geepondy said:
Do you need a motorcycle license to drive a scooter?
Different states have different laws, but USUALLY:
1. scooters with 49cc engines or less require just a regular drivers license. these units typically top out at 35-45 mph on flat roads
2. scooters over this (called maxi-scooters) required a separate motorcycle license or motorcycle endorsement on your normal license.
The honda reflex will hit 75-85 with no problem, and will outrun most any vehicle off the line as well. It's a 250cc model. Scooters have smaller tires. Smaller tires = less rotational mass. Less rotational mass = quick acceleration.
Honda also makes a 650cc scooter as well. I would be scared of it.
When I test drove a reflex it was not what I was expecting. At 85 it was less like a "wow this is fun" experience, and more like a "arghh, I'm gonna die, this is freakin fast" experience. But I think 85 on ANY 2 wheeled vehicle would be scary.
Don't get me wrong; I love speed. I have driven all sorts of sports cars to speeds in excess of 130 and 140 mph, but 2 wheels is a lot different than 4.