TheScooterScoop

City of Austin rolls out free parking for scooters!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

On July 17th., the City of of Austin passed a new scooter and motorcycle ordinance that has me VERY excited. Austin City Connection had a little something to say about it and it goes like this: “Recent City Council action on the new parking ordinance included an incentive to reduce carbon emissions of motorists in […]

What’s so good about a small, lightweight bike?

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Raffaele De Rosa’s Amazing Knee-Riding Save – Watch more Funny VideosYou can’t do THIS on a big bike… Raffaele De Rosa is on a 250cc 2-stroker that weighs in at about 220lbs. Way to handle it De Rosa!

Proof that scooters are more manly than motorcycles

Friday, January 23, 2009

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Do you need any other proof? :D – Bwahaha!Anyway, I just thought it was funny. If you are having a slow day and have a few hours to kill then you should take some time to see what’s going on at one of my favorite pit stops, The New Cafe Racer Society. S.A. in San […]

Top Gear Vietnam – Motorcycle vs. Cub vs. Scooter

Friday, January 9, 2009

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Our friends from the Scooter Club Gold Triangle have dug up some more great entertainment for scooter lovers with their discovery of the Vietnam edition of Top Gear on YouTube. The Kingdom’s tenacious three travel 1,000 across Vietnam on a motorcycle, a cub and a Vespa. You may be surprised with the results! Shouts to […]

Biker vs. Geek – Who’s the mouse and who’s the man

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

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Austin isn’t the only town in Texas putting scooters on the YouTube. Texas motorcycle magazine Texas Iron also has something to say about scooter geeks (like myself). The outcome wasn’t quite what I expected considering this is from a site with “bad ass” in their tagline. Shout outs to Texas Iron Editor, Frank T., for […]

When is it ok to speed on a wet road?

Friday, November 21, 2008

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When you can ride as good as Kiyonari . Thanks to Tim for pointing out this incredible example of bike control. Of course there are other titans of the tarmac doing things just as amazing.