Understanding Scooter Mileage
There are many aspects that are important to be aware of when it comes to a scooter, and scooter mileage is one of these.
What it is
Some people find it difficult to understand the concept of mileage, but it is really quite simple. Mileage refers to the number of kilometers on the vehicle that have been or can be used, and so scooter mileage is the exact same only speaking of a scooter and not another type of vehicle.
What is High Mileage for a Scooter?
Scooter mileage is very different from car or truck mileage for instance, and especially when you are shopping for a used scooter you will need to be aware of the scooter mileage and use this to help you decide whether or not it is going to be worth you to purchase the scooter.
High mileage for a scooter is typically around 60,000-70,000km so anything under that is not a bad buy. Obviously the lower you can get the better, especially if you are putting a significant amount of money towards the scooter, because you will want it to last you as long as possible.
There are a few scooters in particular that are known for being good on gas and the Suzuki AN250 and Honda Forza are two. They are both very reliable and have great mileage, and should even easily pass the 70,000km point if ridden safely.
Other Points to Consider
Other than the scooter mileage there are also other factors that you should be considering here. For one you will want to think about the size of the scooter. Think about how many people are going to be driving on it on average, you or you and a passenger. If you are going to be the only one riding it then you will have a lot more freedom whereas if there will be someone else going with you on most of the rides you will want to get a larger sized scooter.
You will want to keep your eye out for certain features, such as brakes on the handlebars as some scooters have. Others have a foot brake over the rear wheel, and if you want the most convenience you are going to want to go with a scooter that has the handle brakes as these are easiest to use.
Scooters with rear wheels are the easiest to balance on and should be a top choice for a rider of any age, and remember that you also have to get the appropriate accessories such a helmet and carryon bag.
