Are 50cc Scooters Worth Buying?

If you're looking to get a 50cc scooter, but aren't sure about the costs, safety or performance you'll get from one long term, look no further than this video! All information is based on my experience with the Suzuki UZ50 Lets 5.
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[Chapters]
0:00 Intro
0:19 Purchase Cost
0:56 Running Cost
1:49 Speed
2:17 Can it Do Wheelies?
2:30 Conclusion

[@lyndastarwriter8507]

I just took my new 50 cc out for a neighborhood spin....loved it. Faster than a golf cart in this 55+ neighborhood, faster than my beloved pedal-powered mountain bike - great for getting around town. Looking forward to getting acclimated. Have been riding my mountain bike for conducting local errands for years and years - throw stuff into a back pack, but I'm getting a little old and creaky. This scooter is the key help.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it!

[@fionnftc]

I just want to buy one to joyride it till it breaks it doesn’t matter if it lasts a couple of days at least I accomplished my dream

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice

[@slackerengi2401]

I want a 50cc for college I'm 25 and have never owned a car

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh wow, yeah man 50cc is a good way to get started!

[@Frag_Limit]

@@KiwiCarLife I'm 25 too and still so poor to even afford a motorcycle

[@2hillsinbetween]

Broken Nose steal one

[@scooterbob4432]

Unbelievable! This year, I declared it non-operational and paid DMV only $38. I might sell it and buy an electric bicycle instead. Thanks for the nice video.

[@JuanRamos-pm5wn]

@@Frag_Limit i paid 260$ for a usted 49cc peace Sport but i had to clean the carburador on offerup

[@ohioemeregncyresponsevehic3381]

I'm 14 and in the US (Ohio to be specific of state) I can get a probationary moped license. I use an 80CC Bike motor which goes ~50 miles an hour. I might be getting an actual scooter from my grandparent's soo and I will have a license to cover that as well. I like taking long rides through my city and the 50cc scooter goes 35 mph which is more than enough for me to zip around from the grocery store to wherever else I need to get to, which isn't a lot of places but it's still good to have one on hand if the 80cc kit needs a little bit of work. I can get one from 400-~3500 dollars which is easy money and I'd be grateful to have an actual moped/scooter for commutes.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Sounds like fun!

[@Mr71paul71]

150 miles to the gallon, cross my city in 15 minutes free to park and cists peanuts to run

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah they're good affordable forms of transport

[@susanxyz5730]

Yep

[@H.EL-Othemany]

I love my 50 cc scooter.. Especially in traffic jams. Lol

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yep I definitely enjoyed mine for that reason - always got to school/work on time!

[@marineboy4181]

@@KiwiCarLife same

[@alanalilley3037]

I love mine pops wheelies easy after a 80cc big bore kit

[@alanalilley3037]

I even have gapped the nz pigs a few times

[@congerscott6064]

Lol, good comment 👍.

[@lucasdesouza9674]

3:07 was the best part of the video! hahaha great editing!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha thanks - simple but effective obviously!

[@lucasdesouza9674]

This video gave me ball to buy one. Goodbye light rail.

[@pankajrohaj]

I love how you're such a loyal Honda guy 🙂

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah I am a bit haha

[@jlang]

This is awesome quality content! I just purchased a UZ50 so I feel very well informed about the expenses and how to take care of my scooter. :)

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice man!

[@petergraham9049]

Love mine, my car is 3000cc V6, so it doesn't take very long to pay for itself

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh yeah for sure, I certainly appreciate having mine just for short trips coz as you say it doesn't take long for it to pay itself off given how little fuel it uses

[@congerscott6064]

I think 50cc scooters are good, i bought a 125cc because i have to keep up with the traffic 👍.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah agreed, all depends on what engine size you can ride on what licence which changes per country

[@Cobalt985]

I have a 150cc scooter but it's not powerful enough to get across the FUCKING MASSIVE hill in the middle of my city so I'm gonna buy a more powerful motorcycle -- we'll see how it goes.

[@congerscott6064]

@@Cobalt985 i know what you mean man, im lucky i live in south florida where everything is flat, virtually no hills, just a few bridges but nothing that bad 👍.

[@meroinheroin]

@@congerscott6064 dude perfect! I live in Miami and am thinking about getting a 2007 Vespa LX 50cc would you think it's worth it? I don't take the highway anymore because my car is falling apart and the insurance here is killing me.

