I was at Kissell Motorsports buying oil and a filter for my Vespa when owner Craig Kissell showed me his new line of bikes — the Motoped — probably the most elegantly engineered machine I’ve seen in a long time.  If you want a moped, then you really need to look at the Motoped.

The Motoped is a lovely machine and comes in three versions — the Cruzer show here, the Pro, and my favorite, the Survival. And with a four-stroke, 49cc engine.  Craig tells me they are built in the United States (Kansas I think) though parts are brought in from different parts of the world.

Like the Brooks leather seat on the Cruzer courtesy of Brooks Seats Limited in the United Kingdom.  And the bike is loaded with machined parts that make it something you just don’t see in a moped.

The Motoped Cruzer will be a hipster hit.

Wooden fenders with brass attachments on the Cruzer.  You don’t see that everyday.  As I looked it over there was one feature or detail after another that made me go, “Wow”.

My favorite — the Motoped Survival.  This machine had the same elegant build with all sorts of details that say let’s ride.  Anywhere.  With two side cans of fuel you can go and go.  And on a more practical side the Motoped would offer the possibility of a little exercise with the peddling possibilities.

The price for the Motoped is around $3500.  But for someone wanted to commute, run errands or explore the great outdoors, it might be the best $3500 you ever spend.