I was talking to a friend of mine about scooter gymkhana and he was saying how he won’t jump a Vespa. Dirt bike? Sure! Vespa? No way. I wanted to prove to him it was no problem and then I ran into this video. Maybe the Canadian Scooter Corporation has convinced me that I’m wrong… and if not, I still thought their video was pretty cool.
12. May 2010 at 1:18 pm
I’ve seen some majestic jumps on Vespas.
I’ve also seen some broken shock mounts (and bones) on Vespas.
The Genuine Blur, however? Perfect for Gymkhana jumps:
http://2strokebuzz.com/2008/09/02/speaking-of-jumps…
12. May 2010 at 1:23 pm
OHHHH yeah…. That Blur jump is the most competent scooter jump I’ve seen in a gymkhana. SERIOUSLY! Majestic and fearless. Makes me wish I had health insurance.
12. May 2010 at 1:38 pm
No scooters are good for jumping.
With the structural integrity of the frame aside, jumping a scooter simply gives the rider very little options for holding onto the bike.
The same goes for off roading/ trail riding.
At least on a motorcycle, you can hold on to the bike with your legs using the fuel tank.
On a scooter, you’re only attached to the bike with your hands.
12. May 2010 at 2:33 pm
Ahhh, good point Tim.
Maybe I should screw some kiteboard bindings into my floorboard… either that or work on my buttocks clenching abilities.
13. May 2010 at 3:23 pm
I jumped my 1984 Elite 80 and even landed on one wheel! It was the front wheel of course. Plus I broke the rubber bushings on the front shocks. But still!
13. May 2010 at 6:07 pm
oh MAN! Would love to see video of THAT!
24. June 2010 at 3:02 am
I don’t think he did it quite right. Technique is what counts. And attitude, with the right attitude you can do anything!!!