Motor Scooters: The Minimalist Scooter

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Inexpensive Minimalist Motorscooters -- Best Prices on the Net -- from $699

See also: Stand-up/Sit-down, Classic, Basic, High-performance, Luxury, and Electric Motorscooters, California Legal Motorscooters, and mobility scooters.

Aside from the foldable carryable stand-up scooters, the minimalist scooter which gets over 100 mpg is clearly the least expensive way to acquire a first vehicle (with the possible exception of some Electric Scooters) and is the easiest way for a teen to unlock the world (See Motorscooter Freedom.) All of these scooters use four-stroke engines and automatic transmissions making them very easy to drive (See Driving a motorscooter). Our goal is to put you on a scooter. If you have parents or a spouse (or even children) who need persuading that you should have a scooter, see our Motorscooter Economy page -- we have all of the arguments prepared for you.

The Minimalist Scooter

The 50cc Minimalist Scooter
Delight your muse.

All of the following motorscooters, use the 50cc four-stroke engine. It is important to understand that these engines have undergone massive improvement since the little 50cc engines of the 50s and 60s. These are powerful little beasts. Their maximum speed is limited however, to 35-40 MPH and this renders them exempt from licensing, and insurance requirements in many states (See State Regulations). Mileage is superb. Unfortunately, the speed restriction mechanism used to limit top speed for legality, does reduce accelleration and mileage. It is possible (though not necessarily legal everywhere) to derestrict 50cc scooters so that they can achieve 40-50 mph. See de-restricting a 50cc scooter.

Renegade TPGS-805 GREEN Gas 49cc Moped Scooter w/ Rear Mounted Storage Trunk $575.00 + $155.00 shipping

Renegade TPGS-805 GREEN Gas 49cc Moped Scooter w/ Rear Mounted Storage Trunk $575.00 + $155.00 shipping

$575.00 + $155.00 shipping
Usually ships within 2 to 3 days. Street legal. Free trunk. Up to 35 mph.
Electric start with back up kick starter.
ATM50-A Engine: Engine Size: 49 cc Start Type: Electric with keys, kick start back up. Transmission: Fully Automatic Drive: CVT. HP: 3.5 Cooling: Air Cooled. Ignition: CDI Top Speed: 30-35 Chassis: Front Brakes: Disc Rear Brakes: Drum Front Tires: 100/60 - 10 inches Steel Rims Rear Tires: 100/60 - 10 inches Steel Rims Front Suspension: Hydraulic Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Spring Controls: Twist Throttle, Fully Automatic Lighting: Headlights, Brake, Blinkers, Street Legal Dimension: G. W.: 220 lbs Length: 67.32 Width: 30.7 Height: 51.57 Weight Capacity: 225 lbs

Note: 50cc scooters typically get greater than 100 MPG and some states do not require a driver's lincense for minimalist scooters.

TaoTao CY50-B RED 49cc Gas Automatic Scooter Moped w/ 10 Inch Steel Rims $636.00 + $155.00 shipping

TaoTao CY50-B RED 49cc Gas Automatic Scooter Moped w/ 10 Inch Steel Rims $636.00 + $155.00 shipping

TaoTao CY50-B 49cc Gas Automatic Scooter Moped w/ 10 Inch Steel Rims! This scooter has all the basic features that you need to ride on the streets: - Blinkers - Headlights high/low beams - Mirrors Limited Warranty: 6 months warranty for internal engine parts of on-the-road vehicles, 3 months warranty for internal engine parts of the off-road vehicles, and 30 days limited manufacturer's warranty for all other parts. This scooter may not meet California CARB reqirements. Please consult your local DMV before purchasing.
Seller Warranty: 30 Days warranty for Parts ONE YEAR Warranty for Engine and Transmission. * Accidents, Abuse, Labor and Mechanic NOT covered. ** Shipping NOT covered.
Shipping Weight: 100 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Scooter 50cc Street Legal $590.00 + $155.00 shipping

Scooter 50cc Street Legal $590.00 + $155.00 shipping

$590.00 + $155.00 Shipping.
Usually ships within 2 to 3 days.
Electric start with back up kick starter. Twist and go fully automatic. Engine Size: 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder 49cc HP: 3.5 Cooling: Air Cooled Transmission: Fully Automatic Drive: CVT. Starter: Electric with keys, kick start back up Ignition: CDI Top Speed: 30-35 Front Suspension: Hydraulic Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Spring Front Brakes: Disc Rear Brakes: Drum Front Tires: 100/60 - 10 inches STEEL Rear Tires: 100/60 - 10 inches STEEL Wheel Base: Controls: Twist Throttle, Fully Automatic Lighting: Headlights, Brake, Blinkers, Street Legal Weight Capacity: 225 lbs Dry Weight: 250 lbs Length: 67.32 Width: 30.7 Height: 51.57

Note: 50cc scooters typically get greater than 100 MPG and some states do not require a driver's lincense for minimalist scooters.

Perfect Start up Scooter, 49cc Moped Street Legal $615.00 + $155.00 shipping

Perfect Start up Scooter, 49cc Moped Street Legal $615.00 + $155.00 shipping

$615.00 + $155.00 shipping
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars!
Orange Color !!! Stock: In stock and ready for shipment.
Colors/Sizes: blue, black,silver ,red,orange Description: Versatile, economic, and fuel efficient, the ATM50-A1 is the perfect scooter for travel around town, to work, or around the campus. 80-110+ miles per gallon THIS SCOOTER COMES WITH A FREE MATCHING TRUNK! The dealer states: "This is a 50cc scooter and can hold 2 adults ( about 220-230 pounds altogether ) will go 40/45 MPH and will give you 100/110 MPG."

Note: 50cc scooters typically get greater than 100 MPG and some states do not require a driver's lincense for minimalist scooters.

The RoadRunner 50cc Economy Moped Less than $900

RoadRunner 50cc Economy Moped Less than $900

RoadRunner 50cc Economy Moped

This new 3.3HP 50cc RoadRunner model has front ABS disk brakes, does 35-40MPH and gets an amazing 102 MPG. Trunk and raincover are standard but there is no alarm. Covered by a 2 year power train parts warranty. Gas tank capacity is 1.5 gallons, a good size for this size scooter (unlike the tiny tank on the TANK Sporty) It would be hard do find a better deal and take note: The maximum load is given as 300 lbs! More than many minimalist scooters. This scooer can carry two people.

The RoadRunner 50cc Economy Moped is an i-scooter, intended for online sales (see i-scooters).

Comes fully assembled. Estimated time to unpack and set up: 10 minutes. Comes in Silver, Burgundy, Purple, Black, Yellow, Pink, smf Blue.

Shipping is included in above prices.