Motor Scooters Are Safe

Motor scooters, both electric scooters and gas scooters, are a style of motorcycle that have a step through frame and have become a very popular method ... -efficiency, weight, and typically larger storage room than a motorcycle, they are ideal in this situation [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 05:52:03

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WEST COAST GREEN: Hybrid Scooter gets 180MPG

elv motors scooters, hybrid electric scooters, 180mpg scooter, alternative fuels, alternative energy, sustainable transportation ... powers a 500-watt electric engine and it reaches nearly 40 mph. It also looks more like a motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 20:13:10

Petrol-Saving Tips for Motor Scooter Riders

by Jared Conley So you heard that gas scooters get great mileage and now you wonder how to increase your mileage? ... of a motors scooter as a set it and forget it thing. They buy it, ride it, and rarely think [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 15:54:10

Guest Column: The misery of mopeds, the scourge of scooters

Is there some sort of motorized scooter conspiracy with our school's administration working behind the scenes to keep our athletes riding them? ... Read full story [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 04:24:02

Don’t Ignore These Factors When Buying a Motor Scooter

by Jared Conley Looking to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... motorcycle replacements. Consider your needs and where you’ll be using the scooter. If it’s only ... at more than just local dealers. There are several good resellers online who will provide you with a good [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 14:32:50

Don’t Ignore These Factors When Shopping for a Motor Scooter

by Jared Conley Looking to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... can come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from small, toy-like scooters to large motorcycle ... out various models online before you head into a dealership where sales pressure will often result [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 02:27:59

Don’t Ignore These Factors When Shopping for a Motor Scooter

by Jared Conley Looking to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... motorcycle replacements. Consider your needs and where you’ll be using the scooter. If it’ ... Check out various models online before you head into a dealership where sales pressure will often [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 16:02:37

I wonder

In reply to Special Delivery: 1915: I wonder why these didn't catch on? They look almost identical to some of the *extremely* noisy motorized scooters we have today. Perhaps they broke down, or they made an ungodly racket, or people just weren't so walking-averse [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 13:10:08

If you enjoy riding a scooter buy one

Traveling in a motor cycle is great form of traveling anywhere in the world and mostly loved by the younger generation of people ... as compared to any other wheel vehicle. This is of course at the cost f safety to the riders. Yamaha Motorcycle There are more fatal road accidents on motorcycles than any other vehicle. This is because [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 05:37:21

A Day At The Races

By Lord LisleYou may know, dear reader of this Blog, that I am not a biker guy. I must, however, hasten to tell that years ago I owned a (in 1968) already vintage 1952 Piaggio Vespa Scooter, at that time the only motor transport I could afford. Therefore I still have an affection to vintage motorcycles and do enjoy very much the look and sound [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 09:04:00

How Not to Greet Police Officers

How Not to Greet Police Officers By Daniel McDermon Tags: motorcycles, scooters Two-wheeled motor news we’re reading around the Web… • An engineering student ... s modeling work demonstrated ways to dramatically improve motorcycle aerodynamics by reshaping some key [more...]

Date: 2008-05-08 12:12:47

Transport in India

Three of the most influential means of transportation in pre economically liberalized India: (from left to right) the Hindustan Ambassador, the Bajaj Chetak motor scooter and steam powered Railway. Since the 1990s, a host of car & bike models have taken over [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 13:41:49

Motor scooters enjoy growing popularity, thanks to efforts to save on gas (Gas-Prices-Scooters)

PIERRE, S.D. _ Joan Kohler is not a typical new scooter customer ... in the first quarter of the year, said Mike Mount, spokesman for the Motorcycle Industry Council ... can go for $6,000 to $8,000.Ross Petersen, a motorcycle and scooter dealer in South Dakota`s capital, Pierre, said [more...]

Date: 2008-05-14 23:46:13

Scariest of All? Clowns on Motorcycles

Scariest of All? Clowns on Motorcycles By Daniel McDermon Tags: Indian, motorcycles, scooters, Yamaha Two-wheeled motor news we’re reading around the Web… • It is rumored that Yamaha ... , $400 on an R, and $250 for a G or F model. • The revived Indian company may have motorcycles to sell [more...]

Date: 2008-05-15 13:31:09

Maybe the Mongols Should Go to Oakland

Maybe the Mongols Should Go to Oakland By Daniel McDermon Tags: motorcycles, scooters, Yamaha Two-wheel motor news we’ve been reading around the Web… • An Italian newspaper, citing unnamed sources, reported that Harley-Davidson is negotiating to buy MV Agusta. Meanwhile [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 13:31:31

Shopping for a Motor Scooter? Don’t Make These Mistakes!

by Jared Conley Want to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... of shapes and sizes, from small-engined “knock abouts” to large motorcycle replacements. Consider [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 02:01:07

Scooter riders laughing all the way to the pump

As the price of gas climbs, many cash-strapped motorists are turning to fuel-stingy motor scooters and smaller motorcycles. Dealers in West Michigan and across the nation report brisk sales [more...]

