With the economies around the world failing and gas prices continuing to rise investing in a scooter for transportation is a sensible and smart idea. When choosing a scooter one must consider things such as value, speed, reliability, and comfort. When purchasing your first scooter speed isn't always an important factor. For this reason I recommend a scooter with a small cc.
     50cc scooters are a great start for new buyers. They have great gas mileage, and some are even noted to reach gas usage of 100 mpg. Those interested in not dealing with the constraints and hassles of a car can hop on a scooter and be on their way with no hassle.
50cc scooters are not for everyone however. Those heavy in build may prefer a larger engine size. While 50cc scooters are relatively less inexpensive than other scooters, they tend to have less features than those with larger engines and prices.

Cheap 50cc scooters are not hard to find. There are many internet sites that sell them for well under $1,000. Many 50cc scooters can even be found on sites such as Ebay and Craigslist. MotorsportsDepot.com offers their 50cc scooters for about $850 with shipping included. These scooters are equipped with a free trunk and windshield and feature a one year motor, frame, and 6-months parts warranty. Free residential door step drop off as well as shipping insurance is included with free lifetime toll free technical support. A free owner's manual handbook, assembly instruction manual, and tool kit is also included with your scooter purchase. This website offers different styles of 50cc scooters with prices staying under $1000.
     Scooterdepot.us offers their bestseller 50cc scooter for $798 with shipping included. They offer the same warranties and features as the scooters listed on MotorsportDepot.com but at a lower price. The cheapest 50cc scooter I found by far was the model offered by TheGoStore.com was at a very low price of 399.00 with only a shipping price of $79.99. Though this model only goes up to speeds of 35mph it unlike the other models accompanies riders of up to 350lbs. This model however doesn't list any kind of warranty plan but offers a technical support page along with a parts page listed on the website.

Perhaps one if not the most expensive 50 scooters I've reviewed is the Vespa LX 50. This model is very appealing to the eye but one would hope it would be at a price of $3,299. The Vespa brand has a long history in scooters and in this case you get what you pay for. This scooter reaches a maximum speed of 39mph and gets a great gas mileage of 95-100mpg. The owners manual is equipped with the appropriate time to service your scooter and keep it up to date. The Vespa LX 50 offers a large amount of accessories to personalize your scooter in any way you want.
Another name brand 50cc scooter listed at $2,499 is the Honda Ruckus. The Honda Ruckus can be filled with a little over one gallon and has a tough rugged look different from the other 50cc scooters reviewed. Honda offers a one year warranty with this scooter, and the scooter comes in red and gray colors.
The popularity of scooters continue to grow each year. Some figures have found that some close to 42,000 scooters were sold in the US in the year 2000. That number increased to 97,000 BY 2004, and the growth and popularity of scooters is still growing.
With all the scooters I have reviewed there is no question for those who want to get out and ride that there is an option for everybody. Whether your big, small, old or young there is a scooter out there for you. Whether your looking to save money at the pump or looking for a great gift a 50cc scooter is a great idea for anyone.