Are 50cc Scooters Fast Enough?
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- Wondering if a 50cc scooter is fast enough to get around? Yes! Especially if the majority of your driving is urban and / or suburban. Most daily destinations tend to be within 2 - 4 miles. It is very possible to make a 50cc scooter your only form of transportation (weather permitting.)
One of my subscribers recently asked if I regretted getting a Yamaha Zuma 50cc scooter vs a 125cc or 250cc scooter. The short answer is no, but here are some thoughts as I drive to the mall on faster roads with a 50cc scooter that has a top speed of 35-40 mph. It really doesn't bother me too much. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I agree with you 100% I ride a 50cc scooter. It tops out at around 40 MPH and I'm happy with that. I am at the age that I am in no big hurry to get anywhere fast. I get there when I get there. If you know how to turn a wrench, you can get quit a few years out of a scooter. Mine is a 2012 and it's still going strong.
Did it only reach 20 mph the first day riding like mine does?
What I hate is people in jacked up pickup trucks riding your ass. No matter how fast you go it is not fast enough for them. Takes all of the fun out of riding.
@@scrambler69-xk3kv What you do in that situation is that you follow the traffic laws to a painful degree, full stop at every stop sign, slow acceleration, speed limit is the limit, ...
You crazy man getting on the highway with that 50cc
It’s actually illegal, just so no one else does this.
unfortunately he was found dead
@@wileecoyote5749 for real man
There are new videos at 7 months so I don't believe this 10 months comment is true
@@franekorlowski5410 Might depend on the state. In Virginia at least it’s illegal to go on to the Interstate in a moped/scooter but mentions nothing about state highways.
Hey looking forward to seeing your 2021 videos! Great rides!
Just randomly found your channel. Nice, I've got my endorsement and have a Suzuki 650 and a vulcan 500 but still bought a 21 model bintelli sprint 50cc it was cheaper than a lot of Trek or Cannondale bicycles. With the expected inflation and fuel prices going up it makes sense.
Hey man thanks for watching and congrats on the endorsement. I just picked up a Yamaha MT-07. And yeah, the 50cc's are a lot of fun. It's almost like a toy, and offer leisurely driving. I actually was able to sell my 50cc for what I bought it for, the only reason being that my dad may give me his older 250cc scooter for free. We'll see. I appreciate you watching man, and hope you enjoy the summer with those bikes!
50cc vespa, love it in a small city....
I love how you are talking about how fast 50cc scooters are while cruising down the highway. I'm glad you are not talking about how high 50cc scooters jump.
People are such jerks. They don't give you room and cut you off.
No lol he is because he is riding in speed limits that were not ment for the scooters. They aren't some super bike!
Nothing new. Everyone has the me first attitude and NO ONE changes thier driving habits until AFTER they killed someone.
Example: you’re doing 70mph in a 55mph zone. You can’t get a piece of paper between your back bumper and the car behind you front bumper. This is an ass that has not been involved in a rear end accident.........yet. The day will come and only then they will change thier driving habits.
One good rule, take up the road and there's no room to pass unless they cross into oncoming traffic. Don't give them room and you are safer instead of being clipped.
Get a used 2-stoke scooter for around $1k, throw about $500 of parts at it, and you'll have a 50+ mph bike.
If you know what you're doing, you can stretch that $500 to get you over 60mph, which is what I'm doing.
I bought an Aprilia SR50 for $400. Then a 70cc cylinder, an exhaust, a gear kit, and a few other pieces for around $450.
This is much easier if you're in Europe, since all the performance parts are cheaper there, and scooters are everywhere.
Love your videos! Just bought a used 2014 Zuma 50cc. You’re videos are really helpful.
You should do a video on the gear that you have and cover any general maintenance that you might do.
Thanks for the suggestion and kind words. I have been a little busy for video blogs, but I will make a note about that video idea.
How do you like it so far? I'm looking into a roughouse scoot
I have my motorcycle license and can't decide over the 50cc to 125cc. You're right about the prices, I just can't believe what people are asking and paying. I'm in Canada, it's $3,600 for a brand new and people are asking $2,700 - $3000 CAD for their 17 year old Ruckus with high miles. The price is not much more of a 125cc - 155cc so I think I'm going for the bigger bike. Thanks for your video and input, very helpful!
