TheScooterScoop

Scooters getting a little more "airtime"

Friday, January 12, 2007

Was on the Western Union site for some reason the other day and saw THIS on their homepage. I also noticed the new TLC commercial for “American Chopper”. Featuring Mikey on a Vespa. As seen here: I wonder what the pop has to say about that. All I can say is “YOU GO MIKEY!” PS> […]

Hey! Don’t forget your safety ge….stun

Thursday, January 11, 2007

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vespachik Originally uploaded by athandidas. You know me… Mr. Safety. But what could you possibly say?! Excuse me miss… would you please put on a helmet, some riding pants with boots, a jacket and some gloves? Nice fenderlight by the way! Thanks athandidas for sharing!

2007 Vespa S (LXS)… Not scheduled for arrival in North America?

Tuesday, January 2, 2007

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Of the 2007 Vespa releases, it’s the Vespa S (or LXS… marketing still hasn’t made up their mind) that I am anticipating most. Not that I don’t love the GT60, but I imagined that this baby would fit my wife’s budget a bit better. Next step, find out when we can take a test ride. […]

Shots from an Indonesian restoration shop

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

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DSC_0053 Originally uploaded by Philip Sunil. I found Philip Sunil’s flickr collection to be an interesting insight on Indonesian Vespa restoration. Not a WHOLE lot of details, and I didn’t see any beer can float bowls, washers made from coins, or fish oil filled shocks, but I don’t think Philip was going for an Exposé […]

The GT60 is nice… but what’s in the box?

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

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Shawn in Virginia is a very fortunate man. He is one of 250 in the US who will own one of the most limited edition Vespas ever… The GT60 (and actually, I think he snagged one from Canada’s scheduled stock, leaving them with only 49 more… Sorry guys). Anyway, you’ve probably seen the GT60, right? […]

Vespa S Video

Saturday, December 9, 2006

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Found this while combing the YouTube and had to share, because the Vespa S is SSSSSo, SSSSexy! Although, now that I’ve seen the video, I think I’d customize that big honkin’ brake light lens. It’s OUT there.Thanks gguiotto! Oh… and as long as you’re wathing gguiotto’s videos, check out his shots of the Gilera GP800, […]