motorized scooters

Powered standing vehicles

Motorized scooters are small two-wheeled vehicles powered by electric motors or small engines.

They range from kick scooters with added motors to heavier stand-up or sit-down models.

Electric scooters have become common in cities as rentals and personal transport: Motorized scooters cluttered the sidewalk.

Distinct from motorcycles and mopeds by their smaller size and lower speeds.

Related

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Opposites
propulsion method

motorized scooterskick scooters

Foot-propelled standing vehicles

push scooters · bicycles · skateboards · inline skates · roller skates

vehicle size/capacity

motorized scootersbuses

Multi-passenger road vehicles

semi-trucks · freight trains · tractor-trailers · ocean liners · cruise ships

mobility mode

motorized scooterswalking

Locomotion on foot

on foot · running · jogging · hiking · ambulation

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G