Compare 50cc Scooters
When there is a need to conserve, whether that be money or carbon footprints, as in the dilemma faced by most of us these days, it is essential that we do all that we can to research our purchases. This is as true for our daily commuting as it is for our family trip from Lands End to John O’Groats or even for our weekly grocery shop. It is with this in mind that we’ve compiled this comparison on 50cc scooters.
We’ve looked at several scooter products suitable for the daily commute, as we assume that if you’re looking for a 50cc engine you’re either a new rider or a short rider – and that’s short as in the amount of distance required to travel from a to b during each commute, not your physical stature!
If you are a regular reader of our reviews then you’ll know we like to compare at least 4 variations on each model. In this case, we’ll be looking at two ‘retro’ scooters and two ‘modern’ scooters. All scooters will be brand new and available to buy for next day delivery in the UK.
As the theme of this review is on conserving things, we’ll be paying special attention to how much you can ‘save’ with each model in terms of fuel, time, money and even carbon footprints. At the end of it all, we’ll even save you time on choosing which one to buy and give you our recommendation.
50cc Scooters : August 2010
Traditional 50cc Retro Styled Scooter |
50cc Tommy Retro Scooter |
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Displacement:
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49.5 | 49.5 | 49.6 | 49.6 |
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Engine Type:
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4 Stroke
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4 Stroke
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4 Stroke
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4 Stroke
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Max Speed:
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30mph
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30mph
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30mph
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30mph
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Gear Type:
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Twist and Go
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Twist and Go
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Twist and Go
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Twist and Go
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Start System:
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Electric / Kick Start
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Electric / Kick Start
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Electric / Kick Start
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Electric / Kick Start
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Fuel Consumption:
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2.8L/100km
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2.8L/100km
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3.0L/100km
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3.0L/100km
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Front Brake:
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Disc
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Disc
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Disc
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Disc
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Rear Brake:
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Drum
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Drum
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Drum
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Disc
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Insurance Group:
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4
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4
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4
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4
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Engine Type:
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Single Cylinder
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Single Cylinder
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Single Cylinder
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Single Cylinder
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Engine Cooling Type:
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Air Cooled
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Air Cooled
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Air Cooled
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Air Cooled
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Price:
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£649
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£649
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£799
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£749
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| Avge. Full Fuel Tank: | £4 | £4 | £6 | £6 |
When it comes down to it, most of us won’t ever be able to choose function over style, so no matter what recommendation we have now, you’ll probably choose the scooter that you prefer the look of anyway. For those of you that want to put emotion aside and choose a scooter based on the real, cold hard facts and figures, you can’t beat the X, whose fuel economy slightly outstrips the others with the added advantage of being excellent value for money too, coming at nearly Y cheaper than the X and Z. If the facts weren’t enough to convince you alone, then we’ve also considered delivery time and delivery costs and at the very least, the X is comparable to the other models and if you can get your order in before stock sells out, you could have your hands on this as early as tomorrow. A hearty recommendation.
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South African Scooter Madness!
If you’ve been watching the world cup lately you’ll have probably not noticed this beneath the booming sound of the vuvuzelas but they are there. What are we talking about? The healthy humming and buzzing of hundreds of 125cc scooters as punters zip through the busy streets of South Africa.
South Africa is the native home of Jonway Scooters whose new 2010 models have impressed the UK market almost as much as the hospitality of the South Africans at the World Cup. The scooters being used to run about the cities of the host nation are both 50cc and 125cc and continue to be one of the most economical methods of petrol-powered personal transport available.
Back here in the UK, we are seeing a growing number of 125cc models on the roads which is continuing to drive down prices and now UK commuters can buy a brand new scooter for as little as £499. The £499 sports scooter is available in a flurry of colours and available with next day delivery too.
Origins of the 125cc Engine
Most 125cc scooters carry a copy of Honda 125cc bike motor that the famous motor company issued in 1950.
It was the Chinese who took this technology and obtained a patent on the engine. In essence, the 125cc version is a suped up Honda CT110. Wisdom here that uses the same engine and the motor casing barrel sawed it to fit 54 mm piston stroke, and expand.
De-Restrict Your 50cc Scooter
Have you ever wished your 50cc scooter would just cross that 30mph barrier without going down a hill? It’d be nice to be able to watch your other 50cc comrades flounder in your dust trail as you squeeze that extra few mph out of your scooter than theirs. They’ll be asking themselves how you do it, maybe even asking you how you do it but what’s even better; is that you never have to tell them how easy it was.
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125cc Scooter Deals: March 2010
Feast your eyes on some of these crazy 125cc scooter deals availabe to you in March 2010. We’re highlighting a retro scooter, a sports scooter, a quality scooter and links to great value used 125cc scooters. These deals are compiled from searches on the internet conducted in March 2010 and we believe we’ve found some gems. if you’ve found a better deal somehwere else, please let us know!
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Jonway Scooters 2010
True to the form of recent years, the chaps over at Jonway Scooters have stuck to their guns and released several new scooter models for 2010. The interesting thing to note this year though is the addition of an entirely new environmentally friendly scooter, the Jonway YY500 Motor Scooter. This is one of Jonway’s first electric commercially available 500cc scooters.
