Do you live in a busy area and don’t know how to get around without getting stuck? Here are some scooters ideal for escaping traffic, just a few euros are enough.
Commuting and knowing that you have to move every day, even if for short stretches at walking pace due to road congestion, can prove to be a source of stress in the long run. And what better solution than buying a scooter? Of course, before buying you need to understand well what you need, whether the vehicle is only needed within the city walls, or whether you also need to go on the ring road or motorway.
In the first case even a classic fifty is fine, but in the second you have to move towards a medium or large displacement vehicle of 350 or 400 cm3, capable of expressing performance, but at the same time making its way through thousands of cars. If you know you have to cover several kilometers between going to and from work, the advice is certainly to focus on more powerful scooters suitable for long distances. Not only for acceleration and horsepower, but also for comfort and aerodynamic protection. The reassuring news for those who have to make this type of investment is that there are several on the market second hand models not to be missed due to the excellent quality/price ratio.
Scooters perfect for traffic, the best deals on the market
Let’s start from BMW C 400 (above in photo ed.). Equipped with a double steering fork, it can count on a good engine, especially strong when picking up and cornering. The saddle is spacious, but the suspension is very stiff, the windshield is not very protective and the footpegs are narrow. Anyone who wants to spend little on petrol stations is in the right place. The maximum speed is 141.71 km/h, with passage from 0 to 400 meters in 16 seconds. The cost ranges from 3 thousand to 5,500 euros.
With the’Honda SW-T 400 the comfort bar is raised compared to the German proposal, you are more protected, the suspensions are soft and the saddle is adequate. The problem? It weighs a little too much. If you buy it for the city you have to take into account the large volumes. To get it you have to come up with between 2 thousand and 3,500 euros. We close with the Italian one Piaggio MP3 350. The strong points are represented by ABS and traction control. Well balanced, it delivers 23.8 hp and is not affected by vibrations. The flaw is the weight which reaches 247.5, even the price is not very low oscillating between 3 thousand and 5,200 euros.
