Moped or Scooters anyone?

[Drew]

I live in Japan. Here, scooters are everywhere and the model choices are large. All of the motorcycle companies have a line of scooters. I ride a Honda Lead, 110 cc 4-stroke, front disc brake, electric start, can ride 2 people. I ride it nearly every day, rain or shine. A good rain suit will keep you dry and is worth the investment. But here, people are very used to scooters zipping around. Also, around town, the top speeds in the huge urban areas are lower than what I've experienced in the States. I ride about 250-300 miles a month, which costs me about $20.00 in gas, though gas here is about $6.00 a gallon. When you go over 50cc, the wheel base is often longer and the wheels larger, making for a better and safer ride.