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The Razor E300 Electric Scooter is designed for people age 12 and over. It goes up to 15 mph and has extra wide 10 inch tires, with a hand-operated rear brake. In comparison, the E200 model has 8 inch tires, and goes 12 mph. To make it go, use the twist-grip throttle, which has variable speed acceleration. The quiet, chain driven motor will zip you there in style. One charge gives you 45 minutes of drive time. Charging time is 8 hours, and it comes with two 12-volt sealed lead acid batteries for convenience.
When you reach your destination, you can fold it up using its folding handlebar system. The E300 Electric Scooter is 41 inches long, 17 inches wide, and 42 inches tall and weighs 52 pounds.
The Razor E300 Electric Scooter requires some assembly, but it is reportedly easy to do. After one charge, you’ll get around 45 minutes driving time. The Razor E300 works best on relatively flat surfaces. Steep climbs will drain the motor faster. While the E300 is designed for riders 12 and over, it is quite popular among adults and college students. It is designed to carry up to 220 lbs, though some adults say that it slows considerably at weights lower than that.
The owner and riders of the Razor E300 Electric Scooter must ride responsibly, and need to know all the local, state, and federal laws pertaining to use of electric scooters. It should not be ridden by children under age 12, or by people who weigh over 220 lbs. Riders should check tire inflation periodically, and should always wear a helmet, knee pads, and wrist pads.
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This may be the most adorable mode of transportation ever. The Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter looks like one of those sleek little scooters everyone rides in Europe, only smaller, and cuter, if that is possible. It comes in a selection of gorgeous retro colors, too. This little vehicle can go at speeds up to 15 mph, has a padded seat, and a storage compartment underneath. The tires are 12-inch pneumatic tires, and you get a retractable kickstand.
With a quiet, chain-driven electric motor, and sleek retro styling, the “Pocket Mod” goes fast enough for fun, but not too fast. It has a rear suspension system, making the ride extra comfortable. The built-in battery goes for up to 10 miles on one charge. This is the kind of fun vehicle young girls squeal over, particularly those with a sharp eye for hot Italian scooter design. It has received raves in many magazines: Teen Vogue, Time, and Newsweek have given it a definite green light.
Charge time is approximately 8 hours for the 12 volt acid lead batteries (included). Designed for ages 13 and older, this scooter can hold up to 150 lbs. and has a 90 day warranty.
This scooter does require some assembly, but it is a simple task. The 12 inch tires are strong enough to cope with the occasional rock on the road or sidewalk. One of the many things kids (and parents) love about these is how quiet they are. They are almost silent.
Anyone owning or riding one of the Pocket Mod designs is responsible for knowing the rules of the road: local, state, and federal, and obeying them. A safety helmet (perhaps in the same sherbet shade as the scooter?) is an absolute necessity for safety. Wear your helmet for every ride. That way, the biggest risk you’ll take is starting a major trend.
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Today is a big day for fans of the Honda Club. Finally SYM has released the SYMBA scooter in the United States
Through its United states distributor, Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co., Inc., Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd., (SYM) is pleased to announce the arrival of the "SYMBA" - the U.S. version of its popular "WoWOW".
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With the SYMBA scooter now released, SYM now offers the full range from 50cc-300cc. The SYMBA was called the SYM’s Wowow in Asia but the name change reflects the Honda “tiger cub” roots.
SYM actually manufactured the Honda tiger club for over 40 years so they know what they are doing.
So what about the SYMBA key statistics?
- It will Cost = $ 2,598
- Maximum Speed = 56 mph
- Mileage (mpg@mph) =153@25
- Fuel Capacity(gal) =1.08
The New SYMBA will also come with few accessories such as the front basket, large rear rack and bench seat:
For all of the Honda Cub fans who miss their little machine your are now lucky at getting a chance to ride one again.
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In the fashion capital of the world, a real beauty was on show at the EICMA motorcycle expo. This Vespa GS was created out of carbon fibre and is really breathtaking.
According to sources, this carbon fibre Vespa will be limited to only 10 units! Somehow i don’t think i will be to afford it.
This carbon fibre Vespa was not the only carbon fibre bike on show as the Bimota DB7 Nerocarbonio was also unveiled at a price of $52,000!
You might have read recently about Valentino Rossi winning his 7th world grand prix but did you see his helmet?
The helmet was designed by Aldo Drudi and has the shocked face of Valentino Rossi looking out the top. I will keep you updated if any helmet manufacturer starts to offer this as an option.
If you are looking for more cool helmets then Oddee has 15 Creative Motorcycle Helmets for you to check out.
Piaggio has just confirmed that the Piaggio MP3 hybrid will be released in the United states in 2010.
According to sources, the new Piaggio MP3 Hybrid will have a 125ccc engine matched with a lithium battery. It’s expected that this combination will achieve the same performance as a 250cc machine. As shown with Auto hybrids, the fuel efficiency on the MP3 Hybrid will be around 140 mpg which compares favourable with the current 70mpg available using current petrol driven scooters.
