I wonder why the Brits refer to scooters as mopeds? American readers think of mopeds as underpowered 49cc motorcycles that can also be pedaled (and haven't had any real presence on our roads since the 80's). The vehicles used in these raids are the size and weight of "real" motorcycles. I expect a traditional moped would have a hard time breaking through a glass wall.
I've always seen them as mostly synonymous term, but if one sounded less powerful than another I'd say that's scooter, which is a horrible nickname for some people and a term used to move a very short distance. Scooters don't even have to be motorized, but a moped, on the other hand, mentions a motor and a pedal in its name.
Agreed about "scooter" being a silly name for "a motorcycle with a pass-through frame and an automatic transmission."
Two of the Xs , were recovered from somewhere around Kings Cross apparently
They opened the store as normal though , good on them
Scooter crime has been on the up though . Recently a group of them trying to get away , were blocked by a lorry pulling up in front and blocking them from leaving , after they robbed a place in Fitzrovia , which was pretty funny ngl
Two of the Xs , were recovered from somewhere around Kings Cross apparently
They opened the store as normal though , good on them
Scooter crime has been on the up though . Recently a group of them trying to get away , were blocked by a lorry pulling up in front and blocking them from leaving , after they robbed a place in Fitzrovia , which was pretty funny ngl
Can I assume that these scooter gangs steal their scooters? Otherwise these guys will be easy to catch since they left one behind.
If Apple can brick the devices, the thieves might actually lose money on this deal, because they abandoned their motorized two-wheeled vehicle.
What I don’t understand is why people aren’t calling “electric bicycles” mopeds, because they’re basically the same thing, but running on electricity instead of gasoline. The result of this is that people seem to think it’s ok to tear around on “electric bicycles” in lots of places where it is obviously inappropriate, like bike lanes and crowded New York sidewalks.
Too bad the UK can’t arm their security guards like the U.S. The robbery would be over quickly if they would have pulled out a hammer against them.
The only things more guns would bring is more gun violence.
So we’re the security guards supposed to pull out their hammers to defend themselves? Hammers can be used as a deadly object too. Just like knives, swords, cars and mopeds.
I wonder why the Brits refer to scooters as mopeds? American readers think of mopeds as underpowered 49cc motorcycles that can also be pedaled (and haven't had any real presence on our roads since the 80's). The vehicles used in these raids are the size and weight of "real" motorcycles. I expect a traditional moped would have a hard time breaking through a glass wall.
You refer to motorcycles as scooters?!
To me scooters are those toys kids get at Christmas. The criminals leaving in scooters is even funnier.
You know, I used to agree with the idea that the price of iPhones these days was a crime. But I'm realizing this is simply supply and demand. The range of prices that iPhones are sold at these days is vast, so if someone doesn't want to shell out 1k for the X, that's fine, you can still get a lower end model. I would say Apple has an opportunity to make their customers "happy" by lowering prices, but that's not going to increase sales (since they're already tapped out anyway). The only thing lowering the price of the iPhone will do is piss off shareholders.
In the case of the iPhone X, I actually think they may not be charging enough (since they literally can't be purchased without some sacrifice).
I wonder why the Brits refer to scooters as mopeds? American readers think of mopeds as underpowered 49cc motorcycles that can also be pedaled (and haven't had any real presence on our roads since the 80's). The vehicles used in these raids are the size and weight of "real" motorcycles. I expect a traditional moped would have a hard time breaking through a glass wall.
You refer to motorcycles as scooters?!
To me scooters are those toys kids get at Christmas. The criminals leaving in scooters is even funnier.
See above. In the US "scooter" means everything from kiddy toys to a certain style of motorcycle.
Too bad the UK can’t arm their security guards like the U.S. The robbery would be over quickly if they would have pulled out a hammer against them.
The only things more guns would bring is more gun violence.
So we’re the security guards supposed to pull out their hammers to defend themselves? Hammers can be used as a deadly object too. Just like knives, swords, cars and mopeds.
