Can anyone give advice about getting a motorized scooter /moped !!!!?

I'm giving up my SUV and am going to get a scooter !
I don't know what kind to get !

1) only $ 2100.00 to spend
2) must be strong enough to go up some hills
and I'm 200lbs !
3) I've never ridden one before
4) I think I should get one from a major
manufactorer, so parts can be gotten easily
5) What's the difference /advantage of a 2- stroke or 4-stroke or automatic ?
6) Other than a Vespa ( which I can't afford )
what else is known to be reliable ?

Please help ! Thank you !

Approximate top speeds on level ground:
150cc 4-stroke . . 55 mph
250cc 4-stroke . . 75 mph

Check your regional craigslist > for sale > motorcycles for used scooter values . . Honda, Yamaha, Kymco.

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...

Don't forget to budget for proper safety gear . . this video shows why.
http://dynamic.cnn.com/apps/tp/video/us/...

First off, wise choice, gas mileage can be over 100mpg on a moped. There's only one answer for you on that budget, a Targa LX. It's a full fairing moped, available with or without pedals if you buy directly from the manufacturer. There is a 70cc bolt on upgrade kit for considerable power, you can also get a biturbo for $100-$200 on top of the $1500 list price. Very reliable and dependable. Two stroke 49cc with oil injection, so you don't have to mix it yourself.

first off if your giving up an suv you should have enough money to buy a nice scooter. 200.00 wont buy you anything big enough to haul your big *** around. so your SOL

Yamaha and Honda (name brands) makes great Scooters. However, don't throw off the other Scooters. Most dealers have to order most parts anyway. I sell Chinese Brand Scooters and I have to order parts for those as well as the name brands. I actually prefer to work on the 4 stroke Scooters. The 4 Stroke Carburetor works a bit differently than that of a 2 Stroke Carb. However, it is a matter of preference. There are a few Manual Throttle Scooters out there like the "Stella". Again, just like an Automatic versus a Manual Car, most people just prefer the Automatic versus a Clutch system. A matter of Preference. I am over 200 pounds, and I prefer a 125 to a 150cc Scooter. Beyond that, I would be looking for a Light Weight Motorcyle. Most states require a Motorcycle License for Scooters beyond a 49cc. If you have a Drivers License, it does not require much to acheive your Motorcycle License.

Name brands are the way to go..made in China is a no parts issue. NO DIAMO. If youve never ridden an automatic is an easy learn. 150cc (no 49cc)
I have both a 2 stroke Stella now a 200cc and a Vespa GTS250. Check my scooterpage on
www.tingsites.com
would be glad to help/advise. You are in the ballpark $$wise for good used scoot
try scoot.net
craigs list
Karen Ranes
evergreenstella
vice president Space Coast ScooterCrew

Go yamaha, Honda, or aprilia. Your in the states so you wont get a puegot i presume. Mopeds are very very effiecent.