I agree with you 100% I ride a 50cc scooter. It tops out at around 40 MPH and I'm happy with that. I am at the age that I am in no big hurry to get anywhere fast. I get there when I get there. If you know how to turn a wrench, you can get quit a few years out of a scooter. Mine is a 2012 and it's still going strong.
What I hate is people in jacked up pickup trucks riding your ass. No matter how fast you go it is not fast enough for them. Takes all of the fun out of riding.
@@scrambler69-xk3kv What you do in that situation is that you follow the traffic laws to a painful degree, full stop at every stop sign, slow acceleration, speed limit is the limit, ...
@@franekorlowski5410 Might depend on the state. In Virginia at least it’s illegal to go on to the Interstate in a moped/scooter but mentions nothing about state highways.
I have my motorcycle license and can't decide over the 50cc to 125cc. You're right about the prices, I just can't believe what people are asking and paying. I'm in Canada, it's $3,600 for a brand new and people are asking $2,700 - $3000 CAD for their 17 year old Ruckus with high miles. The price is not much more of a 125cc - 155cc so I think I'm going for the bigger bike. Thanks for your video and input, very helpful!
Nothing new. Everyone has the me first attitude and NO ONE changes thier driving habits until AFTER they killed someone. Example: you’re doing 70mph in a 55mph zone. You can’t get a piece of paper between your back bumper and the car behind you front bumper. This is an ass that has not been involved in a rear end accident.........yet. The day will come and only then they will change thier driving habits.
One good rule, take up the road and there's no room to pass unless they cross into oncoming traffic. Don't give them room and you are safer instead of being clipped.
Just randomly found your channel. Nice, I've got my endorsement and have a Suzuki 650 and a vulcan 500 but still bought a 21 model bintelli sprint 50cc it was cheaper than a lot of Trek or Cannondale bicycles. With the expected inflation and fuel prices going up it makes sense.
Hey man thanks for watching and congrats on the endorsement. I just picked up a Yamaha MT-07. And yeah, the 50cc's are a lot of fun. It's almost like a toy, and offer leisurely driving. I actually was able to sell my 50cc for what I bought it for, the only reason being that my dad may give me his older 250cc scooter for free. We'll see. I appreciate you watching man, and hope you enjoy the summer with those bikes!
Must respect! that you’re brave enough to take a 50cc scooter on a highway. But a lot of stuff that you’ve been talking about in this video I have said my Self to so many people.it doesn’t matter how fast you get there as long as you get there. I’ve been a scooter dude for a long time. i love scooters and could care less what people think life is too short for that.
Amen to that. I've been shopping for a 50cc scooter myself so I can get more places on my own. One place I do want to reach is a local mall and it is possible to do on a 50cc scooter, just need to have my GPS set to bike mode.
Scooters are what they are and I love em, but they really should change the laws. 2 regulations specifically. The step-through design regulation which requires a moped to have pedals or be a sit down position limits how they can be designed. Without that, they could simply be 50cc motorcycles that are twist and go instead of just the "scooter" design.. The other is the speed/horsepower limit. That law hasn't been changed since the 1920s, and something like 70cc and 8 horsepower would be more ideal for modern roads. And 45mph instead of 30mph. I still find it odd I can buy a 800HP Dodge Demon but can only ride a 50cc with that licence 😂
Thanks for the info. I recently baught a electric scooter it goes 77 miles a hour. I'm scared to ride in the main streets. I feel like a kid again there so fun. Keep broadcasting.
i personally perfer mopeds over eletric scooters because of battery/fuel life, and cars seeing a moped treat it like it should be, a vehicle. seeing a bike on the road makes ignorant drivers treat them as pedestrians
I love how you are talking about how fast 50cc scooters are while cruising down the highway. I'm glad you are not talking about how high 50cc scooters jump.
Corey, good subject to highlight because anyone considering a scooter should take into consideration a number of factors. I notice you live in a relatively flat area and in that case 50cc is fun and works perfect. I live in Seattle where we have hills everywhere and my 50cc struggles to get up the hill nearest my home although for some reason I can beat those Honda Ruckas bikes, not sure why. I purchased mine at about the same time during the height of the Pandemic because I was driving my luxury car (V6) guzzler a short distance where I would walk for some daily exercise. Not having a motorcycle-endorsement on my drivers license also lent to the decision to buy a 50cc bike. In my younger years I rode all kinds of motorcycles, so I was not intimidated by riding or buying a scooter. I love any excuse to go ride but I dearly love flat roads. I ride a lovely Piaggio-Typhoon (silly name, I know) but a great little bike.
