49cc / 50cc Scooter Info, Pros, Cons, & Expectations (Moped)

[@randygreen8916]

30 - 35 mph sure beats walking.

[@EctoGamer]

Free beats 1000$

[@buurman2635]

Ectos if you need to pay 1000$ you're being ripped off, all of mine are 200 or below

[@EctoGamer]

@@buurman2635 depends, like newer mopeds are even more costly

[@snafuequals]

Legit just bought one for $100

[@Keeptalkingg]

J S how did you get one for 100

[@vito_keys]

If you don't like scooters at first, just pretend that you're in Mario Kart and racing around. You'll sure enjoy it

[@comercole1940]

hahahaha good advice!!!

[@hwf6473]

I like your videos on trying to find out more how to fix on my scooter if do you have a phone number to contact me at H teach me how to do some stuff on it so please send me a number

[@Bob-zx7io]

Hey, still faster than my bicycle.

[@newc00712321]

Rick Insanitorium init. What if your 16 ? You can't get anything else 😂

[@ostreich9825]

In sweden you can get a 125cc when youre 16....

[@irichhd5047]

Darth Revan I'm 15 in sweden I got a 125cc

[@ostreich9825]

Either you're 15 and you're about to be 16, or you're driving without a license

[@peenx6977]

im 14 and i got a 150 cc and i go to school with it every day

[@rickbar123]

I got a 50cc for getting around my neighborhood. To the gym, Dungan Donuts, supermarket, drug store and back. I live in the city of Philadelphia, Pa. It's more than enough for in the city, staying on the city streets.

[@tomhertz1614]

How much did you pay for yours?

[@rickbar123]

Tom Hertz It was a new leftover, 2000. Yamaha vino.

[@tomhertz1614]

***** Cool. I just bought one :) Fun

[@terocool7625]

2000 is a lot, scooters go for 500$, mine was 600$ its a peugeot

[@redlifestylereview1351]

rich b same here I have Yamaha Zuma and I use it for everything enjoy your 49cc / 50cc there fun to have.

[@promotoscoots9109]

This man knows what he is talking about! Anytime someone asks me how to do something I send them straight to his channel or his forum! Thanks man keep up the good work!

[@49ccscoot]

Thanks!

[@roydeines1793]

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[@49ccscoot]

@Kevin Stearns You can try 0.002" intake and 0.003" exhaust, but I don't like to go any tighter than that. They will always make noise to some degree. Make sure you have plenty of oil. Not a bad idea to make sure the process is done as it should be. If valves aren't closed when adjusted, that will throw off the adjustment.

[@49ccscoot]

@Kevin Stearns Glad you found it.

[@burt1758]

@@49ccscoot my 150 scooter is making noise in the valve train. Valves are adjusted at 3 thousands I put new cam,rocker arm assembly, done valve adjustments lots of times. When cold no noise when riding noise kicks in. W.t.f. ideas? Thanks.

[@wittelarry1]

I bought 2 2013 Honda Metropolitans. 49.4 cc 4 stroke air cooled motors. They are very fun to ride. 117 mpg.

[@anubis1100]

i got my car license and motorcycle license with full endorsement, which means i can ride 600cc and up. i use to drive a 92 1100cc virago. but now i own a 50cc 2stroke scooter. other then the fact that i cant go on the highway, i find it alot more fun then my old cruiser bike.

[@markhayden654]

anubis1100 z

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

anubis1100 Very wise. I want to see a 49cc driven long distance. Unleashed of course.... Yeah, legal issues. Baloney.. To many laws. To many nutty fruity wimpy pansy laws. (:(;

[@jeetendrakumar1596]

anubis1100 what's the name of your 2 stroke scooter please and is it legal , cuz I know 2 stroke are very fast where I come from , in Oklahoma I dont think its street legal, pls I need help here

[@TheMrgeo420]

I rode a Sportster and a Buell lightning when I had my M1, hadn't been endorsed in 5 yrs, bought a Coleman then wanted an "around towner"... Picked up 2 scoots a 100cc Aprilia Italian scooter, and a cheap Chinese 50cc Daix. I love them both. Fun!

[@Ken-co5pc]

I never got my motorcycle endorsement but have had a 08 shadow 650 or sum n like that and a 98 2000 ish ninja 250. Well I get more enjoyment out of my 94 Honda sa50 or Honda sr 50 2 stroke it does 35 with me I cut thru fields ride on shoulder to let ppl pass and take it offroad fishing and scudding ... My word means mudding throwing rooster tails on my scooter it's basically my Enduro. I'm 28 260 pounds it'll pop n ride wheelis from a 5 roll I'm not very good maybe 2 car links but hey it's fun rolling up to DG pulling up next to the ice machine on side walk get my mtn dew fix cut thru another parking lot n home.

[@1silvervespa]

49cc is best suited to city commuting . Which is still useful to city dwellers. They're fun RV runners too. The Derbi 49cc may have been one of the quickest.. Like anything 49cc has a useful place. Also if you live in a small town you can go grab mail and store runs instead of taking the car..

[@jones328]

Extremely good evaluation of 50cc pros and cons.

[@49ccscoot]

+Robert Jones Thanks!

