moped

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A moped is a lightweight, low-powered motorbike that can be pedaled. It is defined as a pedal bicycle with a helper motor or a non-pedal bicycle with a motor. Key characteristics include a cylinder capacity of no more than 50 cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission, and a maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour. The term "moped" is derived from the Swedish words for "motor" and "pedal". While some mopeds have pedals, others are non-pedal motorbikes. They are distinct from scooters, which typically lack pedals and have more comfortable seating. Mopeds are not permitted on limited-access public roads due to their low speed capabilities.12

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The smallest designs, termed mopeds (from “motor pedal”), have very small engines (50 cc) with fuel economies of as much as 2.4 litres per 100 km (100 miles per gallon). Such units are not permitted on limited-access public roads because of their low speed capability. In order of increasing…
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The smallest designs, termed mopeds (from “motor pedal”), have very small engines (50 cc) with fuel economies of as much as 2.4 litres per 100 km (100 miles per gallon). Such units are not permitted on limited-access public roads because of their low speed capability. In order of increasing…
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