Whats the difference between a moped and a vespa?
A lot of people confuse these for some reason. A moped is a motorized bicycle. MOtorized PEDal. A moped is not the same as a scooter. The difference between a scooter and a motorcycle is that you sit IN a scooter and you sit ON a motorcycle. Vespa is a brand of scooter, and one of the better known ones. Honda, Yamaha, Bajaj, Kymco, and a lot of other companies make scooters of their own. Mopeds top out at maybe 20-25 MPH. I believe there is an actual speed limit on mopeds. Scooters can be much faster. Depending on where you live, you might need a specific license to ride a moped. You definitely need a license for a scooter as, depending on the size of the engine, they’re classified as motorcycle. The probability of getting into an accident depends on your riding skill and your ability to maintain situational awareness. Many people, especially those in large trucks and SUVs, don’t pay attention to you and may hit you. You just have to stay alert and learn how to read people. Insurance f