I would love to see security guards with swords. That would be classy.
sure they will use the devices serial numbers to track them all down as soon as they emerge online...thus being able to take down the whole logistics pipeline.
I wonder why the Brits refer to scooters as mopeds? American readers think of mopeds as underpowered 49cc motorcycles that can also be pedaled (and haven't had any real presence on our roads since the 80's). The vehicles used in these raids are the size and weight of "real" motorcycles. I expect a traditional moped would have a hard time breaking through a glass wall.
You refer to motorcycles as scooters?!
To me scooters are those toys kids get at Christmas. The criminals leaving in scooters is even funnier.
I learned to ride a Motorcycle in '69 on what we call a Scooter. It was an LI 150 Lambretta. Made in Italy and is basically a 'step through' motorcycle with the engine driving the real wheel without a typical chain/belt or shaft drive of a Motorcyle. In the 1960's, the Rockers rode Motorcycles and Mods rode scooters. Many Mods were fans of 'The Who'.
I wonder why the Brits refer to scooters as mopeds? American readers think of mopeds as underpowered 49cc motorcycles that can also be pedaled (and haven't had any real presence on our roads since the 80's). The vehicles used in these raids are the size and weight of "real" motorcycles. I expect a traditional moped would have a hard time breaking through a glass wall.
Actually, they seem to be coming back here. I see them more and more. They never seemed particularly safe to me with those little, tiny wheels. I can't imagine that they would do well in a pothole.
But to use one to not only rob a store -- but to break through a plate glass window?!?!?!?!?
I wonder why the Brits refer to scooters as mopeds? American readers think of mopeds as underpowered 49cc motorcycles that can also be pedaled (and haven't had any real presence on our roads since the 80's). The vehicles used in these raids are the size and weight of "real" motorcycles. I expect a traditional moped would have a hard time breaking through a glass wall.
Just to confuse things, we say scooters for 125cc (or thereabouts) and mopeds for 49cc whether they have pedals or not - I don't know why.
Moped crime (whether with or without pedals) is almost non-existent, scooter crime is out of control. Can't imagine the average journo on here cares a jot about the difference though.
I had a 125cc Yamaha 45 years ago -- it's top end was a whole lot higher than mine was. Somewhere above 75mph...
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Agreed about "scooter" being a silly name for "a motorcycle with a pass-through frame and an automatic transmission."
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Two of the Xs , were recovered from somewhere around Kings Cross apparently
They opened the store as normal though , good on them
Scooter crime has been on the up though . Recently a group of them trying to get away , were blocked by a lorry pulling up in front and blocking them from leaving , after they robbed a place in Fitzrovia , which was pretty funny ngl
Can I assume that these scooter gangs steal their scooters? Otherwise these guys will be easy to catch since they left one behind.
What I don’t understand is why people aren’t calling “electric bicycles” mopeds, because they’re basically the same thing, but running on electricity instead of gasoline. The result of this is that people seem to think it’s ok to tear around on “electric bicycles” in lots of places where it is obviously inappropriate, like bike lanes and crowded New York sidewalks.
You refer to motorcycles as scooters?!
To me scooters are those toys kids get at Christmas. The criminals leaving in scooters is even funnier.
Yes, because what the situation needs is an armed rentacop shooting in what he hopes is the general direction of the criminals.
In the UK, we actually worry about innocent bystanders.
See above. In the US "scooter" means everything from kiddy toys to a certain style of motorcycle.
I would love to see security guards with swords. That would be classy.
i guess folks like to keep their security vulnerable
In the 1960's, the Rockers rode Motorcycles and Mods rode scooters. Many Mods were fans of 'The Who'.
The push 'scooter' is essentially a childs toy.
But to use one to not only rob a store -- but to break through a plate glass window?!?!?!?!?
So one day somebody left their car windows down and 2 Saints tickets on the dashboard. When they came back there were 6 tickets on the dashboard!