Scooter Adventures

Allan Bayer and David McErlean
ready for a day of scootering around OC
Photo by David McErlean

How many miles can you go for less than $5 in gas?

If your in a car that probably means that you can't go much further than the gas station to your house. With a Yamaha Vino 125, the places are limitless.

Ok maybe not limitless. You can't go anywhere that requires a freeway but scooters can go anywhere else.


With 96 miles per gallon, the Vino is the perfect summer transporter for anyone staying close to home or traveling alone.

With this unstable economy, the price of gas is changing faster than Lady Gaga's costumes so every gallon counts. With the Scooter you don't have to worry because you don't need much fuel to fulfill your transportation needs.

After a 70 mile ride around Orange County, Allan Bayer of San Clemente only had to buy .7 gallons of gas to top off his tank. Take that Prius!

Bayer first became the proud owner of a Vino in 2008. He paid a thousand dollars for his 49cc bike. This machine tops out at 45 miles an hour.

He has since upgraded to the Vino 125. The Vino 125 is faster, quieter and gets better gas milage.

An econ major from Santa Barbara, Bayer loves the cost effectiveness and the convenience of being able to park anywhere when he rides his scooter.

"Buying a scooter is the best decision I have ever made in my life," said Bayer.

Next time you are at the gas station having to swipe your card twice because your Chevy Tahoe takes more than the $75 limit to fill the tank, think about getting a scooter.