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Cobra Powersports Offers The First 2006 EPA Certificated 49cc 2-Stroke Scooters

30. January 2006

Here’s a little press release from Cobra/TGB on why they will have 2 strokes in 2006. Cobra Powersports Offers The First 2006 EPA Certificated 49cc 2-Stroke Scooters: ” Cobra Powersports Offers The First 2006 EPA Certificated 49cc 2-Stroke Scooters Download this press release as an Adobe PDF document. The entire 2006 TGB motor scooter line […]

Geely scooters dogged by low quality, sets bad precedent for cars? – Autoblog

27. January 2006

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Straight from the “Ouch-that-stings” PR Department, this little report is on the Newswires. Come on China… It’s time to kick it up a notch! Geely scooters dogged by low quality, sets bad precedent for cars? – Autoblog: “If the quality of products put out by Geely’s scooter division are any indication, potential buyers of Geely […]

Whew… It’s a sloooow news day today

27. January 2006

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(old “SLOW” sign meets newer “PED XING” sign) credit Today would be a good day to introduce our latest confection, if it were done. But we’re gonna need until at least this weekend to finish the edits. All I can say is, I’m excited about it. It was fun to put together, and I hope […]

Motoring – Time to roam as the Romans do

25. January 2006

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Motoring – Time to roam as the Romans do: “January 25, 2006 By Susie Mesure SpecificationsModel: Liberty 50.Price: £1399 (about R14 700).Engine: Single-cylinder, two-stroke.Start: Electric and kick-start.Brakes: Front – 220mm disc, calliper with opposed pistons; rear – 140mm drum.Fuel tank: Six litres (includes a one-litre reserve).Top speed: 50km/h. Audrey Hepburn may have immortalised the Vespa […]

WRDW: News – Ride a bike? Run the red light… It’s the law!

24. January 2006

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Well… not quite law, but in South Carolina they are trying to allow just that. Why? Because most scooters don’t have enough metal in them to trigger the light sensor. I say “Sweet!”. I used to live in a gated apartment complex that had a magnetic sensor to get out of the gate. I would […]

Smart to be sold to scooter-maker? – 4Car News from Channel 4

24. January 2006

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I know this isn’t theSMARTscoop.com, but I love the Smart and since the news involves Piaggio and Suzuki… I say it’s “scooter news” Smart to be sold to scooter-maker? – 4Car News from Channel 4: “Piaggio may not be the only potential buyer, either. Suzuki is also reported to have shown an interest, as has […]