So you’re thinking about getting a scooter bu are not sure which one or what size? One question you need to be able to answer is why do I need a scooter? Once you answer that then the rest will fall into place.
While a scooter is often an economical choice, the more you are aware what you use the scooter for the clearer your choice of vehicles will be. Our stable of reliable quality scooters range from 50cc up to an impressive 550cc, and each size is most suitable to particular ride requirements.
50cc Scooters/Mopeds
50cc Scooters are speed limited (by law). They are best suited for local suburban travel and busy inner city rides on low speed zones. But mind you, this is a crowded market where a lot of cheap imports are on offer where most are designed for speeds up to just 35km/h only. This while some of the 50cc scooters like the Kymco Super 8 also come in a 125ccm version exceeding top speeds of 100km/h. It means those 50cc scooters are equipped with a frame, wheels, braking system etc for higher speeds and they are logically much more sturdy, stable and much safer to ride.
Head to our 50cc page and download our “Avoid Buying a Lemon” guide on our 50cc scooter page to avoid the most obvious trap falls.
125 - 200cc Scooters
125 – 200cc scooters are best suited for more local travel, continuous travel on 80km/h roads and brief commutes on 100km/h speed limited roads and freeways. They are the most popular in crowded centres with high traffic as they provide enough power to keep up with traffic normally but usually are still lightly built and nimble in handling so you can get through traffic easily.
Some 150cc scooters, for example the new Kymco Like 150 R or the People 150 S with its larger wheels deliver power that lets you travel well above metropolitan freeway speeds of 100km/h. However, this class of vehicle is lighter and if you travel on higher speeds more often or ride two up regularly, we definitely recommend looking into the next class up.
Maxi Scooters above 200cc
Maxi Scooters are usually larger framed scooters with engine sizes of 2500cc and larger. Their frame is wider and provides better protection for the rider, larger wheels smoothen out the ride and provide more stability, while generally heavier kerb weight increases comfort and convenience for the rider and a passenger – even in high winds. The extra power of a larger engine provides more relaxed highway riding and overtaking abilities.
The bigger scooters are considered ideal for touring style long trips or longer commuting distances. While they might not be the preferred choice to weave through traffic, they can be luxurious and emit an impressive road presence like for example the new Kymco Xciting S400i.
In case of doubt the Ace Scooters team is more than happy to give you good advice in choosing the right sized scooter for your needs. It is our mission to provide our customers with the right scooter and not the most expensive one – or the one we want to get moving out of our showroom. After all riding a scooter should be fun and it should not break the bank either. We can confirm that most of our customers who relied on our advice already after a short period of time realise, how handy it really is to get around on a scooter and how much money they save over time while having fun as well.
Positive feedback we get from our customers in general confirm that we are on the right track: See what our customers say.