[@congerscott6064]

@@meroinheroin i think it's worth it, but you may get tired of the slow speed, 25 to 35 mph wide open, i had a lot of close calls with people passing me and cutting me off because i couldn't go fast enough, make sure you have a helmet on, i do, im saving a fortune in gas and insurance money so i think any scooter is worth it 👍🏆.

[@jseden]

I've had a bunch of cars over the years but always kept a scooter as a backup vehicle.. then I relied solely on a Chinese scooter for about a year.. paid $400 for it and spent another $200 on a 72cc kit and a handful of other things. Does just fine in my city. Registration is $6, good for three years and insurance is another $100 a year. They're dirt cheap as far as transportation goes, especially if you do your own work. I've owned three Chinese scooters and have had generally good luck with them. My current one is nearing the 10kkm mark and 8k has been with the $70 bore kit. I recently decided to just get a 250cc motorcycle instead of getting another car but am tempted to hang onto the scooter. It isn't worth much at all but has been really reliable for me.. all I've really done since the rebuild is change the oil.. which it does burn a fair amount of. Pretty sure it's the rings which I can change out in about two hours but haven't bothered yet.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Wow that's quite the story! Yes scooters definitely make for cheap reliable transport so you really can't go wrong with one

[@jseden]

KiwiCarLife thanks. the only big issue is long distance trips. I know it's totally possible and that people do it but anything beyond 20 miles away is a bit of a chore and roads above 35mph get kinda sketchy.. with the bore kit and other mods, it'll hit the low 40s on flat. Hills can also be an issue, hence getting the motorcycle. Still, as local transportation they're great and the ease of parking can't be beat. It averages around 70mpg, the 250 is about the same there.

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@jseden Yeah and the reality is, most people when they buy a scooter, immediately start saving for a motorbike straight after they get it haha. They're a great entry into the two wheeled world, but not really something you'd want to keep riding long term. Hence why I bought a 125cc scooter, and then in turn a car (or 3)

[@johnd9031]

My 50cc Metropolitan can do 40 mph and gets 125 mpg around town. Very reliable and fun.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice yeah they're certainly efficient!

[@mayurodedra6787]

You just passed by my house, mate! NEWLANDS!!!! 🤣🤣

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah mate!

[@grazz7865]

It all depends on what you’re looking for. If you want something for basic transportation and/or maybe some fun bouncing around town, then sure. If you have a need for speed, off road, stunts, wheelies, then no.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yes

[@chimonoki2868]

I mean you can tune them. Someone made a scooter go 150kmh with just a big bore kit that makes it 70cc and some other upgrades.

[@grazz7865]

@@chimonoki2868 oh sure. I agree 100%. And I try to keep mine as tuned as possible but at the end of the day, it’s just a 50cc engine with a combustion chamber the size of my thumb nail. You can’t really expect too much out of it. Yes, if you go 70cc, 80cc, etc you’ll get more out of it.

[@chimonoki2868]

@@grazz7865 Yea My 50cc scooter goes 80kmh without limiter stock

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*2.5-years ago I bought a 'mint condition' '08 Honda 'Metropolitan' for $1150 from 'Craigslist'...and it's the best money I ever spent for any vehicle!* *With several 'minor upgades' and the engine/exhaust left untouched, it will hit 42-43mph. easily w/a230lb. rider on it (me!) and still carry an enormous amount of groceries home!* *The 'Mighty 50' engine is as 'quite as a grave' and utterly dependable and will last forever due to the 'liquid-cooling system' that insures the engine will never over-heat regardless of temps. and 'wide-open-throttle' 90% of the time I ride it...it's amazing how good that engine and power-train is just after 10-thousand miles on it!* ( *I replaced tires & brakes w/Honda approved parts, as well as a new 'AGM' battery in the last 4-months* ) *The 'saddle-seat' is huge...and so is the storage under it where I keep everything I might need for a break-down or flat and an emergency 'Red Fuel' jump-starter' as well* ( *I had to use the 'jumper' and it worked perfectly, so I recommend having one* ) *I also carry a tire-repair kit that has CO2 cartridges for 'instant air'* *Regardless of what the future holds...the Honda scooter STAYS no matter what, because I can easily fit it thru the house doors and keep it safe from thieves and 'rotten little bastards' with rocks or BB-guns and I can move it or pick it up easy* *At 65 I think this machine will last for my lifetime...then it's someone else's turn to 'have a go' because IF anything should be damaged or simply 'worn-out' (like me) I can get replacement-parts easily and fast since Honda has made so many of this same scooter, and the prices are very reasonable even for genuine 'Honda' parts* *Whenever I pull-in to a market or gas-station, I always hear the same things like "How fast will it go?" "Where did you get it?"and "How much did that cost?" something that never happened before in my life!*

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*ps...I like the 'Suzuki' you got!*

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha wow that was quite the story! Enjoy the scooter!

