When Yamaha chose to launch the new four-stroke Yamaha Zuma 50F in San Francisco, I was a bit tentative. 50cc two-strokes were a common choice for economy-minded San Franciscans who needed the extra power of a two-stroke to get up the city’s famous sloping streets that can have grades upwards of 25%. When Tony Bennett [...]
Scoot! Rides the 2012 Yamaha Zuma 50F
When Yamaha chose to launch the new four-stroke Yamaha Zuma 50F in San Francisco, I ...
VECTRIX Signs U.S. Distributor Agreement
VECTRIX Signs U.S. Distributor Agreement with GA-based Peirspeed Vectrix Electric Bikes to Become Available Through Peirspeed National Dealer Network New Bedford, MA—May 18, 2012— VECTRIXTM (www.vectrix.com), the global standard bearer and leader in two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles, motorcycles, and scooters, announces the partnership with their new U.S. Distributor, Georgia-based Peirspeed. Through their extensive nationwide [...]
VectrixTM Wins 2nd Consecutive “European e-Scooter of the Year” Award for the VX-1 Li/Li+!
Once Again VectrixTM Clean Energy Scooter Takes Home 1st-Prize at Belgium’s Circuit Zolder’s “CleanWeek 2020” