Top 7 Scooters with Affordable Prices and Unmatched Fuel Efficiency in 2020

[@MarkHicks326]

I bought a used Aprilia SR50 Ditech 2 Stroke that had been 'derestricted' prior to being damaged. Paid $800 and it was incredibly fast and it got around 100 MPG due to the Electronic Fuel Injection. I was well over 200lbs and it would leave SUV's at the light every time. Italian made.

[@geraldscott4302]

EFI is neither repairable nor tunable. Always go for a carbureted 2 stroke model.

[@MarkHicks326]

@@geraldscott4302 What 2 strokes are still sold in America? Carb or EFI?

[@geraldscott4302]

@@MarkHicks326 Genuine still sells the Buddy 50 and two versions of the Roughhouse 50, all carbureted 2 strokes.

[@jonathanpirong1486]

@mark hicks where did you buy it

[@MarkHicks326]

@@jonathanpirong1486 Used thru Bargain Mart, a printed circular, much like Craigslist. This was 15 years ago in Ky. They are no longer sold in the US. I was told the EFI had a Gameboy chip in it. It would do 55 mph downhill but slow back to 35 or 40 uphill with 235 lbs on it. It carried 2 on flat ground with ease. I sold it for $500 to a guy from Cincinnati. I now have a T-Max 500cc. But I loved it because of the light weight, wish I still had it. It was more comfortable than most scooters of that size because of the wheelbase & ergonomics. Service on a Ditech would require a trained technician.

[@geraldscott4302]

You left out the most important one, at least for enthusiasts. The Genuine Roughhouse 50. It has a 50cc carbureted 2 stroke Minarelli engine that can be modified as far as you can afford to go. Big bore kits, larger carburetors, expansion chamber exhausts, CDIs with no rev limiter, CVT tuning parts, the sky's the limit. I already have a highly modified 2004 Yamaha Zuma 2 stroke (also with a Minarelli engine) so I am not interested in the newer stuff. Full sized adults, before buying any one of these, check the load capacity. Some of them, like the Yamaha Vino and the Honda Ruckus, are well below the weight of a full sized adult. Look for a minimum 300 pound load capacity. You want a safety margin.

[@paulpiatt5610]

I haven’t stumbled upon any of the mods… gonna have to look that up.

[@diyar99]

I can't believe they are saying budget to a 2000 dolar vespa

[@usernamemykel]

Depends on one's financial status, doesn't it?

[@Gamingvids3204]

Beats paying for a car if you need a temporary alternative to a car

[@charlestonbrown148]

In the market so somewhat helpful

[@grazz7865]

I can’t believe the first one mentioned is the Yamaha at $2500!

[@chriserony]

I can't believe there's a $2000 vespa

[@thenobleone-3384]

I can see myself buying one of these. Nice design I want a scooter that travels at least 45 mph.

[@Datacube]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@seanmcgivney7631]

If you want to go 45 mph,buy A 150cc scooter. A 50cc scooter will just piss off other drivers,and you will feel far more vulnerable. Been there.

[@thenobleone-3384]

@@seanmcgivney7631 I agree scooters are an awesome way to commute in Portland Oregon. I also like Mountain Bikes I have been trying to save money since Covid broke out last yr. My car always gave me trouble and the expenses hurt with me being so young

[@seanmcgivney7631]

What's being young has to do with anything, we all face hardships no matter what are age.

[@buffering7612]

You can’t beat a genuine buddy 125 for value but it’s carbureted unlike the buddy 170… look into them they’re Chinese prices Japanese quality Italian styling.

[@Winterstick549]

Love the Honda Ruckus. Looks bad ass, easy to inspect and maintain. Lots of accessories for it.

[@TheProtocol48]

I'll stick with my Honda Elite. Great economy and power to get around traffic when needed.

[@usernamemykel]

"Derestricted" (Florida), my "Genuine" "Buddy 50" shows 45 mph on the speedo, and is a BLAST!!!! to ride in town at full throttle!

[@BroNx88Jay]

Are 50cc Scooters legal to ride in Florida?

[@johnlougheed3315]

@@BroNx88Jay ggggg we

[@jamesconner3437]

You must have an old 2-cycle Buddy...I heard that the 4-cycles cannot be derestrcted because they are not restricted like the 2-cycles. But even tho 4-cycles are not restricted, they are slow because they generate power every other stroke (cycle)..

[@usernamemykel]

@@jamesconner3437 Bought new November 2017, a 2018 model.

[@usernamemykel]

@@BroNx88Jay Certainly.

[@darkprince5213]

In India same Vespa with 125 cc engine will cost around $1800 only 🙄

[@chriserony]

Yep. They're collectors items here.

[@Datacube]

Would you choose these scooters as your transport around the campus or urban areas?