[@purabus5450]

Really liked your video, you didn't waste our time & got straight to the point, and didn't make the vid tooo long. 4min was just perfect for this topic right here.👏

[@KiwiCarLife]

Good to hear because in my more recent videos people are complaining they're too short!

[@purabus5450]

@@KiwiCarLife NAH NAH THEY'RE WRONG. PEOPLE LIKE THIS TIME-EFFICIENT FORMAT, KEEP IT THT WAY

[@NoName-t7e]

Personally I like V8 cars and trucks but I live in Europe so petrol costs a lot and I live in the inner city so for day to day driving moped is more practical both for costs, ease of traffic, and for parking. I have had one for about half a year and its pretty cool, not fast, but practical.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice man!

[@nikoladinic4286]

Bought mine for 250$ fastest i drove it in straight was 76kmh. Pretty good acceleration and fuel economy. Im very pleased

[@KiwiCarLife]

The SPEED

[@larrykeesee1442]

I'M RETIRED LARRY IN INDIANAPOLIS I RIDE A 50CC PIAGGIO..I GET MEDS GROCERIES AND VISIT FRIENDS ON MINE SAVES ALOT OF FUEL..

[@KiwiCarLife]

VERY NICE

[@havevanmusttravel]

Very good info and video well produced. Nice job!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cheers

[@viivcreations9161]

their like 700$ new for taotao here in states. Dont bother fixing older used ones, it just aint worth the hassle or time involved with frustration. its

[@KiwiCarLife]

Wait I'm a bit confused are you saying you should buy one or not?

[@royjaber571]

Ey I'd buy any transportation vehicle if it's under a grand

[@rarutofans7694]

My scooter is the Peagout StreetFight2 , and She can easily take 60 70 80km without force the scooter Very happy with this buy scooter not boring and can keep 70km easy so yeah. You must choise the scooter who connects with you (And 10€ give me alot of gasoline )

[@DizIzChuvak]

how did you unrestrict your’s?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Sounds fun!

[@jethrocarrnz]

Great quality footage and editing, well done.

[@RamenOnWheels]

I was thinking the same thing

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cheers!

[@lyndastarwriter8507]

Great video. Wanted to see just how fast my scooter will go. Now I know

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cheers

[@DAPATINATOR]

Ripper video! Short and informative.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cheers

[@benjidoesthings1175]

To be honest, I haven't watched the video, but here's my opinion if anyone cares: ++You can have a license for scooters at a pretty young age ++the license as well as the scooter itself has a great price ++if you wanna ride bigger motorcycles later, this is a great preparation ++freedom, especially at such a young age ++Your fuel consumption is amazing --It is pretty slow --If you dont like being outside in rainy/windy/snowy/foggy/whatever weather, you should at least have an alternative. (Feel free to add advantages and disadvantages)

[@KiwiCarLife]

So basically what I said in the video?

[@benjidoesthings1175]

@@KiwiCarLife Probably. I just summed it up, I guess.

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@benjidoesthings1175 Ahh very good

[@corennet.6776]

I wish we could bring these on highways without a motorcycle license + insurance, would solve the problem so many poor folk face when trying to get commute.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Here you can, dunno what the rules are where you are tho...

[@chrisamies2141]

I may go the 3-wheeled scooter route as I live in a hilly area (the town isn't hilly but the interesting countryside areas are!) and only have a car licence - allowing (in the UK) for a 50cc scooter but not anything larger.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Makes sense

[@evelin5109]

If you go on a main rode do you have to drive to the side?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Depends on the speed limit. If the speed limit is 50-60 or less then definitely not, if its more than your scooter can achieve then its probably considerate to move over

[@evelin5109]

KiwiCarLife okay thanks

[@sayheytome]

you can do upgrades to make it faster and 50cc here in usa no insurance needed.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice! Yeah a few people remove the limiters here because most are limited to 50 stock

[@itsmephil2255]

Loved the vid 👌

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cheers!

