The Scooters Are Coming?

Are scooters the wave of the future? Will Piaggio, Vespa, Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda scooters start taking over the riding world?

Likely not, but many manufacturers are considering the scooter as an entry level two wheeled vehicle. This may not be well accepted by the bulk of US riders who are used to straddling more than 1,000 CCs. But with prices of cars, gas, insurance and maintenance going through the roof, these two wheeled conveyances may be a good way to save some money, be more environmentally friendly and have a little fun while you are at it.

This week, the 28th annual International Motorcycle Show is being held in Long Beach, California. Typically this is a 'power fest' of testosterone driven steel and chrome and rubber. But this year... there is a scooter pavilion.

This is from the Los Angeles Times:
"The three-day event is putting a focus on riders who want to commute on two wheels -- new and returning riders who couldn't care less about the flash and power that have dominated the industry for the past decade.

The added pavilion corrals the growing number of scooters on the market, instead of leaving them scattered throughout the exhibit hall. And new riders also can get help at a more prominent welcome center that provides information about safety classes and local riding clubs."

Read the entire article here at the Los Angeles Times website.

Two wheels is two wheels, whether 50 CC or 1500 CC. Keep the rubber side down, all.