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Why Ride a Scooter?

 

If you want to drive your car less, but aren’t ready to take on the full power of a motorcycle, a scooter is the perfect compromise. For decades, scooters, also known as mopeds, have been an excellent transport option for running errands, commuting and general pleasure riding around the city. They’re affordable, compact, and easy to maintain, which makes them an excellent option for city dwellers.

 

Cycles of Jacksonville is proud to be your Florida scooter dealer. Read on to learn about all the benefits that scooters can provide!

 

History

 

Scooters and motorcycles were both developed at the turn of the 20th century from the same root. A motor was placed on a bicycle to provide it with power, and from there, designs expanded and improved, resulting in the very powerful and large motorcycle and the more compact scooter. The scooter we recognize today first showed up around 1915.

 

Following the close of World War II, scooters proliferated throughout the world. From the United States to Europe to Asia, mopeds became increasingly popular in war-torn economies where a small and budget-friendly form of transportation was needed by everyday citizens. In fact, some countries like Japan turned their wartime manufacturing into scooter manufacturing after the war.

 

Popularity Around the World

 

While you may see some scooters in the United States, they are much more prevalent in several other countries. Due to the crowded nature of many Asian cities, scooters are a reliable means of getting around without the bulk and expense of a passenger car. India, China, Vietnam and many other Asian countries are major moped markets. Meanwhile, in Europe, the scooter is a common sight on the winding and ancient streets of Italian and German cities, among others.

 

Benefits

 

Scooters provide their riders with a number of great benefits over cars. One major plus is their fuel efficiency. A typical scooter will get many more miles per gallon than a car, with some electric models capable of setting up to 100 miles a gallon! Scooters are also much more affordable to buy, insure and maintain, which keeps more money in riders’ pockets. They are also very easy to park and store, since they take up so little space.

 

While you can’t generally ride a scooter on the highway due to their lower speeds and smaller size, they are infinitely practical for country roads and inner-city streets. You won’t struggle to get around a crowded downtown area on a scooter!

 

Come see us at our dealership located in Jacksonville, Florida, to take a look at our current selection of scooters for sale. You can also talk to our staff about our financing options. Cycles of Jacksonville welcomes our customers coming from the cities of Orlando and St. Augustine, Florida.