Two wheel curious... Is buying a scooter a stupid idea?

[d_brennen]

Have taken a notion to get a scooter, like the Italian sort. I've never been on one except when I was 15 or so as a passenger and it wasn't a pleasant experience if remember correctly! Basically for a bit of fun in the warmer months as a cheap commute to work and back (12 miles roughly) is a scooter a really bad idea for a 6ft heterosexual male going on 28?

 

[d_brennen]

I must check my license, I take it 125s are ok to ride under a standard license or is there another test? Last question as I know I should do my own research is special clothing I.e. Leathers required for scooters?

 

[d_brennen]

Back road 30/40 mainly. Will do some research. Cheers fellas, I've seen the bike injuries thread and lol