I have to travel here in Costa Rica between work and home, which is only a total of 5 kilometers and on level ground. I am a big guy , weight about 280 lbs, would a 150 cc scooter be ok ?

They have a Genesis one here in Costa Rica brand new 2009 for about ,000 dollars.

getting a regular bike is out of the question, the roads aren't here in costa what u think of the usa. People drive nuts here, I know with scooter there's a risk too but believe me, A Bike is out of the question.