Top 10 New and Used Scooters/Mopeds

Which Motorized Scooter Should You Buy?
The time-tested virtues of using scooters to get around are undeniable. Scooters are more affordable than standard motorcycles or cars. They get excellent gas mileage. They are smaller than conventional motorcycles and are easy to operate. Scooters have been popular in Asia and Europe for decades, and the market is growing in the United States, especially as people strive for economical and eco-friendly transportation alternatives.
If you are interested in buying a scooter, where can you start? You can start by looking at our top 10 rated new and used scooters for 2024. These are the most popular scooters based on site traffic to Motorcycles on Autotrader from 2022.
Table of Contents
- #1 Honda Ruckus
- #2 Vespa GTS 300
- #3 Suzuki Burgman 400
- #4 Suzuki Burgman 650
- #5 Honda Metropolitan
- #6 Honda PCX 150
- #7 Yamaha Zuma 125
- #8 Honda Silver Wing
- #9 Piaggio MP3 500
- #10 Vespa Primavera 150
- Best Motor Scooter for Adults
- Best Cheap Moped
- Frequently Asked Questions
#1 Honda Ruckus

The 50cc Honda Ruckus is known for its rugged, bare-bones appearance and unique off-road styling. This scooter is big on personality and has attracted an almost cult-like following. One upside is the wide variety of available after-market modifications if you want your Ruckus to stand out from the crowd. For more information, read our Honda Ruckus Buying Guide. The Ruckus has been one of the most viewed scooters on our site for the last several years.
Honda Ruckus for sale, model years, MSRP, and typical used price:
- Honda Ruckus for sale
- New Honda Ruckus scooter for sale
- Used Honda Ruckus scooter for sale
- Manufactured from 2003 - Present
- 2024 MSRP: $2,899 (no change from 2023)
- Typical used price range: $2,000 - $2,700
#2 Vespa GTS 300

The highest rated Vespa to make our Top 10 list, the GTS 300 is a stylish, comfortable, powerful, 2-passenger scooter. With an estimated top speed of 80mph, the 300 can handle freeway driving and longer distances as it is the fastest and most powerful Vespa currently available. The GTS is at the top of the price range compared to other Vespa models. ABS brakes became standard starting in 2015. For more information on the GTS 300, see our Vespa Scooter Buying Guide. The new MSRP price of a GTS 300 has increased by +$1,400 since 2022 and we wonder if shoppers will continue to pay these prices.
Vespa GTS 300 for sale, model years, MSRP, and typical used price:
- Vespa GTS 300 for sale
- New Vespa GTS 300 for sale
- Used Vespa GTS 300 for sale
- Manufactured from 2009 - Present
- 2024 MSRP: $8,499 (+$700 from 2023)
- Typical used price range: $4,600 - $7,500
#3 Suzuki Burgman 400

This 2-passenger scooter with standard anti-lock brakes is available in a metallic matte sword silver finish. The 400 represents the middle of Suzuki’s Burgman range of scooters, which also includes the Burgman 200 and 650. It can reach an estimated top speed of around 85mph.
Suzuki Burgman 400 for sale, model years, MSRP, and typical used price:
- Suzuki Burgman 400 for sale
- New Suzuki Burgman 400 for sale
- Used Suzuki Burgman 400 for sale
- Manufactured from 1999 - Present
- 2024 MSRP: $8,699 (+$200 from 2023)
- Typical used price range: $3,300 - $7,200
#4 Suzuki Burgman 650

The Suzuki Burgman 650 has one of the largest engines on our list. With standard anti-lock brakes, an estimated top speed of 110mph, and an electric windshield, this Maxi Scooter is tuned for luxury riding on local roads or the highway. Discontinued in 2018, the 650 is the highest-ranked scooter available only as a used model.
Suzuki Burgman 650 for sale, model years, MSRP and typical used price:
- Suzuki Burgman 650 scooter for sale
- Manufactured from 2002 – 2018 (Model AN650)
- 2018 MSRP: $11,049
- Typical used price range: $4,200 - $8,100
#5 Honda Metropolitan

With its curvy profile and retro appeal, the 50cc Honda Metropolitan is adorable, sophisticated, and reliable. Best suited for flat terrains, the Metropolitan scooter has been a perennial favorite on Motorcycles on Autotrader. The Metropolitan has a European flair and comes in several different colors.
Honda Metropolitan for sale, model years, MSRP, and typical used price:
- Honda Metropolitan for sale
- New Honda Metropolitan scooter for sale
- Used Honda Metropolitan scooter for sale
- Manufactured from 2002 – 2009 (Model CHF50), 2013 – Present (Model NCH50)
- 2024 MSRP: $2,649 (+$50 from 2023)
- Typical used price range: $1,800 - $2,300
#6 Honda PCX 150

