Range: Cars are obviously going to win this category. A full 15-20 gallon tank of gas in a car will probably get you 300+ miles before you have to fill up. Also, a 3 gallon tank on a motorcycle will probably have a range of 150 miles or so, whereas a 2 liter tank on a motorized bicycle will probably only take you about 75 miles. 

 

Safety: This one could go both ways. A car will protect you better if you get into a wreck while motorcycles and motorized bicycles don't really have many safety features to prevent injury. A motorized bicycle, however, is less likely to be traveling at high speeds that would be very dangerous to the rider in the event of an accident.

 

Versatility: This one depends on where you are planning on traveling to. If you are planning on traveling to New Jersey for example, the best choice would likely be to buy an airplane ticket (which costs more than a motorized bike). However, if you want to quickly go up to the nearby convenience store for a pack of smokes, or need to ride back to your dorm before your next class on campus, or want to grab a bite to eat on your lunch break but you don't want to lose your sweet parking spot, a motorized bicycle is probably the answer.

 

Economy: At over 100 miles per gallon, motorized bicycles get the gold medal in this race! The cost of buying, owning and maintaining a motorized bike is 1/10th that of traditional vehicle. Motorized bicycles have more than double the fuel economy of even most motor scooters. Replacement parts are super inexpensive as well!

 

Reliability: All vehicles must be regularly maintained and well kept if they are to have a good lifespan. A motorized bicycle is no exception to this rule. Since a motorbicycle has a smaller, more simple engine, it naturally will not last for decades like some good car engines do. With proper use and care however, a motorized bicycle can last several years and thousands of miles before the engine needs to be rebuilt. Standard maintenance involves many of the same things regular bicycles require: replacement brake pads and tires, new tubes on occasion, lubrication of moving parts etc...

 

Cargo capacity: The storage capacity on a motorized bicycle is obviously limited. Cargo racks can be fitted onto the rear or front of a motor bicycle to improve storage and some people even tow small trailers behind or alongside thier bikes.