TheScooterScoop

Who made the "worst bike ever"?

15. May 2008

(A poorly built bike is one thing, but a bike that’s out to KEEEL you is a whole ‘nother ballgame!) I was popping around SuperHunky (for some reason) and saw this post called “Worst bikes of all time”. I’ve always been interested in extremes. “What’s the best” is good to know, but “what’s the worst” […]

If I had to have a motorcycle in my garage…

26. April 2008

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I know it’s been less than a year since I was last sweating over this bike but a friend of mine in Japan snapped some recent shots of the rare and wonderful Suzuki SW-1. When it came out in 1992 it was VERY unpopular. Today they are highly sought after and will usually sell for […]

Micromoto racing looks like it belongs on cuteoverload.com

4. March 2008

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Six year olds + 39cc minimoto race bikes + giant helmetheads = Awwwww CUTE! (Bradley “Stunt boy” Ray in some kneedraggin’ action from Josh Daley’s site)

Off topic a bit – The Italjet Grifon 650

12. February 2008

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No, it’s not a scooter. I try very hard to make this a site dedicated to motor scooters, microcars, mopeds and oddities… but given my relationship with Italjet, I wanted to give you an idea on how they are making strides to get back in the game. I found this video preview of the Italjet […]

OMG! Hayabusa vs. Yamaha Jog?!

4. February 2008

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I nearly fell out of my chair watching this video. Come on! Just the thought of a ‘Busa racing a Jog is just “GTFO” preposterous. It’s the NEW turtle versus hare. MUST WATCH! Thanks to Motoblog.it (title link) for catching THAT one. Jog’s are known to make good sprinters. PS> I caught a little comment […]

Evel Knievel passes on to that stunt track in the sky

3. December 2007

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An excerpt from his website: Friday, November 30 marked the end of what will forever be remembered as the longest and most courageous battle between one man, a man we all know as the world’s greatest daredevil, and death. Robert Craig “Evel” Knievel died in Clearwater, Florida, finally succumbing after nearly a three-year bout with […]