Motorcycle, Scooter, Moped

They are all motorised 2 wheels. To many, they are simply motorcycles. But to aficionados, they are worlds apart.

So what difficientiates a motorcycle, a scooter and a moped?

Let’s start with the moped. A moped really a motorized bicycle, usually equiped with a small capacity (50cc) two-stock engine or electric motor.

A scooter is characterised by automatic transmission and a step-through frame allowing the rider to ride with both feet on a running-board and knees together. Traditionally the engine capacity are small (up to 125cc). Now there are maxi-scooter with engine capacity up to 400cc.

The distinction between moped and a scooter/motorcycle is increasing blurred.

How do you classify the bike on the right?
With a design like a scooter but with padders, how do you classify it?

In many China cities, this is causing difficulties for the legislator and at the same time, danger to pedestrians.

Finally, a motorcycle is is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. On a typical motorcycle the operator sits astride the vehicle on a seat, with their hands on a set of handlebars and their feet supported by footpegs.

reference: Types of motorcycle