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Italjet Moto (Kinetic logo not to be found), was showing off what we HOPE is a new Dragster. Still no details outside of this photo (courtesy of Aki!), but we’re diggin’. (UPDATE: Details below)

Now for the “something strange” file… Notice this little number from the Italjet booth. The thing on the right. If you zoom all the way in, you can kinda make out “Balbe Crafts” or “VWI3″??? I can’t tell. I’m trying to get some more details too (UPDATE: Details below). Very interesting design. Why don’t you click on the picture and get a closer look. Anyone else lay eyes on this thing and wanna give us some details? (UPDATE: Details below) Thanks!

(Future scooter rider marvels at the mysterious and strange new beast from Italjet Moto S.R.L.)

***UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE***
Here’s the deets straight from Brasini Piero at Italjet Moto S.R.L.
First the NEW 2007 Dragster:

The new Dragster will basically look like the old one, but it will be slightly redesigned and improved. It will be produced with 3 different types of engines : 50 cc, 125 cc and 250 cc. We are not yet sure about the type of engine the 50 cc will be (we have to contain the final price), but for the 125 and 250 cc. version we will use a Piaggio Engine.

And the new mystery Italjet:

The new scooter is called Roller Craft 50 and will be ready by May next year. It’s a retro style.

Indeed! Very exciting! This is the first we’ve heard of this new beast and even my 8th Degree Blackbelt in Google-fu doesn’t turn up anything. I’ve got a few more big questions in the pipeline and will be back as soon as we have answers. (more photos here)

***AGAIN WITH THE UPDATES***
1) Dragster will be definitely come out in 2007

2) Dragster 50 cc will be 2 stroke, (the) 125 and 250 (will be) 4 stroke

3) It will come to the USA and we will appoint our national distributor the company LSMotorSports (also DiamoUSA), Sugar Land, Texas (a stones throw from TSS headquarters).

4) For Roller Craft 50 we do not have further information since we just got the prototype ready for the Motorcycle Show in Milan (which was held last week).

So, there you have it! Is this BIG or WHAT!?

***More upping of dates***
1) The Italjet Dragster 2T 50 and 4T 250′s are expected to hit US Shores before 2nd quarter 2007 (look for exclusive TheScooterScoop.tv coverage as soon as they touch ground).

2) The Itlajet Torpedo 4T 150cc, competing with the likes of SYM’s HD200 and the Kymco People, will be available early Q1.

3) For the motorcycle fan, the 650cc Italjet Griffin is expected sometime in ’07.

4) Italjet Moto S.R.L is not affiliated with Kinetic or the Kinetic Italjet line.