[@scooterbob4432]

Yearly registration in California for my tiny Honda Elite 110cc, a small scooter weighing only 250 pounds, is $135 a year. My mini van weighing about 4,500 pounds cost less to register than my scooter. No wonder scooters/motorcycles are not that popular in California, compared to Europe or Asia.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh wow that's pretty insane

[@GretSeat]

But good luck with insurance, and finding parking as well as traffic

[@scottbrown7415]

With fuel at 6+ dollars a gallon, I bet that scooters are popular now!

[@scooterbob4432]

@@scottbrown7415 Scooters are more economical for short errands than maintaining a second car. Everyone should buy one now before prices increase.

[@williamhaskellhaskell3162]

50cc scooters in mass. No title. Insurance. No inspection. No cycle permit. No tax on used. 40 bucks two year reg. Roads are winter pot holes

[@elsilogie5872]

I'm 14 at the moment and I'm wondering if I'm better waiting till I'm 17 to get a 125cc.

[@KiwiCarLife]

I dunno how it works where you are but here in NZ there's no reason to wait as age has no effect on what you can buy. Learner and restricted licence holders can only ride up to 650cc, and you need a full which you can get 18 months after your learners to ride everything else

[@elsilogie5872]

@@KiwiCarLife at 16 in the UK you can only get a 50 cc at 17 you can get a 125cc and I think after 18 you can get any bike

[@flynnjacobs1662]

Elsi Playz good 125cc to get is cbr 125

[@elephantsmemory3142]

@@elsilogie5872 Years ago you could ride any size bike on a provisional at 16 I am 75 so I was around at that time

[@royjaber571]

It Depends. Do u need a vehicle right now or you're glad with public transportation? If you are in a hurry to buy a vehicle get the 50cc

[@ch.meiner9984]

In Germany you buy the roller and only have to pay 54 € annually for insurance.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice

[@stanleybest8833]

You want a Tao Tao. If you can de-hotrod one, it will be very smooth and obedient.

[@KiwiCarLife]

They’re probably alright yeah

[@stanleybest8833]

@@KiwiCarLife Hold on. Spellcheck murdered my message. I ground a hotrod stock cam into a fundamental four stroke. A world of a difference.

[@mv4463]

4 28 years I have a 49cc Honda gyro tg50. 9k miles Does 40 tops .. still running strong. On fun days I'll ride up to 300mile . I have 12 cars 5 scooters.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Jeepers that's quite the collection!

[@torgantears5805]

Daym nice editing

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cheers man

[@Robert-fs1pb]

Say you live 8 miles from the nearest town.and 23 from the nearest big town.And the weather is a hundred +would you rather ride the scooter,walk,or ride your bicycle.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Definitely scooter

[@brianferguson6278]

Hello, I am a 65 year old Canadian that has enjoyed ten trips to New Zealand over the decades. I normally come down for four months to escape our -40 c winters, I cycle tour NZ via peddle bike. While those decades of French fries and hamburgers took there toll....Heart attack, so my cycling touring days are over. Still can ride 60 kilometers every day, yet the stresses of mountain passes with a loaded touring bike are just too much. So my thoughts are a little 50 cc scooter and cheat death on the bike again. Looking at 75 kilometer days with a full size back pack. I am about 100 kilograms and maybe 20 kilo's in back pack. Can a little 49 cc scooter get me around New Zealand on the backroads I use to cycle both North and South Islands. Each year I would ride down East Coast of both Islands and back up the West Coasts, about 7,500 kilometers a year in New Zealand. It's the big hills that I use to push the bike up can a 50 cc scooter push up those grades with the weights I have described? .Up and over the Coromandel to Te Rerenga hill etc. I am not concerned about speed, I use to push the peddle bike over the hill ( heart is no longer strong enough to do that pushing for a hour straight) can the bikes power plant and transmission handle this? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated, rethinking my mid age childhood.

