From the ArcaMax Publishing, Travel & Leisure Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/travel/s-568532-291217
Are you over 40 years of age or older with some gray hair creeping in
around the edges? Yep...that would be me, and if you are included in
this age group, do you remember the first gas powered moped you owned?
I sure do! I was about 12 years old and lived on a very large chicken
farm outside Ft. Pierce, Florida. Our home fronted on a dirt road,
about a mile long leading out to the state paved road.
After I learned to ride a bicycle, I pretended to be Zorro with a
homemade cape flying across my back as I rode down that dirt road.
Man, did I love Zorro. A few years later, my parents bought for me a
small Allstate gas powered moped. Now I'm in Zorro heaven! If I can
just get my brand new (used) gas powered moped to run on a consistent
basis. I had to replace the spark plug about every week, but I didn't
care, for I could fly down that dirt road with my Zorro cape on my
back at an amazing 10 to 15 miles per hour. Oh lordy...I was in
heaven! Back in the day...my little gas powered moped provided all the
excitement I could handle...when it ran.
Fast forward to the year 2009 and the XM-5000Li electric moped
traveling at speeds to 60 miles per hour. Holy mackerel...my Zorro
cape would be torn to shreds! This is not your grandaddies motor
scooter.
The new X-Treme Scooters XM-5000Li electric moped combines extreme
power, excellent features and an appealing design to attract people
who want to commute to work, who want to "be green" and who still want
to maintain their personal freedom.
This new model from X-Treme scooters arrives at a time when President
Obama is asking the government to develop new, cleaner and more
efficient energy initiatives and to re-examine tougher emissions
standards for motor vehicles...enter the electric moped.
The XM-5000Li, an electric moped/motorcycle capable of traveling 60
miles per hour, can operate for 90 miles on a single electrical
charge. It can reach this top speed in 6 seconds or less. This makes
commuting to work on an electric moped viable for anyone. This
electric moped is equipped with 21 lithium batteries. These batteries
have a life cycle of 7 - 10 years and can be recharged up to 2000
times. Unlike most electric moped/motorcycles on the road today, the
lithium battery does not require daily charging.
With the volatility of gas prices and a steady increase in worldwide
greenhouse emissions, electric mopeds, or modes of transportation are
an affordable alternative to traditional forms of travel. The X-Treme
electric moped XM-5000Li emits zero carbon emissions, resulting in
cleaner air quality. It can also reduce our dependency on foreign oil
consumption and it is significantly quieter than gas powered
motorcycles.
Since weight distribution is an important factor with motor scooters,
mopeds and street bikes, the lithium batteries are located in a low
position under the driver's seat. This keeps the bike's center of
gravity close to the ground which gives the electric moped and rider
improved stability and control.
X-Treme Scooters' new moped/motorcycle, known as the XM-5000Li,
features a new controller design not found on any scooter in its
category today. Expected to sell in the $6,000 price range, the
XM-5000 Li electric moped carries a full year warranty and a two year
warranty on the batteries. Consult your state or local authorities as
this model may qualify for an energy rebate.
The X-Treme XM-5000Li electric moped is street legal in all 50 states.
Orders for this new and innovative product are being taken now, and
are available for delivery to your door.
Now..one last word of advice while riding your brand new electric
moped...leave the cape at home and be sure to always wear a helmet, no
matter what size electric motor scooter or gas powered moped you
choose to buy.
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Daniel L Yagerlener continued to live on that chicken farm in Ft.
Pierce, Florida until his 19th birthday at which time he enlisted in
the United States Air Force. After nearly 5 years serving his Country,
getting married and fathering two children, he and his family moved
back to Florida where he owned and operated restaurants for 25+ years.
His love of the mountains and passion for backpacking and hiking
brought him to Western North Carolina near Asheville where he resides
today. He has designed and published his own website product specific
to the on-line sale of electric motor scooters and gas powered mopeds,
electric bicycles, electric mopeds and all terrain vehicles. You may
view and purchase all sizes of motor scooters and mopeds including the
XM-5000Li at http://www.motorscooterspro.com