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What is a moped?

What is a moped?

A moped is a motor vehicle with two wheels similar to a scooter. The word moped comes from the combination of the word motor and pedal. Mopeds at the start had pedals to be used for emergencies. But now a days the term moped is related to a motor scooter without pedals. Most mopeds models like ours are twist and go and do not have manual gears. Mopeds are usually supplied in a choice of two engine sizes 50cc and 125cc. The difference between a 50cc and 125cc is the power and speed of the moped.

Mopeds are economical, making them ideal for transport. They also work well in large cities where the traffic is heavy and you need something light and quick. All mopeds need to insured. You must also make sure you wear full protective clothing, helmet and the correct licence before you take on the road.