Whilst i personally don’t find the Piaggio MP3 a particular attractive scooter, the move towards hybrid is a good sign. Scooters are finally getting the mainstream recognition in the United States thanks to efficiency awareness. The Hybrid model will create a stark comparison with the gas guzzling SUV’s that infect our highways.
As with most hybrid technology, the MP3 Hybrid will not be cheap. This summer the MP3 hybrid will be released in Europe with a $10,000 price tag.
We can expect to see the MP3 Hybrid at the start of 201o for the USA and in the next few months in mainland Europe.
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While the rest of the worlds auto companies are looking at impeding bankruptcy, Vespa bucks the trend. The global scooter manufacturer amassed a 60% increase in growth during 2008.
The Piaggio group which also includes such brands as Vespa, Moto Guzzi and Aprilia managed to shift over 20,000 scooter and other motorbikes in the United States alone.
Whilst the amount of cars being sold is dropping each day, the cheaper scooter is managing to become a better alternative to consumers. Some of the reasons for the increase in popularity of the Vespa scooter is:
- Parking prices has increased year on year
- Gas price is still expensive for most families
- Traffic jams in cities mean that using the car can sometimes take twice as long.
The United States scooter market still has a lot of catching up to do with Europe. Currently over 600,000 scooters are sold in Europe compared to the total figure sold in the U.S being 220,000. When we compare the US market in 2000 where 20,000 scooter where sold this has meant an increase of 200,000!
Since arriving in the US in 2000, the amount of vespa dealerships has gone from 0 to 325 today.
Currently the main scooter on offer from the Vespa brand are priced from $3,299 to $6,199 with some of the piaggio branded bikes going up to just under $9,000. The price difference when compared to most cars means that the amount of Vespa’s sold is set to continue in the coming months.
It’s not just your wallet that will be saved from switching to two wheels. As the latest “vespanomics” advertising campaign pointed out, if 10% of Americans moved to 2 wheels 14 million gallons of fuel would be saved per day!
I have had a Vespa through the good years of the economy but now that its taken a dive for the worse the decision to switch should be a no-brainer.
Check out some cheap Vespa’s on ebay.
It’s summer time and many people are looking for the latest and greatest commuter scooters. These are my personal top 4:
Gilera Runner ST
125cc, £2,699
“This is at the heart of cutting-edge-of-the-art engine, modern dashboarch graphics and an anti theft immobiliser. Its sleek rear-view mirrors and streamlined-profile headlamp show it’s no design slouch either.”
Vespa S 125cc, £2,749
“The classic lines of the Vespa are as alluring as ever, and this Seventies-inspired model is perhaps its most desirable yet. It boasts market-leading perfomance, while offering a stable and robust ride. The seat is available in two versions: the more dynamic ‘Sport’ and the ‘ Touring’, with increased comfort for longer journeys.”
Piaggio X7 125cc, £2,599
“This distinctively designed scooter comines lightweight design and agility with a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine with advanced four-valve cliner heads, giving it unprecedented perfomance while comforming to all European emission standards. The fact that it’s also an elegant and smooth ride makes it particulary desirable.”
Peugeot Sum Up
125cc, £1,569
“This is big on comfort and practicality as well as looks, with the broad two-person seat comfortable for both rider and passenger. It balances stability and maneuverability, the 220mm front-disc brake offering reliable stopping power. At only 115kg it’s also one of the lightest scooers in its class, meaning it won’t suck up too much fuel.
For the road warrior, the rebel, a weekend journey into the unknown on a motorcycle can be the height of adventure and freedom. Now, with the help of a new TomTom device - the RIDER 2nd Edition, which is made for motorcycles - the motorcycle lover can enhance his or her trip even further. The RIDER 2nd Edition is a motorcycle gps that has many desirable features, including Fuel Prices Service, TomTom Map Share, the Help Me! feature, and TomTom Traffic, complete with a 30-day free trial, which includes brand new maps of the highest graphical quality.
Additionally, bikers now have access to dedicated trip statistics that can make any road trip much simpler. The feature allows the biker to view the average and maximum speeds at which he or she traveled per journey, the distance from home, and the total miles traveled.
Even if you’ve previously purchased the RIDER device in one of its earlier incarnations, you can still benefit immensely from the updated software features - and software may be updated for free using TomTom HOME. Completely new maps are available with TomTom HOME as well. If a new map is purchased - along with a 2 GB DB card (which must be bought separately) - users will then also be able to easily take advantage of TomTom Map Share.
TomTom also offers a map guarantee. The guarantee states that if any new map is released within thirty days of the time the GPS user begins using his or her device, then it may be downloaded for free.
The new enhanced RIDER 2nd Edition comes already equipped with the newest Tele Atlas maps of North America as well. Comprehensive maps of both Canada and the United States make up the set.
With the advent of the RIDER software, motorcycle aficionados can now enjoy the same inventive features that users of the automobile products have enjoyed for some time. Best of all, it’s just in time for summer - prime motorcycle season.
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