Kymco Like 200i. Pictures and general info
In our scooter a day series is the new Kymco Like 200i, which has that mix of modern and retro style that seems to be successful in the European market. The Like 200i is one of a couple of new…
Auto brand Smart to produce electric scooter
In attempts to revive and diversify its Smart city car brand, Mercedes Benz has announced it will develop a two-wheeled vehicle which will likely take the form of an electric scooter. It’s the first step in a new diversification plan…
Vespa GTS 300 Super US food and photography tour by Clay Enos
In a kind of slow food-style Vespa tour of the US, photographer Clay Enos is travelling from New York to Vancouver on a Vespa GTS 300 Super this summer. The purpose of the motorcycle tour is to take in the…
A "wolf in sheep's clothing": the fastest Lambretta around
Italy’s Lambretta scooter shows its neverending fascination and charm, and takes on a new look in this sports version from the guys at 100mph Lambretta Club. This scooter is small, but hard core!The Lambretta prototype has been designed to become…
Yamaha 2012 TMax teaser video
The 69th edition of the EICMA show looks like it will be all about maxi-scooters, with BMW, Honda and Aprilia who are going to debut concepts and models, with the addition of Yamaha. The Iwata manufacturer will be revealing the…
Malaguti CK 13 2009
Malaguti will present its next scooter project at the EICMA Milan show, from November 4 to 9.The temporary name for the project is CK 13, and will be available in 160cc and 125cc versions. Other features are likely to include…
BMW scooters e-scooter commuter
The new BMW E-Scooter Concept has been revealed at the BMW Innovation Day as the company takes its next urban motoring vehicle electric. The BMW Motorrad electric scooter has been designed as a commuter scooter and not just a city…
Aprilia Sportcity Cube 300
In Milan today, Aprilia launched its new Aprilia Sportcity Cube 300, equipped with a new 300cc engine. This is not a simple restyling but an all new Sportcity. We’ll be back with more details on the model, but in the…
Italjet re-launches Velocifero and Dragster, Enduro and Supermoto models in the works
Italian manufacturer Italjet introduced at the EICMA the revamped versions of two historic models that will soon make their comeback on the market: Velocifero and Dragster. The Dragster made a name for itself back in the day thanks to its…
Eicma 2008: Peugeot hybrid scooter prototype, Hymotion 3
In these pics you can see the hybrid, three-wheel scooter presented by Peugeot at the Eicma show. Models such as these could become a new alternative in urban, ecological vehicles.The main characteristic of this scooter is the all-wheel drive on…
Peugeot e-Vivacity hybrid in "a scooter a day" part two
The Peugeot e-Vivacity electric scooter concept was at the EICMA 2009 show, and if all goes to plan it will debut on the market in 2011. The e-Vivacity is a 50cc electric scooter using lithium ion battery technology.It’s another example…
Milan on a Vespa: your favourite riding moments
If you’re interested in trying a classic motorcycle itinerary in Italy, you can go just about anywhere as long as it’s on a Vespa. I had a little ride in Milan on a Vespa the other day (full story on…
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid pics and details
There is plenty of excitement going on at Piaggio these days, with the release of the brand new MP3 Hybrid. Those who see themselves cruising Rome on a scooter can now also do it knowing they’re respecting the environment and…
BMW Concept C video
The BMW E-Scooter concept has become the BMW Concept C (or vice versa, or not at all?) and apparently it could be ready for a production model launch by autumn. We suggest that after seeing last year’s EICMA concept, we…
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid to be launched soon
According to the Solomoto30 magazine, Piaggio’s three wheeled hybrid scooter, the MP3 Hybrid, will soon be ready for production.The hybrid scooter was presented at the 2008 Eicma show in Milan and is equipped with two engines: a four stroke, Leader…
BMW C600 Sport and C650 GT: video available
Two of the most sought-after models at the latest 2011 EICMA in Milan were the new maxi-scooters from BMW, the C650 GT and C600 Sport, and here is a video released by the German manufacturer showing us the newborn maxi-scoots…
Scooter Tuning live at Intermot 2008
We give you these marvellous live shots from the Cologne show, Intermot 2008, of the scooter tuning on show. The shots come from 3rad. Your favourite model?
Super Scooters
These colourful extravagant pimped up and stretched out 250cc scooters are latest must have for the Japanese teenager, if daddy can fork out the cash, because customizing these scooters can cost up to $ 37,000.Pimped Up Japanese Scooters
Piaggio Zip SP 70 vs Yamaha TMax
You’ve seen bikes vs cars, bikes vs bikes smackdowns videos, so how about a scooter vs scooter for a change?The venue is Varano de’Melegari circuit in Italy, take two Malossi Trophy Cup national scooter champions like Davide Zenari, the reigning…
Peugeot Kisbee 50 scooter: pictures and general info
Another scooter for 2010 is the new Peugeot Kisbee 50, with four-stroke engine and low-wheel format. It’s designed as a scooter with low fuel consumption, for general city riding, but with acceptable performance.It has 3.67 hp on the 50 cc…
Malaguti Phantom F12R Bayliss Limited Edition
The partnership between Malaguti and Ducati Corse continues, with this Troy Bayliss scooter replica. The new livery celebrates Bayliss’ third superbike title in last year’s world superbike championship.The Malaguti Phantom F12R Bayliss Limited Edition adopts some of the elements of…
Kymco scooters: Like 50 and 125 4T
Like is the new scooter from Kymco, both elegant and retro at the same time. It’s been designed as a traditional city scooter and was created by Italian designer Massimo Zaniboni after some research into scooters of the 50’s and…
Peugeot Scooters launches in China
Peugeot Scooters is to enter the Chinese market with a space at the French stand at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, before it opens its first store in China in December. The expansion comes after Peugeot signed a partnership agreement…
New Garelli site online
The new Garelli site is online, including all new models, technical specs, photos and a list of dealerships. Go to www.garelli.it to check it out, while the Garelli Outlet section is dedicated to the Ciclone, Capri and Noi models.
Honda biggest market share in Italy
We came across what we thought was an interesting statistic for the Italian motorcycle market from our guys at Motoblog.it. Take a wild guess at who the market leader for motorcycles in Italy might be…. Yes, that’s right, Honda. In…