Date: 2008-05-27 11:41:22

Is It A Moped Or A Motorcycle?

The gas crunch has a lot of people turning to mopeds, scooters and other small motor driven cycles which get up to 90-miles per gallon. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 18:48:05

Honda to launch superbike in India, following Suzuki and Yamaha.

" Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) wholly owned arm of Honda Motor Corporation of Japan has witness rise in sales in Novemberwith 100,162 units,with 63,004 scooters and 37,158 motorcycles. " read more [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 06:07:28

Electric bike offers green urban commuting option

The A2B, from Ultra Motor, is an electric bicycle designed for the urban commuter ... a scooter because one of their chief marketing points is that it doesn't require any kind of license or special permit, as does a motorcycle or scooter. And that means that a new buyer could jump [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 19:53:52

Suzuki Scooters: The Unsung Hero of the Scooter World

by Jared Conley Considering the quality and history of Suzuki Motors, ... clutch system, and liquid cooled engines. Don’t underestimate the importance of a smooth clutch ... . 5) There is a wide selection Whether you’re buying a small knock about model, or a large motorcycle replacement [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 08:06:36

Magnetic Hybrid Motorbike Unveiled in Japan

A Japanese vehicle manufacturer unveiled the prototype of a new electric motorbike carrying a hybrid magnetic motor, ... the new motor is seven-times more cost efficient than gas-powered scooters. Daisuke Ito [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 19:42:53

Trick Out Your Motorcycle

I just love motorcycles! They are so cool it hurts. We have a little Honda scooter in the Philippines and it rocks even though it is “just a scooter”. Here in the US of A we have the big motorcycles. Home of Harley Davidson Motors and you can trick [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 03:56:59

Practical Guide to Electric Scooter Parts

by Torrie Cantor The most common mistake when buying electric scooter parts is people often get parts which are incompatible to their scooter brand ... scooter and bicycle handlebars. Bells that have a pleasant sound and are audible are advisable. A self ... you can find included in a bike motor kit. You can also buy this kit in local motorcycle stores. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 15:38:57

G-Oil: Bio-Oil Passes API Tests, Soon to be in Retail Stores

Photo by Mad Paul If you haven't heard about the innovative idea of G-oil, developed by Green Earth Technologies (GET), it is basically a non-petroleum based motor oil, that uses, well, no petroleum. It is actually derived from animal fats which are processed into an effective oil for lawn mowers, scooters, mopeds [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 21:00:09

New Zero-Emissions Commuter Bike: The A2B

A company called Ultra Motor has released a new electric bike called the A2B. This bike looks great - I like the functional, minimalist style ... categorized as a bicycle as opposed to a scooter, moped or motorcycle. No special license is required ... for MetaEfficient Reviews, 2008. | Permalink | 9 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Feed [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 00:25:11

eGO Cycle

For the last year, I've loved commuting to work on this electric scooter because it's powerful enough to ride in traffic, but doesn't feel like a motorcycle. Before settling on the eGO Cycle 2 SE, I test drove a bigger ... , this qualifies as a bike, even though it's motorized, so it does not require a motorcycle license [more...]

Date: 2008-05-12 16:12:52

Gas prices got you down? A scooter could be in your future.

Scoot over gas hogs, and make way for Vespas, Lambrettas and Hondas ... . A story in Friday’s Post-Dispatch has discovered that many first-timers to any motorized two-wheeled vehicle are checking out these frugal conveyances. The Motorcycle Industry Council trade group says [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 02:08:12

Honda's outrageous DN-01 to launch August 1

Honda's outrageous DN-01 to launch August 1 From its sports-scooter meets future-cruiser styling to its dual-mode auto/sports-shift infinitely ... of raised eyebrows and shaking heads. BMW's two-wheel-drive, 800cc hill climb motorcycle Holy Cow – the Batcycle becomes the Batpod Yamaha developing CVT enduro bike First images Maxtra 125 motor [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 06:34:15

Peugeot's 3-wheel hybrid scooter concept puts a roof over your head

October 15, 2008 It's not a car and it's not quite a scooter ... elements - a semi-enclosed shell akin to BMW's C1 or the Benelli Adiva and the carving 3-wheel layout ... ... Tags: Automotive, Benelli, Braking, Concept Cars, Hybrid, Motorcycle, Paris Motor Show, Peugeot [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 07:41:00

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