I rode a Scarabeo in July @ the Laguna Seca bike races. It's the first bigger scooter I have ridden. I liked a lot of things about it except there is no option to downshift when going up a hill, like you can do on a MC. For storage, it's more like a real MC, w/saddlebags & trunk + a soft container between your legs, if you want more room yet. I didn't get to take it on a normal road to see what it was like in the real world. For me, the seat didn't feel real comfortable either, but I've yet ridden another scooter for comparison. :?