5 Reasons Why Scooters May Be the Better Two-Wheeler Option for You

Don’t get us wrong, we love motorcycles as much as we as scooters, but there are compelling reasons why scooters have become the highest selling two wheelers in India. And if you are considering a new two-wheeler for your commutes, you might want to look into the advantages of owning a scooter over a motorcycle. But that said, the final purchase decision will be yours to make! 

Ease of Use

Scooters have a very low learning curve. There is nothing you need to learn! All you have to do is twist the throttle and be on your way. No feathering the clutch in traffic, no gear shifts, certainly no need to do a karate chop to sit on your bike, just slide in and you are ready to roll. The ease of use has made scooters so much popular that even people who own a motorcycle end up buying an extra scooter for city commutes and short grocery trips.  Superior Comfort 

Nothing rivals the wide seat and low height of a scooter! Softly padded wide saddles in scooters make it a joy to remain seated in stop and go traffic and the floorboard in the front gives you enough leg room to move around when your legs get tired. The riding triangle (position of the handlebar, head and foot pegs) is fairly upright and does not cause any stress on your back or on the wrists.  Better Practicality

Better under seat storage, wider floorboards for additional luggage and convenient hooks under the seat beats the practicality of a motorcycle any day! When it comes to doing chores on your two-wheeler, a scooter will be the best choice. Also, the wider pillion seat means you have someone sit comfortably behind you and carry something for you. Another aspect of practicality is that anyone in your family can ride it and get things done. Just make sure that they have a valid driver’s license and the best scooter helmet with them. Just a side note, never let anyone in your family compromise on the safety because a scooter is convenient to use which gives a false sense of confidence which may become a cause for worry later. Always insist on everyone to use riding safety gear. Full face scooter helmets are quite affordable, so you might as well have an extra sitting at your home for your family to use.

Less Cost of Ownership & Maintenance

At the outset, most scooters are cheaper than motorcycles. Secondly if you ride sensibly you can get a good mileage out of the vehicle which will add to your overall savings in the long run. Lastly, maintenance costs of scooters are lower than that of motorcycles. So, all in all, scooters are cheaper to own and maintain.

Best in Traffic 

Scooters are much lighter in weight when compared to motorcycles, so despite having smaller engines, they have great low-end torque which gets you off the stop sign faster. Even in bumper to bumper traffic you can squeeze past small openings because scooters have smaller wheels which mean tighter turning radius. And since you don’t have to shift down gears or hold the clutch until the light turns green, scooters are simply more convenient to ride in the traffic.

Ready to get your new scooter? Make sure to check out all riding safety gear and the best safety helmets designed for scooters and pick one that suits your personality the best!