas and lubricating oil together as part of the combustion process, which results in greater lower end torque, fewer moving parts and greater fuel efficiency. Unfortunately, this also means they pollute more, as unburned oil fumes exit the exhaust system.A limited-speed motorcycle is also known as a “motor scooter.” You can usually tell a limited-speed motorcycle by its “step through” design – you don’t have to straddle the seat. Motor scooters can be either electric or gas powered and have a maximum speed of 70 km/h and a minimum speed of over 32 km/h. Most motor scooters have automatic transmissions, with a maximum engine displacement of 50 cubic centimeters.

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