Serious Fun To The Max With Yamaha’s 2009 TMAX Gas Motor Scooter!
Filed under: Gas Powered Scooters, Yamaha Motor Scooters
Looking at the incredible 2009 Yamaha TMAX gas motor scooter can change your preconceived notions about scooters. It does have the scooter’s step-through construction, but its sporty body design, with lightweight, die-cast aluminum frame, suggests a small touring motorcycle. The fuel-injected, DOHC, 499cc, parallel-twin engine offers the versatility of nice and easy slow speeds and self-assurance at faster speeds, with the ruggedness to handle the potholes of city driving. The ample-powered engine is hooked up to a continuously variable, automatic transmission, which takes away the worry about shifting gears!
Yamaha is most considerate of the environment and the reduction of air pollution. The remarkable TMAX’s muffler integrates exhaust catalyst technology and the fuel tank emission system has a charcoal canister, which also controls gasoline evaporation. The Yamaha gas motor scooter sports front double-disc brakes, offering strong stopping power and a rear disc brake, with a parking brake system that is tucked along the handlebar when disengaged and swings outward when in use. The astounding TMAX is all for fuel economy, getting up to an estimated 47 mpg and has a fuel tank that holds four gallons of gas.
Yamaha gave this fantastic scooter some luxury appointments including a 31.5 inch tall saddle, with a position-adjustable, operator backrest; a double glove box in the front apron; a storage box under the hinged rear seat that is roomy enough to hold a large full-face helmet and superb weather and wind protection, coming from the tall windshield, apron and floorboard composition. There are other motorcycle-like features in the exceptional TMAX’s large, bright headlights and taillight and full-size gauges. The 15-inch cast aluminum wheels, both front and rear, have radial tires for magnificent handling. The phenomenal 2009 Yamaha TMAX gas motor scooter strikes an impressive balance between dynamic performance and comfort, with its blend of raw power and confident handling that will surprise even died-in-the-wool motorcycle riders!
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History of Gas Scooters
Filed under: Electric Motor Scooter, Honda Motor Scooters, Razor Motor Scooter, Vespa Motor Scooters, Yamaha Motor Scooters
The first patents for scooters go back as far as 1921. The Razor scooter was later developed by Gino Tsai in Shanghai, Taiwan and became an instant hit with the public. It didn't take long for motor scooter popularity to expand all over the globe.
Even before 1950 there were as many as 110,000 scooters on the road in Italy alone. It has been just a little over 50 years since the Vespa-Douglas Corporation in the UK sold their first gas scooters. The Douglas corporation was on the verge of bankruptcy when they first began selling their gas scooters. It was a big hit at the 1950 Motorcycle Show and saved the company from possible financial ruin.
From 1950 to 1958 Vespa sold over 125,000 of their gas powered scooters in the UK. Why the great success? During this period the European countries didn't have a great deal of money and there was not much gas available to the public. Due to the scarcity of gasoline and the high gas mileage of the gas motor scooter it's popularity quickly escalated.
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Ride A Motor Scooter Or A Moped
Filed under: Electric Motor Scooter, Honda Motor Scooters, Razor Motor Scooter, Vespa Motor Scooters, Yamaha Motor Scooters
The wind in your hair. The zippy machine. The quick and easy maneuverability. A motor scooter is the perfect mode of transportation for whizzing around the city, heading to the market or the beach, picking up a friend or just relishing in a fine day. Rent a gas powered scooter or moped the next time you travel and you'll enjoy the sites, sounds and smells from the locals' point of view, not to mention saving the extra money it would have cost you to rent a car. Choosing an electric motor scooter or moped over a car saves you money in gas, insurance and expensive repairs, and is an environmentally friendly choice as well. In comparison to a gas-guzzling, ear-shattering motorcycle, which also requires another license, a motor scooter or moped is a fuel-conserving and quieter vehicle that anyone of any age can just pick up and ride.
Before you start saving money on gas, insurance and licenses, however, you've got to select one. Our vast collection of motor scooters and mopeds of all makes and brands is sure to have something you could see yourself on. And at the lowest prices online and off, you can start counting the money saved and plan your first scooter adventure. Or, surprise someone you love with a completely unique gift that's affordable for them to maintain and doesn't require a special license or riding classes. Scroll through our list of gas powered or electric motor scooters and mopeds and place your bid today!
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