Do Cheap Motor Scooters Pay Off?
It’s a very natural question, and an important one too, because today’s cutting edge motor scooters go for over six thousand dollars. However, the answer depends on a handful of important conditions and assumptions. Let’s examine the context here–then we’ll be able to speak to the viability of cheap motor scooters. First, the answer depends on what you mean by “cheap.” In the world of motor scooters, there’s cheap–as in a smart, economical buy–and then there’s DIRT CHEAP–as in a rock bottom, is-this-for-real? purchase. At this point, stop and ask yourself: “What kind of dividends do I want to enjoy from my scooter?” If you’re looking for a trick stand-up scooter to ride around in your neighborhood, I’ll cut to the chase here: a stripped-down model from a small manufacturer may work out OK. As long as you know what you’re buying, you won’t have high expectations for durability or gas mileage. You won’t use your scooter in tough conditions, and you won’t be shocked if it breaks. Howe