[@CapnTeaBag]

Thank you for sharing your height and weight info with us. It really helps to put a scooter’s capability’s into perspective. Being a large person myself, (6’4”, 320lbs), I’ve always thought a scooter wouldn’t work for me. Now I’m definitely reconsidering. I really enjoy your videos.

[@IM1deadMONEY]

Well, did you get one?

[@ObeyIzuna]

Yeah we gotta know, did you get one

[@HuxTheSergal]

50cc (I have 80cc kit on it) and it's perfect for the city, it's fast enough, and I can easily find a parking spot or avoid traffic etc

[@TECHnoman753]

I'm currently working on getting a job to live at a new place in town so I don't have to get a ride from my dad once I get a moped it will be alot easer to get to work from there. Also Holy crap I seen you b4 on youtube b4 X3...... *boop*

[@jackoneill8585]

i love this wide open flat roads 1 car i saw this whole time.. boy id give anything to be in a place like this

[@elderassassin9673]

Yea were i live a bunch of people would have yelled at me

[@josephatnip2398]

I had a taotao 50 cc 41 mph was tops but up hill was about 25mph one time i hit 51mph going down hill and thats too fast (scary) on something with that small tires

[@itzkostya7453]

Joseph Atnip do u need a license for it?

[@brandonbariel8279]

@@itzkostya7453 you should prolly look it up for your state but alot of places only need a driver's licence

[@Beelzerat]

I have a Genuine Buddy 50 and at 250 pounds I am quite pleased with it. What's wrong with 30 mph? My commute to work is 15 miles one way and it is a pleasure to get there. I plan on keeping him forever. If I have to do long distance, my Honda 750 does the trick, but the maintenance and work it takes to keep it in good shape always makes me glad of my little scooter. And as I live on my boat, if I decide to go cruising or relocate, it will come apart and fit in the back room.

[@BeastModeUSSD]

Thank you! Representing for the big boys! I am 6 feet, 300 pounds. This was exactly the information I needed. I just want something fun I can buzz around the neighborhood so my Mustang doesn’t scare my neighbors LOL perfect. Just earned a subscriber

[@grazz7865]

These bikes are tons of fun. I love them.

[@adam2084]

Thank you!!! People buy 49cc for the cheap price but still want to go 60mph and don’t understand why it doesn’t. Some people are just flat out stupid with that kind of thinking.

[@ServeraServera0]

All 2 stroke geared 50ccs are really capable of 60mph with a simple derestriction

[@adam2084]

@@ServeraServera0 Yes but people who do it don’t understand why it doesn’t in the first place. It will cause more wear and tear and the overall life of the scooter will diminish greatly.

[@ServeraServera0]

@@adam2084 Would say the engine will run how it is intended to be when derestricted while it will have no effect or even have a greater life span, with all these restrictions with the euro 5 bikes, the exhaust tends to overheat way too much to the point of turning red, it happens always to me after a short ride, engine liked to do strange things before I derestricted it

[@raymondj8768]

when i was a kid we all rode the honda exspress 2 speeds they did 35 they were fun AF we went everywere on them what great fun we had . they are good for around town thats all !

[@deathuponusalll]

Thanks for making this video, I’m about the same size as you and weight and wanted to see how much mpg and speed I am looking at before I buy so so far I’m impressed you can still get 80+miles out of that little thing 👍🏼

[@theyframedme]

I have a 49cc scooter, it tops out at 25mph on a strait way, I love it, it’s great on gas, it’s a Chinese made classic retro style, I get around every where. I live in Ca and do not need a motorcycle license to drive it. It’s a practical purchase in this state, eco friendly, gas saver, etc.

[@kgspvgsp7569]

Anthony Har what model ☺️

[@beeezybone]

Did you register it and do you have cali plates?

[@dorsai]

Thanks, I think you covered all the important issues.

[@mikehoward8201]

I have a Ruckus 49cc Honda scooter, bought new in 2017. I like the reliability, and comfort of driving a scooter. Had big bikes, big Hondas, before buying this scoot. It suits my needs and present life style..I am 73, 5’8”, 205 lbs., always wear a helmet with face shield and gloves. My Ruck will go 37 mph on flat road, it’s governed, and as you said slows down on hills, but it gets a solid 90 mpg with me on full throttle most of the time! Ha ha. Just turned 6200 miles on it today! Finally time for its first real oil change!

[@astrotidal]

Thank you for this video! As a newbie to scooters, this video was incredibly helpful, full of so much information and going into detail about all the pros and cons as well as giving examples of situations. Best and most informative video I've found.

[@49ccscoot]

Thanks. Glad it helps!

[@rustymac40]

I have been riding sport bikes and harleys for 35 years. My wife has always liked riding with me. We are in our 50's and last year I bought 2 yamaha Zumas 50cc to play around on in town. Best money I have ever spent...my wife and I ride all the time together just piddling around town. They have a lot of limitations but if you realize what you're getting you won't be dissapointed. Big Fun in a small package..

[@motley679]

And riding in the shoulder one thing you missed is one slight miss hap and you could be running off the road >.

[@niceforwhat9330]

This is the best on the web and i loved yo explained your weight and hwight because as lot of reviews a say max speed and not say their weight

[@ericthompson3097]

I’ve got a Piaggio zip 50cc scooter and it’s a great scooter for around town and local rides !! It beats walking or riding my mountain bike !!