[@usernamemykel]

I'd choose my 2018 "Genuine" "Buddy 50" derestricted 2 stroke. And definitely NOT some Chinese-made motor scooter, which many scooter techs won't even touch.

[@Nooziterp1]

@@usernamemykel I have heard too many stories about Chinese-made scooters and their low quality. Taiwanese are fine - I have had two SYMs and the quality is on a par with Japanese.

[@Flash_TV2186]

I wish they release this 50cc scooters in our country Philippines.

[@edwardkoenig7356]

Nice some might be good with reinforcement and knobby tires in a rally or off-road tour

[@yyoung_ab2591]

all cool but what about those 250w/500w scooters?like pedal assisted ecc..this ones are too expensive

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Do you mean all-electric models? We have talked about those in our previous releases. You may take a look at them and compare prices here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4m5lYKba76pgNE

[@MarkHicks326]

Electric bikes are more costly than a $2K scooter and have limited range; your electricity comes from coal fired powerplants.

[@lowkey2_smooth930]

i plan on getting one soon but i have thoughts on getting a electric because its quieter, but i want something that goes 60-70 mph

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. We actually have a video dedicated to this topic. Please check recent uploads.

[@TheJaycee29]

@@Datacube do you have any information for Mobility Scooters?

[@grazz7865]

I was looking at the electrics myself. Very little maintenance. No warming up in the morning. The only ones I found that do 70 are the flyebikes (looks like a Ninja motorcycle) Only problem is they are for off road use only. VIN number is just a serial number. Can’t register it. In NY shity you could probably get away with it but where I live in Long Island you’ll be pulled over within a mile.

[@wileecoyote5749]

Stay away electric

[@anthonyciantar6015]

The primavera has a round head light the sprint, not spring has a squarish head light.

[@jimmysangelodemou9001]

Opinion on benelli 49x?

[@jeanstruyf8247]

I have Honda Zoomer....love him....

[@Datacube]

Hello, so awesome to hear that!

[@joepasco1420]

I got a yamaha roadstar for the same price as the yamaha in this video.

[@crpth1]

And I got entire cars costing less than half that! For goodness sake compare apples to apples! So how much is you Roadstar, in the exact same condition?! i.e. NEW! ;-)

[@rydstallion75]

I wonder why the same size Yamaha gets 52 mpg better than the Vespa?

[@randyd.8171]

The Vespa is much heavier because of it's construction. It is all steel. It is the only 49cc scooter that isn't all plastic. That is better construction for lifetime durability compared to any other small scooter on the market. The Vespa is also the most expensive small scooter. Vespa has the best style, looks durability, and is considered the classiest scooter in the world. It also holds it's value better than any other scooter. The high price is the main problem with the Vespa. Honda, and Yamaha, are now considered two of the world's best scooters, and they are not very expensive for the quality you get. Genuine Scooters are excellent. Not shown in this video is the Honda Metropolitan. It is justl about as good as it gets with a 49cc scooter, and it is less expensive than the Honda Ruckus. Another brand to look at is Piaggio. They have owned Vespa sense Vespa started. The Piaggio brand is excellent and much less expensive than Vespa, if you want an excellent Italian made scooter, at a lower price.

[@bamf6603]

@@randyd.8171 can you advice me some good gas mileage scooter 50cc or 125cc? second question is: which one has better mileages 50cc or 125cc?

[@randyd.8171]

@@bamf6603 The larger the engine is the lower the fuel economy is going to be. But with increased engine size you gain in speed. A 125cc scooter will go about 50 to 60 miles per hour max. They are not big enough to be really safe on the freeway. A 125 should get about 60-70 miles per gallon. A 50 cc scooter will have a top speed of anywhere from 30 to 45 miles per hour, most top out around 38 miles per hour. They are not legal on freeways at all. Cheap 50cc scooters get from 70 to 80 miles per gallon, A two stroke is faster but uses more gas. The best I have had for both speed and fuel economy is the Honda Metropolitan. I had a 2008 model. It had a top speed of 39 miles per hour on flat ground, and it got 125 miles per gallon. I have a 2008 Genuine Buddy 2-stroke scooter, It is faster than the Honda Metropolitan, but gets less than 100mpg. It has a top end of just over 45 mph, It does take quite a distance to get up to that speed. The Genuine Buddy is an excellent scooter. It handles well, and looks good. But the Honda is better. It handles better, looks better, and it is much more fuel efficient. I also have a 2021 Tau Tau. It is slow on starts, and has a low top end, and it only gets 80mpg. It is okay for a very cheap scooter, But it's cheap, and I doubt it if it will last very long. You get what you pay for. A Tau Tau is just a cheap ride, and it rides like a cheap scooter. It doesn't handle anywhere near as good as any other scooter I have ridden. The Tau Tau is still a fun scooter. I only bought it so I have two scooters, to have one for friends to ride with me. All 49cc scooters loose quite a bit of speed on hills.

