moped
Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.35|Honda PA50|Honda Hobbit PA 50/Camino moped (European market) A moped ( ) is a type of small and inexpensive motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than full motorcycles or automobiles. Historically, the term exclusively meant a motorcycle with bicycle pedals. Mopeds typically travel only slightly faster than bicycles on public roads.
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A moped is a small and inexpensive motorcycle that typically requires less strict licensing than full motorcycles or cars. These vehicles travel only slightly faster than bicycles and historically were defined by having bicycle pedals attached to them.
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thumb|upright=1.35|Honda PA50|Honda Hobbit PA 50/Camino moped (European market) A moped ( ) is a type of small and inexpensive motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than full motorcycles or automobiles. Historically, the term exclusively meant a motorcycle with bicycle pedals. Mopeds typically travel only slightly faster than bicycles on public roads.
Traditional mopeds are distinguishable by their pedals, similar to a bicycle. Some mopeds have a step-through frame design, while others have motorcycle frame designs, including a backbone and a raised fuel tank, mounted directly between the saddle and the head tube. Some resemble motorized bicycles, similar to modern ebikes. Most are similar to a regular motorcycle but with pedals and a crankset that may be used with or instead of motor drive. Although mopeds usually have two wheels, some jurisdictions classify low-powered three- or four-wheeled vehicles (including ATVs and go-karts) as a moped.