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State says a scooter has to be less than 3 brake horsepower to qualify as a motorized bicycle. So I’m willing to bet that 99% of the 49 cc bikes on the road in MO that that are not plated, insured, ect are illegal. Anyones encouraged to point out a 49 cc scooter that is less that 3 brake horse power.

I’ve read on here about people getting pulled over and how police don’t know the laws regarding the plate and 49 cc scooters. Well they might not know the law, but you shouldn’t really argue since technically most of you with a 49cc scooter are illegal by the 3 brake horse power requirement on motorized bicycles. People want to carry a piece of paper to show the officer that they are legal by state law. Well I am considering distributing the specific horse power of every know 49 cc scooter on the road to officers. Manufacturers are required to provide details of specs on bikes. It may not be easy to find on their website, but they have to disclose that info.

I’m not saying people shouldn’t be “outlaws”. Just stop pretending your legal.

Kymco Peoples 50 - 3.72
Kymco Agility 50 - 3.62
Vespa lx 50 - 4.2
Honda metropolitan - 4.3
Motofino 50 QT 6 - 3.2
Genuine Buddy 50 - 4.9
Genuine Rattler 50 - 4.9

THESE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE CURRENTLY IN DISPUTE

No info on yamaha yet. Still looking. Same goes for the Honda Ruckus

Please stop flaunting that you can technically park on sidewalks, ride in bicycle lanes, not plate the scooter, not get insurance, not register, not get endorsed with class “M”, not wear a helmet, ect. Technically most of you are required by law to do all of the above on your 49cc scooters. There nothing grey about the 3 bhp fact. Both the law and the specs on 49cc scooters are in black and white.

Its your personal responsibility to have your scooter legal. Its your personal choice to not get it legal.