Operating in the territory of the Russian Federation road traffic regulations clearly define the differences between mopeds and motorcycles, as a motorcycle driver should have appropriate driving license while riding a moped law is not required. Mopeds combine the whole class different by design low-power vehicles, which includes classic mopeds, bicycles with motor, mokiki, scooters and scooters.

Differences under the law



According to the SDA, a moped is called a two - or three-wheeled vehicle, engine capacity not exceeding 50 cm3 and maximum speed of the structurally limited to 50 km/h two-Wheeled vehicle with a volume of 50 cm3 or more is able to develop greater speed is considered a motorcycle, even if no different from a moped design.

Russian law does not require the inclusion of mopeds in the state register and the availability of license plates. Also, the owners of mopeds is not burdened with the obligation to undergo regular technical inspections and mandatory insurance of your vehicle. These features and the low cost of the scooter has led to their high popularity among young people as a vehicle, perfectly adapted for urban driving.

Structural differences



The main structural feature of a moped is the presence of pedals, used for motion with muscular effort of the driver and as a starter when starting the engine. The first scooter was produced by setting the low-power engine on a normal bike, and these vehicles are used in the present time. Nevertheless, modern moped may not have a pedal of a drive, if its maximum speed and engine capacity meet the above standards.

Inhibition of moped with pedals is their rotation in the opposite direction, like braking when Cycling. The motorcycles are equipped with full disc or radar brake controlled wheel located on the handle.

Another difference of the structure of a moped is the lack of transmission. This reduces the cost of the vehicle, but makes it unsuitable for riding on the road with the big biases. On mopeds with pedal drive in these cases, using muscle power to overcome steep climbs.