Scooter Commuter News

Working a second job to keep pace with the high cost of gas, Terrence Hunter of South Bend, IN bought his first moped a few months ago. Getting 85 to 100 miles per gallon, the scooter costs him only $10 to $15 a week at the gas pump, quite a savings compared to the $50 he was spending to fill his truck.

"It goes through gas like it needs to be in AA," he said of his truck in an article in the South Bend Tribune. (Read the article at http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060530/News01/60530023/CAT=News01.

"Everyone that comes through the door complains about it," said Ed Durrell, owner of Ed's Cycle in Mishawaka, IN where Hunter bought his moped. "People driving SUVs getting 12 miles to the gallon think that this is a pretty good investment."

Moped and scooter sales are keeping pace with the rising cost of gas. Most dealers have seen a 35% increase in sales over the past year. Dealers caution customers to educate themselves before purchasing a moped or scooter. A reputable and established dealer, Scootertronics can help you find the scooter that's right for your needs. We pride ourselves on providing the best customer service in the business and our customers agree:

"The person who made the difference is Michael. He was easy to talk to and made you feel he wanted to do the right thing. I have never bought anything like this. So far the process has been enjoyable. Thanks, Jerry"

Another custyomer says Scootertronics provided "the best customer service I ever had buying a scooter. I will buy my other scooters from Scootertronics.com from now on."

We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction. Visit us at http://www.scootertronics.com/ to see what we can do for you.

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Improvements/Order System

 Scootertronics with the help of Solid Cactus with be installing a new order system that will let us see each order and process on the spot the order, all shipping plus any emails and tracking that will be needed to fill the order. Customers will simply need to click a few links to see status of their order and track if shipped. Because of the amount of orders for scooters, parts and everything scooter we are going to do this massive upgrade to our site during the month of June. We will also install live chat and phone service to make it easier to receive help when needed. Scootertronics has added sales help plus tech help from two techs plus our usual links that help all. Our new order system will enable us to process each order in real time and respond with an email or phone call each time something needs to happen to an order. Doing all by hand has not helped to this point and we must change to continue to support our customers.

Michael and his family would like to thank all our customers and vendors for believing in us and helping us to get this point with Scootertronics. We do have very good vendors and shipping companies like Pilot Air and Power Sports Factory whom we work very closely with helping us in filling all our orders. With parts for Geely scooters and Geely scooters coming through Scooter Brokers we have been able to help alot of customers get there scooters up and running. Although our parts supply is good it is taxing to ship this many every week. Please bear with us on parts we do have them it takes to ship.

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Two-wheelers are back in style.  

"Steep pump prices are driving some motorists to forms of transportation that sip or eschew gasoline, and many retailers of motorcycles, scooters and bicycles report that sales are revving up," reports Cynthia Cho for the Los Angeles Times (read her May 23 Business News article at http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gasless23may23,1,112698.story?coll=la-headlines-business&track=crosspromo).

While most buyers aren't ready to sell their cars, they are choosing to garage them for commuting and short trips in favor of alternate modes of transportation. Scooters are the perfect choice. Faster and less sweat-intensive than bicycles, scooters are also lighter and more maneuverable than motorcycles.

Taking a second pass at transportation downshifting, Temecula, CA resident Jim Roberts is shopping for a scooter. Racking up 600 miles a week to commute to his job for Midwest Airlines, the 50-year-old senior account manager wanted to save money on gas. He gave up his Nissan Maxima for a Harley-Davidson Road King Classic but found the 750-pound motorcycle too heavy for everyday use. Now he's selling his bike in favor of a scooter.

"The high price of fuel is the fundamental reason behind his decision to pilot something more frugal at least a few days a week, Roberts said. The Vespa model he was eyeing has a 3.5-gallon gas tank and gets about 60 mpg, about 10 mpg more than his motorcycle gets," Cho reports.

With a wide variety of models to choose from and nationwide sales and service, Scootertronics is the perfect source for your new two-wheeler. Visit us at http://www.scootertronics.com.

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Holiday

With this holiday Scootertronics has to give a little back to remember our Military Services. So for all customers getting the Strada 150TE 150cc scooter can receive a helmet of their choose by letting us know in the comments section at check-out. The new 150TE from Strada (PSF) brings most of the features of the 150CTE without chrome wheels. Coming instead with matching painted rims which are brushed to show silver finish. The 150CTE was a very popular scooter with eye candy which is followed up with the TE version for commuters who want the same look.

With gas prices increasing and leveling off most scooters are still in big demand. The popular colors of all models go fast. Scootertronics will feature its 50cc Metro Sport with 12 inch wheels and the power of our upgraded engine. With the larger wheels plus free trunk the Metro Sport is the perfect scooter for commuters without motorcycle permit and need to get 45mph daily on their ride.