Get a used 2-stoke scooter for around $1k, throw about $500 of parts at it, and you'll have a 50+ mph bike. If you know what you're doing, you can stretch that $500 to get you over 60mph, which is what I'm doing. I bought an Aprilia SR50 for $400. Then a 70cc cylinder, an exhaust, a gear kit, and a few other pieces for around $450. This is much easier if you're in Europe, since all the performance parts are cheaper there, and scooters are everywhere.
Love your videos! Just bought a used 2014 Zuma 50cc. You’re videos are really helpful. You should do a video on the gear that you have and cover any general maintenance that you might do.
This video was a good response. I always forget some states allow 49cc with no motorcycle endorsement. My state requires a license regardless of engine size so I tend to forget about that. Another great video 👍
Yeah I think a lot of people in Illinois buy/sell 49cc scooters all the time. Some people will get them, own them for a summer or two, then sell after they have fun. Chicago is pretty close to Wisconsin and Indiana which have a lot more trails, farms, etc. It seems like there's a group of people here who buy ATVs and boats or similar toys and hop over to the neighboring states to enjoy them on the holidays or vacations. Anyways, I've known 2-3 people who got a 50cc and turned around to sell it after a summer. Seems like the resale value is pretty good around here, might just be the area.
Yeah but that doesn't make any sense! It should be legal for an scooter around close to 50cc so that people who cant afford a license should have the right to travel by scooter.
I got myself a Ruckus a few years back to toy around with. Our state doesn't require 49cc scooters to be plated. I treat mine like a bicycle when choosing which roads to ride on. It works out, but limits the experience somewhat. I don't want to ride much faster in all honesty, but I also don't need people tailgating me.
Watching this video I started looking at Google maps, and it seems that a 50cc scooter would get me to most if not all of the places I would want to go, so yeah ,that made me feel more confident about it.
I agree with your point of view. I too have a 50cc and yes I get irritated when cars wanna go around me but like you, I regret nothing. It’s payed off and I own it . And it’s nice not to need a motorcycle license. I do wish it can go faster but I noticed on some streets you get a boost vs others
Laws in MS have changed over the past few years to where ever scooter with 10 inch wheels, even 50cc scooters now require the motorcycle endorsement, tag, and insurance. I was getting around on an ebike but it topped out between 16-20 mph with me pedaling full speed with highest pedal assist setting, which ran the battery down fast. I had people hit my handle bars, throw beer bottles at my head, ride my bumper instead of go around me. So, hoping the 50cc will solve a lot of the harassment issues. I've owned a 125cc and a 150cc, never owned a 50cc, but I feel like 35 mph should be a decent speed, and at least headlight and tail lights are there at night. Might even use hazard lights on my 5 mile commute home at night. One big factor for me is the dependability of the brand. I owned a 150cc off brand Chinese scooter and had nothing but problems. Owned a Yamaha 125cc, but I wasn't familiar with all of the maintenance, so carburetor got gunked up, and I thought I just needed to change engine oil, so never changed gear old...newbie, uneducated mistakes. Even with not doing maintenance, I got 13k miles on a Yamaha Vino 125cc. So, from everything I've read and watched, a fuel injected 4 stroke 50cc Honda Metropolitan seems to be a great option for reliability, finding parts, top speed, and just looks good in my opinion. Old school body shape, so I think people assume it's slow, which it is, compared to 125cc scooters that look like motorcycles. Going through roadblocks, when I had a 150cc that looked like a crotch rocket, the cops checked everything. With the Yamaha, they just waved me through. So, a Honda metropolitan should be low profile, so people assume, I will just go slow and drive around me.
With some small upgrades you can make a 50cc go a little faster top speed. Its fun to drive a slow car/bike fast instead of driving fast car/bike slow.
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I know in Virginia, anything above 50cc has to be titled as a motorcycle and thus requires the motorcycle amendment on your license. At that point it makes more sense to just get a motorcycle if you want anything more powerful than 50cc in VA.
$20 class including supplied bike!? That's a deal. It's a lot more in Michigan. Last time i checked there were only a few places and it was $300+. Almost like they don't want you to get a valid motorcycle license here.
I have my motorcycle endorsement, so I personally don't really have a need to get a small 50CC. albeit, they're awesome. my wife's job is only 1.5 miles away from our home, so im trying to convince her to get a scooter to prevent wear and tear on her car for such a short distance. Shes ridden my motorcycle before and she hated the clutch and shifting, but a scooter doesn't have any of that.
