Why do we not tout motorcycles and scooters more?

I read the article today on the Yahoo homepage about EV, but no one seems to talk about 2 wheelers as a viable alternative. I have about a 60 mile a day commute and with spiking and uncertain gas prices I decided to buy a scooter this year. It gets 65-70 MPG, goes up to 80 MPH or so and was a fraction of the price of the cheapest EV. Heck, it's a fraction of any hybrid and still a few thousand cheaper than a new Rio or Aveo. Why aren't scooters and motorcycles talked up more as alternatives? Why isn't there more information available as to current trends because I'm sure I'm not the only one with the idea and it does seem like there are a lot more two wheelers on the road?

Thank you.

I have a scooter and I love it. I personally think everyone who is physically able to ride a scooter should get one.

I don't know how much more dangerous they really are, but I do know that the vast majority of Scooter and Motorcycle riders do not have any serious accidents. I'm sure that bad eating habits, smoking, and lack of exercise are all more dangerous than commuting to work on a scooter.

There are only two drawbacks that I know of. First, the weather controls you. Under 40潞, and your ride into work becomes less fun. And rain and snow are even worse. Second, you can bring you. There is some room in a scooter, and less on most motorcycles. Waqnt to go to Home Depot? Don't take the scooter. 2-wheelers don't lend themselves to grocery runs, car pools, or clothes shopping.

So anyways, everyone should have a scooter, but also have access to a car when they need it.

Scoot on!

Common sense. If you crash, usually you're dead or seriously injured. I speak from experience.

Accident costs are higher. Chances of survival even if you are in the right is low. This is known as being "dead right".

Proper safety gear is essential . . this video shows why.
http://dynamic.cnn.com/apps/tp/video/us/...

If the calculated risk is acceptable, many excellent used values can be found on craigslist > for sale > motorcycles.

If you can twist a wrench, a China crate scooter might be an option.
http://www.bandit-motorsports.com/index....
http://www.hooperimports.com/product.asp...

What do you do when it rains? Do you still attend the board meeting with dead bugs on your suit? You don't fair as well in a minor fender-bender. You can't hide YOUR hemmoroid cushion on the back of a Yamaha !

If everyone rode scooters, like in some countries, the danger would be greatly reduced.

Most people are not willing to risk getting mowed down by some dizzy chick in her minivan or suburban.

(or a guy either)