[@carlosipec2270]

I'm old enough so most of my 50cc memories. Come from unrestricted 50cc's, either in scooter and motorbike shape and form. With that said my normal/regular Yamaha scooter was hiting 80km/h under normal daily conditions. All the Portuguese brands of the time did that easily, model dependent. But put some attention to the details. And quite commonly one would be overtaking any car riding at 120km/h. They were smoky (2 stroke), they were noisy. But damned they moved well, specially the ones with 5 and 6 speed gearboxes. 🙂

[@robertponsford8493]

These things get addictive I’ve spent a fortune but it is a buzz beating cars and bikes to 60

[@dillonqaphsiel7977]

My biggest problem is every cop that stops me give a different reason as to what I can and can't do with it.

[@49ccscoot]

Consider printing out scooter/moped info from your state's MVA/DMV/whatever and keeping it in the scooter. You can usually email them if clarification is needed. Emailing vs calls will allow you to print that as well.

[@melburnett]

The thing is that you don't get a "Title", just a kind of "Bill of Sale" saying you bought it from whoever and it's your property and you do own it. If you don't have a Title, you can't get a tag for it (which is why I bought mine, plus you don't need a drivers License either) or register it to even get a tag. I may start keeping my "Title-Bill of Sale" in (or on it like inside the tool kit that came with it) and when they pull me over and they tell me this or that, I'll just pull it out and ask how to get a tag for one when it doesn't even have a title to get it with. If they say I need a license, I'll ask "Well, how can a 14 or 15 year old ride one when they can't even get a license." And yes, I've seen about 4 or 5 kids riding them around in our town, unless they are kids of a cop and they don't even mess with them since they probably work with one of their parents at the local city Police or County Sheriffs office..

[@grazz7865]

49ccscoot said it perfectly. My neighbor bought an electric scooter-the ones you stand on but his had a seat. He got pulled over and the cop said “you can own it, but you can’t ride it on streets”. LOL seriously?! I printed out the NYS DMV law effective 8/2/20 which clearly states you can ride on most streets in NYS with a posted speed limit of 30MPH or less.

[@briankoundry3401]

For me the reason why I bought one is because you don’t need a registration in most states they’re great on gas if I wanted to go 100 I would’ve bought a motorcycle just the way I see it🤷🏻‍♂️

[@geraldscott4302]

I am 6' 280. I have owned two 50cc scooters, both Japanese, one 2 stroke (2005 Yamaha Zuma) and one 4 stroke (2007 Honda Metropolitan) The Zuma would actually hit around 42 mph GPS on a flat level road with no wind, and reached that speed a lot faster than the Honda, which topped out at around 37 mph GPS under the same conditions. The Zuma was a LOT more fun to ride. In my state a full motorcycle license, registration, plate, and insurance is required for ANY scooter. So you can go as fast as you want on a 50cc. But there really isn't any way to increase the speed of a 50cc. You might get a 5-7 mph increase out of a big bore kit, less restrictive air cleaner, and exhaust, but not only will all that stuff cost more than buying a 125cc or 150cc scooter, it still won't be as fast, and modifying your engine that way will significantly shorten it's life. A 50cc pedal moped (1970s style) will go 30 mph. I have been able to double that speed with some drastic and expensive modifications. But the engines would invariably blow up within 200 miles. I still have a scar on my right leg from when one of my engines exploded and a big chunk of the crankcase hit my leg, causing a large cut. If you live out in the middle of nowhere, and don't need to go above bicycle speeds, a 50cc should be just fine. If you are in town you will need at least a 150cc to avoid getting killed. If you have to ride on roads with 65 mph speed limits (which everybody goes 75-80 mph on in my area) you need at least a 250cc scooter, which, IMO, is right on the edge of what could be called a scooter.

[@Dumpvalve85]

My Peugeot Ludix (a French build bulletproof courier model) 50cc 2T has been doing 45mph reliably for over 5 years now. In my experience the trick is to just remove the restrictions (vario rings) and not tune your scooters engine because it takes back from reliability. Just keep in mind that with extra speed comes extra maintenance like brakes, bearings, clutch en drivebelt. From a dead stop my 50cc will out-accelerate any 125cc. The key to more speed, maintaining good mileage and reliability is weight and the loss of some rings :D

[@Joshstackxs]

How can I remove restrictions?

[@SuperFrankieOSX]

I have an ATM-50A1 and I can get up to 45-50 MPH around my town which is fine (Speed Limit 35MPH, probably because I weigh 177 LBS) it has some kind of modification on it even though I bought it brand new for around 900$, it has sporty rims (I don't believe they are stock because I've seen others with cheap steal wheels) and other than that it's completely stock, probably going to put a exhaust or something soon, great vid!

[@jhoughjr1]

Sounds like it was de-restricted. There is a wire going to the CDI box you can disconnect. I was riding a tao tao pony and was surprised to see my get to 45 with throttle left to spare.