Loved my 50cc. Ran it untill the cylender cooked. Got my moto license but in missouri theirs something special about the 50cc class. No insurance no personal property tax. I like to ride electric scooters now. Sure they go faster and quieter, but the hum of that 50cc will never be forgotten
Really enjoyed the video, the lady and I agree that the restraint of excess in getting a 50cc is cool because you do have to be a little more thoughtful about how you plan your routes and such. I will say though, I did start out on and still have my 750cc shadow, but recently bought a 50cc tomos moped. And I love them both just for different reasons. I can take a long comfortable cruise on my shadow, but just for buzzing around town I really enjoy the tomos so I totally get why some people might want multiple bikes. And with the hills in Pennsylvania a 50cc isn't enough in a lot of situations at least for a 4 stroke scooter, 50cc two strokes are okay.
I have been “Riding” my 2019 zuma 50 for 5 years. Almost immediately I learned. Never ride dead center in the lane. That is where a lot of debris collects. I seldom ever ride right of center, as shown in this video. Cars will lane split & they come really close to my left hand. I am 5:07 into the video. I will watch more.
I bought my genuine buddy 170i for $1000 4 years old with 1200 miles on it. I can't imagine trying to make a 50cc work for where I live and ride, and will likely be looking for something a little bigger at the end of summer. I also have a Triumph Bonneville, but the twist and go of the scooter is so easy, I just wish I could get up to 70 mph
Good info. Just bought a Zuma 50cc 2016 with 1400 miles. This is SLOW FUN and it takes me back to 10 years old on my Honda Z50. I was hooked then. But now I am 52 ,with a 20 yr old broken back, from jumping dirt bikes,on disability. Please for your familys sake , take my advice STAY OFF THE HIGHWAY with this bike. Also buy disability insurance if you can. Glad I did. Gaurdians is really good. Be safe, have a blessed day.
I'm also pondering a 50cc or 125cc scooter. You sound like you live close to La Grange. Class M gives you a valid motorcycle license to legally operate any motorcycle with an engine size of 150 cubic centimeters (cc) or greater. The Class L license is for riding a motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc engine size. Note, riding an electric scooter does not require a special license.
If you want even simpler than a 50cc scooter, you could also get a 1000w electric bike with a hub drive motor and you'd basically go the same speed. It's extremely simple. No gas, no oil, no spark plug, no chain (for the motor; only for the pedals). Weight is about the same too, for a 1000w e-bike with a sizable battery.
just randomly found your channel searching around for the Illinois laws for mopeds and motorized bikes it's all one big loophole lol, some sites/videos say you don't need a license some say you need a Specific endorsement/license and currently I don't own a vehicle or have anyone to help me acquire a license so I'm looking at all the options to get around outside of my bike which is really becoming too tiring to ride. yea I'm only 23 but at the same time I've been commuting 20-30 miles a day around town for the greater part of the last 8 years and I'm really starting to feel it. I'm caught between buying a motorized kit for my MTB but with motorized kits/ Minibikes becoming so popular in Chicago theft is going through the roof. I wonder if downstate where I'm planning on moving to my Fiancé the laws will be more lenient? every time I'm out there all I see is motorized kits, Dirtbikes, UTVs, Golf carts etc. Hell, the last time I was in coal city I seen an older gentleman who appeared to be pushing 80 flying by on a ATV with the worlds biggest smile 😂😂I'm kind of leaning more towards the moped side just because it seems more practical and safer to me, i eventually want a motorcycle but for now, I don't know if id trust a standard MTB flying down the road at 40+ over a moped designed to do so...
I should really watch the entire video before I comment lol and on that note I would like to say you make some great points that I agree with and also agree that once you go so big then you hit the zone where it’s like, well I might as well get this even bigger bike. And to that point I would say the Yamaha smax is the Goldilocks scooter, just Barely big enough for safe interstate while still keeping the convenience of the small size scooter. Again, keep up the good videos man, Sorry if my comment that spurred this video seemed offensive. Maybe I should’ve articulated it a little better, in hindsight regret wasn’t really what I ment as much as now that you have some experience with the 50cc do you maybe wish you had done it differently. Not to say that I thought you should have done it differently but more just to get your general opinion on the topic.
