Get to Work by Riding a Scooter – The Best Scooters for Car Drivers

Here are FortNine’s top picks!

Scooters are a great way to get to work, and FortNine decided to make a video showcasing the best scooters for folks who don’t have a motorcycle license.

I’ve written about the merits of 50cc scooters before, and I really do think they’re one of the best ways to commute. Even better in many cases than a lot of motorcycles depending on the type of commute you have.

In the video above, the Canadian gents over at FortNine go over three of their picks for the best scooters for car drivers, and below, you’ll find my thoughts on each of them.

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The Honda Scooter Lineup Is Fantastic and You Should Consider One

If you need an affordable little bike for getting around I would point you towards the Honda scooter lineup. Honda manufactures some of the best scooters in the world.

Scooters often get disdain here in the U.S. I’ll say they’re not nearly as cool as a typical motorcycle, but they’re fun, affordable, fuel-efficient, and worth your money. Forget the haters, and enjoy the ease and simplicity of a scooter. Honda makes some of the best out there.

Here’s a closer look at each scooter in Honda’s lineup from the simple Honda Metropolitan scooter to the rugged and ready-for-trails ADV150.

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The 6 Best New Scooters and Motorcycles Under $3,000

Riding a quality bike doesn’t have to cost you a ton of money. There are plenty of scooters and motorcycles under $3,000 that you can buy brand new.

That said, your options are somewhat limited. If you shop on the used market, you can usually find a serviceable motorcycle for even less, but I’ll say that you can still buy some excellent new bikes for under $3,000.

I’ve pulled together a list of bikes that are the highest quality and best performing for this tight budget. Let’s dive into the list.

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10 Best Scooter Jackets You Can Buy Right Now

Scooters aren’t as popular in the U.S. as motorcycles, but they’re still important players in the transportation world, and you need the right gear if you ride one. That means you’ll need to think about scooter jackets.

As I’ve said before, you don’t want just any scooter jacket, you should try to find the best scooter jacket out there.

I decided I’d comb through the listings of the jackets out there and find the very best scooter jackets for you to consider. Check out my picks below.

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Zack Courts Reviews the Instantly Likeable 2021 Honda ADV150

Here’s a closer look at the 2021 Honda ADV150. Zack Courts of Revzilla recently had a chance to review the little adventure scooter and came away impressed.

I’m itching to ride this thing. It has received positive reviews, and honestly, I dig scooters.

It’s not some badass ADV bike, but it can take on a little bit of dirt, as Zack demonstrates.

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Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 24

On Fridays, I like to take a look over the past week’s news articles and do a motorcycle news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.

This week, there are some interesting stories out there. Topics include Briggs & Stratton, Yamaha, and how a simple scooter helped a kid learn and find meaning.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the best stories of the week.

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