I just called the DMV in New Mexico and that was their answer:
"If that scooter goes on the road, then yes it needs registration and insurance, and just a car driver license, doesn't have to be a...
If it is under 50cc, has lights and such, and has a seat height of 25", then no. Over 50cc and is must have a title and you have to have a motorcycle license and insurance.
No. You'll be required to take classes in order to ride those vehicles legally. The rules of driving a car are not the same as a motorcycle or scooter.
They will cause your engine to run at higher RPMs because the engine will have to spin way faster to get the CVT transmission to shift, resulting in much better off the line acceleration and much...