Go for the Armadillo Solar moped
http://www.greendiary.com/entry/arm...cept-looks-like-a-hard-shelled-bug-on-wheels/
If it lasts through it's warranty, that's all I want it for. I would save enough money in gas to have paid for it.
It really seems like your needs are a bike not a scooter.
http://houston.craigslist.org/mcd/2488153329.html
http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2478174517.html this one is REALLY nice. no pics might be to your benefit here because this is what it looks like http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2413664881.html
True. But bikes are big, thirsty, heavy, and not twist and go.
Get an enduro
They're tall though, the seat-height on my KTM is like 38", but it *is* light at least.
Oh, and it's pretty thirsty
When they can make a scooter that looks like a lightcycle, I'll then begin to think better of them.
But then you won't look like a fag on your way to an Italian cafe, missing the point.
So, what about the current 'trike' style scooters?
http://www.scooterdepot.us/trike-gas-motor-scooters-150cc-3-wheels-moped-p-730.html
Fine then how about a pocket bike?