People commonly and mistakenly refer to scooters as "mopeds".
A moped is a motorcycle with an engine size under 50cc regardless
of its style. A "step through", therefore, would be a moped
should it fall into this category as would a sports styled
motorcycle.
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| they're trendy - the grandad image is long
gone |
| easy to ride - clutch and gears are usually
automatic |
| cheap to run and service |
| easy to move |
| nippy through traffic |
| little maintenance required |
| helmet can (usually) be stored under the
seat |
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| often a target for the thieves |
| your friends will continually ask you to
deliver pizzas |
| significantly slower with a pillion |
| limited scope for additional luggage |
| some models are a little unstable |
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| pros: |
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| faster, more stable - more range
and more comfortable on a long ride |
| generally safer with better
handling, suspension and brakes etc. |
| easier for taking luggage /
pillion |
| better road presence |
| more luggage options (tank bag,
panniers etc) |
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| bigger models more expensive
to buy |
| larger models more expensive
to run |
| not much storage as standard |
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