[@KiwiCarLife]

I'm sure a 50cc could get you around, but I really wouldn't recommend it. You need to be moving at the same speed as traffic otherwise it'll be highly unsafe. And it'll take you ages to get anywhere

[@nazimelon6653]

I mean, half of asias intercity traffic works on scooters, mostly 50s and 125s... So obviously they 'work'. Also you dont have to buy new unless you really can afford it, ive owned three by now, they cost me, i think 1200 bucks total. My brother bought a cheap new one for 900.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah for sure I've heard they're definitely popular in Asia. And of course you don't have to buy new and I'd probably recommended you don't tbh- I only did because I expected to keep it a long time because I was planning to go to uni. However I canned that idea so only had it 2 years

[@SussegadGoykar]

In India we get for $1000 , 125 cc Suzuki access....

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah I understand overseas markets are different - maybe I need to change the video title to "are 50cc scooters worth buying in NZ"

[@deurlii7920]

If you get a 50cc, get a 2-stroke. They pack a lot more power in such a tiny packet.

[@KiwiCarLife]

That's understandable, that said 4 strokes get much better fuel consumption, you don't have to put oil in them all the time, and they are much cleaner for the environment. Also I rode a 2 stroke and didn't find it noticeably faster than my 4 stroke. However I can definitely agree that if you want as much speed and power as possible, 2 stroke is generally the way to go, but there is advantages to both sides

[@astrallarium]

Have you considered derestricting your scooter? If so, did you use a specific youtube video to do it? Would it be easier to do it on a 2 stroke or 4 stroke scooter?

[@deurlii7920]

@@astrallarium It depends, an cheap chinese 4-stroke has a sensor which mesures the speed of the clutch bell to regulate top speed. Otherwise just get a new cdi/ecu. For 2-stroke it is more about removing physical restrictions, most of them have a restriction in the exhaust and in the variator. Otherwise you can get big-bore kits for both of these. If you want more speed and torque, get a 2-stroke If you want more efficiency and beter mileage, get a 4-stroke.

[@Mysterycultist999]

I recommend for older riders who have no self control and think they can still mix it on a sports bike 🙂 Like me.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Lol

[@samstyme4125]

Thanks for your honest review

[@KiwiCarLife]

No prob

[@theoneandonlydopeboy6173]

I bought one for 1400 it's perfect I love it can't wait to put a radio in it got a 50 cc amigo

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah man it'll be ideal

[@scottbrown7415]

Buy a used 49cc that is broken and replace the engine and cut with a 150cc gy6. After some mild fabrication of new mounts you would have a much better performing machine. Climbing hills and keeping up with the traffic won't be any problem. You still must understand that the upgraded version isn't a stable high speed vehicle! It will be much faster but it's not something you drive onto the freeway because it is not a stable handling bike at higher speed.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yes

[@RichenYouTube]

YO yo yo. greetings from rich en youtube. Netherlands. Merry christmas to you.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Merry Christmas!

[@graciegrey6189]

Hi, I’m from uk London, I’m looking for a short term ride until I can get a car, Walked too much hate it now. I can’t stand the public transport anymore the buses are so stuffy, I patiently waited but it’s killing me, I’m looking for a ride, will buying 50cc scooter be convenient? Can I ride it with provisional license?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Wouldn't know about the laws in England sorry but I was at the same point. Didn't want to ride my bike everywhere or catch buses so I bought this and its been great - gives you so much more freedom

[@COLT45LOCO1]

In my state of 50cc scooter does it need registration they would like for you to registrate it but it doesn't need it

[@KiwiCarLife]

Sorry mate not sure I understand, what state are you talking about?

[@NeilDamien91]

Hi, thanks for your video. I live in golden bay in the South Island and have the 2023 Suzuki UZ50. I’m looking to get a top box for additional storage and was just wondering what type you have on yours. Also was it compatible or did you have to tweak it around to get it to fit. Cheers

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice man, I put a Givi top box on it. Bolted straight on no problems

[@NeilDamien91]

@@KiwiCarLife Cheers bro appreciate the help

[@peterwallis4288]

I'm considering buying a scooter. I'm in Christchurch, and I can buy a new Forza Ciclone 50cc for $1,600 and a new Suzuki UZ50 for $3,200 (both excluding 'on road costs'). Also considering a good second hand Honda Today 50cc, if one comes up on Trademe after I have the money available. There have been a few good, low mileage ones come up, $2,000 and $2,500, for what *appear* to be almost new scooters. I think I'm leaning towards the Suzuki. It's a well-known brand with a good reputation. And I am trusting my life to it. Also, I think it's a better looking machine, but that's a minor thing. Did you consider the Forza? If so, why did you decide on the Suzuki? I get it. They are slow. But I've been cycling a lot to save petrol, and it will still be a huge step up from that. Much quicker and less tiring.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Suzuki is just a much nicer 4 stroke scooter

