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The Kiss scooter – Is it better than its video?

24. February 2010

I don’t pretend to know everything about every scooter, so you should forgive me when I say that I’ve never heard of the Crossrunner brand out of Alpharetta, Georgia. I doubt you have either, until NOW that is. I only ask that if you watch this video that you refrain from taking out your aggressions […]

Ape on eBay (only 1 hour left)

23. February 2010

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Here’s a right nice looking, 1960 Ape for sale on eBay. It’s not all original (has a Bajaj 150cc engine and rear suspension), but would definitely be a conversation starter. Expect to pay about $1000 to crate and freight, not including any special port fees, customs, warehousing, etc. fees. Also expect for it to take […]

Kymco brings you “Tokyo Style” with the Many 100Fi

11. February 2010

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Kymco brings you “Tokyo Style” with the Many 100Fi

Following the 4-letter-word naming convention of Kymco’s Like comes this flashy little number called the Many. Their marketing material clearly aims this scooter at the ladies (see video below) with it’s glittery, high fashion runway appeal but I think it’s kinda nice myself. Now, I don’t know what that says about me but I’d still […]

Ridley Motorcycles throws in the towel

2. February 2010

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(Come on! Stick that lip in, wipe away those tears! It’s too late to cry about it now.) Alas, poor Ridley Motorbikes, we barely knew ye, but looking back at them now I’d say they were one of the few modern motorized bicycles I could actually get excited about. Vintage looks, 70cc engines, certainly inadequate […]

Introducing the "New" Mustang

28. January 2010

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Our friends over at Motorcycle Classics have a great scoop for us by letting us know The California Scooter Company is bringing back the Mustang motorcycle in three different flavors – The Classic, The Babydoll and The Greaser. When you combine 12 inch wheels, a 150cc 4 stroke engine and a curb weight of less […]

Following Japanese Kustoms

27. January 2010

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Images of Austin, Texas come to mind when I think about the words “Hot Rods” and “Customs”. The 9th Annual “Lonestar Rod and Kustom Round Up” is a huge convergence of classic Americana parading up and down Congress Street… The only rules? No imports and nothing newer than 1963. I can’t say those rules apply […]