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The Benefits of Riding a Scooter in the UK
Its no small wonder why scooters are so attractive to riders in the U.K. With the credit crunch problems in full force as well as petrol and diesel prices continuing to climb, sales of scooters rose almost 5% in June alone. In fact, the price of petrol is currently up to 117.6 pence, and diesel is up to 130.5 pence. Many people are making the transition from cars to scooters. Having lower insurance and tax rates than cars is another great benefit of riding scooters. We shall now take a more in depth look into more benefits of riding scooters in the United Kingdom.
Motor Scooter Engine Types – Two Stroke Vs Four Stroke
If you’re looking to buy a new motor scooter there are a few things you should know about engine size and type that will save you a lot of headache later on. First of all there are two main types of engines: two stroke and four stroke. Depending on which kind you buy, a motor scooter can either be an enjoyable experience or a frustrating one. So it is important to choose the right kind of scooter. Another big factor in how well your experience with motor scooters will be is what size of engine you get. Too small can leave you wanting more and possibly not take you were you need to go, and too big can be too much for you to handle or overkill for where and how far you need to travel. In this article I will cover both factors so you can buy the perfect scooter for you.
How To Assemble Direct Bikes Scooters
We’ve had a number of questions coming in over the past few months about assembling scooters. Many of our users often ask us “How do I assemble Scooters from Direct Bikes?” so we thought we’d cut down on all the extra mailing we’re doing and make a guide about it. Read More…
Are Cheap 50cc Scooters Worth It?
You’re considering a 50cc scooter but are not sure if all the stuff you’ve read online or what your friends have said is true. Do they really fall to pieces when you ride them? What’s the lifespan? Do you have to build it yourself? Whats wrong with it? Is it really new? All of these will be questions you’ve no doubt asked yourself when you’ve been looking at 50cc scooters online. To be fair, there’s quite a myriad of info online from all kinds of sources and it can be quite difficult to get to the bottom of it all. Hopefully this little guide will help set some of your fears aside or perhaps even confirm the ones you have.
What Makes the Best 125cc Scooters?
We get hundreds of visitors each week arriving at our website looking for the best 125cc scooter. The problem with this is that it’s very difficult to advise which scooter is best because different people like different things. For example, some people prefer style, chassis type and body whilst others prefer miles per gallon, fuel efficiency or cost. In order to try and help people find out which scooter is best, in this guide we’re going to put together a comparison chart based on key buying factors.
’09 Retro Scooters
“Take a step back in time and whisk yourself to work on a retro scooter with bags of style…”
But before you can do that, you first need to buy one and before you do that, you need to know what’s out there and at what price. We’ve taken some time out to have a look at some of the best quality 50cc retro scooters and 125cc retro scooters currently on the market. Now we have to point out here that when we use the phrase retro scooter, we are referring to brand new retro-styled scooters, not actual genuine classic scooters or vintage scooters. The remit of this buying guide is to pick out the best value scooters and give you an overview of each model whilst making you aware of any pitfalls we’ve found with either the scooter or the company selling the scooter.
’09 Sports Scooters
Choosing the right sports scooter can be a bit difficult in the current climate. You don’t want to spend more than you need to but you don’t want to spend too little an amount that’s going to land you a donkey of a bike and, let’s face it, there’s a couple of donkeys on the market these days. This guide will look at the current ’09 models available in the UK from leading suppliers and give you a quick side-by-side comparison for your reference.
125cc Tommy Scooter
The Tommy scooter is marketed as a retro styled scooter that benefits from modern technology. It comes in a few different styles and colours that all fit in with the Tommy’s nostalgic design concept. It is supposed to be on the market to compete with the Vespa’s and Tamoretti’s that are out there but it has traditionally always struggled to overcome consumers’ barriers with regards to its quality vs pricing. The Vespa LX 125cc 4T, for example, has a price tag of £2799.00 new and a reputation for quality. The Tommy 125cc however, has a substantially lower price tag of £799 and as you can imagine, such a distinct pricing difference results in an associated apprehension with regards to the Tommy’s build quality. To try and get to the bottom of the alleged quality myth, we’re going to take a look under the cover of the 125cc Tommy Scooter from Direct Bikes, the Vespa LX 125cc 4t, the Tamoretti 125cc Retro Scooter and the Znen Firenze 125cc.
5 Reasons to Buy Used Vespa Scooters
View All Used Vespa Scooters Available to Buy Today
Vespa Scooters have become an icon of 20th century style. Since their initial manufacture in the 1940s, the Vespas have gained an unquenchable popularity with commuters from working class heroes to hollywood superstars. Popularised in the 50s as the clean motorcycle, a way to travel from A to B without getting dirty due to the vespa’s bulky metal chassis that covered the traditional open engines that were on other motorcycles of the decade, their image hasn’t changed much. Still an icon of utmost style, the Vespa was reinvigorated in the late noughtys (2007+) due to a resurgence in retro style and has gained further momentum as a means of transport in the UK to circumvent London’s congestion charges (scooters don’t get charged) and combat the rising petrol prices, the vespa’s demand continues to grow.
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Reviews & GUides
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- Compare 50cc Scooters
- South African Scooter Madness!
- Origins of the 125cc Engine
- De-Restrict Your 50cc Scooter
- 125cc Scooter Deals: March 2010
- Jonway Scooters 2010
- The Benefits of Riding a Scooter in the UK
- Motor Scooter Engine Types – Two Stroke Vs Four Stroke
- How To Assemble Direct Bikes Scooters
- Are Cheap 50cc Scooters Worth It?
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