The new Expresso Retro GT is here in a limited number of colors most are two tone. The popular Classic Euro Retro GT is arriving in two weeks along with the Meitian Retro in all colors. We have scooters coming in the rest of the year. We have have been keeping up with the demand only with the help of our customers in picking stock we have on hand or waiting for new stock. Our 150 Streaker and Terminator are in good supply. The QJ Stradas are always limited to  model on hand at each part of the year. We are lisiting as soon as new model are ready to ship.

Scootertronics will have a 250cc Touring Scooter the Expressway 250 in late June. No pricing or colors yet on this model. Watch our site for updates under the Primo 250. 

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It's the head-turning "WOW" factor that makes scooter riders grin behind their helmets. But it's the extra jingle in their pockets that keeps them smiling. At an average 80 mpg and $100 per year to insure, riding a scooter costs only pennies a day.

"Everyone at work was excited when I bought it," said Josh Bailey, a 29-year-old White Rock-area resident who sold his car last year and purchased a scooter to drive to work. "And I get great parking, right up beside the door," quotes Katie Menzer of The Dallas Morning News in a May 23 article on DallasNews.com.

In 2001 approximately 50,000 scooters were sold in the U.S. according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. In just four years that figure has doubled with 113,000 sold last year. Fuel savings is driving the market, but scooter owners also realize significant savings in maintenance, insurance, licensing, and parking costs compared to cars.

"I got it to save on gas, but it is really fun," said Nancy Rodriquez of Plano, Texas. A sign on the back of her scooter reads, "80 MPG. Any Questions?"

Read more at http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/052406dnmetscooters.17717974.html.

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Who said romance is dead? Our line of retro scooters will make you feel like you’re on a “Roman Holiday.” With styling reminiscent of the scooter that brought Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck together in the 1953 Oscar-winning film, our Retros give you a variety of power choices, all with that wonderful classic look.

Step into the Audrey Hepburn role of princess incognito buzzing around the streets of Rome on a Classic Euro Retro GT capable of 45 mph, or cruise at highway speeds on our Verucci 150cc Retro. The Meitian Retro features a comfortable ride and snazzy two-tone color scheme with a free trunk. Unfortunately, standard equipment does not include a tall, suave, handsome co-star, but our Retro scooters are guaranteed to add romance to your life.

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Sold on the maneuverability and ease of parking, not to mention the considerable fuel savings, more people are choosing scooters as their preferred mode of transportation. In San Diego where the mayor’s wife rides a candy-apple red Kymco, scooter sales have jumped 300% since 2000, according to Jen Dreis of the Motorcycle Industry Council. Padres fans seeking a quick way to maneuver through downtown traffic and avoid parking hassles on game days have created a niche market for Alex Cohn, owner of Motorsport Scooters in North Park.

“The average scooter buyer is about 46 years old and makes roughly $50,000 a year, according to MIC numbers,” states Kelly Davis in “Scoot Over, San Diego,” a fascinating article from the May 10, 2005 edition of San Diego CityBEAT. (Read the entire article at http://www.sdcitybeat.com/article.php?id=4357.)

“But for Max Stromberger, who works for Cohn at Motorsport Scooters,” notes Davis for CityBEAT, “there’s something infectious about owning a scooter. People will smile or wave or ask about fuel efficiency, a topic Stromberger is happy to discuss. 'There’s no amount of stress that a 20-block ride home can’t cure,' he said.”

At Scootertronics we can help you find your ultimate stress reliever. Check out our website at http://www.scootertronics.com to see the latest models and find out more about the convenience, affordability, economy, and just plain FUN of being a scooter owner.

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Thinking of getting your graduate a car for college? Think scooters instead. Why saddle your son or daughter with a gas guzzler when you could both be saving with a sleek, new scooter instead?

“I’m laughing all they way to the bank,” says University of Georgia senior Kelly Choate in an April 11, 2006 article by Thomas Marine on redandblack.com, the University of Georgia student newspaper (http://www.redandblack.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/04/11/443b1c530e359).

Cash-strapped college students were among the first to recognize the financial advantages of scooters over cars. Savings at the pump are only part of the appeal. Lower parking fees on campus and less expensive insurance, registration and licensing fees are additional bonuses.

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Higher gasoline prices have boosted sales of motorcycles and scooters according to Chris Geiger, salesman/floor manager at State 8 Motorcycle & ATV in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, as reported in the April 21, 2006, online edition of the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal (http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/14394737.htm). 

"A lot of people who weren't riding are thinking about it now,'' Geiger said. "It used to be middle-aged guys and girls. Now, it's pretty much everybody.''
 

A fun, practical and eco-friendly way of getting around, savings at the gas pump are driving a booming scooter market across the country.  