Awesome commentary!!! 👏🏿👏🏿
Thanks for the info. I recently baught a electric scooter it goes 77 miles a hour. I'm scared to ride in the main streets. I feel like a kid again there so fun. Keep broadcasting.
What Brand??
i personally perfer mopeds over eletric scooters because of battery/fuel life, and cars seeing a moped treat it like it should be, a vehicle. seeing a bike on the road makes ignorant drivers treat them as pedestrians
Scooters are what they are and I love em, but they really should change the laws.
2 regulations specifically. The step-through design regulation which requires a moped to have pedals or be a sit down position limits how they can be designed. Without that, they could simply be 50cc motorcycles that are twist and go instead of just the "scooter" design..
The other is the speed/horsepower limit. That law hasn't been changed since the 1920s, and something like 70cc and 8 horsepower would be more ideal for modern roads. And 45mph instead of 30mph. I still find it odd I can buy a 800HP Dodge Demon but can only ride a 50cc with that licence 😂
They don't want wandering packs of free men riding around untagged and untaxed. They could never swallow that.
Everything is about control
Wow I enjoyed the video.Thanks 😎🙏🇺🇸
Great comments Corey, thanks.
Corey, good subject to highlight because anyone considering a scooter should take into consideration a number of factors. I notice you live in a relatively flat area and in that case 50cc is fun and works perfect. I live in Seattle where we have hills everywhere and my 50cc struggles to get up the hill nearest my home although for some reason I can beat those Honda Ruckas bikes, not sure why. I purchased mine at about the same time during the height of the Pandemic because I was driving my luxury car (V6) guzzler a short distance where I would walk for some daily exercise. Not having a motorcycle-endorsement on my drivers license also lent to the decision to buy a 50cc bike.
In my younger years I rode all kinds of motorcycles, so I was not intimidated by riding or buying a scooter. I love any excuse to go ride but I dearly love flat roads. I ride a lovely Piaggio-Typhoon (silly name, I know) but a great little bike.
This video was a good response. I always forget some states allow 49cc with no motorcycle endorsement. My state requires a license regardless of engine size so I tend to forget about that. Another great video 👍
Yeah I think a lot of people in Illinois buy/sell 49cc scooters all the time. Some people will get them, own them for a summer or two, then sell after they have fun. Chicago is pretty close to Wisconsin and Indiana which have a lot more trails, farms, etc. It seems like there's a group of people here who buy ATVs and boats or similar toys and hop over to the neighboring states to enjoy them on the holidays or vacations. Anyways, I've known 2-3 people who got a 50cc and turned around to sell it after a summer. Seems like the resale value is pretty good around here, might just be the area.
In Michigan you can get a moped license for anything under 100cc and 30 miles and hour or less.
Yeah but that doesn't make any sense! It should be legal for an scooter around close to 50cc so that people who cant afford a license should have the right to travel by scooter.
Must respect! that you’re brave enough to take a 50cc scooter on a highway. But a lot of stuff that you’ve been talking about in this video I have said my Self to so many people.it doesn’t matter how fast you get there as long as you get there. I’ve been a scooter dude for a long time. i love scooters and could care less what people think life is too short for that.
Amen to that. I've been shopping for a 50cc scooter myself so I can get more places on my own. One place I do want to reach is a local mall and it is possible to do on a 50cc scooter, just need to have my GPS set to bike mode.
love this video. been studying videos and im about to get a 50cc
I agree with your point of view. I too have a 50cc and yes I get irritated when cars wanna go around me but like you, I regret nothing. It’s payed off and I own it . And it’s nice not to need a motorcycle license. I do wish it can go faster but I noticed on some streets you get a boost vs others
Same I have sym 50cc scooter it gets me to work and back that's all that matters.
Enjoyed the video
Really enjoyed the video, the lady and I agree that the restraint of excess in getting a 50cc is cool because you do have to be a little more thoughtful about how you plan your routes and such.
