I did a lot of research before buying this scooter. I read web sites and groups and anything I could read on 50cc scooters of all kinds. Decided on the Zuma for the following reasons: good for road and light off-road, Yamaha reliability, parts, and service, seat height good for short people, seats 2 comfortably, great gas mileage, electric start, auto transmission, ability to put on performance enhancing parts (although I can get up to 45 on a flat road--don't think I want to go faster in traffic), and lastly, it's way cool looking with the big headlamps. I've ridden it both day and night and people seem to see me. In other words, no close calls yet. Do NOT buy this if you don't want to talk to people about it. They will stop you at lights, when you are parking it, and when you return to the scooter. Fabulous weeeee factor. It's my therapy on two wheels.
Upgrades/Accessories: You'll need a cable lock. I bought a Kryptonite 6' cable with keyed lock. The cable reaches from the back wheel hub to most sign posts.
