Last year, NPR posted a great article for the potential scooterist looking to buy. But for our money, the most helpful part of the article was the section on matching a scooter to the rider’s height, something that doesn’t get discussed as much as it should.

Personally, this was a factor in me purchasing the Vespa S150, which with the removal of the glove compartment opens up the leg room for a taller rider (I’m 6’3′.)

Based on my height, the article recommends the Kymco Super 9 or the Aprilia Scarabeo but hey, I’m prepared to suffer a little lower back pain for the classic styling of the Vespa.

For shorter folks, particularly women who need to ensure their feet fall flat on the ground for safety, Naomi de la Mora of San Francisco Scooter Girls recommends the Genuine Scooters’ Buddy, the Yamaha Vino or the Honda Metropolitan.

Head on over to NPR for the full article.

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