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The idea of putting pedals on a gas-powered motorcycle has been around since 1912. Since the word “moped” is a contraction of “motor” and “pedal”, you’d think that every moped has to be motorized and be equipped with pedals. That certainly was the case until recently. But you’ll see gas-powered light bicycles that are considered “mopeds”, even though they don’t have any option to pedal them.
We’ll see that a moped can be either gas- or battery-powered. It’s usually good for commuting within the city, or on various types of terrain when outdoors. They are equipped with wide wheels that are capable of handling dirt roads, snow, sand, gravel, and mountain roads. Some are similar to an electric bike, in that they give you the choice of pedaling as on a typical bike or using the motor to assist you when going uphill. Other mopeds have more powerful motors and are comparable to scooters in terms of speed and performance.
We’ll go through some of the offerings on the Best Reviews Guide list of mopeds. Depending on the model you choose, a moped can help you maneuver through traffic when commuting, provide another way of exercising, or allow you to enjoy the great outdoors!
Looking at the different products in the Best Reviews Guide list of mopeds, we see that they fall into two main categories:
Gas-powered mopeds: As we mentioned in the FAQ section, the size of the moped’s gasoline engine will determine how fast the moped can go. If they’re equipped with a 50cc motor, they’re usually limited to a speed of around 30 mph. Nowadays, gas-powered mopeds usually will have a step-through frame and no pedals. An example is the X-Pro Tahiti 150-cc Moped. Its maximum speed is around 55 mph.