Anyone drive Vespas, Honda scooters etc?

[qwertyMike]

Gas prices and all that. 100 MPG

The cool thing in Europe is you don't need a helmet.
Advice????????

[riderinthestorm]

1. I drive a Yamaha Riva to commute 16 miles one way

The staff, my family and I use a Honda Spree around the farm.

We. Love. Them!

Great gas mileage and a fun scoot to work.

We use a helmet though since we are really safety oriented. We also wear a day glo safety vest and boots. We drive very defensively since it's true - people on the road aren't looking out for small motorized bikes.

I'm not brave on wet roads or in rain. Everyone has a different tolerance level for that kind of stuff and mine is pretty much zero. My husband will ride it out without breaking a sweat but I am freaky about skidding (obviously that's happened to me - him too, he just has a higher tolerance for risk than I).

Good luck. There are a fair few scooter riders here on DU!

[Floogeldy]

2. My buddy just bought a Vespa 250 cc for $6100.

But you can get a Yamaha 750 cc BIKE for less.

ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[haydukelives]

3. My wife and I both got Vespas

LX 50's this summer. We are having lots of fun with then so far.
They are pricey, $3200 each, but very cool.
Advice: Always wear a helmet!