[GRRRRR]

Honda Reflex Sport $6,000

Yamaha Majesty, $5,700

[DouglasKC]

Those are cool. Go ahead and get one and let me know how they are.

[flashbunny]

hmmm..spending $6000 to save $500 a year in gas....and you can only ride it part of the year.

Have you looked into the segway??? ;)

[Army Air Corps]

Well, they are not bad for zipping around a city. In many cities, they are the primary mode of transport. Honda makes some of the better performing and better looking models.

[Sun]

Don't do it. You are too vulnerable in those things.

Worried about gas? Call your reps and tell them we need more refineries and exploration in the U.S.A.!

[cyborg]

I bought an Elite 80 and gas used to go real far on that thing. Try the Elite 80 instead before buying something so expensive.

[SquirrelKing]

Trade your van for it.

Straight up.

[FreedomCalls]

They are great, especially if you live in a mild climate. I rent one whenever I vacation in Italy or Greece where they are used extensively. Go for it.

[staytrue]

I had one, they are really dangerous in wet weather (no wipers on the helmut and slick tires too). People like to steal them, mine was stolen twice.

They handle well enough and have enough hp too.

Don't ever ride double. They handle very poorly then.

[cripplecreek]

Ive been thinking about it myself. My trips are mostly little 5 mile trips to the hardware store anyway.

[calex59]

Actually the newest Honda scooter has 582 CC. Quite a scooter! Your gas miliage would suffer with that one. I would like to get one of the 125 to 150 cc machines. I think the new styling and the storage space on a lot of them is great. Get one and to H**l with the wife, right?:) Just kidding, better at least get her to agree first!

[kenth]

As long as you're not getting gay on it with an Italian, I'd say go for it.

[tet68]

Both too gay.
What you need is a Rokkon Trail Breaker!
TWO wheel drive!

[Born Conservative]

Depending on how far you have to go, how about a Honda Ruckus? (small engine, not made for highways) Great on gas, cruises comfortably at about 35 mph. Plus, it doesn't have the Euro/Gay look about it....

[cicero's_son]

So, what's the FReeper take on gettin' on a scooter? Gay, Too Italian or sensible for urban conveyance??

There is no such thing as "too Italian."

There is only "not Italian enough."

[bvw]

My humble suggestions -- unless you only commute under two miles don't get anything under 50 cc, no matter your weight. And beyond that five minute ride zone, if you weigh over 160 or so, get something over 125cc.

And with a two-stroker don't forget to add the fuel-mixture oil.

[LouD]

Buell Blast $4695
It's made in America, and far more capable than any of the scooters you mentioned.

[Onelifetogive]

In emergency rooms, these things (motorcycles) are referred to as "donor-cycles"....

[MarkeyD]

I agree with your wife.

[TotusTuus]

but...what's WRONG with getting a decent looking scooter?

Okay, I think I found the answer here:

The wife says I am NOT allowed to get a 'scooter'

[FairOpinion]

The wife is right. She wants you around alive and healthy for a long time.

Just about almost everyone who rides motorcycles or scooters gets into accidents, some get seriously hurt. I know someone who had broken legs a couple of times and a concussion and a 26 year old guy, who ended up a paraplegic. What a price to pay. It doesn't matter that it's not your fault, all the insurance money you may get, if it wasn't your fault, doesn't help you be whole again.

Since you asked, my advice is, forget it and listen to your sensible and loving wife.

Get a small car instead, if you want agility.