TheScooterScoop

Scooterists, be on the lookout for the one-armed scooter jacker

21. January 2010

Really! I nearly had this happen to me once. Luckily there was about two feet of clearance at the end of the arm, so I just swerved around it. Don’t let this happen to you!

Hey California, guess what… The MadAss 125 is coming for you.

21. January 2010

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(Feelin’ HOT HOT HOT!) I just got a hot scoop in on the Sachs MadAss 125! Any day now a 2010 MadAss, in fire engine red, will be arriving on our shores and it’s not just the color that’s new. This MadAss is fully CARB compliant / certified with the inclusion of a fuel evaporator […]

Jason Segel rides Vespa

20. January 2010

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Ahhh, the trials and tribulations of being famous and riding a scooter. It’s all detailed here on this Letterman clip. Don’t know if you’ve seen it yet, but I thought “I Love You Man” was a pretty good flick… even though my wife accused me of bringing her because it featured a scooter scene, an […]

Wanna make your own Chinese scooter? So did Chris

11. January 2010

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(“這裡是我們安裝燈泡爆炸。” Image source: Telegraph.co.uk) At some time in our lives we’ve all thought about it, us people in the scooter industry. The idea starts with, “I bet I could design a GREAT scooter, have it built inexpensively in China, bring it back here and build an empire!” That’s exactly what “Chris” (real name withheld) thought […]

Everybody loves Vespa… eeeeverybody

30. December 2009

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As long as we’re talking about Vespa, I found this commercial that handles the well worn topic of “What if Hog rider meets Vespa” with a clean piece of videography. Doesn’t make it any fresher, but at least it’s pretty to look at. Enjoy! Found this after a long hiatus from… well, EVERYTHING. Check out […]

4-Passenger Family Vespa

27. December 2009

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(Stylish two-wheeled transportation for a family of four! SOURCE: motoring.co.za) Yes, we all know the economy isn’t what it used to be here in the good ol’ USA. American families may find themselves resorting to transportation options normally reserved for countries where cars are not affordable… Like THIS, the Vespa GT4 400! No, no, no […]