[@SuperFrankieOSX]

@@jhoughjr1 2 years ago I did the big bore kit, now it accelerates a lot faster and tops out a little past 50 easily, haven't rode it in a long time though, gotta get to firing it up soon

[@briankoundry3401]

The one I have I rebuilt and customized goes 40 most of the ride I am 195lb and I have a blast on it

[@nickicruz3658]

I own a two scooter, Yamaha Mio soul 125cc and Aerox-155cc both easy to maintain, you can drive it immediately, you can park it even in a narrow area, and average speed on the road for safe driving, and the cost of ownership to have it is very less compare to car and big bikes. Its great to have a scooter, especially like me i live in the suburb far away from the crowded city of metro-manila, Philippines. Thanks a lot for your video. Drive safely and God bless..

[@Joaooliveira-gu7ts]

BWS Original, upgrade to 70cc Airsal Racing, Voca 21 carburator, Malossi variator 9grams weights, Stage6 racing exhaust, free cdi, reinforced crankshaft and a few more magics ... 130 kmh.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

When the State of Florida two-sided you have to have a motorcycle license and license plate for a moped I decided to get a real motorcycle 🏍️. I am so glad I did that. My little Honda twinstar 185 introduced me to a love of two wheels. And so many others as well.

[@49ccscoot]

Smaller bikes than scoots made me love 2 wheels. I've got a big bike now, but for me there is no replacement for a small scoot. They each have their purpose and their own "personality".

[@usernamemykel]

I've a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT edition sport bike/pocket rocket, which I bought for my 74th birthday (just a kid at heart), and a "Genuine" (Chicago based company) "Buddy 50" scooter. My scooter is "derestricted", and it's top speed shows as 45 mph, though we know that it may be lying a tad (10-14%), but I very much enjoy running it at full throttle doing errands in my neighborhood. It's more fun than the Kawasaki, which is a superb machine. The Buddy comes with a 2 yr parts and labor warranty, and 1 yr roadside assistance - never had to use either, it's so reliable, because it's manufactured in Taiwan, not China, by the premier motor scooter manufacturer "PGO". Scooters are fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kawasaki Kid

[@The_One_Over_There]

my 2003 Peugeot VivaCity 49cc with the restrictions taken off does a average of 70KM/h (( around 40 MP/h )) on flat grounds. with its new exhaust it pulls really good for a 49cc 2 stroke

[@chastitypriddy7782]

and I know it's slow but whenever I get my moped license I'm going to getting a sign on the back of my moped that says slow moving vehicles

[@zachs3541]

It won't work! People don't respect such sign's!

[@t_rex8767]

maybe im getting old (almost 30) but i have tried to get the heavy-bike-lisence but scratched that and now i want a 50cc scooter :)...i should`ve thought about it years ago...

[@gooberclese]

You will love it. I suggest older Japanese made bikes. Honda Express 50 or Suzuki Fa50. The new Chinese scooters are just bad. Poor machine work and little to no quality control.

[@Mr71paul71]

in the past I've owned 2 stroke 250cc sports bikes which are amazing BUT I love my little 50cc 4 stroke, its lots of fun and very cheap and it will get me across my city in 20 minutes which is about 3 times faster than my car. later this year I'm planning some long distance touring trips on my 50cc and I can't wait to see what its like covering 150 to 200 miles per day

[@49ccscoot]

From experience, they'll be long days. That doesn't at all mean they won't be fun though. Good luck.

[@RobBastien]

Thanks for those notes, I'm considering buying one.

[@49ccscoot]

Glad if it helped. Good luck with it if you decide to pick up a scoot. They're a lot of fun as long as you make an educated choice when you buy so you get what you want/need.

[@astifcaulkinyeras]

I just picked up a Sym DD50 which was originally a 50cc 2-stroke. The previous owner put in an 82cc cylinder with a mini-stroker crank and a pipe and it hits 60mph easy. Registered for life as a moped/bicycle in Hawaii. Insurance wasn't required but I got it anyway since moped theft is so common here.

[@The77pgl]

Have had the same one you're riding right at a year and I love it. Great video keep em coming!!

[@49ccscoot]

Thanks! Ride safe.

[@CesWhite]

Hey I appreciate the video, sir! Thanks. I’m looking at a moped with a higher top speed but many of these still apply. Especially with the ebike landscape developing so quickly. states seem to be having a hard time developing regulations

[@piperbeadia399]

In Michigan, the laws for mopeds is that they aren't allowed to exceed 100cc (it used to be 50cc) and can't top 30mph on flat surface without it being classified as a motorcycle. I've been looking at a 2009 Honda Metropolitan for a while. Now it's just a matter of saving up my money...

[@codyvincent8460]

CelestialNightingale So if it's 49 cc do you have to have a license. I keep reading you can't have a suspended licence to drive one and that's why I am trying to get a moped because I don't have a license. Please help lol

[@ludditeneaderthal]

Here in Florida the 49cc class is not a moped, but not a motorcycle. Mopeds have to have pedals, but motorcycles are defined by the state as 50cc and up. So you have to have a car or mc license to ride a 49cc, and have to have it registered and titled (mopeds don't get titled), but there is no speed or hp limit, no lane use restriction, no helmet or eye protection requirement for adults, and no actual clutch and gears ban. Under 21 riders have to have a special "kiddy car" plate though. But we can't have motorized bicycles, though an electric "helper motor" IS allowed, with a speed and wattage limit, but no need for a regi

[@DavidLozano]

I have 2017 Icebear Bandit (Ruckus Clone) its awesome

[@mikehoward8201]

Don’t kid yourself, that Metropolitan will do 35-37 mph on the flat….my Ruckus does that and same engine but less aerodynamic than the metro!

