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[Telford]

You don't need a license for a scooter under 50cc. Atleast the registration has to say it's less than 50 cc. You can buy a 50cc scooter and then tweak it up to 70cc or so.

[Pan]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

BTW...does anyone know what the criteria are for when you do need a motorcycle license, etc? What cc, etc?

http://www.infratrans.gov.ab.ca/844.htm

[Brent F]

Originally Posted by Telford

I can understand why someone that rides a motorbike would poopoo a scooter. I used to ride a motorbike, but was always so paranoid about being flattened i got rid of it. The speed of a motorbike is definetly a rush but honestly i feel much safer on a scooter. For the most part because i'm rarely doing more that 60-70 km/h because i mainly just ride it around town.

I've always felt the opposite. I feel far safer with the better power, handling and braking of a motorcycle. I'd hate to be on Deerfoot on a scooter.

Get a Ducati - they are lighter than a scooter, better handling, ...

Originally Posted by BMW Rider

Riding a scooter is like doing it with a fat girl. It can be lots of fun until your friends find out.

I've always heard the same thing said about Japaneese bikes

(Former BMW K100RS rider now on a Ducati Monster)

[DanG]

There's actually been a couple of guys at work lately who have gotten honda ruckus's.
http://www.honda.ca/MCPE/Motorcycle/...8&Model=NPS508

They get 70ish mpg, and it has offroadish tires, so if your roads are anything like the ones we have here, it might be worth a look, plus it doesn't look like a conventional scooter.
Also, when debating a scooter vs a motorcycle, don't forget insurance, which can be quite surprising.

[Keri]

Originally Posted by Telford

You don't need a license for a scooter under 50cc. Atleast the registration has to say it's less than 50 cc. You can buy a 50cc scooter and then tweak it up to 70cc or so.

sorry for a bit of hijacking but does anyone know if....

Do you need a driver's license at all? (probably, right?)

I don't have a driver's license, never pursued it beyond a learner's license which expired years ago. I have almost no depth perception so even though i know how to/am able to drive I just don't feel comfortable hurtling around in a couple-ton death machine (that's what the average car would be with me driving it lol) I CAN however; ride a bike with no problems. I wouldn't Want to be doing 70k/hr at any rate, just interested in using it around town like you would a bike. No highway.

'course I'd have to teach my dog to be ok riding in my purse as I usually walk her to work...

[ElGuappo]

if the laws havent changed NO you dont. a learners lic is enough to ride 49cc or less. at least it was when i was 14.

Ps as for the dog i have seen them on the floor of a scooter and i have even seen baskets.

[Keri]

Awesome, I'll look into that then. It would be quicker than the half hour walk to work. I think Phoebe wouldn't mind the ride either

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Originally Posted by Brent F

Get a Ducati - they are lighter than a scooter, better handling, ...

And a HELLUVA lot more expensive!

[Telford]

I just recently insured my scooter. Full comprehensive, collision and 2 million liability. It was $280 for 5 months

[BMW Rider]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

And a HELLUVA lot more expensive!

To purchase and to maintain.

There are plenty of good bikes under 500 cc that would be excellent candidates for city commuting. Everything from sport bikes to cruisers to dual-sports. Still some of the larger scooters are very capable machines too. The little ones are a bit more restricted in where you might dare to take them. The power and weight would make any highspeed roadway a frightening place to be on one. Also, the bigger machines may prove more useful for carrying the traipings of a days errands. A scooter under 100cc will likely limit you to what you can fit into a backpack.