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A very typical kind of a motorcycle in terms of design, Scooters have a step-trough frame as well as a platform for the rider to rest their feet on while riding the vehicle. The designs of motorcycles that are very similar to the present day Scooters have been found and the motorcycles that most resemble the Scooters of today were first made in the year 1914. The development of this very useful vehicle was in full swing in the USA and parts of Europe even during the two World Wars.
The Lambretta and the Vespa were introduced just after the Second World War and these two were primarily responsible for the global popularity that a Scooter now enjoys. These Scooters were very practical vehicles in the times after the war when the economy was not at its best and these vehicles were also fuel efficient due to the use of low power engines that range between 50 cc and 250 cc. the most basic designs have not undergone any significant changes over the years, but there have been some modifications to add the modern touch and to couple it with sleek looks. Maxi-Scooters have also been developed that have engines ranging from 250cc to 800 cc in some western countries.
Scooters are a very popular vehicle for personal transport. This is mainly because the price of a scooter in any market is very low compared to other two-wheelers (except the Mopeds, but the Mopeds lack in power). It is very easy to operate a scooter and there is plenty of room to store things in the vehicle itself. The amount of money required to get a license for a scooter is less compared to that needed for a car, and the cost of insurance is also a lot cheaper.
Nowadays, keeping with the environment norms, various electric Scooters have also hit the markets in various parts of the world and have become instant hits as well. These provide a very easy and cheap mode of transport and are perfect students.
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