Know any scooters/mopeds with max speed of 30 MPH?
Some of the newer scooters and mopeds have electronic ignition speed limiters- Kymco noted as this way. Simple solid state box in ignition wire loom, couple different part numbers for different states- a couple say moped limit 35 mph, a few have 25mph. Yamaha has a shim in transmission belt pulley to limit top speed- little CA50 doesn't go over 28mph with light young lady rider- has a Iowa plate on it. If you get a new scooter from dealer they will have them set as moped limits by whatever means manufacturer limited them. If you buy used, should still be as limited originally- BUT some people that can read a manual and turn a wrench may remove speed restraint's and scooter will go faster than law legally allows- this can get you a ticket and a required to go to class for motorcycles to save your license order. The electronic speed limiters on some models known to be easy to disconnect. .
How fast is a 25 kph (15 mph) moped really?
i road and mountain cycle, my average speed is about 18/19 mph going around town and around the local his, this is on the flat. i can do up to 40 when pumping flat out and ive done 42 freewheeling down local hills, a moped that does 15mph would be easier but i expect would struggle on ANY hills and as others said would get very boring, it would also be agitating being overtake by cyclists all the time. i would get anything below at least a 30mph restricted moped, which is the limit in UK. i'd buy a nice road bike, their very easy to get very fast, just make sure it dosent get nicked. then when you have more money or are older change to a better type of moped or motorbike. Sooooo... i would say, very slow, wouldnt really get one. However... depending on the circumstances you may need one? in which case it would do the job :) thanks will :)
Where can I find moped-style scooters with top speed 25mph or under?
Everywhere except the United States. For some reason, the machines you speak of aren't sold in the United States. The ones that are actually here aren't being given up on the cheap unless they are cheap Chinese imports. Not sure about the moped style but the first machine that comes to mind is the Aprilia RS50 (Restricted). That's kinda way outside the price range though. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aprilia_RS5... Then there's the Yamaha TZR. http://www.bikez.com/bike/index.php?bike... Motohispania has the low powered manual machines. http://www.motorhispania.com/ See if you can find anyone that has an old Honda NS. http://www.bikez.biz/ads/showad.php?ad=29764&spec=honda_ns_400_r The last machine I can think of that probably isn't worth it but may guide you in the right direction is this; http://www.tank-sports.com/products/vision/minicustom50ver2.html I can't think of anything under $300 that would be street legal unless you make it street legal, (adding turn signals, tires and mirrors) like a cheap dirt bike. This doesn't answer your question but it does give you some ideas. Good luck.
Why does my moped go so slow?
I have a 2007 Kinroad 4 stroke moped with the QMB139 engine, for some reason this one will only go between 25-30, I had an NST moped with the same QMB139 engine and it would run 40-45, what is the difference? The same engines and one it slower than the other. Are there two different QMB139s?
How far can I go on a 150cc moped? Can I go from LA to Vegas?
First off, in pretty much any state of the United States, if it’s 150cc it’s not a moped. It’s legally a motorcycle, and requires a current driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement - although I’ll assume you’re talking some form of scooter (step thru frame, automatic transmission, small wheels).That scooter will take you from LA to Los Vegas. At an average speed of 45–50 mph, and your butt will be getting sore after the first 25 miles. You’re going to have to stop every 80–100 miles for gas (I ride a Yamaha Zuma 125, it gives me 80mpg and has a fuel tank of about a gallon and a quarter). You’re going to find that trip very fatiguing. Better plan on two to three days to complete the trip.Now, if you want to talk an actual moped, which in most of the US means 50cc or under, an absolute top speed of 35mph, a realistic cruising speed of 25–30mph, and does not require any kind of driver’s license (most states will demand you can some form of picture ID on you, however); yes, it’ll do the same trip. But it’ll take two to three times as long, be a lot more fatiguing, you’ll be stopping more often for gas, and (depending on the brand and quality of the moped you’ve bought - a lot of the Chinese brands out there are garbage) you may have some serious reliability problems on a trip that demanding.Oh yeah, almost forgot. In neither of the above choices will you be touching an interstate highway. The moped cannot make the 40mph minimum to be allowed on such a road. The motorcycle-class scooter will keep that kind of minimum speed up, but the blow-by from faster traffic will be almost blowing you into the guard rail. You’re going to be doing this trip on two lane US, state, and legislative roads. Which, by themselves would be almost doubling the length of the trip, before you add in the performance limitations of your chosen ride.
What should I get: motorcycle, moped/scooter, super pocket bike, or...?
Anything over 125cc would keep up with surface traffic according to your description of your road environment. My first bike was a CB125S and it'd do all of 65 mph (I was almost twice your weight at the time), but the 2 gallons of gas its tank held was also good for about 150 miles! Lot's of fun learning, but I very,very strongly recommend that you take an actual licensing course, like from Motorcycle Safety Foundation, TEAM, Riders Edge. There may even be a scooter specific course in your area. Although it's sexy to ride a scooter wearing a skirt ;-) you should really be dressing for the crash, not the ride. Asphalt is very hard and very abrasive, let alone broken glass, pebbles, etc that may also be on the surface. Even denim is considered minimalist as it really doesn't stand up that well to abrasion, but it's still better than maybe sacrificing your own skin. And spend as much on a helmet as you figure your brain's worth. My lids have actually prevented me from crashing due to stuff like bird strikes, kamikaze junebugs, gravel, etc. It's also very true that using a manual clutch on a bike is much easier than a manual on a car. Besides the way better throttle response, it's way easier to modulate a clutch with your fingers (even wearing winter gloves) than with a foot through a shoe. Just realize that a clutch is not an on/off switch any more than a brake is, and you wouldn't just jam on the brakes & lock them up, would you? Having used your e-ped you probably already realize that cagers really are out to get us. The best strategy that's helped me survive is just plain use the bike's agility to stay as far away as possible. Happy riding!
How fast can I expect a 50CC moped to go?
American answer here (specifically Virginia, although the other 49 states pretty much fall in line): Legally what you normally call a “50cc scooter” is a 49cc “moped”. These are mopeds whether or not they have pedal assist, and whether or not they look like a motorized bicycle or a full blown scooter.In Virginia, a moped may be ridden by anyone who is physically able to apply for a driver’s license, but a driver’s license is not necessary (aka, the blind or severely physically handicapped need not apply - for obvious safety reasons). What is necessary is some form of picture ID (usually gotten at the DMV) and a DOT legal helmet.The purpose of this classification is to differentiate them from “motorcycles”, which need both a legal driver’s license AND a motorcycle endorsement on that license.Performance of a “moped” is legally limited to 35mph (and the engine size is usually written as “under 50cc”, thus the 49cc size). Realistically, most Chinese scooters will comfortably cruise at 27–30mph and will top out at 35. The more expensive Japanese scooters (Honda, Yamaha, etc.) will cruise at 32–35, with an absolute top speed of just shy of 40.The police can be very sticky regarding that top speed. If you’re scooter is bone stock, you can expect to be left alone, even if it’ll to a bit above 35 on the flat. However, if you’re scooter is modified, expect an occasional radar gun trained on you. One of the salesmen at the Honda/Yamaha/Can-Am shop where I work had a well modified Honda Ruckus, and was picked off doing almost 45. He got a ticket.