Research Exciting Moped Options With A Riverside CA Motorsports Dealer?

Are you looking to buy a moped?

First of all, when you search for a moped you will probably find both mopeds and motor scooters - with some confusion as to which is which. This is because some dealers label their motor scooters as mopeds as it makes them easier to find. (Scooter can also refer to manual scooters, electric kids' scooters and certain kinds of motorized wheelchair).

A moped is technically a bike that can be powered or ridden manually - but this term is not still used in this capacity. The legal definition of a moped is that it must have an engine less than 50 cc and this is why most scooters and mopeds have 49 cc engines, but it can also be defined by its top operating speed in certain states. This is vital to note given that teens are able to get licensed for moped two years ahead of getting standard driver's licenses.

There are unfortunately, a number of dealers that are labeling scooters that have engines of 50cc and above as mopeds - which is why you want to do your research before buying. There are even dealers who label all of their inventories in this area as motor scooters, no matter how big the engines may be. In the state of California, however, it will need to have pedals to be labeled a moped - and the legal split occurs between 149 cc and 150 cc for motor driven cycles and motorcycles respectively.

This means that a lot of the mopeds in California are really just motor driven cycles that people are going to need full motorcycle licenses to operate.

In other states, though, the rules are different - so you need to do your local research. A good CA motorsports dealer will also be able to tell you what the vehicle you are buying is classified as in the state you are in. A Riverside County dealer can also give proper advice on what kind of moped or motor scooter you need - including the right vehicle for inexperienced riders.