I will say though, I did start out on and still have my 750cc shadow, but recently bought a 50cc tomos moped. And I love them both just for different reasons. I can take a long comfortable cruise on my shadow, but just for buzzing around town I really enjoy the tomos so I totally get why some people might want multiple bikes. And with the hills in Pennsylvania a 50cc isn't enough in a lot of situations at least for a 4 stroke scooter, 50cc two strokes are okay.
I got myself a Ruckus a few years back to toy around with. Our state doesn't require 49cc scooters to be plated. I treat mine like a bicycle when choosing which roads to ride on. It works out, but limits the experience somewhat. I don't want to ride much faster in all honesty, but I also don't need people tailgating me.
Awesome........thanks for sharing....
Watching this video I started looking at Google maps, and it seems that a 50cc scooter would get me to most if not all of the places I would want to go, so yeah ,that made me feel more confident about it.
Good info bro. Did you drive it through the winter?
a 125 scooter has a better fuel-economy then a 50cc, event though it is faster, but since the gas-price in the US is low, it is may not relevant yet.
I bought my genuine buddy 170i for $1000 4 years old with 1200 miles on it. I can't imagine trying to make a 50cc work for where I live and ride, and will likely be looking for something a little bigger at the end of summer. I also have a Triumph Bonneville, but the twist and go of the scooter is so easy, I just wish I could get up to 70 mph
I have the same bike 2017 yamaha zuma 50fx. I love riding it around northern Michigan.
I should really watch the entire video before I comment lol and on that note I would like to say you make some great points that I agree with and also agree that once you go so big then you hit the zone where it’s like, well I might as well get this even bigger bike. And to that point I would say the Yamaha smax is the Goldilocks scooter, just Barely big enough for safe interstate while still keeping the convenience of the small size scooter. Again, keep up the good videos man, Sorry if my comment that spurred this video seemed offensive. Maybe I should’ve articulated it a little better, in hindsight regret wasn’t really what I ment as much as now that you have some experience with the 50cc do you maybe wish you had done it differently. Not to say that I thought you should have done it differently but more just to get your general opinion on the topic.
Nah man, I don't mind. I appreciate the question. If I had a bit more money probably would have ended up with the 250cc Yamaha. We are a single-income family, so if I had more money to throw around then yeah I probably wouldn't mind a $5-7k scooter. My dad has a very nice Aprilia 250cc that i like. But in that range I really feel like it starts to compete with a car. Maybe once our family gets a little more settled in I can get some toys. My business was going to do very well this year (e.g., ~$250k - $300k profit) but the coronavirus totally messed up our cash flow, orders, operations, everything. It has been a pretty big disaster and I started this business like ~9 years ago in my apartment; was finally about to make a decent profit (we had just been re-investing in the business each year) then all this coronavirus shutdown stuff happened. Crazy. I will hopefully get everything sorted out, and some free time again; in the future I still hope to get my motorcycle license.
just randomly found your channel searching around for the Illinois laws for mopeds and motorized bikes it's all one big loophole lol, some sites/videos say you don't need a license some say you need a Specific endorsement/license and currently I don't own a vehicle or have anyone to help me acquire a license so I'm looking at all the options to get around outside of my bike which is really becoming too tiring to ride. yea I'm only 23 but at the same time I've been commuting 20-30 miles a day around town for the greater part of the last 8 years and I'm really starting to feel it. I'm caught between buying a motorized kit for my MTB but with motorized kits/ Minibikes becoming so popular in Chicago theft is going through the roof. I wonder if downstate where I'm planning on moving to my Fiancé the laws will be more lenient? every time I'm out there all I see is motorized kits, Dirtbikes, UTVs, Golf carts etc. Hell, the last time I was in coal city I seen an older gentleman who appeared to be pushing 80 flying by on a ATV with the worlds biggest smile 😂😂I'm kind of leaning more towards the moped side just because it seems more practical and safer to me, i eventually want a motorcycle but for now, I don't know if id trust a standard MTB flying down the road at 40+ over a moped designed to do so...
thanks for this vid
With some small upgrades you can make a 50cc go a little faster top speed.
Its fun to drive a slow car/bike fast instead of driving fast car/bike slow.
I was just going to write that. 5mph more doesn't seem much but it can make life easier.
