A few questions...
-are you planning on using your new scoot for commuting daily, in NYC area traffic?
-you have never ridden, or seldom? Do you have an MC endorsement on your license?
-a m'cycle for commuting is for mpg/parking ease/mental health/it looks like fun?
-what is your "size"? 6'2", 5'7", etc. Helps in steering you towards a group of bikes
that "fit".

Many of your general questions can be better addressed, opin-wise, with more info
from you.

No xpert, but as I've been riding since 1963, over a lot of miles, I have some opins
for new/novice riders.
GL,mD

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