A Guide to Motor Scooters
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Motor Scooters are vehicles with small wheels and a low-powered gasoline engine geared to the rear wheel. The first patents for foot powered scooters date back to 1921. Up to that time there were no motors attached to the scooter. They were propelled by foot power.
The old-fashioned foot-powered push scooter was updated to a Razor Motor Scooter under the direction of Gino Tsai, whose father was a mechanical engineer for the J. D. Corporation in Shanghai, Taiwan. His motor scooter took about 5 years to design.
Gino Tsai claims that the reason he invented the Razor motor scooter was due to the fact that his father had to walk for miles every day around the huge bicycle factory that he worked for because of his short legs. To solve this problem he updated the old-fashioned push scooter into what we now know as the modern Razor motor scooter.
When Gino finished the development of his motor scooter he began to market it to the public. It quickly became a huge success with customers waiting as long as six months for their orders.
Why was the Razor motor scooter so popular? The Razor Scooter was made from lightweight airplane grade aluminum which can support over 1000 pounds without bending. It is foldable, which means it can be stored in very small places. It has small polyurethane wheels and a low-powered engine. Braking is activated by stepping down on the rear fender.
Today there are many different brands and models of motor scooters. We have Electric Scooters and gas powered motor scooters. They are very versatile and functional, serving many different purposes. They are patterned after motorcycles, but have smaller wheels, lower-powered engines and can be “stepped through,” unlike the motorcycle.
The most commonly seen style of scooter is the folding, or foldable, scooter. These are two-wheeled models that are typically used for traveling short distances around the neighborhood. Braking occurs when the back fender is stepped on, putting pressure on the back wheel and stopping its movement. This type of motor scooter is made for kids or adults and can also be used to perform tricks on. It is very compact in size and can be folded for storage in small places.
A unique feature of freestyle folding motor scooters is the kicktail, a portion of the foot deck that extends over the back wheel. This is what provides the leverage for performing tricks. Motor scooters with kicktails are called freestyle scooters and usually have hand brakes due to the fact that the back fender allows for the performance of tricks instead of braking.
Electric scooters are generally bigger and heavier. Because of the extra weight they consume more power and can only go shorter distances when compared with the folding scooters. After about 10 or 15 miles it may be necessary to recharge the battery.
These electric, or battery-powered, motor scooters are often used to travel short distances around the neighborhood or perhaps on a school campus or other confined environment. They are particularly popular among the elderly, handicapped and disabled. Instead of being confined at home these elderly or handicapped people can now have some of their former independence returned to them. Motor scooters of this type are usually called Mobility Scooters.
Gas powered Motorized Scooters are usually more powerful and can attain higher speeds than the folding scooters or electric scooters. They can also travel longer distances when a larger fuel tank is included. Gas Scooters may not be permitted in some areas so it is wise to check out the laws and regulations in your area before purchasing a motor scooter.
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MOTOR BIKE/CYCLE/SCOOTER COVER WATERPROOF/UVRESISANT £2.99 |
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MOTOR BIKE/CYCLE/SCOOTER COVER WATERPROOF/UVRESISANT £2.99 |
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Sterling Silver “MOTOR SCOOTER” ENGLISH 3D Charm Charms £6.99 |
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XL SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £3.50 |
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DAREWAY ELECTRIC SCOOTER FEBER FAMOSA 12V MOTOR IN PINK £16.00 |
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XL SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £2.50 |
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XL SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £2.50 |
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XL SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £2.50 |
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SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £2.00 |
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HYDRAULIC CYCLE/SCOOTER RACK FOR MOTOR HOME £50.00 |
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Motor Scooter £91.88 |
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1658 VESPA SCOOTER CLASSIC MOTOR CYCLE FUNNY MUG NEW £4.99 |
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Mach1 Electric E-Scooter 800 Watt Motor – NEW MODEL w £319.00 |
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1000W 48V ELECTRIC BICYCLE MOTOR KIT Motorized scooter £193.67 |
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Gy6 Scooter Moped Engine Motor Upgrade 50 to 85cc Parts £30.00 |
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XL SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £2.50 |
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XL SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £2.50 |
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re/black motor cycle scooter jacket tecno stop new L £29.00 |
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Agrati CAPRI Motor Scooter CLUTCH or CRANKCASE COVER £14.99 |
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Gas Scooter Mini Pocket Bike Engine Motor Parts 49cc £40.00 |
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X500 Electric E scooter with 500 watt motor 36 volt £225.00 |
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X800 Electric E scooter with 800 watt motor 36 volt £289.00 |
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X800S Electric E scooter with 800 watt motor 48 volt £325.00 |
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Electric 48 volt 800 watt Motor electric E Scooter £64.99 |
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Electric 48 volt 1000 watt Motor electric E Scooter £64.99 |
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Electric 36 volt 800 watt Motor electric E Scooter £59.99 |
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Electric 36 volt 600 watt Motor electric E Scooter £54.99 |
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Electric 36 volt 500 watt Motor electric E Scooter £49.99 |
