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Do all scooters have automatic transmission system?

All scooters with automatic transmission system?

Answer:

All new have, but some old Vespas have manual transmission
no. some have automatics and some you shift just like a motorcycle.
NO. classic Vespa had a handle bar mounted gearshift. Lambretta also had gear shift transmission. The Cushman had a side of gas tank hand shift lever and foot clutch. Current Vespa replica also has gear shift transmission. Honda has a CT70(?) scooter step through frame with a 3 speed transmission and a limited market 50cc version that gets 'Moped' license plates in some markets. Pedal variation of CT70 also gets moped plates here. Honda Express has a variation with 3 speed tranny also. Yamaha has a 125, maybe a 80cc also scooter with the shiftable geared transmission, drivetrain comes more from their dirt bike than scooter drive belt drive, clutching is similar to the Honda autoclutch in first movement of shift lever activates electric solenoid to disengage clutch.

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