[@aaron71]

Just found your channel! Saved one of these ATM50's from a kid that beat the bag out of it. All fixed up and rides, but definitely needs some pick-me-up mods. Been eyeing the big bore kit on Amazon since it's so inexpensive. Played with pocket bikes for years back in the day but this is the first China motor I've had since. Love how cheap the parts are compared to mainstream brands! Can't wait to get this thing going better. Love the channel; the side by side comparisons are amazing and you're the only guy who I've found that posted that stuff! I see these TaoTao vids are old, but maybe you'll be back with it sometime. Keep it up!

[@49ccscoot]

The BBK is the best bang for the buck power mod. Makes it much more fun to ride. www.49ccscoot.com/faq/whichkit.html

[@zalo_tuandriverga]

thanks for the kind information! I am a poor guy and need a vehicle for living. After watching your video I am planning on get one scooter for myself!!

[@davidlinkous7138]

if you are near Raleigh, NC I got as nice 50cc tao tao. I upgraded the CDI box and new plug and wire.

[@anatolianshepard3051]

I bought a Pegout vivacity 49cc 2 stroke (all stock). And it goes 50MPH. If you want plenty of speed for a 49 or 50cc, get a vivacity or even better a Genuine Rough house.

[@SharonzachariasLouis]

in michigan state, we need a moped licence to ride a 49cc scooter.However it is just 15 dollar and a 30 minutes program to pass the written licence test.after that you are able to ride a 49cc moped on roads with a registration sticker.

[@grazz7865]

50cc scooters are good for having some fun riding around town or basic transportation to and from work. The Tao Tao scooters are cheap because they are basic operating systems (air/fuel/spark). You need at least some mechanical knowledge to keep these bikes running tip top. If you spend more money, you get fuel injection, water cooled, etc. But for the money, it’s a decent bike.

[@havevanmusttravel]

Very good info! I rode motorcycles in my teens and now retired I'd like a scooter to play around on. So, this video was helpful...thanks!

[@jeromecabral192]

Here in Kansas all you need is registration and insurance but no driver's license it you have a 49cc

[@8OneOfTheNobodies8]

I also got a 50cc pgo hot 50 , I use it for getting to work and back, going to town .. great to have a scooter to get around in the city (also I can park it like a bicycle legal) :)

[@GEO3535]

Great video man I appreciate you making this for the public

[@Pro1er]

I'm not sure where in Michigan the guy who posted yesterday is from, but I've been riding motorcycles for 50 years, and I can tell you that in the metro Detroit area, if you are going 30 MPH on a public road, you are literately taking your life in your hands. Cars have no problem running you off the road here, and that's no joke. Add to that the statistics claiming that we have the worst roads in the nation, and I'd say you better think hard about getting a small scooter here.

[@tobiskeptic2696]

My 50cc honda goes and its very fun 50mph (: 80kmh

[@stephenbeauchesne1584]

how does it go that fast what mods were dun aftermarket- what size jet and carburetor

[@EctoGamer]

@@stephenbeauchesne1584 legit new carb and exhaust can make a derbi senda go fast

[@glennb7253]

I save so much, I legit live around the corner from work and ride it daily to and from it.

[@randallmart92]

Thats why i want one as well. I live literally a few minutes from work and stores and a mall. May get a big bore kit and play it safe speed wise.

[@dennisritter7628]

awsome video thanks for explaining 49 cc iam lookin into buying myself one thank you..

[@azmkhanofficial6091]

i found the scooter running.. no complaints . at least it is looking Good then my bicycle. thank you for sharing.

[@Crisperdad]

Been writing mine for 2 years now keeping up with traffic and having a lot of fun at 60 km an hour

[@blackgumbo5536]

I live in a hilly areas no choice but to go big bore 100cc. No problem up hills no more 😁

[@adelaidemarie]

I just got a scooter today. I am new to this so I joined the forum but looks like I’ll have to figure out what all those votes were when I tried to tell where I learn of the forum. I didn’t see it post. I’ll look another day

[@49ccscoot]

Congrats on the scoot. Try making a thread to introduce yourself. The vote should just update vote total and not make a post in the thread.

[@Kyle-cp7wt]

i live in cambodia, i just bought myself a 50cc scooter, it goes easily full throttle 60~70 kmph the moped costed 900 bucks and it doesn't look heavy, but it's heavy as SHIT

[@cecilclark2546]

Ky Power fold up scooter with arm rest

[@adelaidemarie]

Kyle lol same with mine except mine was a hundred more and took four of us to load it onto the truck. Of coarse me being a grandma and two of the others grandparents, it was heavy as..(~,~)...all getout

[@doubleem9437]

Was it a mvp, I just bought one and it's the same way

[@gooberclese]

My Suzuki Fa50 2 stroke gets about 130 +mpg with my 225lb self on it. Tops out about 30 to 32 mph. I like the bigger wheels on the Fa50. The little wheels on most 50cc scooters scare me. Small potholes become huge with small wheels.

