Moped

Throughout history , new technologies have sought to adapt to human beings, seeking to make life totally simpler and simpler, in order to save physical and mental effort . Among the equipment and devices that we find with these functions are, for example, those that help us clean, such as the robots that are always on the floor of the house, vacuuming the dust, or those that help us move like  mopeds .

Definition

Within the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) the moped is defined as a bicycle which is provided with a small support motor which drives it avoiding pedaling. It is also defined as a low-displacement motorcycle so it has very little power.

This word is broken down into two parts, the first cycle making a difference to the means of transport that are powered by wheels that exceed 10R and in turn of the engine which is the mechanical element that makes it move by fuel and without any effort .

What is a moped for?

The mopeds operate within society as a method of transportation which are not a big expense for its users in addition to being very useful when going to work in a manner easy and quick .

For their part, electric mopeds seek to change society in order to drastically reduce the use of gasoline in order to avoid its great environmental impact .

Types

Within mopeds there are only two types, which differ in the source of energy they use to propel themselves:

Gasoline powered mopeds

As their name indicates, these engines are powered by gasoline which can use all available octane numbers .

At the same time, they do not load a lot of gasoline since they do not need a continuous injection of it to the engine ; being the most basic equipped with 3.5 liter tanks.

Electric Charge Motor Driven Mopeds

As their name indicates, these motors are driven by electric current, it is in turn within the structure of the motor, it replaces certain parts with components that convert the electrical charge into kinetic energy .

These have batteries between 20 and 25 volts , which in some cases can be charged even by pedaling it when the battery is discharged. For its part, this usually exceeds 250 watts of power, which is why certain regulations are given within each nation.

Characteristics

Within the characteristics of mopeds , they are usually very marked by the laws of the countries as well as by their use. Some of them are:

• Within the most standard models , it is believed that the life of these motors is 3 years if it is maintained in continuous use , however, they are fully repairable so this is not a problem.
• Each nation has decided to adapt this term to make it more understandable within their society, for example both Argentina and Venezuela call them “ bike motorcycles ”.
• In countries like Spain , within the laws that regulate vehicular traffic, mopeds are not considered as a transport vehicle .

History

A science certain you do not have a reliable source who was the true inventor of bicycles propelled engine, this is because during its rise they began to see several large – scale models.

The only story we have is that a man who was owner of a workshop for bicycles , was in the older adult and joint problems, thanks to his studies as an engineer and his extensive knowledge of motorcycles , managed to develop a Low cost motor which will help you move without any future problems.

Moped parts

Taking into account all the parts that make up the moped including its structure would be the following:

• The motor : It is a mechanical body made up of gears connected to a chain which allows the moped to move.
• The carburetor : It is the part in charge of supplying the fuel that the engine needs.
• The electrical system : It forms all the cables and the electrical parts that give power to the motor and its lighting system.
• The suspension system : It is a set of springs and support arms that are located on the sides of the tires in order to avoid strong impacts on the user and the chassis .
• The wheels and tires : Those parts of rubber which covers the wheels providing power to adhere properly to produce the asphalt without major damage to the integrity of the same.
• The brake system : It is the set of disc, pads, guayas and levers that allow the moped to slow down.
• The steering system : This is nothing more than the handlebar which, as its name indicates, allows the moped to be maneuvered.
• The chassis : It is made up of a systematic set of thick tubes which make up the moped structure.
• The light system : This is the system that is housed in both the front and rear of the chassis made up of a set of bulbs that illuminate it.

How a moped works

The moped connects the chain that is in the rear part of the same at the level of the center of the wheel , with a system of internal gears of the powered motor which makes it rotate at a greater or lesser revolution, thus achieving an increase or decrease in speed. .

Legislation by country

Each nation has established regulations regarding the circulation of mopeds , some of these regulations according to each country are:

• In Spain, while these vehicles cannot exceed 45 km per hour, as well as they are only allowed to travel through towns and roads through common roads . In turn, these do not need any special permission to transit.
• In Argentina : They are taken as a motorized vehicle so they must comply with rigorous regulations, in turn they cannot exceed 55 km per hour, if this happens they will be fined . (In the worst case, your permission will be revoked)
• In Mexico : Within this country, mopeds are exclusively sold by motorcycle dealers, being called ” working motorcycles “, however, beyond this normal there is no type of law that regulates them in a special way.

How it differs from a motorcycle

Although these two means of transport seem something quite similar, it is quite the opposite, at a mechanical level motorcycles have a much more complex and expensive to assemble system compared to motorcycles. On the other hand, mopeds are much lighter so they are more maneuverable while motorcycles, when exceeding them in weight, require more dexterity in terms of driving .

Featured Manufacturers

Among the manufacturers of both mopeds and special parts for them are:

• Dynamo.
• Italika.
• Shimano.
• KTM.
• Specialized.
• Maxxis.

From what age can a moped be driven

There is really no established rule in which it is established from what age these vehicles can be driven , however, the most appropriate age is considered to be from 17 years because from this age usually You usually already have an understanding of traffic laws and the dangers of vehicle traffic .

What is the maximum speed it can reach

It all depends on the moped model:

• In its most standard version, it has a 50cc basin, so it does not usually exceed 45 km per hour .
• In its improved version it has 55 / 58cc so it easily reaches 55 km per hour .
• In its version powered by parts that contribute to better internal combustion, it reaches 60cc, thus exceeding 65 km per hour .
• The specially powered engine versions have 70cc and even 90cc , which is why they exceed 70km per hour by far .

Importance

The mopeds looking to break into the market as a system of transport to which provides great benefits to the user and large expenditures gasoline consumption by cars in turn are a fun, quick and convenient way to get anywhere in a short period of time.

Curiosities

In various universities in the United States they have developed mopeds driven by organic fuels , which have subsequently been nominated for many awards from organizations for the protection of the environment .