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I know in Virginia, anything above 50cc has to be titled as a motorcycle and thus requires the motorcycle amendment on your license. At that point it makes more sense to just get a motorcycle if you want anything more powerful than 50cc in VA.
The good old British laws have rolled out in the colonies I see. Nice
Loved my 50cc. Ran it untill the cylender cooked. Got my moto license but in missouri theirs something special about the 50cc class. No insurance no personal property tax. I like to ride electric scooters now. Sure they go faster and quieter, but the hum of that 50cc will never be forgotten
The 125 Zuma has a smaller seat compartment that doesn’t fit a full sized helmet . I have a 50 Zuma and a 125 Vino best of both worlds.
Happy to be sub number 100, I'm purchasing a 2015 bintelli havoc 49cc, any comments on if this is a good purchase?
No comments (unfamiliar with that model) but thank you for the sub, I appreciate it.
Good info. Just bought a Zuma 50cc 2016 with 1400 miles. This is SLOW FUN and it takes me back to 10 years old on my Honda Z50. I was hooked then. But now I am 52 ,with a 20 yr old broken back, from jumping dirt bikes,on disability. Please for your familys sake , take my advice STAY OFF THE HIGHWAY with this bike. Also buy disability insurance if you can. Glad I did. Gaurdians is really good. Be safe, have a blessed day.
Any tips to make the Zuma run faster without modifying it? Just got the 50fx as well and it tops out around 35-36
You can get new bearings or do bore kit or a variety of things. Honestly a good option is just losing some weight as the lighter you are, the faster it will go heh.
I like the way you think
I only got a 49cc to start out cause i only have a class c California license. It is great on flat and downhill but I am excited to get a 150 so the takeoff is much quicker and uphill climbs will be better. I am 250 lbs so i really should get at least a 150
The rough part of having a 50cc scooter in Albuquerque is going East-West because of the Rio Grande Rift.
I have my motorcycle endorsement, so I personally don't really have a need to get a small 50CC. albeit, they're awesome. my wife's job is only 1.5 miles away from our home, so im trying to convince her to get a scooter to prevent wear and tear on her car for such a short distance. Shes ridden my motorcycle before and she hated the clutch and shifting, but a scooter doesn't have any of that.
In NY we drive 30 over the speed limit at least
Be careful getting in the Highway would that 50cc
I'm thinking about investing in a moped 50cc, just not sure if i should take a automatic or geared.
Right now my chooice lies between a cheap iva venice or iva roma €1150 euro 50cc bike (automatic)
or
a BTC Raw Hanway 50cc cafe racer (geared) €2000
The BTC is 1Liter - 50km
and the iva scooter is 1 liter - 35 km
(so after 50.000 km which i would make between 2,5 - 5 years,
there isn't mutch of a price difrence between these 2 mopeds)
i don't plan on tunning the bike to go faster than 45kmh/28mph.
Also I heared that geared mopeds are more expansive to maintain, and have to be maintained more frequently.
i don't know how mutch and how often. (which i would like to know).
Right now i estamate a full maintainance at 10.000-15.000km. and small maintainances per 500-1000km.
(For both bikes)
I can imagine that gear shifting with sandales on is not comfortable, so i lean on taking a automatic.
yet i also think that shifting gear on a geared bike is also allot of fun to do.
Thats about it, im not sure which bike i should get.
www.fastfuriousscooters.nl/btc/raw-50-caferacer
www.verox.nl/iva-retro-scooter-venice/
Here in Spain you can ride a 125cc on an ordinary car licence. Saving for a new Honda Forza 125...can go to 130km per hour (80mph).
I'm in South Carolina USA and that's how it works here too. It varies state to state
Nice.
Nice Scooter, nice House !!!!
