Is this idea even possable... I know they get bomb gas milage... but the distance between places would make travel very hard/difficalt/obsurd?
it is possible. a friend of mine rode hers from Oil City out to Idaho and back. did a tour of hot springs on the way. Just learn how to work on them, get a few basic tools, and you're set.
And if you know someone who's quite mechanically inclined you can tweek the shit out of them. Most of the 50cc one's have enough block material to be bored out to almost double the size. which basically means you can make the little bastards do 70! Just don't get caught by the cops going that fast or they will ticket you/maybe impound the bike, since the under 50cc thing is why you don't need a license ( in most states, anyway).
I don't even know why people say motorcycles are better. It's just not the same deal. It depends on what you are look for.
Up here in Québec, they cost way too fucking much, 1400$ for the plate, 3000$ for insurance, cost too much in gaz (vs a scooter), and guess what the bike itself is more expensive.
Mouse: I just bought myself a honda ruckus too! Brand new 2009, all black. I'm going to get it tonight. Can't fucking wait to do some light trails.
I don't even know why people say motorcycles are better. It's just not the same deal. It depends on what you are look for.