A moped is a type of small motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than full motorcycles or automobiles. The
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.
What you should know Mopeds top out at 40 mph (less with increased rider weight) and may achieve triple-digit gas mileage.