Motorcycle Safety & Driveability: moped and travel, 250cc scooter, moped scooter

Question
Hello,

I am thinking about getting a moped/scooter but my only drawback is that I like to travil.  I already know I would be looking at something around 150-250cc, but how are they for long trips?  Or for that matter if you can go on teh interstate?  Some of the "touring" mopeds seem to have the speed and are a little bigger so I dont know.

Thank you,

Kim

Answer
I guess that depends on what you mean by "travel."

A small scooter is not a bad choice for day trips, but it's carrying capacity is probably lacking when it comes to multi-day, high mileage trips.

A small scooter is not good for Interstate highway use, they're simply too small and too underpowered for that kind of traffic. A bigger one (600cc) is probably okay for the Interstate.

I think comfort-wise, small scooters are probably great for traveling. And they're fantastic for getting around town.

If you're not planning on taking any 700+ mile trips, and can avoid riding on the freeway, I think a 125-250cc scooter is a fine mode of transportation.

Pat