You know by now that petrol scooters get high mileage and now you wonder how to get better mileage? Well stay tuned for some great tips for improving your scooter's fuel economy. No more bleeding money at the pump!

1) Watch your acceleration, Earnhardt!

Just like a car, how you operate your motor scooter will have a significant effect on how many miles you can squeeze out of your scooter per litre. Out of all of the fuel-saving ideas, the use of your throttle has the greatest effect on your overall fuel consumption. The key is to increase your speed slowly, rather than trying to chirp the tires from a standstill.

2) Make sure your tires are properly inflated

If you are riding on improperly inflated tires, you are not only wasting fuel, but you're putting yourself at risk. Check your tires' PSI (pounds per square inch), and inflate or deflate them accordingly. Remember that your tire pressure will rise in the hotter months and go down in cooler months.

3) Keep your ride tuned up

Many owners think of a motors scooter as a buy it and ride it thing. They buy it, ride it, and rarely think of maintaining it. But just like a car, your scooter needs some TLC to run optimally and continue getting high mileage. Keep your scooter in good operating condition, and you'll be rewarded with a long scooter life and exceptional gas mileage.

4) Keep your oil clean

You change your oil in your car every 3,000 to 6,000 miles, I'm guessing. But it can take many months for your scooter to see that kind of use, especially if you use yours primarily for neighborhood riding. Regardless of mileage, you should try to change your oil before every riding season.

To illustrate, if your riding season is in the summer months, from May through September, but you usually only put 500 miles on your motors scooter over those months, you should still change your oil every May.

So what kind of mileage can you expect to squeeze out of your scooter with these tips? The answer varies wildly depending on the type and size of your petrol scooter, but you are looking at significant savings.

Keep in mind that some smaller scooters only have a useful life of 25,000 or so miles, and these tips will also make a difference in the lifespan of your scooter.

Jared has been a motorcyle and scooter lover ever since his first Suzuki at age 16. He blogs about 125 scooters and bike scooters at his weblog.

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