Abstract: An improved two wheeled reciprocating pedal driven scooter has a frame including a steering assembly attached to the frame, a front steering wheel attached to a front axle attached to the steering assembly at the frame, a rear drive wheel attached to a rear axle attached to a rear portion of the frame and a drive mechanism for rotating the rear drive wheel. The drive mechanism has a pair of reciprocating foot pedals straddling each side of the frame, attached to and extending to a forward proximal hinge attachment location on the frame. Each of the foot pedals has a short portion and an intersecting long portion forming a bend at the intersection wherein an included angle ? between the short and long portions is 90 degrees or greater. The attachment location of the foot pedal to a coupling of the drive mechanism is at or near the intersection forming the bend of the short and long portions of each foot pedal.