A primer on scooter shopping

Here at Scoot Richmond, it is incredibly important that we help you choose the right scooter for you. You have different needs than the next person, and that means that the right scooter for you may not be the right scooter for someone else. Here are a few things that are important to consider in conjunction with your individual set of scooter related needs. If we missed something that is important to your decision, please contact us! We’ll happily help you sort through the myriad of options.

Engine sizes

Every scooter at Scoot Richmond goes down the road thanks to a gas-powered combustion engine. The engine’s size is important both in terms of licensing as well as the routes you intend to take. We cover the various legalities of scooters with 49cc engines vs larger scooters here, so that’s a good place to start your research.

If you wish to get a scooter that does not require a motorcycle license, then check out the various 50cc scooters that we carry. You can find details on the Buddy 50, Roughhouse 50, Fly 50, Vespa LX50, and Vespa S50 here, and we’ll have other helpful tips and hints in the remainder of this article.

If you are comfortable with obtaining a motorcycle license, then the best way to figure out what engine size is best for you will depend on how you plan on using your scooter. What roads do you intend to travel, and what are the speed limits on those roads? Just as importantly, how fast do you want to go?

If you intend to use your scooter mostly for in-town travel on roads with speed limits of 25-55mph and you are interested in a quick, responsive, and light ride that is both affordable and fun, a scooter with an engine in the 125cc to 170cc range might be the best choice for you. Scoot Richmond carries a number of scooters that fit this bill, from the Buddy 125 at $2799 to the Vespa LX150 at $4599, and you can check them out here.

All of the largest scooters that we carry at Scoot Richmond are capable of speeds of at least 70 mph, and in some cases considerably more than that. These large engine scooters are best suited to a variety of purposes, which makes it difficult to pigeonhole this class of bike. The