[@bamf6603]

@@randyd.8171 Thank you very much for you informative responce. I appreciate it alot. I will have this in my mind.

[@bamf6603]

@@randyd.8171 by the way i just found out that there are no vespas in my country to buy. Do you anything good non vespa?

[@John-zt3lv]

Even the best 50cc doesn't quite have enough speed for commuting more than a few miles. They're okay for on-campus or really congested city driving, but uhh! this is taking up too much life to get anywhere.

[@grazz7865]

No matter what the make of the bike, you can’t expect too much from a 50cc engine

[@MikeVanDalen1996]

I use a 50cc for traveling to work, its about 42km and takes me 1 hour and 10 minutes. Max speed of my scooter is 63km/h

[@thenobleone-3384]

Debating between Mopeds and scooters. They are more Affordable than most vehicles.

[@John-zt3lv]

I thought a moped meant that it has ped-dals also as well as a mo-tor.. Evidently not since I see dozens of them called that and have no pedals.

[@seanmcgivney7631]

@@John-zt3lv they are clueless.

[@jamesconner3437]

@@John-zt3lv ..nowadays the manufacturers advertise scoots as mopeds and vice versa, because people search the internet for either or both. To me, a "moped" today is more abount wheel size of 17" or bigger and looking like a bike than a scoot....a bit easier for American motorists to notice...

[@pomegranate6221]

Thanks 👍

[@pearlleonsing5157]

I need to know the price of d 500 cc

[@johannjohann6523]

$3000-4000 for a 50 cc moped. Only when hell freezes over. I just saw a 2009 Cadillac STS, immaculate, 1 owner garaged asking $5,000. And it has 300 HP! Not to mention I probably won't even notice if I run over a scooter. "Felt like I hit a small pothole". Just teasing, kinda sorta. I could see spending something like that for more CC's but not 50.

[@LeonardFrancis-yx7wx]

Do i need a license

[@semkayoo]

No because its only 50cc most countries are allowed with out licenses

[@dudleydude]

Very heplful video.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your comment. Glad you think so!

[@gregorytheblackkitten9422]

The hell are these prices ??? For that kind of money I can buy a car and it won't cost as much as this !!?? More 2000$ for a scooter !!!!!!!!

[@grazz7865]

I bought the taotao ATM50-A1 for $438 (huge sale in December from killermotorsports).

[@Nooziterp1]

Yes but you can't slip through congested traffic in a car. And the running costs are in a different league.

[@grazz7865]

@@Nooziterp1 totally agree. Even the cheap scooters get over 100mpg

[@AC-jh3pn]

You can’t buy a running car for $2000 these days. I used to live in a huge city and a small scooter didn’t make sense. I now live in a smaller city where the speed limit is 35 almost every where other than highways. I am definitely thinking about getting a cheap scooter to ride to work !

[@brettt9612]

Are any made in usa

[@ars9411]

I have Honda Scoopy it's just $ 1.533

[@Maybelove88]

how fast mph can it go?

[@ars9411]

@@Maybelove88 about 60 - 90

[@Maybelove88]

@@ars9411 wow! Not bad at all! someone was telling me it barely goes 45mph.. thanks a lot for replying

[@310smoker]

4lt. is 1 gl.

[@sandipbajgai9168]

Is this all scooter available in us?

[@nocap_matt6619]

didnt mention that 50cc goes like 30 miles per hour tho:/

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. Higher displacement models would cost more though.

[@Maybelove88]

wow so 50ccs can't legally go on highways?.

[@banevukojevic6187]

In India 125cc from Yamaha or Suzuki ... cost 800$. Just to mention

[@Datacube]

Hello, can you mention the names of the scooters from people watching from that country?

[@biluroy2426]

@@Datacube in india 2wheler are very cheap and staring price is around 600$ petrol price Bit less than 1$ almost 80 cent 1leter

[@TheHerbdude]

@@biluroy2426 Is it a dollar a gallon for gas, or dollar for a liter?

[@biluroy2426]

@@TheHerbdude liter

[@grazz7865]

Sure, but with the shitting costs, taxes and tariffs, by the time it gets to usa, it’s $2000

[@ajwalou-nack2343]

Prices have gone up since my scooter time . I paid £5 for a really nice vespa 150cc . Bet it's worth close on four grand now ( Dam ) sold it for £40 as I needed a van .😂

[@pearlleonsing5157]

I don't know but I like that soocer it is small

[@spencer.h561]

2:53 AUF DER HEIDE

[@RaymondLee-p9l]

thank for info, plan to purchase a scooter. one of the choice i was look at is the honda 160 adv and pcx, price is a factor. im also looking at a large scooter because i will be using it in Los Angeles fwy because of; work, college and visiting my grandparents. looking at a very efficient ride it will be covering miles....take a pubic transportation just does not working it so very dangerous, ride is so very timely, it really sucks... MTA try to fix the problem NOT, just putting money in fat public workers...

