Scooters have been around for decades now and have been steadily gaining popularity as an alternative vehicle to get around town and with some of the larger engines, use as a main form of transportation. One of the main reasons they have been so popular is their great MPG. When the gas prices took a huge hike upwards not that long ago many people were considering buying a scooter just to save money on gas (myself included, I bought my first back in February of last year). I chose a Honda Dylan 150 - a 150cc scooter that is a great middle of the line scooter that is fairly cheap without sacrificing too much power or performance.

If you live in an urban area a 150cc motor scooter can be a great choice since they are capable of interstate and freeway travel. They share many of the advantages of a 125cc scooter but with a little more power and the same great fuel efficiency that all scooters have. There are several of them that can reach speeds of over 80 mph without much modification.

Moped scooters are a great way to help the environment and people who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint should consider a 150cc scooter. Low carbon emissions and great fuel efficiency means less pollution than other vehicles, in fact certain scooters have less than 20% of a cars emissions. If you enjoy having the wind in your face and sun at your back while saving a chunk of change you should consider getting a motor scooter.

Choosing The Right 150cc Motor Scooter For You

A new 150cc scooter generally goes for between $1,900 and $5,000 or more. Pretty inexpensive if you think about it. I mean just compare that to how much a brand new motorcycle or car will cost you.With all the different brands and companies that sell scooters it can be hard to find the right one for you. Well from my experience shopping around looking for scooters and riding them I can recommend a few for you.

Honda Dylan 150

The Honda Dylan 150cc scooter is my personal scooter so I may be a little biased but this has been a great scooter for me and is the reason its at the top. It has a great modern design with some high tech angles, enticing metallic paint, and multifaceted lights. Put simply it looks like a futuristic version of a scooter. Fortunately looks are not what the Dylan 150 is all about - its no slouch on speed or control either. Its 13" wheels provide great traction and maneuverability, allowing you to lean into turns and have it hold steady. Also if you use the interstate or freeway often then this scooter will do the job quite well.

SYM VS 150

The SYM VS 150cc features a four stroke engine that is significantly more powerful and perky than most 125cc bikes. It has getup and go function that is great for the freeway provided you avoid the fast lane. It's 12" wheels and suspension absorb most bumps to provide for a reasonably comfortable ride. The scooter also has quite large brake pads for a motor scooter of it's size. This scooter also features great under the seat storage capable of storing a full helmet.

Vespa LX 150

The Vespa LX 150cc handles surprisingly well and has plenty of storage just like the VS - you can easily fit a full face helmet under the seat and it also has a front lockable glove box. The single cylinder, 2 valve, four stroke engine pumps out a little over 11 hp, reasonable but not incredible but it does have enough power to transverse the interstate just fine. The design is a modern twist on the Vespa classic design with just enough of a hint at their roots. The 11" wheel base is slightly smaller than most but that's nothing to hold against the LX 150 as it still handles quite well and its sturdy construction gives you a feeling of comfort and safety.

If I was going to go out today and buy another scooter it would be one of those but of course there are plenty of other 150cc scooters out there. Shop around before you decide and just pick the best for your needs at the best price. That way you can save cash and the environment all at the same time.

Check out my 2009 motor scooter guide for more information!