TheScooterScoop

Engine size – When IS enough actually ENOUGH?

Thursday, July 3, 2008

(Would a 750 cc Vespa be a welcomed addition to the American market?) Today I was trolling the Motoblog.it and saw a couple of things that caught my attention. One was Rossi having fun on his boat (NSFW!) and the other was not nearly as nice… it was horrible actually; a video of a sport […]

Italjet 2008 Status / Slice of delicious chocolate cake for the naysayers

Friday, May 30, 2008

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(This image pretty much sums it up for me… except maybe without the “Scamper” tierra… depends on how much I’ve had to drink.) Where’s the RollerCraft? Where’s the Dragster? You wanna know? Let’s start with this press release: HOUSTON, Texas – May 27, 2008 – LS MotorSports today announced that Sales and Marketing Manager for […]

Scooters are cute and fun… but know their limitations

Thursday, May 29, 2008

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(click the image to zoom in)Thanks Tim! What a hoot!

Who made the "worst bike ever"?

Thursday, May 15, 2008

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(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” […]

Not to beat a dead horse, but BLAM!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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(By Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)NEW YORK (AP) — The government on Tuesday again raised its short-term price forecasts for crude oil and gasoline — trends that are expected to tamp down demand — as oil futures blasted to a record near $123 a barrel. The Energy Department predicts average monthly gasoline prices should peak at […]

RE: Gas prices – Say "uncle", SAY "UNCLE"!

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

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Oil rallies to record near $120 on supply worries | Business | Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil surged to records near $120 a barrel on Tuesday on the weaker dollar, export disruptions from Nigerian rebel attacks and concerns a Scottish refinery strike could hit North Sea production. Further support came from data showing demand […]