The Baja Motorsport 50cc Scooter Gets 100 MPG - Beat the Gas Crunch

The Baja Motorsport 50cc Scooter gets about 100 miles to every gallon! That means the average motorist will spend about five dollars per week in gas. Yes, there are pros and cons to riding a scooter, but what can be better than saving fifty bucks a week?

The Baja Scooter Features

4-stroke quiet engine
Electric and kick start
No clutch - automatic
Heavyweight but lightweight ride
Maximum speed 50mph
Front and rear breaks
Headlight, taillight and turn signals

Ample Storage

Just turn the key, press the start and go! It's that simple. If for some reason a problem with the ignition exists, there is a kick start for a manual start. There is no complicated clutch action which makes this scooter easy-to-ride for everyone. And it's sturdy! With a weight of over 200 pounds, this little two-wheeler can haul up to 400 pounds, or one, pretty ample person. Up hills can be a bit slow, but on the straight-a-ways and downhill, the Baja can get up to 50mph. Front and rear brakes mean stopping on a dime is no problem. For safety, the headlamp is illuminated day and night; and turn signals eliminate the need for arm signals or unsafe turns.

No License Required

Perfect for underage drivers or DUI victims, this scooter requires no registration and no driver's license. Although considered a street scooter, the driver must obey the same laws as a bicycle and must drive to the right of the flow of traffic in higher speed zone areas. In fact, a bicycle helmet is legal head gear for those states that have helmet laws. Speaking of speed; if the speed limit is 45mph, the Baja Scooter may take a minute or so to reach that speed; while accelerating, the motorist should stay as far to the right as possible (like a bicycle) or in the breakdown lane if one is available. Once the scooter reaches the speed limit, it is acceptable to ride in with traffic.

Safety First

Always wear reflective clothing. Many auto parts stores carry reflective tape that may be adhered to any fabric. And ladies, if you are not frequenting auto parts stores, try your local fabric store.

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Where can I buy one of these? If anyone found it cheap itd be greatly appreciated if you mentioned it! =]

Posted on 06/08/2009 at 8:06:04 PM

Hello Mindy, I am terribly sorry to hear of your Mom's accident. Since writing the article I have gotten a motorcycle helmet and fully recommend one. Did you know that 7 million accidents happen in American homes each year? It is not the scooter's fault. Accidents happen. I hope your Mom is healing well, and I also hope that anyone else who has read your comment will take extra care when approaching a cyclist of any kind.

Posted on 10/12/2008 at 7:10:38 PM

My mom purchased one of these scooters and one week later she is in critical condition in the ICU with extensive injuries. Witnesses say she lost control of the vehicle while going uphill and was thrown into oncoming traffic. She is lucky to be alive! It may be weeks before she can tell us what really happened. I was proud of her for "going green" but perhaps THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT AS SAFE AS THEY MAY SEEM! When looking for news on scooters, I came across many fatal accidents. I think motorcycle helmets are more appropriate than bicycle helmets and that drivers should practice maneuvering these in safe areas without traffic before heading out onto busy streets.

Posted on 10/12/2008 at 6:10:31 PM

I too, live in Colorado (in the Springs) and legally, I can ride it even on to Fort Carson American Army base w/o a license, registration or even a regulation helmet. Because it is under 50 ccs, I am permitted to wear a bike helmet. I work on Ft. Carson every day.

Posted on 08/15/2008 at 9:08:44 PM

Nice article. The laws governing 50cc bikes are not standardized in the USA. In Massachusetts they are not insurable. That 50 mph figure, is that by the bike's speedometer or by a GPS. Motorbike speedometers are usually high, sometimes very high. My bike has a difference of nearly 10 MPH at 70 MPH and above.

Posted on 08/15/2008 at 8:08:24 PM

You may want to check the law in your state. In mine (Tennessee) any vehicle with an engine must be registered / tagged if you drive it on the road. I had some question about this when I purchased mine and called the state to confirm. They said it only needed to be registered if it was for on-road driving. Also, you must have a valid drivers license, although the normal motorcycle endorsement is not required. Also, you can not ride it in the "bike lane." As a motorized vehicle, it must be driven in the normal car lane, not to the side. I have heard others say some of the things you say here, but when I checked out the laws in my state, this is what I found. BTW- I have a blue scooter just like your red one. I do love it, and the gas savings. I ride it 6 miles to work each day (12 miles round trip).

Posted on 08/05/2008 at 10:08:21 AM

you should check the laws in your state first, in my state colorado, you must hold a drivers liscence to ride one and it may not exceed 30 mph. The laws are probably less strict in other states.

Posted on 06/07/2008 at 10:06:41 AM

LOL, I like the DUI Victims line, LMAO. They'll never stop the drunks! LOLOLOL Great article, to the point and informative. You should be a writer someday *wink*

Posted on 05/11/2008 at 4:05:52 PM

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