Seriously looking at these and you’re right. How much for a used SUV? 40k? Unless it’s a Land Cruiser that’s a bad purchase
Great video 👍 I ride a Kymco like 50cc and rides 55km/u or about 35miles/h and i think its fast enough for me. I used to ride motorcycles but thats way to dangerous and really not cheap to ride . Thanks for the lovely video ❤👍Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪
You’re right. The scooters are great on gas, easy to maintain and cheap to insure
That bike you have seems comfy smart andcool if i may use that term,What make is it ,i am in the market for a fifty cc ,and would also like to ask if your one has been de restricted to get that little extra speed ,becaus most of what i see in the uk talk about only 20 to 30 mph,thanks for video,
That was a 2018 Yamaha Zuma 50FX Scooter ( czcams.com/video/sJIhJ6nLnjE/video.html ). It can do 40 mph, a little more downhill, or less uphill. You can remove the restrictor ring easily but I believe it results in slower acceleration for only a small improvement in top speed. I just left mine as it was. I now ride a 2021 Yamaha MT-07 which is 689cc, it's a naked motorcycle and similarly fun and comfy.
Hi Corey, Great informative video for folks looking to buy a 50cc. I am thinking of buying a roadhouse R50 to use 2 days out of the week to get me to work. One straight road max speed limit 45 mph although as you pointed out folks drive a little faster. The commute would be approx 10 miles one way. Would you be ok riding that distance….Again, it would only be a couple of days a week. Need another mode of transport but I can’t afford a 4th car.
I’ve done ~10 mile trips on the 50cc but it’s a bit long. You would have to really enjoy the commute. 50cc is great for trips under 4-5 miles, like 1-4 miles around the city or short suburban commutes. Past 5 miles of driving you would probably prefer 125cc or more, with speed and everything considered.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi Thanks Corey, appreciate your feedback. like you mentioned I just don’t have the time or inclination to get the endorsement…not to mention the extra $ for bigger bikes. Tight budget, will need it to work with a 50cc.
A 50cc is ok for 10 mile trips 7 days a week. Especially on roads with a 45mph limit. You just have to check your oil and do your regular maintenance. I've had 5 chinese 50's. I sold one that made a 60 mile trip one way.
If you want even simpler than a 50cc scooter, you could also get a 1000w electric bike with a hub drive motor and you'd basically go the same speed. It's extremely simple. No gas, no oil, no spark plug, no chain (for the motor; only for the pedals). Weight is about the same too, for a 1000w e-bike with a sizable battery.
I have been “Riding” my 2019 zuma 50 for 5 years. Almost immediately I learned. Never ride dead center in the lane. That is where a lot of debris collects. I seldom ever ride right of center, as shown in this video. Cars will lane split & they come really close to my left hand.
I am 5:07 into the video. I will watch more.
I'm going 50 cc just becuase of the added costs. More important that a weekend getaway is the daily commute. I hate freeways and never want to be on them.
Hey had a scooter 50cc tao but it kept break it down on me so I don't have it anymore it had a big boy kit in it
I'm starting new videos on my scooter how can I get the sound not sounding so rough I'm on a Coolpad phone and I'm using the camera I have a x-pro 50cc and I got a couple videos up now but the sounds not really good how can I make that sound better or do I have to buy me a GoPro
I live in nj and I’m thinking of getting a 50cc but a really good one that goes to it’s max potential and I’m only 15 in nj you just need a license to get one
my 49.2cc Malaguti f10 jetline is going 85 km/h full standard
In Europe it is not allowed to drive a 50cc scooter on the highway and they can go max 30 miles/h but it is okay to drive on all other roads.
What model scooter is that?
I want to have one
Some 50cc bikes, especially 'old school' ones, could hit 55 MPH! I have a vintage, 80's HONDA MB5 (look it up here on CZcams) that can hit 53 MPH in 5th gear, and is a total hoot to ride! Aprilia had the RS50, Yamaha RD50, and Kawasaki AR50 are some 50cc bikes that really move!
I had a Yamaha CA50. Moved because it was a 2 stroke. Unfortunately, I did not know anything about engines back then. You were supposed to add 2 stroke oil when the container is low and the bike automatically mixes the fuel. I never added the oil and I’m sure you can guess the rest. Too bad because it was a nice bike.
You rode for 20 minutes without stopping, here in UK, except motorways, maximum we could ride would be 5 minutes.
U wot m8?
If you derestrict them they will go around 50 however if you put a new top end on it you can get upto 60 on a 50cc bike
Since i dont need a license for a 50cc i was thinkin about getting the Vitacci Ninja 50cc Automatic Motorbike / Scooter is it worth
Plus... you can pick it up if necessary without a crane.
