Gas Powered Scooters - Insights

Further insights into gas powered scooters.

What exactly are gas powered scooters?

Well... gas powered actually means a petrol, or fuel driven engine. In Australia we use the word 'petrol' whereas the American style is to say 'gas'. Hence gas powered scooters. Basically it's a fuel driven engine. The small engine gives it the economical factor, and the styling or shape of the scooter gives it the huge fun factor! (In Australia 'gas' is LPG or liquid petroleum gas).

Here's some interesting quotes about gas powered scooters and scooters in general:

“We sell to many teenage customers, college students, as well as people in bigger metro areas looking for more economic travel and parking options... I would estimate that 50 percent of our customers buy scooters for primary transportation and 50 percent buy them as a toy.” Dwight Turner, owner of GS MotorWorks in Frisco, Texas.

"Gas scooters have been a favorite form of affordable transportation in European countries for decades. The low-power vehicle wasn't that attractive to the power-hungry American market until recently. Sleek styling of the modern scooter combined with the product being seen in a variety of films has opened the door to the American urban market...

Increasing gasoline prices has added to the small vehicle’s appeal. Competition among scooter manufacturers and continuing sales has led to unique design features, such as miniature, low-powered, Harley-Davidson style motorcycles. The smaller version of the grown-up bike has made it a choice ride for older children, leading to the scrutiny of police departments and parent groups..." (Quote thanks to Kent Pinkerton).


Above pic - Geely retro 4 stroke... (lovely)

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