What Does 50Cc Mean on a Moped?

First named because it was a bicycle with a motor (literally a motorized pedal vehicle), today's mopeds have a step-through frame (with or without pedals) with a 50cc (cee-cee is moto-speak for cubic centimeter) or smaller motor.

Is a 50cc scooter fast enough?

A short commute—less than 5 miles—is ideal, especially if you can stay off big, busy streets. These include roadways with controlled access and aggressive traffic that regularly exceeds the posted speed limits. In the L.A. area, a 30-mph speed limit means 45, and 40 means Deathrace 2000.

What does cc mean in 50 cc?

CC stands for Cubic Centimetres, and this is the size of the engine. This is going to be the actual size of the engine and its power output within the actual scooter. So, this is going to be capable of giving you a top speed of around 30 miles per hour.