En Paddock Motorbike
Your empresa de alquiler de motos y scooters en Tenerife, sabemos que muchas personas se preguntan cuál es la mejor opción para recorrer la isla: ciclomotor o moto, motocicleta o scooter. Esta decisión no solo afecta a tu comodidad, sino también a la seguridad y la facilidad de conducción en diferentes rutas. A continuación te explicamos, de forma clara y con comparaciones reales, las principales diferencias entre motocicleta y ciclomotor, y cuándo conviene más cada vehículo.
Differences between Scooters and Motorcycles
Scooter (or motor scooter):
- Design: Flat foot platform, low seat and closed bodywork.
- Engine: From 50 cc to 500 cc, automatic transmission (easy to use).
- Use: Perfect for city and short journeys (ideal if you don't have much experience).
- Advantages: Easier to drive, lighter, low fuel consumption and cheap to maintain.
Elige tu scooter o maxiscooter ideal: Honda PCX 125, Yamaha XMAX 300 y Honda ADV 350
Motorbike (or motorbike):
- Design: Visible engine, more robust structure and steeper driving position.
- Engine: From 125 cc to over 1,000 cc, manual transmission.
- Use: Best for long journeys, open roads and mountain routes.
- Advantages: More power, speed and stability. Ideal if you are looking for adrenaline or long routes.
Elige tu moto ideal: Honda CB125R, Honda NX 500, Honda NC750, Honda XL750 Transalp y Honda Africa Twin 1100.
Of the two options, which is safer?
On Tenerife's roads, both scooters and motorbikes can be safe if you make the right choice based on your experience.
- Scooter / moped: Their lower power makes them safer for beginners in urban areas. Their low weight makes them easier to manoeuvre and brake.
- Motorbike: Safer on long routes and open roads (such as climbing the Teide), thanks to its stability. But it requires more experience, especially the larger ones.
What is best if I am starting out?
Si es tu primera vez conduciendo en Tenerife, la opción más recomendable es un scooter o ciclomotor de 125 cc.
- Advantages: Automatic, low weight and easy handling (perfect for getting around Santa Cruz, La Laguna or coastal areas).
- Scooter/ciclomotor o moto: If you have never ridden a motorbike before, start with a scooter. If you have an A1 or A2 licence and some experience, a 125 cc scooter is a good intermediate step.
Which is more comfortable, Scooter or Motorcycle?
- Scooter: Ideal if you are looking for comfort in the city. The seat is lower, the position is relaxed and you can rest your feet comfortably.
- Motorbike: More comfortable for long routes and mountain, thanks to its stability. Perfect if you want to tour the north of the island, Masca or Anaga.
Scooter vs motorbike comparison chart
| Feature | Scooter / Moped | Moto |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder capacity | 50 cc - 500 cc | 125 cc - >1,000 cc |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual |
| Fuel consumption | 2-4 L/100 km | 4-8 L/100 km |
| Difficulty | Low, ideal for beginners | Medium-high (depending on engine capacity) |
| Ideal use | City and short journeys | Roads and long routes |
| Comfort | City discharge | Discharge on the road |
| Rental price | More economical | Varies according to displacement |
What do we recommend at Paddock Motorbike?
- Conductor novato / uso urbano: Scooter de 125 cc: para moverte fácil por ciudad y zonas costeras.
- Conductor con más experiencia / rutas mixtas: Moto de 300 cc: para combinar ciudad y carreteras (por ejemplo, excursiones a El Médano o La Orotava).
- Conductor experto / rutas largas o montaña: Motocicleta de 500 cc o más: ideal para subir al Teide, ir a Garachico o hacer rutas largas por la isla.
En Paddock Motorbike, Tenerife, te asesoramos según tu experiencia y la ruta que planeas. Disponemos de una amplia gama de scooters, ciclomotores y motocicletas con las mejores condiciones. Contacta con nosotros y elige el vehículo perfecto para disfrutar Tenerife a tu ritmo.
