Nicely Priced Mopeds Could Save You Money!

It's been said over the last few years that mopeds are going to start to really get popular. Not only are they inexpensive to buy ($600 - $4000) but they are also easy on gas (80-90 MPG), easy to park, easy to drive and they are also Eco friendly! This is a great option for people that are trying to be "greener" and lead a greener lifestyle.

People of all sorts can own one of these and as aforementioned you can do it for such a small price - why wouldn't you! I think a lot of people think of a scooter or moped and picture it going like 15MPH but actually a lot of these Mopeds like the Honda moped metropolitan go around 40-50 miles per hour! These are good if you live anywhere as well - suburb, country, city, beach life.

There are all kinds of different brands out there - just like with automobiles. In fact, a lot of these brand name moped names are manufacturers that DO make cars. For example, you have the Honda Scooter, which is.. obviously made by Honda. You also have bike companies joining in as well - Schwinn is another big one.

Then, you have off brands as well - less options but less expensive as well. All in all you should be able to buy a really nice Moped at around $1500. And this includes all the bells and whistles just like a car would, such as; different colors, seating options (one or two people), radios, 4 speed manual trannies, etc. While there are different brands the Honda's DO seem to be the most popular and well-liked.

Their 49cc Ruckus ($1999) is a bare bones looking scooter with the frame exposed all over. The Metropolitan II ($1849) offers cool colors, 49cc while the Metropolitan for the same price offers similar features and stylish graphics. The Elite 80 sells for $2349 and has an 80cc 4 stroke engine and an automatic transmission. The comfortable seat is great for 2 and it handles great in traffic.

The Helix is both larger (249cc) and more expensive at $5349. The 2007 Honda Helix is liquid cooled and goes much faster than the Elite 80. The Helix is a great all-weather commute scooter. The Honda Reflex ($5499) series - Reflex ABS - Reflex Sport - Reflex Sport ABS - are fun to drive with automatic transmissions, comfortable 2 person seating, and smooth acceleration.

Tomos mopeds are hot sellers as well these days with the Tomos Streetmate ($1849), Tomos Arrow ($1499) - 100+ miles per gallon and a 2-speed auto transmission, Tomos Revival TS for $1799 with electric start and air cooled, Tomos ST ($1299) and Tomos Spring ($1099). As you can see from the prices above - $1500 seems to be what you will be looking at as far as price goes.

The ones that are more than $4k start to become like motorcycles. Frankly, I love motorcycles, but I would never want to drive one. Too scary! However, the Moped isn't scary at all. It has a very light body that is easy to stand up on your own and the wheel base is very comfortable as well!