will getting a scooter lower my transport costs ?

[Thunderchild]

I hatched a plan, buy a scooter, use less fuel and the scooter will pay for itself and some.

I have a 6.5 mile journey to work so my 1.8L mondeo kind of uses some fuel as I'm half way there before the engine is fully warmed up.

However I read on the retailers website for the scooter that I will save 55-80% in petrol compared to a car, how is this possible ? the scooter must weigh a fraction of my car and has an engine that is 1/36th - 1/14th the size.

I'd also need to get a license, is this expensive ? I understand it needs renewing every two years.

Is this not such a good idea after all ?

[Thunderchild]

well I can get up to 50mpg in my modeo anyhow - no I'm not lying I understand how moving such a weight works and i don't have a heavy foot and know when I can roll faster than drive - so really even a smaller can will cost me more as small cars cost a lot to go and buy. I have found that super petrol is better than standard particularly around town as i can change up quicker and hold on to high gears for longer

[Thunderchild]

yes I noticed that bikes can go for up to a grand