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Steve Williams – Scooterist takes his riding experience by the cojones

Friday, December 1, 2006

(I know it detracts from the ‘adventure’ of cold weather riding, but you can’t tell me you haven’t thought about it, Steve.)Scooterist and fellow blogger Steve Williams of “Scooter in the Sticks” is a man of character… a man full of moxie. No, not the carbonated beverage, at least I don’t THINK he is, but […]

More juicy details on the VESPA LXS 125

Friday, November 17, 2006

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VESPA S 125 Engine Single-cylinder 4 stroke LEADER, two-way catalytic converter and secondary air system Bore/stroke 57/48.6 mm Displacement 124 cc Max power at crankshaft 7.6 Kw (10.3 hp) at 8,000 rpm Max torque 9.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm Fuel Unleaded Valve train SOHC, two valve Cooling Forced air Starter Electric and kick starter Lubrication […]

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 […]

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 […]

Motorcycle News – Jamiroquai , a new Scooter Celeb

Monday, October 30, 2006

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(Seen here traveling without moving, Jay Kay gears up for a little virtual insanity… Did I over do that music reference?) Jamiroquai lead singer, Jay Kay, has added a new edition to his vast fleet of vehicles – the new Vespa Vintage GTV 250 scooter. Kay now joins other celebrity Vespa riders, including Gwyneth Paltrow, […]

Hedious Vespomination!

Thursday, September 28, 2006

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_MG_8077.jpg Originally uploaded by maggfoto. A front wheel drive Vespa!? What monster would create such a thing? Cleat pointed this out to me just a few minutes ago. Don’t know how I missed it. I think subconsciously I didn’t actually want to know such a thing existed. Of course, I’m just foolin’ around. Bravo to […]