plus, the true motorcycles have real sized wheels. don’t know how I would trust a 9" wheel on a scooter with some of the potholes and man hole covers around here.
if it’s under 50cc you don’t need a license to ride on the road. You also probably won’t go much above 60 or 65 mph so depending on the road, you might have to plan trips accordingly.
I generally agree that scooters are a waste, especially under 50cc. just get a real bike.