This scooter was purchased in 2010 for my daughter to use locally to get around town. No longer needed, it just sits and needs to find another family who would put it to good use. It rides comfortably for a scooter and is a great little 2 wheeled vehicle to get around. It gets great gas mileage, almost 165 miles to the gallon. New Battery installed in 2014, runs great. No motorcycle license needed, just a learners permit or vehicle license, registration is a moped sticker from the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles (need to check your local statutes).