Nah man, I don't mind. I appreciate the question. If I had a bit more money probably would have ended up with the 250cc Yamaha. We are a single-income family, so if I had more money to throw around then yeah I probably wouldn't mind a $5-7k scooter. My dad has a very nice Aprilia 250cc that i like. But in that range I really feel like it starts to compete with a car. Maybe once our family gets a little more settled in I can get some toys. My business was going to do very well this year (e.g., ~$250k - $300k profit) but the coronavirus totally messed up our cash flow, orders, operations, everything. It has been a pretty big disaster and I started this business like ~9 years ago in my apartment; was finally about to make a decent profit (we had just been re-investing in the business each year) then all this coronavirus shutdown stuff happened. Crazy. I will hopefully get everything sorted out, and some free time again; in the future I still hope to get my motorcycle license.
I'm going 50 cc just becuase of the added costs. More important that a weekend getaway is the daily commute. I hate freeways and never want to be on them.
Some 50cc bikes, especially 'old school' ones, could hit 55 MPH! I have a vintage, 80's HONDA MB5 (look it up here on RU-vid) that can hit 53 MPH in 5th gear, and is a total hoot to ride! Aprilia had the RS50, Yamaha RD50, and Kawasaki AR50 are some 50cc bikes that really move!
I had a Yamaha CA50. Moved because it was a 2 stroke. Unfortunately, I did not know anything about engines back then. You were supposed to add 2 stroke oil when the container is low and the bike automatically mixes the fuel. I never added the oil and I’m sure you can guess the rest. Too bad because it was a nice bike.
You shouldn't be on the interstate with that! In IL, only 150cc and above are allowed and it doesn't matter what the speed limit is! Some poor EMS person will be scrapping you off the road!
Great video 👍 I ride a Kymco like 50cc and rides 55km/u or about 35miles/h and i think its fast enough for me. I used to ride motorcycles but thats way to dangerous and really not cheap to ride . Thanks for the lovely video ❤👍Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪
I'm thinking about investing in a moped 50cc, just not sure if i should take a automatic or geared. Right now my chooice lies between a cheap iva venice or iva roma €1150 euro 50cc bike (automatic) or a BTC Raw Hanway 50cc cafe racer (geared) €2000 The BTC is 1Liter - 50km and the iva scooter is 1 liter - 35 km (so after 50.000 km which i would make between 2,5 - 5 years, there isn't mutch of a price difrence between these 2 mopeds) i don't plan on tunning the bike to go faster than 45kmh/28mph. Also I heared that geared mopeds are more expansive to maintain, and have to be maintained more frequently. i don't know how mutch and how often. (which i would like to know). Right now i estamate a full maintainance at 10.000-15.000km. and small maintainances per 500-1000km. (For both bikes) I can imagine that gear shifting with sandales on is not comfortable, so i lean on taking a automatic. yet i also think that shifting gear on a geared bike is also allot of fun to do. Thats about it, im not sure which bike i should get. www.fastfuriousscooters.nl/btc/raw-50-caferacer www.verox.nl/iva-retro-scooter-venice/
I live in nj and I’m thinking of getting a 50cc but a really good one that goes to it’s max potential and I’m only 15 in nj you just need a license to get one
A 50cc scooter is fine if all you do not need to go long distances, and actually for most people that is the case. As a single person, I want a real motorcycle, as it is my only vehicle, so for long journeys I want a vehicle that can do long distances. If I were in a relationship, then a combination of a car and scooter/small motorcycle makes far more sense than 2 cars.
I only got a 49cc to start out cause i only have a class c California license. It is great on flat and downhill but I am excited to get a 150 so the takeoff is much quicker and uphill climbs will be better. I am 250 lbs so i really should get at least a 150
I would worry about someone coming from behind and hitting me. You know everyone is on their phone either talking or texting or searching for something and before they know it they have caught you at a fast speed and you would be toast.
You can't ride a 50cc on a highway here in Connecticut, at all. It seems you live in an area where there really doesn't seem to be much traffic overall either.
