TheScooterScoop

Scooter parking in China is getting TIGHT

Sunday, June 15, 2008

(Yao Wang manages to dislodge his bike in time to make it to tap class.) Hehe, ok we took this outta context. These scooters and bikes are all actually slated for the scrap yard in Guangzhou. I just couldn’t resist. …I think I see a Helix in there!

Europe feeling the effects of unsupported Chinese scooters

Sunday, June 15, 2008

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(The infamous “Hockey Mask” scooter has been a buzzkiller in the USA for years) I was told a couple of years ago that Europe doesn’t have the disdain for Chinese scooters that has become status quo in America. All imported scooters had to go through a rigorous approval process before they were allowed on the […]

Can you buy a new Honda Reflex for $1950 shipped?

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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Today I was asked about a brand called “Viva”. What did I think about it. Well, frankly, I’d never heard of it so I decided to do some digging and found THIS. The Viva Roadster Moped 250cc Water Cooled or the MP250RO… Catchy. I couldn’t find the pedals on this moped, but that’s beside the […]

Tiny Post: Japan vs. China

Friday, November 30, 2007

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Interesting observation on their differences HERE.(slightly off topic… but not completely)

Oh Noes! It’s the Roketa Lambretta!

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

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What happens when you take a Roketa scooter…and silk screen the “Lambretta” logo on the engine cover? You get the Roketa MC-42. Can’t you see how much faster and more stylish this scooter is with “Lambretta” on the side? All I know is when you see a posting on CraigsList for a “Lambretta”, be sure […]

Massive increase in Chinese and Indian motorcycle production

Thursday, October 25, 2007

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Here’s little, but IMPORTANT piece I found over at that great UK cycle site, Visordown.com. Seems China and India are kicking up a notch in the sub-200cc category. Not sure how/if this will affect Japanese, Taiwanese and Korean numbers in the coming years, but it’s something to note. Here’s what Visordown had to say: CHINA […]