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I worked on two of these bikes last summer. I can make the following points:

- center pivots may not lock very well, bike will fall over breaking mirror, center pivot is very difficult to repair
- top speed is closer to 50 mph
- fuel economy is about 45-50 mpg
- handling is stable but sluggish
- performance drops dramatically when you add a rear passenger
- would perform a lot better with 300cc but that would require a lot more engineering
- I never had the rear wheel slippage on dry pavement (I never ride in the rain or on wet pavement)
- front and rear seat is comfortable during long rides
- windshield has a wiper and washer fluid
- decent radio and sound system

Note! You CANNOT drive bike with the pivot locked, you will lose control in a curve

Overpriced at $3500; $2000 negotiable would be more realistic.

Finally, no I would not own one. I prefer 16" two wheel, air cooled 150cc scooters. The AutoMoto is more of a novelty. I do not think they are very durable. Parts are difficult or very expensive to come by.