TheScooterScoop

Return of the Ape Calessino! (don’t get TOO excited)

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

(neither this classically styled Ape nor her accompanying prancing nymph will be available for you to order in the USA. *sniff*) The new, limited edition “Ape Calessino” is currently on tour in Portofino, Forte dei Marmi, Capri, Taormina and Porto Rotondo (which sounds much more romantic than their English translations of Fine Port, Fort of […]

Gilera Fire 500ie – What’s there not to like?

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

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This review doesn’t offer much more in terms of road tests, but what it lacks in actual content it makes up for in tight leather. I say click on the title link to see more FIRE!

Scooter inspired art – Bruno Pozzo

Thursday, April 5, 2007

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Bruno Pozzo, known for his travel prints, is ALSO known for his Vespa inspired fine art prints. I couldn’t find his home page, but if you click on the title link you’ll see a bunch of nice scooter posters from a variety of artists including Bruno. You can get a 20″ x 28″ from allposters.com […]

Kawasaki getting into the Scoot game? Maybe if Oberdan Bezzi has something to do with it.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

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OBIBOI is back at it with what he envisions Kawasaki should do to make their foray into the Scooter world. It’s genetics are pretty obvious… Knobby tires, narrow plastic fenders, high stance, and Kawasaki’s motorcross green, it’s like a baby cousin to the KX series. I see some potential for a narrow little mud hopper […]

What your Vespa does while your sleeping

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

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Thanks to Bob E. up in the Great White North for bringing this one to our attention!

Honda impresses the Italians with their SH300i

Sunday, February 25, 2007

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(whoa! Check out the lean on that big wheel!) About a month ago Motoblog.it gave the new big wheel from Honda a stern look-over. In the end it appears to be all bouquets for the Japanese. The only detraction was in the SH300i’s limited storage space; of course it’s nothing a little accessorizing can’t take […]