My scooter story: I was tired of traffic for short trips, like to the mall or a food run. I live close to a very large mall/foody area. So I purchased a Chinese 50CC scooter (Grace 50 ZN50QT-51) from the FB Marketplace for $1200. Being new to scooters, I had no idea if it was a good deal or not. Later I discovered that I could purchase the same scooter for $800 + shipping which added another $400 and a 10-20 day delivery time. I went to the address the seller sent, to find it was a guy in his garage. The scooter was brand new with no miles on it. 1st impression was -- Cheap Vespa Reproduction --. 🤔 The color was a turquoise shade with a Vespa style to it with black trim, but it was made of plastic. Great! It's light and I weigh in at 210 pounds. I started to wonder if I would be too heavy for a 50CC scooter. 🤔 After the test ride, I was surprised that it was able to get up to ~45MPH. The seller stated that it had a 80CC upgrade kit installed by his friend who works at a small engine shop but he hadn't been able to test ride it. Nest day I wanted to see how it would perform. I went on a 25 mile ride via backroads to a friends house. It took me ~35-40 mins to make the trip. It was like having a bike that you don't have to pedal!! Now I admit, it could go a little faster cause driving longer than 20 miles takes a toll on both you and the scooter. Poor little thing is under strain the entire trip. But... driving ~10 miles or less is perfect! Anymore than that -- just get in your car and go 😜 Going to Chic-Fil-A takes about 10 mins now VS. taking over 45 mins to an hour depending on the traffic. Scooters = no traffic because you ride it like you would your regular pedal bike. Downside is: I look like a total DORK riding it. but HAHA I get almost 100 miles to a gallon of gas. My daily driver is a 800HP gas drinking complete money pit that gets about 8 gallons to the mile. So in closing.. yeah I got a great deal on the cheap scooter, and I am going to paint it ASAP.
You can get new bearings or do bore kit or a variety of things. Honestly a good option is just losing some weight as the lighter you are, the faster it will go heh.
I'm starting new videos on my scooter how can I get the sound not sounding so rough I'm on a Coolpad phone and I'm using the camera I have a x-pro 50cc and I got a couple videos up now but the sounds not really good how can I make that sound better or do I have to buy me a GoPro
Your height would probably be a bigger issue, for comfort reasons. My dad is similar and it’s maybe a couple mph slower but not much, just takes a little longer to accelerate. But at that height you’ll mostly need to find something that’s comfortable to sit on.
When you started mentioning the insurance I couldn't help but think about mine, which would be around $45 on my paid off car if I had the 100/300, but I bought umbrella as well, so my insurance is $62 for 250/500. Once a vehicle is paid off the insurance is peanuts.
When seeing you pushed to the side all the time lagging behind others the Highway really defines who got money and who is broke! my god is clear as the sky you travel under...the poor man's delusion of saving while in reality is the reason one stay broke in the gutter!
@@CoreyOlsonLevi well, just being frank about it...a highway is like life, there is always someone crawling in the ditch than someone else ride past everyone else... your video sadly just made it super clear ... 🤦♂😅 I will never get a scooter , that is for sure! thanks for the video! it helped me save some real money today! not intended to offend anyone, just told me to get up on the highway again and choose the right lane to get ahead in life!
That bike you have seems comfy smart andcool if i may use that term,What make is it ,i am in the market for a fifty cc ,and would also like to ask if your one has been de restricted to get that little extra speed ,becaus most of what i see in the uk talk about only 20 to 30 mph,thanks for video,
That was a 2018 Yamaha Zuma 50FX Scooter ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sJIhJ6nLnjE.html ). It can do 40 mph, a little more downhill, or less uphill. You can remove the restrictor ring easily but I believe it results in slower acceleration for only a small improvement in top speed. I just left mine as it was. I now ride a 2021 Yamaha MT-07 which is 689cc, it's a naked motorcycle and similarly fun and comfy.
Hi Corey, Great informative video for folks looking to buy a 50cc. I am thinking of buying a roadhouse R50 to use 2 days out of the week to get me to work. One straight road max speed limit 45 mph although as you pointed out folks drive a little faster. The commute would be approx 10 miles one way. Would you be ok riding that distance….Again, it would only be a couple of days a week. Need another mode of transport but I can’t afford a 4th car.
I’ve done ~10 mile trips on the 50cc but it’s a bit long. You would have to really enjoy the commute. 50cc is great for trips under 4-5 miles, like 1-4 miles around the city or short suburban commutes. Past 5 miles of driving you would probably prefer 125cc or more, with speed and everything considered.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi Thanks Corey, appreciate your feedback. like you mentioned I just don’t have the time or inclination to get the endorsement…not to mention the extra $ for bigger bikes. Tight budget, will need it to work with a 50cc.
A 50cc is ok for 10 mile trips 7 days a week. Especially on roads with a 45mph limit. You just have to check your oil and do your regular maintenance. I've had 5 chinese 50's. I sold one that made a 60 mile trip one way.
You have to break them in gently. There’s a whole process to breaking them in properly. Make sure your carburetor is clean and you’re using 91 or better fuel.
Our laws are crap & need to be changed, a 50cc scooter should be allowed to do a maximum of 50-60 mph, at least then they could somewhat keep up with traffic & go 5 mph over the speed limit like everyone else, which is legal & safer when in traffic.
