B-Line, I know m'cycles very well; dunno squat about scooters...
the last scooter I had was an ol'Cushman Eagle, circa '62.
GL...someone here should have an opin.
mD
Edit: a quick peruse of the web turns up some sites that might
offer your friend some info/opins, Seth:
http://www.motorscooters.com/products.html
http://www.gsmotorworks.com/street_scooters.cfm
http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/...r-reviews.html
http://www.scootsusa.com/reviews.php