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Hey,
It really depends on your needs.
People 300LBS or more, or when riding with passenger, you generally want something more.
If your trips are mainly in the city, with speed limits upto 35, or 40MPH, you're good. If you plan on riding a lot in suburban areas, with roads 35+MPH, you might want more.
The price difference between a 50cc and a 150cc is minimal (if they come from China).
However, in many states, for anything above a 49cc you need a motorcycle endorsement; classes cost ~$275+ for 2 days.
And if you don't need the endorsement in your state, you still might want to get one.
Aside from the scoot, make sure you set about $300 aside, for tag, and taxes.
Also, you could get a cheap helmet, gloves for ~$75 if you look around a bit.
If you really want to be cheap, the least you need is goggles, or sunglasses, but when you fall, sunglasses could make you blind. Motorcycle goggles supposedly less.
But, if you want to play it safe, get a motorcycle harness or leather vest, jeans or leather pants, cross gloves, goggles, boots and full sized helmet.
Those things can go anywhere from $150 to $3000 for a set. Just look around. Usually for a beginner who's not riding very fast, a $150 set is good enough!
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