Gas scooters in Gainesville, FL are one of the most popular forms of transportation to get around. A gas powered motor scooter purchased from Road Rat Motors has the ability to keep up with the flow of Gainesville traffic, with top speeds of 40+ miles per hour. Our scooters can all be viewed in our Gainesville showroom year round, and come in a variety of styles and colors. This time of year, University of Florida freshman fill our showroom, shopping for their new scooter! The staff at Road Rat Motors has been serving the Gainesville community for a decade now!

Our service center will repair any make or model of gas scooter, go kart, dirt bike, or atv. We offer free estimates and have the lowest labor rate in town, at only $60 per hour. Our trained staff can diagnose and repair any issues you are having, so give us a call today to set up your risk free repair estimate!

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Gainesville Scooter Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you have a variety of motor scooters in your facility in Gainesville?
A: Yes. We have about 6 different styles right now in our store.

Q: How fast do your scooters typically run?
A: Our scooters go approximately, 37-40mph on average. Some are a little faster than that.

Q: Do your scooters come with a warranty?
A: All of our scooters come with a one year parts and labor warranty.

Q: Who is the manufacturer for your scooters?
A: We sell scooters from several different manufacturers.

Q: What kind of gas do the 49cc scooters take?
A: All of the 49cc scooters take premium gasoline.

Q: Do I pay my tax, title, tag in store?
A: No, we actually do not do the title and registration in house. We do have a DMV right down the street that has been doing this for us for years. By not doing the tag/title in house, you will save about $50-$100! Be careful as many other local stores will try and force you to do it in house, thus charging you more.

Q: Do you have helmets available in the store?
A: Yes we do! We have a wide variety of sizes, colors, and styles that you can choose from!

Q: What other accessories do you have in the store for your scooters
A: We have scooter locks, scooter covers, ponchos, storage trunks, high performance scooter parts, and more!

Q: Do I need a driver’s license to drive a scooter?
A: Yes you do. For the 49cc scooters, you need a standard drivers license. For anything larger than 49cc you’ll need a motorcycle endorsement.

Q: If I buy my scooter from you and don’t want to drive it home, will you drop it off to me?
A: Of course we will. That wouldn’t be a problem at all.

Q: Where in Gainesville, Florida is your scooter store located?
A: We are located in NW Gainesville, approximately 4 miles north of the University of Florida campus.

Q: I’ve never driven a scooter before, will that be a problem?
A: Not at all! All of our customers are put through a safety training lesson with our experienced staff members. Driving a scooter is very easy, and we’ll make sure you are comfortable before you leave.

Q: Do you have any pink scooters in stock?
A: We always try to keep some pink models in stock, but if we don’t have any at the time of your visit, we can always get one special ordered for you!

Q: Will you match your competitors’ prices for scooters in Gainesville?
A: If the competitor scooter is similar in specs and warranty, we will match Gainesville scooter store competitor pricing.

Q: Are scooters popular in Gainesville, FL?
A: Very. Some would say more popular than cars. They allow you to drive on every road in Gainesville while saving fuel costs, polluting less, and paying less for tag/title, and insurance.