The 21st century is a century of high speeds. In order for an ordinary person to be in time for everything, it is necessary to move long, by the standards of a pedestrian, distances. Someone chooses their own car or regular bus. Young and mobile people, for whom many hours of standing in traffic jams or crowding on the bus during peak hours are unacceptable, choose a scooter or moped.
Instructions
Step 1
According to the Traffic Rules of the Russian Federation, a moped is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with an engine of no more than 50 cc and a maximum design speed of no more than 50 km / h. According to the traffic rules, mopeds are prescribed to move on the right side of the road, along with bicycles. The word "moped" comes from the combination of two words - a motor and a bicycle. That is, a bicycle with a motor is a moped.
Step 2
A conventional moped consists of a pedal drive with a chain drive. A brake is installed in the rear wheel hub. The brake can be applied by pedaling in the opposite direction. The driven sprocket of the engine chain drive is also mounted on the rear wheel of the moped. The drive sprocket is located on the motor shaft. The sprocket and engine shafts can be separated by a clutch. The clutch is engaged with the lever on the left handlebar. The right handlebar controls the carburetor. There is also a brake lever on the right handlebar.
Step 3
The scooter belongs to one of the types of motor scooter. That is, a scooter is a light motorcycle with an engine under the seat. Usually the scooter has an automatic clutch and variator. All working parts are covered with plastic lining. The scooter design protects the rider from dust and dirt. The scooter is controlled from the steering wheel. There are brake levers and a throttle on the steering wheel. The engine can be two- and four-stroke.
Step 4
Scooters are available in various modifications: urban, tourist, sports and off-road. Urban vehicles are compact in size and have a small wheel diameter. Touring scooters are more comfortable for long distance travel. Sports scooters are used in racing competitions. Off-road scooters are adapted to ride in difficult road conditions.
Step 5
The similarity between a moped and a scooter is that they are two-wheeled vehicles with an engine. The control methods are also similar - with the help of levers located on the steering wheel. A scooter can have a more powerful engine than a moped. Some manufacturers produce scooters with an engine capacity of up to 830 cc. The scooter is lighter and easier to drive. Landing the driver on a scooter is more convenient and comfortable than on a moped. There is a small luggage compartment under the scooter seat, which compares favorably with a moped. The scooter has become a very popular means of transportation due to its economy and comfort.
