Hi all,

I've been looking at getting a motor scooter and am having trouble coming up with useful information. I don't know where else to turn so I decided to try at my favorite place on the WWW.

I only have around $1,000 to spend so here are my questions:

Are the "off" brands (non Vespa, Honda, Yamaha, etc.) any good? I see new 50cc scooters that look great for $800. Will they happily carry a 200+ lb. man? Will they run for a long time?

Should I look for a used scooter instead? Are the 50cc hondas more powerful and really better as the $1,700 price tag for a new one suggest?

I haven't been able to find a dealer for the "off" brands in Orlando where I live, and I'd have to get someone to take me to Tampa Bay or further to even test drive one, so I'd really appreciate some feedback and whatever else you'd like to share. Buying anything with a motor very if difficult for me because I know so little about vehicles.

Thanks, in advance!

Blackcatter