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Electric 36 volt 300 watt Motor for electric E Scooter £29.99 |
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Electric 36 volt 1000 watt Motor electric E Scooter £64.99 |
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Electric 24 volt 120 wt motor for electric E Scooters £14.99 |
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Electric 24 volt 300 watt Motor for electric E Scooter £29.99 |
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Electric 24 volt 250 watt Motor for electric E Scooter £24.99 |
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CHINESE SCOOTERS 139 QMB MOTOR RCM 50 3E DRIVE BELT £14.99 |
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12 volt starter motor Petrol Road scooter part £24.99 |
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12 volt starter motor Petrol Road scooter part £24.99 |
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12 volt starter motor Petrol midi/ scooter/quad part £24.99 |
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CHINESE 125 4 STROKE SCOOTERS WITH GY6 MOTOR DRIVE BELT £19.99 |
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Vespa Motor Scooter – Vintage Piaggio d’Ascanio Artwork £6.44 |
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CAR BIKE MOTORCYCLE MOTOR SCOOTER TYRE LEVERS 300mm X 3 £4.35 |
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Robert Opie Postcard, Vespa, Motor Scooter, 1950s Ad £0.99 |
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Robert Opie Postcard, Lambretta 150cc, Motor Scooter £0.99 |
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Robert Opie Postcard, 1950s Ad, Vespa, Motor Scooter £0.99 |
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Open Face Helmet Scooter Vespa motor Green/White XS-XXL £69.95 |
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350W Electric Motor Electric Bike, Scooter 2550RPM 24V £29.99 |
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ALTAYA – VESPA 150GS – 1958 MOTOR SCOOTER – 1:24 MIB £5.95 |
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36V 500W Electric Motor Electric Bike, Scooter 2500RPM £39.99 |
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KEEWAY MATRIX 50cc MOTOR SCOOTER 06 REGISTRATION £250.00 |
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VINTAGE SINDY DOLL REMOTE CONTROL SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE £5.99 |
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MAGNUM DISC LOCK MOTORBIKE MOTOR BIKE SCOOTER BIKE LOCK £10.99 |
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JX Motor MY68 power scooter bike for REPAIR/restoration £20.25 |
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chinese 125 gy6 scooter starter motor £10.00 |
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TOYWAY 1.12 SCOOTER 1960′S DIECAST GP MOTOR CYCLE F1 £6.99 |
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SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £2.00 |
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Set Of 3 Trunks Featuing Motor Scooter £39.50 |
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Motor Cycling & Scooter Weekly 19/5/1960 £0.99 |
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Motor Scooter suitable parts, spares, scrap £10.00 |
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mobility scooter parts motors £20.00 |
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MOBILITY SCOOTER 8MPH MOTOR £25.00 |
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BAS 938 on a rare DMW BAMBI Motor Scooter Vintage 1958 £1,095.00 |
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VESPA MOTOR SCOOTER ENAMEL BADGED LEATHER KEYRING £5.00 |
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SMD wind powered light lamp f auto motor scooter bike £1.99 |
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TOMICA DISNEY MOTORS DM-05 TIM TIM SCOOTER MINNIE MOUSE £8.81 |
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POP000703 MONO DIE CUT DECOUPAGE MOTOR BIKES SCOOTERS £0.79 |
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Bec Sterling Battery Operated Motor Mobility Scooter £132.00 |
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Motor Bike motorcycle Tax disc disk Holder or scooter £7.99 |
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All colour MOTOR SCOOTERS book £5.65 |
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BRAND NEW KIDS AT PLAY 6V BATTERY DRIVEN MOTOR SCOOTER £74.99 |
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Motorcycle Lock & Chain motor bike scooter chainlock HD £8.99 |
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24V 350W Brush Motor Controller For Scooter E-Bike YK40 £6.99 |
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MOTOR CYCLE BIKE SCOOTER DISC LOCK SECURITY REMINDER UK £9.99 |
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MOTOR CYCLE BIKE SCOOTER DISC LOCK SECURITY REMINDER UK £9.99 |
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SUN GENI MOTOR SCOOTER – Rare Vintage British Classic £49.99 |
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D.M.W. MOTOR CYCLES BAMBI 98cc SCOOTER (BROCHURE) £4.99 |
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Motor Bike motorcycle Tax disc disk Holder or scooter £4.99 |
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MOTOR CYCLING WITH SCOOTER WEEKLY + ISLE OF MAN + 1962 £0.99 |
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Motor Cycling with Scooter Weekly October 8th 1959 £2.00 |
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Motor Cycling with Scooter Weekly October 1st 1959 £2.00 |
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Motor Cycling with Scooter Weekly September 24th 1959 £2.00 |
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Motor Bike motorcycle Tax disc disk Holder or scooter £4.99 |
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Motor Bike motorcycle Tax disc disk Holder or scooter £4.99 |
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XL SCOOTER MOTOR BIKE CYCLE COVER VESPA LAMBRETTA T5 PX £2.50 |
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Motorbike Motor Bike Classic Scooter Black Mirrors 10mm £9.99 |
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Motorbike Motor Bike Classic Scooter Chrome Mirrors 10m £13.99 |
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Malaguti motor scooters 1998 sales leaflet £2.50 |
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Motor Scooter/Travel Through Ages/Typhoo/1962/TradeCard £0.99 |
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OO SCALE MODEL MOTOR SCOOTER-DRIVER SIGNALLING RIGHT £3.10 |
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Motor Scooter Cufflinks £11.95 |
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Girl’s Electric Motor Scooter £20.00 |