I'm also pondering a 50cc or 125cc scooter. You sound like you live close to La Grange.
Class M gives you a valid motorcycle license to legally operate any motorcycle with an engine size of 150 cubic centimeters (cc) or greater. The Class L license is for riding a motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc engine size. Note, riding an electric scooter does not require a special license.
Corey,your my kinda dude
Not sure what the benefits of the scooter are over an ebike. Range?
For a 50 cc scooter for you need a license in Florida?
Have you de-restricted your scooter?
I'm 280 in my birthday suit. Will a 50cc be able to transport me?
Are you going to dereatrict it any?
A 50cc scooter is fine if all you do not need to go long distances, and actually for most people that is the case.
As a single person, I want a real motorcycle, as it is my only vehicle, so for long journeys I want a vehicle that can do long distances. If I were in a relationship, then a combination of a car and scooter/small motorcycle makes far more sense than 2 cars.
Do they drive slower the first day? Mine only does 20mph
You have to break them in gently. There’s a whole process to breaking them in properly. Make sure your carburetor is clean and you’re using 91 or better fuel.
I'm more frugal. I have a singlespeed bicycle, and max speed is about 40-50km/h (25-30mph). Beat that.
Not keeping up with traffic is a big risk.
I would worry about someone coming from behind and hitting me. You know everyone is on their phone either talking or texting or searching for something and before they know it they have caught you at a fast speed and you would be toast.
Has a Wife and a baby and is driving on the highway like that. Crazy
Yolo
Hi there, can you tell us how many miles the 50cc scooter or engine life lasts, life expectancy if driven and maintained properly? thanks.
From my understanding most people seem to estimate 20,000 up to 30,000 miles. Obviously it can vary.
thanks@@CoreyOlsonLevi
I bought a 150cc 1 month ago
Just get a larger bore piston
big ruckus
Is 50cc enough for me? I’m a 6’3” 220lb male living in very hilly city. Will it have enough oomph for my weight + groceries + anything
Your height would probably be a bigger issue, for comfort reasons. My dad is similar and it’s maybe a couple mph slower but not much, just takes a little longer to accelerate. But at that height you’ll mostly need to find something that’s comfortable to sit on.
How does it go 40-45mph? I though the top speed was 30 on most 50cc.
They can be derestricted and top out around 40 MPH stock.
I'm hearing "I don't want to spend money" and a lot of regret/denial to justify the 50cc
You can't ride a 50cc on a highway here in Connecticut, at all. It seems you live in an area where there really doesn't seem to be much traffic overall either.
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I look at it this way, if Google can calculate a bike route to the destination then a 50cc should be plenty fast enough on that route.
When you started mentioning the insurance I couldn't help but think about mine, which would be around $45 on my paid off car if I had the 100/300, but I bought umbrella as well, so my insurance is $62 for 250/500. Once a vehicle is paid off the insurance is peanuts.
What is the top speed of yours. Mine only goes 28-30mph
You probably have a 49 cc
@@krystalgallegos7094 it's restricted I also should mention
@@brawlbears8249 u restrict it and buy a racing cdi. Easy. DIY I did
I think a 125cc is the right amount of power for a better fuel saving option E-Bikes go faster than Mopeds with a simple mod.
I am Shannon from Jamaica I own a 125cc tyger scooter bike I love it so convenient to me
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You shouldn't be on the interstate with that! In IL, only 150cc and above are allowed and it doesn't matter what the speed limit is! Some poor EMS person will be scrapping you off the road!
That’s not the interstate mate.
dude.. i have a 1987 Evo Softail and its around 500cc and somehow your scooter can accelerate way faster-
0 to155 mph 12 seconds it's 32 years old and it's a vfr 750 Honda DOH! Love y'all greetings from a moist Yorkshire U.K. I love 50cc scooters I can totally relate to the time shift especially when it's wine o'clock !
What about a icebear 50cc are they good
I had a 150 that went 73mph and it was Chinese
This man got on the while highway.........hild up where's Ludacris to say THIS!..........is ludacris.💀
Remember folks a small bottle of cocacola is 125cc