50cc Motorcycle

Zoom Around Town on a 50cc Motorcycle

50cc motorcycles are typically known as mopeds and do not go over 45 km/h. These city runabouts are cheap to buy on eBay, cheap to maintain, cheap to run, and can provide up to 100 miles per gallon of fuel or more, making it a very common choice among teenagers aged 16 and over. It’s small size and fuel economy also makes it a great choice as a city bike to run errands or travel short distances.

50cc motorcycles are generally not emissions regulated in Europe. As such, the less emission-efficient carburettors are used as a low-cost alternative to fuel injection to help keep prices low. In addition to its low cost, carburettors are also extremely simple and reliable with a robust build that can be repaired easily with a low level of knowledge and simple tools. Compared with fuel injection engines, carburettors are easy to run and help keep maintenance costs affordable.

In the UK, you will need to meet the following requirements to operate a 50cc motorcycle:

• Aged 16 or over.
• The motorcycle travels no faster than 45 km/h.
• A CBT test is taken and passed.
• You have a provisional license.

Those that are 17 years old or older and have an A1 endorsement, however, can ride up to 125cc motorcycles.

Although the 50cc motorcycle is road legal in rural areas and cities, it is forbidden to ride them on motorways as they are too slow to keep up with traffic. Using the country roads are much safer and provide a scenic route to your next destination.

Although 50cc motorcycles typically do not break the bank even when brand new, there are still great reasons on why you should consider a used 50cc motorcycle. They include:

• The motorcycle has already depreciated from when it was new, so you will not lose too much money when selling it.
• Motorcycles do not come with as many technical features as a car does, so a motorcycle from 20 years ago could have much of the same features as a late model motorcycle.
• Used motorcycles are usually of older models and used spare parts are abundant and cheap for repairs.
• Even if you damage a used motorcycle, it will not hurt the value of it as much as if you damaged a brand new bike.