Gas Powered Mopeds

Can someone tell me a little about mopeds/gopeds?

i don’t know much at all besides i need something to ride about 5 miles a couple a times of week and want a gas powered moped or goped im not sure about those terms but here is what i was looking at

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/1372467664.html

what does it mean it needs a 2 stroke gas mixture at 25/1

also how fast does 49 cc’s go like 20 mph?

do you need a license or insurance for one of theese?

also is t here anything bad about 2 stroke engines compared to 4 stroke?

and is 200$ a reasonable price for something like this?

thank you!

This particular item was designed as a kids toy.
Rather an expensive kids toy, though. In this day
of trying to make things appealing by making them
look, and act like some ‘space age’ technology,
they have taken things that were invented many
years ago, and made them appear as something
new, and different. In this case they have added
a small motor, and some even come with a pedestal
type seat that can be removed.

Unfortunately, what they don’t tell you is that these
‘toys’ are not made to carry weight over about
140 to 150 pounds. They are slow, and dangerous,
and are not allowed on roads in most any state.
They cannot be licensed to operate on any road.
They are classed as a ‘motor driven vehicle’, but
not an actual motor vehicle. If it were a ‘motor
driven cycle’, which is one that can be licensed,
it would be with a 50cc engine or less for that,
but is designed as a small motorcycle.

A good example of a motor driven cycle is the
MoPed. The MoPeds were first invented from
the original design of the motorized bicycle.
They first started appearing in the early 50′s.
Due to the unique sound of their engines,
many times they were referred to ‘Wing Dings’.
The MoPed (now just listed as Moped) name
came from Motorized Pedacycle. It was just
a cross between a motor scooter of the time,
which was first made by the Cushman Company,
that was much like the motor scooters of today,
but not so streamlined, and a bicycle. Actually,
they were kind of ‘boxy’ looking. The first ones
even had the old kickstart Maytag washing
machine motor.

Mopeds are still around today. There are quite
a few clubs that have regular travel get-togethers.
I haven’[t seen an older, original Moped for sale
in recent times, although many are still around.
The newer ones can get rather pricey, and go
for around $1500. If you can find an older one
you might be able to get it for around $300 to
$400.

The unique thing about these is that you can
pedal them like a bicycle, and even pedal them
to start the motor. If the motor doesn't run, it
will still work as a bicycle.

These Mopeds are motor driven cycles with
engines that can run up to around 45-60 mph.
It just depends upon which engine you have,
and how good of condition. They can be run
on the road as they must have license plates,
and the operator must have a drivers license.

I would not look to the little scooters such as
the one in your site example, but look to a
small motor cycle, or motor driven cycle.
One thing though. Not all motor driven cycles
are Mopeds. Some are just regular, small
motorcycles. Those do not have the pedals,
and are commonly built on a heavier frame.

Now, about 2-stroke engines versus the
4-stroke engines. the 2's do need a gas
and oil mixture, whereas the 4's do not.
The 4's have a crankcase for the oil, and
needs no oil in the gas for any lubrication.
The 2's are good for off road 'dirt turning',
but not so great for much on road runs.
The plugs in a 2 stroke get fouled often,
and must be cleaned, or replaced. The
2's must be worked on often to maintain
them, whereas the 4s require much less
maintenance. With a 4 stroke you can
get a two, or four cylinder engine that
can last for many years with little trouble.
One of the best, most durable, all round
machines ever built is the Honda 350cc
twin cylinder motorcycle. It is small enough
to ride on or off road, and has a large enough
engine to be allowed on controlled access
highways such as an Interstate. It is very
versatile in ability, quite easy to handle, and
has been one of the most safe to ride. A
very close second to this one is the Honda
454. (A 450cc engine with four cylinders.)
[Saying all of this is sure a change for an
old Harley man.] You can usually find a
used 350 for around $200 to $400 from a
person.

150cc Touring Mopeds, 4 Stroke Gas Powered Scooters, Motorized Scooters Windshield – MC_JM19

Razor E200 Electric Scooter $159.99 Cruise around the neighborhood in style with the Razor E200 electric scooter. An ultra-quiet chain-driven motor, and a handy twist-grip throttle accelerator, the E200 is the perfect device for teens and adults wanting to speed over to a friend’s house or head to the park. Unlike Razor’s E300S and E500S scooters–which offers a seated ride–the E200 requires you to stand while zipping through town….

Razor MX650 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike $439.99 The high-performance, electric powered Razor MX650 Dirt Rocket is ideal for teens (ages 16 and up) who want to enjoy an authentic dirt bike experience without breaking the bank. The Dirt Rocket’s powerful motor carries riders at speeds of up to 17 miles per hour–more than enough for most bumpy dirt trails–and can cruise for up to 10 miles (or 40 minutes) on a single charge. At the same time, the…

Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike $199.99 With 12″ pneumatic knobby tires and adjustable riser handle bars, your young dirt biker will have a great time riding around. This high-performance bike with variable speeds, and a super quiet chain-drive motor, holds up to 120 lbs. as it cruises at speeds of up to 15 mph. With twist grip throttle acceleration control and a hand-operated rear brake, the journey is in the rider’s hands. Requires 2 …

Digital Hour Meter Tachometer Tach Tacho for Yamaha KTM Honda Kawasaki BMW Motorcycle Dirt Bike ATV UTV Quad Generator MX Snowmobile Boat Outboard Jet Ski 4 2 Stroke Gas Engine $14.50 The HM011 is a self powered LCD hour meter, tachometer and maintenance meter. An internal lithium battery furnishes the power for the monitor. A wire around the spark plug wire of the engine provides both a tachometer signal an indicator that the engine is running. The maintenance meter is used to alert maintenance personnel that a time interval has expired and maintenance shuold be performed on t…

400 lb. Capacity Power Scooter and Wheelchair Folding Cargo Carrier Rack $262.99 SC400 Power Scooter Hitch Mounted Medical and Wheelchair Rack is a quick, simple, safe, and affordable means for transporting scooters or wheelchairs. The rack surface is 47″ long X 28″ wide, providing enough space for most of today’s mobility devices. 3″ high side rails feature 11 different tie down points for securing the power wheelchair or scooter to the rack. Folds up when not in use, and wi…

50CC 4-STROKE GY6 139QMB GAS SCOOTER ENGINE(EGGY6-50-139QMB) This engine is used in scooters from Kymco, Diamo, Schwinn, Q Link Geely, Roketa, Tank, Avanti, Meitian, Strada Verucci Pep boys and most 50cc four stroke scooters plus many others made in China and Taiwan. This engine package comes with carburetor, intake manifold, starter, and air filter. You will get everything you see in the pictures. ENGINE TYPE: 1-CYLINDER/4- STROKES/AIR-COOLED DISPLACEMENT…