[@peterwallis4288]

@@KiwiCarLife thanks :-) You helped me decide. I will go for the Suzuki in a few weeks. Thanks

[@chrismiller12341]

I wil be getting a 50 for making deliveries. my area is in a 200 year old town so there are stop signs every 50 feet so performance isnt an issue. BUT i do have several hills. I will have a bug bore kit installed. just so the hills wont slow me down. 50 bucks to double the power is just to good to pass up :). there is also no parking were I live or it is pay to park. and a 50 gives me more options to park. it will alow me to get closer to my deliveries buy a few blocks and time is money.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Sounds like you're having fun!

[@motojack8692]

I would buy a moterbike but sadly 50 cc scooter is the only legal thing to ride at 16 in the U.K.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah fair enough man, 50cc is still fun though

[@motojack8692]

@@KiwiCarLife yeah I’m exited

[@Doodieinthahouse]

I want to buy one just to cruise around my city and have a lil bit of fun lol but I'm 6'2 250 pounds... Is that good or I'm too heavy?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah it'd probably be alright. Height wise you'll be fine, I'm 6'0 and had no issues. Obviously the more you weigh the slower it accelerates so it'll definitely be slower but not too bad.

[@Doodieinthahouse]

@@KiwiCarLife Gotcha. Thanks for the fast reply man. I enjoyed your video and you have a new sub!!!

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@Doodieinthahouse cheers man!

[@adlisjsupremacy3318]

You might be better off getting one with peddles on it mate. No seriously I am about 230 pounds and I have been checking mopeds lately and they usually seem to take weights of up to about 160 kilos or around 350 pounds.

[@Doodieinthahouse]

ADL is J Supremacy I ended up getting myself a 2020 Ninja 400 ABS

[@kimsoderholm9101]

This is a great video.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cheers man!

[@shawnwallis7665]

Thank u very much fr the video....I’m a kiwi living in Australia and I wrk in a rainforest retreat and there is only one road in n out but this road is long and curved like an old granny spine....so does your 50cc go ok up hills

[@KiwiCarLife]

It's not too bad, but its no rocket haah

[@shawnwallis7665]

@@KiwiCarLife well I’m not built for speed...thanks.

[@mikeperkins3469]

Worth buying if you don't have a motorcycle license.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yes

[@alexmarian6656]

2:13 hahaha made my day :)))))))))))))

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hahah

[@josephrequina]

So if they’re restricted to 50km an hour and most roads in Australia are 60, wouldn’t it just be better to remove the cap? Or is it not allowed and everyone will just hate me

[@KiwiCarLife]

Ehh I don't think anyone will know or care

[@seanThree16]

you dont need insurance or even a motorcycle license for one in my state. thats the biggest appeal of it. you can get a decent one for about 1200 bucks, and youre ready to go.

[@KiwiCarLife]

That's cool, would suggest getting third party insurance for it though at least so you cover yourself if you T bone a ferrari

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

Señor great video the review stunning

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thank you

[@djekna]

Wait, is that Mt Wellington in the background?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nah that’s in Auckland. I’m in Wellington

[@SEBASC0STA]

Don't worry I have one too

[@KiwiCarLife]

Lovely mode of transport

[@SEBASC0STA]

@@KiwiCarLife exactly

[@Konrad-Konnor]

2500 for this wth you could get a bike like 50cc for 1000-1500 and even under 1000.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Bear in mind I bought this new. Could have bought a much cheaper one if I wanted

[@---sf2ry]

I got a pgo hot 50 the most sold moped in denmark ever and I got it used for about 270 dollars

[@jasontomica8938]

It's also a high-end bike. It's not a cheap Chinese scooter. You pay for what you get Suzuki, Honda. Some of those are going for pricey, like three thousand dollars

[@garryoak]

Ty

[@KiwiCarLife]

Np

[@RamenOnWheels]

what brand of scooter is that?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Suzuki UZ50

[@alifaan595]

Damn, scooters there are expensive. I live in Malaysia, and a 125cc scooter here costs around $1250.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Tbh a lot of things are expensive here haha. An ordinary house in Auckland is now over 1 million

[@jasontomica8938]

That is nothing I've seen scooters. That cost $3000 that are 150C. C's in thailand

[@grbadavid]

hi i just wanted to ask what helmet did you have in tjis video

[@KiwiCarLife]

I believe it's an LS2 Stream but I can't remember the exact model

[@sambryant2150]

How did your visor dim at 2:34? What helmet is it?

