AboutPat Hahn Expertise I can answer questions related to motorcycle safety: knowledge, skills, technical, or theoretical. I am especially familiar with the concepts of risk management, hazard awareness, crash avoidance, and traction management as they pertain to motorcycle riders. Please do not ask me to troubleshoot your mechanical/electrical problems ("Why won't my bike start?").
Experience I'm an MSF-Certified Instructor (12 years), author of the motorcycle safety books How to Ride a Motorcycle and Ride Hard, Ride Smart, co-author of Motorcycle Track Day Handbook, and Public Information Officer for the State of Minnesota: I coordinate public information and education for the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center, a project of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Organizations Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center Check out my website at www.motorcyclesafety.state.mn.us Of particular interest is "Safety Tips"
I am thinking about getting a moped/scooter but my only drawback is that I like to travil. I already know I would be looking at something around 150-250cc, but how are they for long trips? Or for that matter if you can go on teh interstate? Some of the "touring" mopeds seem to have the speed and are a little bigger so I dont know.
Thank you,
Kim
Answer I guess that depends on what you mean by "travel."
A small scooter is not a bad choice for day trips, but it's carrying capacity is probably lacking when it comes to multi-day, high mileage trips.
A small scooter is not good for Interstate highway use, they're simply too small and too underpowered for that kind of traffic. A bigger one (600cc) is probably okay for the Interstate.
I think comfort-wise, small scooters are probably great for traveling. And they're fantastic for getting around town.
If you're not planning on taking any 700+ mile trips, and can avoid riding on the freeway, I think a 125-250cc scooter is a fine mode of transportation.
