To make this simple, easy, and as NOT long winded as possible, here’s the basic breakdown of what, “cc” means to a scooter engine, and what it can do for you. The, “cc” at the end of the number means/represents, “Cylinder Capacity”. The Cylinder’s capacity to hold more air, will allow this cylinder to produce more, or a certain amount of power, with the help of the right amount of fuel. For example, a 50cc engine will produce enough power for a lightweight rider to go from point A, to point B, within a reasonable amount of time. However, the bigger the, “cc” the more power, and torque that will be produced. It would be hard to pin a solid horsepower number to these engines, due to the fact that there are plenty of manufacturers out there that produce them in their own way, with their own distinct advantages. But basically a 50cc scooter will produce anywhere from 5 to 9hp. (Sounds weak, I know.) A 150cc scooter engine will push out between 10 to 14hp. (Once again this depends on the manufacturer.) And finally a 250cc scooter engine can make between 15 to 19hp. So with that said, it will be clearly up to you to think about what engine size you want to ride. Most people would immediately go for the 250cc, but at the end of the day, you need to put how YOU ride at the top of your engine choice.
Motor Scooter Size
This part of this segment is going to be dedicated to, The Good, The Bad & Everything else that would make sense to you. Now, I mentioned before that your engine choice could, and should depend on what type of rider you actually are. If you’re the type of rider that is really confident in your skills, and you love the subtle whipping of air against your face, then you probably will lean more towards either a 150cc, or 250cc scooter. But if you’re the, “New Rider” who is just getting your feet wet, and speed is not a factor, then a 50cc is perfect for your daily commute. With that said, we can now slip into, “The Good” about scooters. First off, awesome gas mileage. The average scooter will get you anywhere between 50 – 65mpg. Which does nothing more than keep almost all of your hard earned money in your pocket. Another positive factor of the scooter is how easy they are to maintain, and or repair. Think of it like this, how many scooters do you ever see broken down on the side of the road, as you drive? Lastly, the feeling you get from riding a scooter is usually filled with breathtaking moments when you realize it’s just you, and the world around you.