I'm w/ you there winginman>. If there is a down side to "scoot'n" I have not found it.Less expensive to buy, operate, maintain, and easier to ride equals more fun to me! With the BIGGER IS BETTER mentality we all grew up with, it's hard to convince SOME people the rest of the world just may have something good going! I own 3 different 50cc scoots and ride about 30-40 miles every day. (no Interstate cruising here) You do meet some very interesting people riding a scoot.