[@KiwiCarLife]

It’s got sunglasses built in

[@Egami03]

Hey there I am planning to buy the yamaha nmax 155cc, my question is that enough to go for adventure in nz? Thank you

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah certainly, I had a tricity 125 and that was very comfy and could sit at 90-100 happily. The 155 will work great

[@playboy0869]

How do get legal to drive in city do u need a scooter license?

[@KiwiCarLife]

In nz you just need a car licence

[@playboy0869]

@@KiwiCarLife oh wow u know anything about tx ?

[@madhatterentmt6146]

holy in the us i pay 65 dollars a year for insurance on my 150cc scoot and registration is like 26 dollars

[@KiwiCarLife]

Goodness haha not here!

[@jasontomica8938]

Registration is way more than $26. Maybe because you don't live in California. I paid $250 for my registration for my Suzuki. Bergman four hundred cc 2022 year

[@madhatterentmt6146]

@@jasontomica8938 thats ridiculous too my registration for my 250cc scoot is 24 and my motorcycle is actually cheaper for some reason only 14

[@jamieturnage4574]

yes even the cheap chiness scooters are good .to own. i like my chiness scooters .

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah for the price you pay they're quite good

[@NoName-t7e]

@@KiwiCarLife We pay more in Europe for Chinese junk than you pay in NZ for Japanese quality mopeds though.

[@neno56527]

the price you mentioned in thr vid is crazy , i can easily get a 50cc scooter for 200$

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yes but that's not new is it

[@neno56527]

@@KiwiCarLife its not , but the price u mentioned is even double the price of my used car , it doesnt make sence for me . Its probably because u live in a english speaking rich country

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@neno56527 Yes could also be that... most 50cc scooters here are around $2k-3k new, used about $500-$1500

[@rydstallion75]

I don't care about speed only mpg. Besides 30 mph or more is a heck of alot faster than you could ever run or cycle.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Fair enough, I care a lot more about sites personally. These things only cost like $8 to fill...

[@a1nar864]

日本では、50ccでコンビニ行ったり、高校生が通学で使ったり便利、便利です。

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yes

[@sharronclark7485]

If you buy a scooter, do yourself a favor,pay a little more and get a good name brand, yamaha,honda and so on!😜

[@KiwiCarLife]

And Suzuki isn't a good brand?

[@Dinosaurthingything]

If you can tinker it seems you can manage even a taotao. Wolf seems to be a good in between of needing to maintain and price.

[@Mr71paul71]

No need for anything bigger if your riding in the city, 2 years commuting on my 50cc proved this. And having held a full UK group A License for 25 years and having ridden everything from 50cc to sports bikes Plus little scooters are like riding fat chicks !!! Great fun until your friends see you

[@KiwiCarLife]

Is that a British thing coz I've seen a lot of comments saying that 😂

[@karvast5726]

I don't think they are worth it new but if you can get one for cheap it sounds great,there is tons of cheap ones here,you don't need any kind of licence to drive them but you are limited to 25km/h some people choose to modify them and make them go to higher speed but that is not legal

[@KiwiCarLife]

I see, yeah I'd probably recommend getting a used one as well to save some dough - here though they're able to go up to 50km/h but most can do closer to 60 or 70

[@TSM_kid_Yt]

U don’t nee a restriction on a scooter

[@KiwiCarLife]

I know

[@keith9703]

Is it illegal to de-restrict a 50cc moped in NZ?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Technically but no one checks

[@paul8158]

Used scooters are cheap, take a good japanese or taiwanese brand and don't worry about reliability, they just run.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah definitely

[@1waynj927]

can i get a 100cc moped at 16?

[@KiwiCarLife]

What country are you from?

