What is the difference between a scooter and a moped?

Dee R. asked:

What are the pedals for in a moped? Do I have to pedal to get it started or can I just start the engine from the get go?

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Tags: Moped, Scooter

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6 Responses to “What is the difference between a scooter and a moped?”

1. Thomas A Says:
   February 3rd, 2008 at 12:29 am

   There is no real difference. You should be able to start and go.

2. spywaredr Says:
   February 5th, 2008 at 6:55 pm

   usually the amount of wheels. scooter = 4 or 4 and moped = 2

3. Tinker Says:
   February 7th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

   In most states a moped is a conveyance, the engine of which is under 50 cc, and assisted by PEDALs, with a top speed of 35 MPH while the engine is operated. Basically a Motor-assisted bicycle.

   A scooter is usually defined as 50-UNDER 150cc and it requires in most states a full M class or Motorcycle endorsement.

   There are a few states that ask for a SCOOTER endorsement, to ride small 2 wheeled vehicles.

4. billcarr Says:
   February 8th, 2008 at 2:14 pm

   Mo peds are toys. A scooter can have 650 cc and be ridden across the USA.

5. ScootMagApril Says:
   February 10th, 2008 at 5:00 pm

   According the California DMV (and probably other states) a moped must have 2 or 3 wheels, fully operative pedals for human power, or powered solely by electric energy, an automatic transmission and a motor with less than 2 gross brake horsepower, a maximum speed of 30 MPH on round level.

   A scooter does not have pedals, can exceed 30MPH, is typically gas-powered (although some are electric) and can have 2 or 3 wheels.

   You can start mopeds without pedaling.

6. Mike D Says:
   February 12th, 2008 at 3:56 am

   Mopeds don’t go above 35 mph.

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