In my area, a 50cc scooter is simply too slow and dangerous. And the training required to upgrade to a larger scooter is expensive and difficult. To be honest, it's easier to drive a car. I drive a 100cc scooter simply because I got my licence 60 years ago when it was quick and easy, but I'm definitely a rarity. Other riders I know tend to drive new 250cc or 350cc machines like Piaggio 350s with older motorcycle licences, or litre-bikes The 500cc & up Kymcos are simply too big and expensive, and difficult to park (you have to park in a car space). FWIW, the nearest surviving Kymco dealer is about 50 miles away, and has a showroom full of dust-covered, brand-new 10 year old scooters! When I bought my brand-new 10-year-old Kymco it had less than 30 km on the clock.