[@1waynj927]

KiwiCarLife United Kingdom

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@1waynj927 Hmm no idea tbh, I heard something about how you can ride a 50cc at 15 below 25mph and I think you can ride a 125cc at 17? Not really sure though. There must be a website that tells you?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Just checked, looks like you've gotta be 17 to ride a motorbike

[@denny3387]

50cc at 16 with a cbt, 125cc at 17 with a cbt 🤘🏼

[@livingexcuse3767]

Curious on the leaning three wheeler, I looked it up and it said it could be driven with a UK license, do you know if this also applies with US driver licenses and if so where is the best place to buy one?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Absolutely no idea sorry man. I'm in new Zealand

[@robertvalliere6257]

In most states if not all it requires a motorcycle endorsement because it is less than 4 wheels and operated like a motorcycle.

[@ff6605]

Im in NJ but in most states it doesnt matter two wheels or three if its 50cc and under a regular car license will do in NJ if its more than 50cc than you can get a trike endorsement but you can only drive trikes with that not a motorcycle

[@lukaswahlback8309]

You could also buy performance parts

[@KiwiCarLife]

True

[@kriluck0ps456]

Weight limit of the scooter and your weight?

[@KiwiCarLife]

I believe it's 120kg and I'm 70 odd kilos

[@kriluck0ps456]

@@KiwiCarLife Thank you.

[@MegaMulec]

WTF, insurance in my country is around 15-50 dollars per year

[@KiwiCarLife]

Good grief

[@josephkent3238]

Just got my 50 cc vespa

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice

[@jameschristensen1658]

I only want a 50cc cause food delivery sets a maximum displacement

[@KiwiCarLife]

Had no idea... I guess it makes sense. If they're going to put their branding on your scooter and you're blasting along on a 500cc Nmax it might not look so good haha

[@victorlee705]

Is it fun?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah for sure - but you really have to work for the power

[@murdochcampbell7211]

More fun than riding a bicycle

[@tacticalwarfare8413]

What is your height?

[@KiwiCarLife]

6 foot

[@gasolinerequiredofficial4147]

I enjoy my 50cc that much I’ve put dirt bike tyres on it and I’m putting a 70cc kit on it 😂

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh nice haha

[@whatwhat9519]

Yamaha Zumas are best for wheelies

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha yeah they're good fun

[@davidboyd374]

50cc anything. Won't pull you out if BED 😂😂. If your going to buy a scooter then get at least 110 cc. Take you most places and will keep up with traffic. If your using a freeway then 150 cc. And upwards. Are brilliant 😉😉

[@KiwiCarLife]

Depends where you live. Here you can ride a 50cc on a car license so for people with no intention of riding motorcycles long term, it makes a lot of sense as a cheap method of transport that doesn't require further licensing.

[@davidboyd374]

@@KiwiCarLife sure. Same where I live. But probably not a lot more money.to buy a scooter. That actually can pull 2 people. Up an HILL 😂😂😂

[@wanea3760]

Can i ask where are you from?

[@KiwiCarLife]

New Zealand

[@wanea3760]

@@KiwiCarLife thank you

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

NoI they are not upgrade to a 50cc motorized bicycle and upgrade it till it’s 2hP then at that hp and lightweight frame ya can go right up hills and get to 30 fast

[@KiwiCarLife]

Given your username is "motorized bicycle nation" I'd say you're extremely biased towards that prospect. Lot more people out riding scooters than motorized bikes my bro!

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

@@KiwiCarLife yes true but….. what you pay for a new scooter…. I build to my own specs can make a 2hp 66cc engine braaaap like a mfer! Add in the decrease in weight… run 19”/21” moped spoke wheels build a hell of a nice bike and rebuilds are so easy bearings clutch piston cylinder $100+/- and ya got a engine that’ll last the lightweight adds potential

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90 and pollutes like no tomorrow. I'm good

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

@@KiwiCarLife also most people could t build a motorized bike other than add a kit the ones that can do…. They make them better and more efficient hell if 2hp can move an adult and a 159+lbs frame around at 39-35mph think what it could do on a bike! These engines are usually 2hp

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

Less than 2hp I meant 1.6hp to be exact

[@apensesticaboros4888]

my 49.2 cc Malaguti f10 jetline scooter goes 85 km/h full standard

[@KiwiCarLife]

Wow

[@IllegallyAcquiredKIA]

I dont know how people can actually go everywhere at only 30mph my moped goes 50mph so I can actually hit the speed limit

[@KiwiCarLife]

Depends on where you live I guess. I was able to get to work and school on only 50-60km/h roads so the lack of speed was never an issue

[@reat1588]

number 3 buy a 86 airsal kit for maxium speed

[@KiwiCarLife]

True