[@JackMari]

I paid 100$ for my scooter and you want me buy a $3500 one !

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. What model did you get?

[@JackMari]

@@Datacube Accually I don't know

[@JackMari]

@@Datacube It's a used one and looks like garbage

[@JackMari]

@@Datacube My brothers car is 2000$

[@Hundert1]

Please do extensive and thorough video on a bunch of electric scooters. Include some folding ones with removable seat, storage both in front the handles and behind seat, awesome lithium ion batteries with both head and taillights and horn. Prost

[@asmr_hills]

u guys dont know anything about fuel economy, check honda activa 7g, it gives 141MPG with 110 cc engine.

[@procracksmoker7]

?? That’s not even released yet. What are u thinking 😂

[@kellythreadgill156]

I"m A NewYorker with A None Show And My E-Moped.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. What kind of an e-moped do you own?

[@jeoannecelinegatab712]

Magkano po ung motor bike

[@STD-d7u]

Price

[@pearlleonsing5157]

Add the price pls

[@airinbone]

These are NOT the cheap ones.

[@Awakeland429]

Im looking to get one that's street legal an one I don't need a driver's license to ride it as I don't have a driver's license 😂

[@Awakeland429]

I found one for $819 online anything over that cost to much in my book

[@connorfleming325]

Name?

[@seanmcgivney7631]

@@Awakeland429 buy it,it's junk.

[@shehandamsara3695]

You missed Yamaha C3 ( Vox)

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for the suggestion.

[@jarvingenovejasmingenove3566]

Mgkno scoter gasoline

[@jamesconner3437]

Sorry, but 50cc has no, like zero, business on public roads. Too slow, too small and almost invisible to even the compact SUVs that dominate even residential roads today. Pickup trucks...cargo vans with no side view...you are dead meat.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. Is is the minimum displacement that make you feel comfortable on the road?

[@jamesconner3437]

125cc. is okay for residentia, downtown city, and rural roads. Nothing under 250cc on main highways, 400-500cc on US interstates. On interstate highways, you have to be able to cruise continuously at 60mh, and still have some power left for long upslopes. Any less than these will get a crazy driver to run you off the road. When I was 12, riding on a NSU moped (tops 29mph) in 1965, drivers would pull beside you and slowly move over, crowding you into the ditch. No helmets mostly back then, too...:((

[@seanmcgivney7631]

50cc bike will get you run over. Campus, tight urban environment, sure. But you will get your way on to faster roads. Get a endorsement, and a larger scooter.

[@milianozuniga-deanda4955]

These look like Mopeds..

[@glades20]

Man, I was looking for CHEAP moped reviews like the Chinese knock-offs kind of cheap.

[@grazz7865]

The taotao scooters can be purchased for under $800 brand new. Same basic operating systems as most scooters.

[@jenniferthompson9441]

They have a big side of the stand pocking out and the other side is like an inch long if U park on dirt it will fall over onto the throttle speaclly if it rains or U park it on a slightly slate floor it will slide and most women cannot even pull it back onto the double stand. Absolutely pathetic. Who ever made this has never own one.

[@dudleydude]

Some of the scooters of this i've heard they were illegal in some states.

[@RaulSalazar-d6r]

It should’ve charged oth batteries at the same time what a waste only to charge one at a time

[@LeonardFrancis-yx7wx]

Web site

[@jenniferthompson9441]

Most women cannot even pull it up to put back on the double stand.and if U park it on dirt and it rains it will fall over. And on a slippery slate U cannot lift it back off the stand.what happened to the original side stand absolutely pathetic

[@grazz7865]

Most scooters have both. Side stand and center stand.

[@seabird6744]

1.8k lol cheapeast where ? , this is so dumb......... when you can find brand new for 800-900 $ ....

[@catsbyondrepair]

Hell I can go faster on my motorized bike.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. What kind of bike is that?

[@kabardinka1]

50cc name brand scooters are never a good deal... they're always overpriced for what you get.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. Would you suggest getting models with a larger displacement?

[@usernamemykel]

Really? How many and which ones do you own???? I own a "Genuine" "Buddy 50" and NEVER had to use the 2 yr parts and labor/1 year roadside assistance warranty -they are THAT reliable. I DO get what I paid for!!

[@dudleydude]

There's no other word for this than ''True''.

[@misteryolo7248]

what are your recommendations ?

[@MoHammed-ew9gl]

Vespa are one of the most expensive scooters so dont come up with this shit

[@Kkkdkfkfkdkd]

Lmao a normal good scooter in germany is like 1k

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. Does a model that you mentioned have a name?

[@LeonardFrancis-yx7wx]

Web site