is a scooter as dangerous as a motorcycle?and i dont want any answers saying that a motorcycle/scooter isnt dangerousits the person on it thats makes it dangerouswhat i want is statistics on how many people get hurt or die on a scooter Vs. people on a motorcycle
Any bike with 50cc or more is (legally anyway) a motorcycle, but regardless of engine displacement, you can be killed on any two wheeled vehicle be it a Vespa, Honda, Harley, or Schwinn. Perhaps you feel that you are not ready for the Honda CB350s and just have not made that connection in your head yet. My opinion is don't let fear limit your options. Take a motorcycle safety class and then you can make a better decision of what to ride. If it's just a displacement thing and you have already stated that you like Vespas check out the Vespa GTS 250. Honda and Yamaha also have 250cc scooters. If 250cc are not enough, there are larger displacement scooters on the market as well. Yamaha Majesty 400 Honda Silverwing 600 Suzuki Burgman 650 I use a Honda Reflex scooter to commute to work. Is the Reflex better or cooler then the above bikes? I Do Not Know, but the Reflex is my choice of scooter, and I am happy with that choice. It is my hope that you will be as happy with the bike you choose to ride as I am with the one I choose to ride. Ride Safe
Scooter Vs Motorcycle Safety
I will tell you first hand. I have crashed on both a Kawasaki Ninja, and a Honda Ruckus (scooter) In case of an accident, a Scooter is far safer. They are much lighter, and it seems like you are almost protected by the step through design. On a step over motorcycle, in the event of a crash, your leg will be pinched between the motorcycle and the road. Braking: Trade offs exist here. Motorcycles have more braking power, but, that also makes you able to lock up the front wheel, and crash. On scoots with drums, full brakes gives you no danger. Accident avoidance: Motorcyle wins! Much more power for accelerating out of sticky situations. Overall: Noobs, stick to scoots! Veterans, get a bike! Mike
