Storage

One of the big advantages of a scooter over a motorcycle is the built in storage. Scooters generally have a compartment built into the leg shield and another under the seat. Of course, the more storage the better. The more space available, the more useful the vehicle. When comparing one scooter to another, it can be a little difficult to figure out which has more. Some manufacturers give storage volume in liters. But this measure does not really give the prospective buyer a feel for how usable the storage actually is. A standard of measure has become the full-face helmet. It is very convenient to be able to store your helmet inside the scooter while you're in a store (or where ever), and helmets are of a fairly uniform shape and size. So helmets make a good measuring device. One of the biggest drawbacks to my scooter (or any of the various clones of this type) is that a helmet will not fit under the seat. The storage is adequate for boxes of cereal, a couple of half gallon milk or juice jugs, so it is not really small. But helmet storage would be nice. And will be a deciding factor in my next scooter purchase.