[@seb959]

i wanna get a cheap one from a scrap yard then take the engine off and attach it to a little tikes cozy coupe

[@49ccscoot]

Sounds perfectly safe to go 35MPH without steering or brakes on plastic wheels!

[@seb959]

indead

[@thetruther6269]

stay safe

[@chastitypriddy7782]

Mine is a 49cc and I love it

[@iamdeath5297]

What kind? I want to buy one

[@bluemoondiadochi]

30 mph moped like a dream from standpoint of a daily bicycle commuter. i commute to my part time job about 8-9 miles one direction with a bicycle (a basic single speed one i found abandoned and put it back on the road, not some fancy 25-gear shit). but i'll tell you something, it's a dream compared to walking 18miles daily (plus loading trucks in warehouse), AND it's dirt cheap compared to paying about 10€ daily for public service commute. so, dear complainers, it's all matter of perspective.

[@cesarjacquez5129]

I’m 16 and I use this to make money on postmates and Uber eats

[@mr.basketball4238]

For a 50cc you don’t need a license in NY but they also required you to have insurance and registration(with plates). For the registration you can use a state ID. However the problem arises when you get insurance because insurance companies asked for any type of licenses.

[@joshoakes2927]

My 2 stroke Chinese 50cc does 75km or about45 mile On the flat all day long and it's stock

[@jacobwebb8818]

for a decently big guy (220 lbs and losing) would a 49cc be bad for a decently steep hill?

[@KitWriter]

Jacob Webb I’m 220 and when you hit a hill, you’ll be doing 20-25mph with no wind. It’s about 2.5 horsepower, but with a little bit of upgrading you might get an extra 5mph out of it. Still faster than a bicycle.

[@gooberclese]

Depends on the bike. A 2 stroke with high revs might be zippy on flats but bog on hills. I love my Fa50 but a decent hill can reduce it to 20mph fast. I suggest you do a little research into mopeds. Not the same as scooters by law and usually less restrictive. The pedals help a lot on steep hills and the mod community is huge. Still in 49cc I have a Sachs Eagle that will do 45 mph no problem and pulls hills way better than my scooter. Many (myself included) love the old monkey bikes and Honda Expresses and Trail 50s through Trail 125s. The new Chinese scooters are ok at best and most are junk. The old scooters and mopeds are where it's at. Also...if it is slow but gets awesome mileage....leave it alone and just ride it. Heavy mods to make slow scooters fast often cause high wear, cost a ton, have to be rebuilt often, and kill reliability and mileage.

[@billietyree2214]

I had one in Missouri, where the wind BLOWS. And when the wind blew I may as well have gotten off and pushed.

[@49ccscoot]

If you've only driven or rode large vehicles, the effect of wind is surprising with a small engine.

[@deurlii7920]

Get yourself a Piaggio 2-stroke, get a nice cast iron cilinderkit (dr70 for reliability, due plus for speed). Make sure it's in tune, and you'll go 100km/h.

[@forcom5]

"And the 500cc scooter takes its revenge..." Had it happen once to a loudass truck with a lift kit...man that was an amazing feeling.

[@DasDutchman56]

I'm 160 lbs and I have a Venom X21 50cc Motor Bike I can do 40mph on straight roads no wind. Uphills here in the Ozarks maybe 30-35 mph .Downhill I have got it up to 45mph. It's not speed I'm riding for, it's fun and enjoying the scenery!

[@jhoughjr1]

I am in the ozarks and getting an icebear rocket Tuesday.

[@geraldwilliams91]

You can also go fast with outboard kits by upgrade in cdi's and carbs

[@kurisu7885]

I live in Michigan, you can operate a moped/scooter that is 100cc or less and capable of 30 mph on a flat surface without a license on private property, on public roads you need a moped license which works in place of a driver's license and doesn't require a road test. The kicker is that anything above that is considered a motorcycle, but in Michigan to my knowledge you can't get just a motorcycle license, oh no, you HAVE to get your driver's license first then get a motorcycle endorsement. It flippin sucks because if I could get just a motorcycle license I would look into 150cc scooters.

[@olivereriksson4787]

Scooters are mopeds, in countries as here in sweden it's a 15+ age limit on mopeds and 18+ for cars. Here mopeds are only legal to do 30max

[@49ccscoot]

Scooters are never mopeds in my eyes. Mopeds have pedals. Things like Puch, Tomos, etc... They may be legally classified as mopeds, but I never look at a scooter and see a moped. I hate even putting moped in the title, but so many people call scooters mopeds.

[@kristjanprodan5059]

90GTVert hey i live in slovenia and i will buy a scooter soon. But im not sure couse good scooters here cost abot 2500 euro. Wich scooter wod yoi recomend ?

[@thetruther6269]

yeah it's a new definition to an existing word - - I hate that

[@thetruther6269]

lucky the humanoids don't start calling it a ham sandwich

[@ralfrisberg8009]

Oliver Eriksson länge sen mopeder fick gå 30 max , nu är de ju eu25 eller eu45 som gäller

[@calamar8199]

Hey, keep in mind, you're riding a super fast cyber horse, and that's really fucking cool

[@crazyclassic2984]

I just turned 14 and i got one for 800 and i'm very happy buying one, i definitely would recommend this for 14 year olds, because its legal to drive at 14 and it will get you to where you need to go without begging your parents to drive you.

