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Piaggio releases the specs on the MP3-400 i.e.!

Friday, November 17, 2006

Thanks to Dudel AKA “The Super Sleuth” for hunting down a bit-a-info that I’ve been anxious to hear and THAT’S the specs on the yet to be released MP3-400. PIAGGIO MP3 400 i.e.: Technical specifications Engine 4-stroke, single cylinder 4-valve Piaggio MASTER with electronic injection, catalysed Displacement 398.9 cc Bore 85.8 mm Stroke 69 mm […]

The NEW Vespa S 50 and S 125

Thursday, November 16, 2006

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Most of Vespa’s announcements at the Milan show came as no surprise with one little exception, the Vespa S… and the more I see her, the more I am overcome by amore! Now, I would try to sit here on my work day and craft up some clever little prose to spell out all the […]

American’s take the MP3 concept and make it electric

Thursday, November 16, 2006

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Good eyes Vanya! She spotted this post at French site Scooter-Infos.com. It appears they got the scoop on what American company “Vectrix” is cooking up. Of course there’s the Vectrix electric maxi-scooter which is finally ready to hit the road (after 10 years of development) and NOW there is this familiar looking package, the 3 […]

The Eicma 2006 announcements begin!

Sunday, November 12, 2006

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(this tiiiiny little photo is a glimpse of something REALLY big! 850cc’s BIG! It’s a Gilera, so I wouldn’t count on it being responsible for breaking the current big bore scooter record in the USA, currently at 650.) So, who’s got a booth at Eicma and what are they showing? Here’s a list (filling in […]

OUCH! Hot scoots comin’ thru! THE GILERA FIRE 500!

Wednesday, November 1, 2006

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(Steve suddenly hears “Take My Breath Away”… By Berlin… not Jessica Simpson) Here’s some pre-Milan show goodness courtesy Chris “CoffeeDrink” of our sister city San Antonio. The photos are from MotorBox.com and a story can be found at good ‘ole Cyberscooter.it. In it they announce the shock-and-awe inspiring Gilera Fire with FIVE HUNDRED CUBES under […]