First sold in the US for 2009 as the PCX125, the Honda PCX series boasts an oval-shaped windshield and sporty, upward-sloping side panels. The PCX’s engine was upgraded to 157cc’s in 2021. This scooter is available with optional ABS for an additional $200, which was introduced for 2019. You may also want to consider the Honda ADV150 as well.
Honda PCX 150 for sale, model years, MSRP, and typical used price:
- Honda PCX 150 for sale
- New Honda PCX 150 scooter for sale
- Used Honda PCX 150 scooter for sale
- Manufactured from 2009 - Current
- 2024 MSRP: $4,249 (+$350 from 2023)
- Typical used price range: $2,700 - $4,300
#7 Yamaha Zuma 125

Modern and compact, the Zuma 125 2-passenger scooter was redesigned for 2022 and returned to its roots as a dual-sport scooter. We think the styling could be improved, but with safety features such as standard ABS brakes and an estimated fuel economy of 101 mpg, we can’t complain too much. A USB port allows you to charge your smartphone while driving.
Yamaha Zuma 125 for sale, model years, MSRP, and typical used price:
- Yamaha Zuma 125 for sale
- New Yamaha Zuma 125 scooter for sale
- Used Yamaha Zuma 125 scooter for sale
- Manufactured from 2008 - Present
- 2024 MSRP: $3,799 (No change from 2023)
- Typical used price range: $2,200 - $3,700
#8 Honda Silver Wing

One of the first maxi-scooters to be introduced in the US, the Honda Silver Wing made up for what it lacked in fuel economy with speed, style, and touring capacity. Production ceased with the ABS version in model-year 2013, but the Silver Wing remains a popular scooter on Motorcycles on Autotrader.
Honda Silver Wing for sale, model years, MSRP, and typical used price:
- Used Honda Silver Wing scooter for sale
- Manufactured from 2002 – 2013
- 2013 MSRP: $9,270
- Typical used price range: $3,200 – $6,400
#9 Piaggio MP3 500

This three-wheeled 500cc scooter, with its unique style, is powerful and handles extremely well but comes with a hefty price tag. Although production ended for the U.S. market in 2013, buyers can still purchase the MP3 500 Sport or the 500 HPE, which shares many similarities to the 2008 – 2013 MP3 500.
Piaggio MP3 500 for sale, model years, MSRP, and typical used price:
- Piaggio MP3 500 scooter for sale
- Manufactured from 2008 – 2013
- 2013 MSRP: $8,899
- Typical used price range: $5,500 - $7,999
#10 Vespa Primavera 150

The second Vespa to make our Top 10 list, in 2015 Vespa revived the Primavera name it had used for a scooter in the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring the classic Italian styling associated with the Vespa brand, the Primavera 150 is one of the most popular Vespa models. For more information on the Primavera 150, see our 2022 Vespa Scooter Buying Guide.
Vespa Primavera 150 for sale, model years, MSRP and typical used price:
- Vespa Primavera 150 for sale
- New Vespa Primavera 150 scooter for sale
- Used Vespa Primavera 150 scooter for sale
- Manufactured from 2015 - Present
- 2024 MSRP: $5,749 (+$250 from 2023)
- Typical used price range: $4,100 - $5,200
Honorable mention:
Falling just outside the Top 10 but still worthy of an honorable mention is the Yamaha XMax, which has a liquid-cooled engine and starts at $6,199.
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Best Motor Scooter for Adults

Considering all the scooters named to our Top 10 scooters list, we picked the Vespa GTS 300 as the best scooter for adult riders. With a 300hp engine and speeds of up to 80mph, this scooter would provide a stylish and powerful ride for two adult riders. The GTS 300 continues to be one of the most viewed Vespa model on our site.
Best Cheap Moped

If you are on a limited budget and looking for the cheapest scooter, you may want to consider the Kymco A Town scooter. When we updated this article, we found “new” 2021 model years selling for just over $2,000 and used models selling for around $1,800. You may also want to consider a new Kymco Super 8 50, which sells for $2,069. Kymco is a Taiwanese brand known for producing reliable yet affordable scooters as many of their early engineers originally worked for Honda.
Published Jul 10th, 2024
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