I weigh about 200lbs and the only thing I’ll be carrying is groceries. I used to ride a bicycle a lot commuting around Boston so I have the ride-safely angle down; I do not want to speed or do tricks, I just want something sturdy, light, and safe, and it doesn’t need to be highway legal but that would be a bonus; is there a minimum speed or cc’s that a scooter or small motorbike has to have to be highway-legal? Also, I probably would just pull over in periods of really heavy rain, and may therefore not need a windshield; but Seattle is rainy. If you are a resident of Seattle and ride a scooter please identify yourself, so that I can know you are the best source of info. If you are a scooter rider who is experienced in rainy weather anywhere, please also say so. (In ice and snow I’ll take the bus!)
What type of scooter or small/light motorbike should I buy for Seattle? (riding a few hours a week)?
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I live on Whidbey Island and ride a Honda VLX. Check out Johnny Pags website. They are inexpensive and good for around town. Just add some saddle bags from http://www.leatherup.com and you are set.
The Suzuki TU 250 is an amazing bike for what it is. It has enough power to go down the highways yet is light and nimble. http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/TU250/2011/TU250.aspx?category=standard
If you want a scooter a Yamaha C3 is a good scooter with plenty of storage http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/529/0/home.aspx
Stay away from the Chinese scooters, they are junk. If you want to go really cheep you can get a motorized bicycle for about $250 http://www.bikeberry.com/gas-engine-kits.html