[@49ccscoot]

Congrats on your newfound freedom and ride safe. I probably would have owned a scooter much earlier in life if laws were like that here. We have to have a valid driver's license and be 16 to operate any motor vehicle in MD.

[@zachos2509]

90GTVert im 14 too but need to be 16 to ride scoots m8

[@brucebeamon5460]

Excellent Job Man ~ Covered ALL the basis even warning about theft and insurance , So possibly I may buy one for near by places ie post office , grocery store , bank , might put it on my truck to take and ride around Belle Isle park here in Detroit . Would be nice to ride to my job approximately 4 miles from home in nice weather , but they don’t make it convenient to park something of this small size

[@UnderdogFL]

I drive a 2010 Jonway 50cc scooter. I weigh 290# and I get 35-40 mph. If there is a headwind I can go 25-30 mph.

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

Don't ride the shoulder, you have as much right to the road as anyone and it's safer if you make people overtake properly rather than try and squeeze two to one lane. Own the road and stay safe.

[@49ccscoot]

oo0Spyder0oo Depends on where you live. Here a 49cc absolutely does not have the same rights to the road as other vehicles... "When operating a motor scooter or moped, the rider must ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practical and safe except when:1. Making a left turn.2. Operating on a one-way street.3. Passing a stopped or slower moving vehicle.4. Avoiding pedestrians or road hazards.5. The right lane is a right turn only lane.6. Operating in a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle or motor scooter and another vehicle to travel safely side by side.... A person may not operate a motor scooter or moped on a roadway where the posted maximum speed limit is more than 50 miles per hour, or on an expressway or other controlled access highway. If the roadway has a bike lane paved to a smooth surface or a paved shoulder, a person operating a motor scooter or moped must use the bike lane or shoulder and may not ride on the roadway except for a situation identified above as (1 through 6)."

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

***** You're not supposed to record tv programs but we all do it. Regardless of the law, do it for your own safety, it's been proven to be the number one cause of 'accidents' here. Aside from the restrictive speed in itself being a danger.

[@49ccscoot]

I do ride in the lane of travel at times, but I've rode here for years and it seems safer on the shoulder in some areas. If I can easily keep up with the speed limit and don't feel at great risk of getting pulled over for it then I do. I have no desire to enrage other motorists if I'm on a 30MPH scoot in a 50MPH zone though. Angry people piloting 2,000+lb cars can be quite dangerous as well. I do think for safety the law has to be ignored at times, because I think the people that write these laws have no idea what it's actually like to ride a scooter or moped regularly in many situations. I'll risk a ticket for sure if I feel safer riding somewhere other than where a book says I have to and just hope any officer that happens to see me will understand.

[@adelaidemarie]

90GTVert I don’t even want to go on a road where other vehicles are traveling over 50. Not even 50.

[@williamhaskellhaskell3162]

Maryland looks like Nebraska farmland. Long and level roads cold n snow! I'm in North central mass. NH border. 50cc scooters 12 in rims. The tires They are hard as hockey pucks. Nails bonce rite off! I'll ride cold. This Monday. After the rains. 50 deg. After the salt is washed away

[@addeade231]

Nice video! :) One reason to get a 50cc in many markets (at least in my country Sweden and some other countries in Europe at least) is that you can ride a 50 on a regular car license. A motorbike license is really expensive in many countries and not accessible for everyone. In addition if you think a car license is a bit too pricy here, a moped license is very cheap (just a few hundred dollars). Most 50cc scooters/mopeds are very cheap to buy and maintain (especially if you know it yourself). In my country there are two categories of 50cc, one called "moped class I" (45km/h) and then moped class II (25/30 km/h) the last often goes faster than 25/30kmh by a bit, and you can ride them in the bike lane, so in town they can make decent sense in quiet a few markets.

[@49ccscoot]

Thanks for the info.

[@addeade231]

@@49ccscoot No problems, and I ride a 50cc myself xD

[@jimbarr2347]

#1 reason to by a 49cc scooter - park it like a bicycle in most urban areas. 1 more cubic centimetre and you have to pay to park it like a motorcycle. For urban commuters with a 10 mile commute or less in most normal (non-snow) weather, this is perfect. Gets you in town much faster than, say, the broken and filthy subway system in Boston. As the author states, you have no right to complain about speed with these vehicles. They aren't designed for speed.

[@nosetgamertagv233]

My birthday was the other day I turned 15. Here you can drive one on the road when you turn 15 and we paid 300 it's a great scooter also!

[@49ccscoot]

Happy belated Birthday and congrats on the new ride and freedom!

[@yarikcreates6992]

Holy shit put in a 70cc/sport setup and drive. I've got an Nrg 2007 70cc/sport setup and i go about 130km/h

[@patrickshannon4516]

Some 49cc scooters barley go 25 or 30. And hills can really slow them down. But other 49cc scooter's don't have any problem they can do 40 mph easily. My Yamaha Zuma can do 40mph. Hills don't effect it that much either because I'm not that heavy im 170

[@slida65]

Sure beats waiting for the bus!

[@eastsideresident5814]

Just turned 16 so I'm getting a moped soon. As a guy who's never been too adept at riding bicycles is a moped gonna be difficult to ride?

