A motorcycle is 2 wheeled vehicle powered by a motor/engine.
A moped is primarily a low powered motored hybrid of an engine and human power. The purpose of the pedals is when the motor isn't operating nor being used. Simple logic.
Anonymous
and you care ? why ?
Jas B
A moped is also a 2 wheeled vehicle powered by a motor/engine. My sister has a moped and it certainly does not have pedals.
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Good question TEFLONGUY1. Your explanation is accurate. I've wondered that myself. Modern mopeds are primarily scooters w/out pedals today. Not really considered a real motorcycle nor a real bicycle. Most people today do not understand the term "moped" is a motorized 2 wheel vehicle with pedals."mo" = motor. "ped" = pedals. Most people have not seen nor driven one.I had one when I was kid. Back in the day when you didn't need license plates or insurance for them.
vulcan_alex
I checked and mopeds do not have pedals, at least they don't have to. The difference is the size of the motor and the size of the tires. So perhaps you are confused as well. https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1RNVE_enUS554US555&ei=3pkCXfTGEamC0wLZiqvwAQ&q=moped+scooter+definition&oq=moped+scooter+defined&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i22i30.13873.15617..18785...0.0..0.174.1342.0j8....3..0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0j0i67.G2oDYmRsLFU
paul
and you care ? why ?