Environment Friendly 50cc Scooters - Save Your World And Your Cash

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If you are looking for a cost effective means to travel that is also particularly friendly to the environment, then 50cc scooters could be the answer. As a means to complete your daily commute to work, or simply for getting around your local town or city, you should seriously consider this as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option.

How much will it cost me?

Scooters are a lot cheaper than cars, and generally fall under the prices of more powerful motorbikes. With many second hand 50cc scooters on offer you could stand to save even more money as some models will fall underneath £1,000. Alternatively, new scooters tend to start from around £1,500.

The initial cost of the bike isn't the only consideration however, as road tax, insurance and fuel are other expenses that require some thought. Both the tax and insurance are miniscule expenses when compared with the running of a car however, with tax for 50cc scooters as low as £15 for a year. Insurance quotes will, of course, depend on your age and experience, but you shouldn't need to pay more than £150 per year.

It is not unusual ...
... for 50cc scooters to deliver as much as 70 miles to the gallon for normal use so, not only will you cut down on emissions but also on how much fuel you use.

Who can ride a scooter?

In order to take to the back of your chosen 50cc scooter, you will need to undertake Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). This is as much of a legal requirement as a driving license is for driving a car, so ensure that you book yourself in before taking to any public roads.

To ride a 50cc scooter you must be above the age of 16, however, should you wish to ride anything up to an engine size of 125cc you must be over the age of 17. In both instances, you will need to display ‘L' plates unless you take and pass the Motorcycle Test.

Another legal requirement to bear in mind is that, to ride any scooter, you must wear a helmet. No other protective clothing is necessary by law, but you might wish to purchase some gloves to protect your hands from the cold, and from the risk of injury should the unlikely event of an accident ensue.

How environmentally friendly are 50cc scooters?

Due to the high mpg that you can expect to get from a 50cc scooter it is easy to see that these vehicles are certainly more environmentally friendly than cars or motorcycles. To ensure your emissions are as low as possible as you scoot to and from your destinations, ensure that you choose a four stroke scooter at the outset instead of the more polluting two stroke scooters that burn oil as well as just unleaded petrol.

Scooters really can help to save you money while helping to save the environment. If you are looking for a cost effective way to commute, a 50cc scooter could be the answer you have been searching for.