 "The savings are phenomenal. The scooter pays for itself in the amount of gas you save," said Judy Spicer, manager Vespa of Edwardsville (Illinois), in a May 7, 2006 article from the Edwardsville Intelligencer (http://www.goedwardsville.com).
With small scooters getting 60 to 80 miles per gallon on regular unleaded gas, scooters are extremely eco-friendly. Vernon Carver, owner of Vespa of Edwardsville, notes:

“According to the Vespa company, if Americans were to utilize one of the latest eco-friendly motor scooters available in the market today, they would, on average, reduce their fuel consumption by 58 percent, emission of carbon monoxide by 90 percent and emission of carbon dioxide by 80 percent.”

 

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You'll love this beauty!  Retro supreme, the Geely X-8 Retro II Scooter!  This is one beautiful scooter that has a powerful four stroke engine that really kicks it out.

The four stroke engine gives you a powerful ride and comes with a large saddle seat. Your Geely X-8 is a true two-seater, for you and your passenger to ride comfortably in style.

Along with a superior CVT Belt Drive automatic transmission, you get alloy rims, plus you get the added safety benefits of Front ABS Disc Brakes.  The trick to the smooth ride is in the extra wide 3.5 x 10" tires that really give the Geely X-8 the advantage over other.

With gas mileage of 60 to 80 mpg you can save some nice cash. Some consider this Vespa-clone a scooter-a-step-back-in- time that will turn heads as you cruise your neighborhood.

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Gas prices pushed past the $3 mark in California and New York last week and are expected to climb to $4 across the country over the summer. More people are garaging their cars and turning to scooters as a viable money and energy-saving alternative. Dave Balut of Tampa Bay (Florida) 10 News reports a 30% increase in scooter sales over last year in the St. Petersburg area. At Scootertronics we've seen a similar increase.

Small scooters with cruising speeds of around 45 mph are the perfect choice for commuters. Balut talked to scooter commuter Bob Goeble who says he spends just $2 a week on gas since purchasing his scooter.

 “I used to drive a large SUV and we’ve put that in the garage and use it only for vacations, and I probably save about 600 dollars a year. ”

See what else Balut has to say at http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=29882.

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My Vento Rebellion

New 150 CE Chrome Edition

Whats amazing is the weather for ridding lately has been great. I am sure all owners have broken out the scoots and had a ride or two by now. Well I get my Yas Yas out every morning about 745am when I roll down my front yard out on the street facing the Potomac river and cruise to Waldorf to the office where I actually do my best work getting everyone their new scoots and help others with their old ones. Of course I can no longer handle the phones by myself so I look to my new prospects to help me with the many calls we get. Scootertronics is planning new things for 2006 like our testing of new Avanti 150s and are looking for a few customers willing to help out with this venture. Some close to us in surrounding states would be great. Looks like our DR Pully test with 150s went well with the correct weights working well 18X14 14 grams, 18X14  8grams for 150s and 16X13 with both 6.5 grams and 5.5 grams working the best for 50cc and in stock. We feel by adding MRP products like DR Pulley variator and roller weights plus an iridium plug from NGK you just get a better performing scooter that gets results each time you ride. Just like high performance parts fro a classic car just make it look sound and feel better same foe your scooter. 

Look for guest bloggers from scooted and Geely board soon here at Scootertronics. 

Now on the new Chrome Strada 150CTE this is one slamming scooter. I thought the RX200 was the bomb but with digital dash gas shocks and front and rear disc brakes it gives Vento and Avanti a run for the money for sure and has many eyes popping. The ride is smooth but still working in the top speed with only 76 miles on this baby we know went around 150 but I am going to go with 58 as top speed. This is aligned with most 150s using the 157 engine. Only the Avanti uses the Linhai Yamaha engine which will make it a tad faster and more powerful. We have the new Avanti 150in stock now with the rest in the water.

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Scooters will save you big money on gas.  Gas sipping scooters will get 60 to 80 miles per gallon versus the gas guzzling SUVs and typical cars on the road that range in gas mileage from 16 miles per gallon to 30 miles per gallon (in the smallest and most efficient cars).

This article from the Beacon Journal highlights how some people are saving money on gas by scooter commuting, using public transportation, and  even riding bicycles.  With gas approaching $3 per gallon and due to rise even more this summer, a scooter never looked better.

If you want to save on gas, a scooter is a great choice as not only is it extremely cost efficient when it comes to gas, but it is just plain fun to ride.  Saving money never got so good!

You'll find a wide selection of scooters that you can check out on our website www.Scootertronics.com.  I think that you'll be amazed at the unique styling, fashion, and power that a scooter can deliver.  Scooter commuting is all the rage and now with gas prices out of this world, they are more popular than ever.

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