# Need Scooter/Moped advice, help!
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-scooter-moped-advice-help/206631
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [November 29, 2010, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-scooter-moped-advice-help/206631 "2010-11-29T04:04:36Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@FearBefore128](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FearBefore128)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2010, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-scooter-moped-advice-help/206631/1 "2010-11-29T04:04:36Z")
So for awhile now I’ve been wanting to get a motorcycle but I’ve realized it just isn’t practical or even do-able in my present situation, however a moped or scooter could be much more realizable. Between being a broke as college kid and wanting to throw most of my money at my e30, this seems like a good idea for affordable, efficient and fun transportation in the right weather conditions.
Before I get a head of myself though, I could use some more info from someone who knows what they are doing. I have a handful big questions…
What are the requirements for a scooter or moped that you don’t need a motorcycle license to use?
What are the insurance requirements for such a vehicle?
What are some decent mopeds or scooters I could get new or used for around $1000?
Ideally I’d like to spend about $500 on a vehicle that doesn’t need a motorcycle license or insurance and can handle the 4 mile trip from my apartment to campus but I get the feeling that’s highly unrealistic.
Anyways any help is always appreciated. Thx
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### Author:  [@quadturbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadturbo)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2010, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-scooter-moped-advice-help/206631/2 "2010-11-29T05:04:05Z")
if it goes over 30mph or bigger than 50cc you need a motorcycle license, and I’m pretty sure they all require insurance. You’re better off getting a 250 like a rebel or a ninja.
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### Author:  [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2010, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-scooter-moped-advice-help/206631/3 "2010-11-29T05:40:19Z")
You can get an old honda CB for under 1000 (I got mine for 10 bucks) and won’t look like a tool. Go that route. I pay under 100 bucks a year for insurance.
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### Author:  [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-scooter-moped-advice-help/206631/4 "2010-11-29T18:13:13Z")
Get an enduro so you can whip across the grass too!