Will a 50cc Vespa carry two?

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I've got a scooter rack already fitted to my Knaus. I'm thinking of getting a 50cc as I can ride without a full test and carry a pillion.
My question is will a 50cc manage that? Together we'd be about 18 stone. We only want to pootle about or should I bite the bullet and sign myself up for a full bike test so we can at least use a 125cc.
I've considered a piaggio MP3 LT but I'd have to have a trailer which I'm not keen on but could be convinced otherwise.
So functors what advice can you give me?

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Are you sure you can carry a pillion? I'm reasonably sure I couldn't last time I had 50cc scooter. It was specifically excluded on my insurance.

Having said that mine was 2 seats...
 
Hi mjtigger

I'm not sure about pillion just assumed as they seat two! Anyone else know?
 
Yes.......:eek:but only two very small people. And I’m not sure about your licence? moped or scooter? moped has peddles
 
As I understand it if you have a full licence ( car ) you can ride a 50 cc moped and if it has foot pegs can carry a passenger.
Without foot pegs illegal ,the bike must be designed to carry a pillion you can't have legs flapping.


Vlad
 
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Seems ok.. maybe my insurance had that in it to keep the premium down.. mine had pegs..

Legal requirements - What can I ride?
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So Who Can Ride A Scooter?
According to the ‘Highway Code’, Scooters (Mopeds) are up to 50cc with a maximum speed of 30mph (50kph). If a moped is modified to go faster than 30mph then it is no longer a moped and a different licence is required to ride it - a licence which cannot be obtained until the rider is 17. It is illegal for a 16 year old to ride a moped that has been modified to make it go faster. Insurance also becomes invalid.

To ride a Scooter, learners MUST:
  • Be 16 or over
  • Hold a provisional licence
  • Complete Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)*
  • The CBT certificate (DL196) is only valid for a period of 2 years. If the rider does not pass a full motorcycle test within that period the CBT will need to be retaken.
Learner riders must observe the following rules:
  • The rider must display full size L-plates front and rear
  • The rider is not permitted to carry pillion passengers
  • The rider is not permitted to ride on the motorway.
  • At 17 or older riders can ride a Moped, Scooter or Motorcycle up to 125cc with provisional entitlement. Alternatively de-restricting a Moped-Insurance & DVLA will need to be notified.
I have a full car licence, what can I ride? *
With a full car licence having passed pre-2001 you are eligible to ride a moped (50cc Scooter) without the need for any test or training (C.B.T). You are also allowed to carry a passenger and do not need to display ‘L’ plates. Having past your driving test post-2001, a C.B.T will need to be carried out.
 
never had to think abut it as I passed my bike test at 17 so always had my bike licence even before my car test
bill

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I know a couple who have the piaggio 125 3 wheeler , they aren't the lightest couple and they love the bike . filtering on a 3 wheeler isn't easy !. Whatever you choose will work , just depends what your expectations are . good luck .
 
Even with a full license I would still do the CBT if I wasn't used to riding a motorised bike.
 
It's so long since I was on a motorbike I'd want to do a course before I went on the road again - not that it is a likely scenario.
 
You might be ok down hill with the wind behind you. But 18 stone you might struggle up hill. Ralph and I hired one when we were courting. We burnt it out. It was in Crete , red hot. We struggled on the hills. It was quicker walking :rofl:

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Will a 50cc Vespa carry two ?


Only a widower and her husband :)
 
I did the CBT last year. Morning instruction and some on the road on a 50cc scooter. Then had a similar lesson on a 125cc geared motorbike. For someone like me who has never riden a motorbike then the CBT is a good idea. The 125cc motorbike then gives you an idea of 'speed' on two wheels. Quite scary!
 
"just looking, post: 1334808, member: 25895"Yes.......:eek:but only two very small people.
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Not so sure about that. This guy and his wife seem quite large.........:)

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I think 2 up on a 50cc will be pedestrian, painful if any hills are involved. I think you'd be better off with 125cc as a minimum for 2 up, but you'd need the appropriate licence of course.

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I thought it was all the same everywhere as here we can ride up to 125cc on a full car licence ?
 
Just done cbt you can carry passengers on 50cc but mine had ajob to carry me let alone 2 any way will be changing to 125cc soon
 
Well if its only 18 stone you're carrying looking at these it might just be ok
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Sort your licence out and get a 125
50s are a waste of money it'll be knackered in no time.
 
Go for the MP3, you will be glad of the extra power and will use it a lot more and go further.

Bought my 500 two years ago, never ridden anything other than a cycle before, meant to do the CBT but never got round to it.

Towed it round France and into Spain last year for 8 weeks, means you can stay a little further out without having to think about it. Had no problems with trailer on sites or aires.

I am 19 stones and didn't want the hassle or cost of a full licence, so it was my only real choice, but loving it.

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50cc no way your going to be better walking. We have a 125cc Lifan, going up hills is a gamble. We are looking for some thing with a bit more beef but still wanting to carry it inside the garage, any ideas great fully accepted?
 
StanandShirley said:
50cc no way your going to be better walking. We have a 125cc Lifan, going up hills is a gamble. We are looking for some thing with a bit more beef but still wanting to carry it inside the garage, any ideas great fully accepted?
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Look at one of these lighter than most scooters yet a proper bike and cheap too buy.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/yamaha/ybr250/2009/

We carry a Kawasaki 650 Versys in our garage with a little mod to the screen but we do have over 1200kgs payload.
 
Some of the three wheelers up to 400cc can be ridden on a car licence as they have a footbrake . they are heavy though so will need a trailer .

If you are nipping a short way into town for a baguette or to go to a restaurant then 50cc will suffice . if you want to sight see uphill and down dale it won't be a pleasant experience .

In my opinion avoid cheap Chinese stuff .
 

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