[@49ccscoot]

I can ride a bicycle fine, but I can't say I do or did regularly before I got a scooter. If you can't control a bicycle, then maybe a scooter isn't for you, but as long as you can keep your balance and steer a two-wheeler, you should be able to learn to ride a scooter. Parking lot practice exercises really help.

[@pepeiann]

Bicycle it's just as easy

[@adelaidemarie]

90GTVert I thought it would be much like riding a bike but it’s........different. I live in an intentional community in southern New Mexico where our roads are dirt and gravel. I felt nervous because it felt like the tires could slip. The second time was easier and my friend said to use my feet help balance on these roads. We drive Real slow around her. Once I feel comfortable I’m going on the village road. It’s dirt also but not as much gravel. I figure by the time I get my balancing act together on my community roads the village road will be easy peasy.

[@musicals_rock]

16 and can't ride a bike? who dropped you?

[@pepeiann]

Grandma Adelaide tbh I would only drive a moped with Dirt bike tires on roads like that your not usually going to slip but one slippery Rock you could

[@jeffmee763]

Im Glad you said you are 300 pounds am a about the same I need one going up and down to the shops in the Uk that will do me a treat thanks for a good video. Jeff

[@49ccscoot]

Many will work well enough with reasonable speed and acceleration expectations. If hills are involved, it's likely to be slow going (uphill) and/or you'll want more power.

[@BusyMEOW]

My 50cc 4 stroke scooter can get up to 60kph reliably but I keep it at around 55kph to not stress the engine, most the roads in my area have a 50kph speed limit so speed is never an issue with me.. (Sorry about not converting to mph)

[@usernamemykel]

Excellent vid. Excellent audio - what equipment did you use (audio and video)? Bought a "Genuine Buddy 50" three days ago and I'm loving it. Haven't been on a gas powered two-wheeled vehicle in decades. This is really a "hoot"! It's the fastest (arrived "derestricted" - speed governors removed) of the 50cc's, and even though I'm in the first week of breaking it in, it has no problem at 40 mph, and I still have a way to go before I hit full throttle. Dealer says it'll go 50 mph - we'll see. What I like about it other than speed (to manuerver quickly out of harm's way) is the front disc brake, the hazard flashers, the directionals which don't stick out waiting to be knocked off, and the 1.6 gal gas tank. I don't need it, but it comes with a USB outlet for charging your whatever. Made by a USA based company (Chicago), with the factory in the motor scooter capital of the world - Taiwan. Not to be confused with Chinese junk. I'll be using it ONLY for local traffic, because there's no way it wants to see a turnpike, superhighway or thruway acceleration lane. It's all about being realistic about the traffic you expect to encounter. Looking forward to more of your 50cc vlogs.

[@49ccscoot]

Thanks. This should be the Hero4. I had a cheap lapel mic from eBay stuffed in front of my mouth (connected to the GoPro's mic jack). Not ideal, but it worked. Enjoy your new scoot!

[@07zx14White]

usernamemykel I agree with your opinion on the Buddy 50. I have a 2014 Genuine Roughhouse 50. Mods installed are Malossi 70cc sport (not race porting) bbk, an NCY super transmission kit, and still use stock exhaust. I consistently achieve 55-56 mph even on very gradual uphill roads but generally an incline will net me 50-51 mph. On a flat road I can achieve 56mph (GPS) and then back off of the throttle about 30% and still maintain the top speed until I hit an incline or substantial wind. The Buddy 50 is the identical motor as far as I've been informed. I've seen people with very similar mods and results and I've seen others with results that aren't even as good as mine when it was bone stock when using this motor platform. Could be that they are at a higher elevation, improper roller/slider weight, contra spring, and so on. I can only comment on my experiences with my machine. I can't recall what the weight of the Dr. pulley slider weights were used but I'll be doing a spring cleaning on the variator in the next few weeks and I'll check. I've been running this for the past 4 years and have had zero issues at all. I bought it in 2014 with 700 miles on the odometer and from a currently employed scooter mechanic at the Genuine dealership. It appears that he got mine tuned perfectly because other local scooter tuners are a bit surprised at how mine rides. Wish I could take the credit as I'm a mechanic as well but I didn't tune it.

[@jodie4609]

Having a goal of going across state on one. I can factually state no registration is needed in ga .I'm trying to change that Most others do require at least registration and insurance

[@badmonkey2222]

Got a50 i put a100cc bore out kit on it does 65 all day which is fast enough trust me with those small tires plus gottabe careful don't have a motorcycle endorsement registered it for $24 and got my tags and it's $12 a month insurance with Geico in North Carolina. Gets me where i need to be, i just ride it around town, the big bore kit really helped with the performance, put a performance muffler and coil as well. In North Carolina on a50cc don't have to have license if it goes no faster than 35, (don't tell anyone 😆) and can ride on any road don't have to ride the shoulder, you have to have insurance and tags.

[@ENJ4321]

Yeah that's why you can only go do fast dude. If a rider weighs over 200, you have to take into account. A lighter rider depending on the bike, can go a little bit faster...even on a 50cc.

[@marcelodietrich8674]

THANK YOU! 👊🏼🫵🏼👍🏼

[@vovieras]

Great job! Love the video and the amount of information you put into it - the way KZbin videos should be ;) Many thanks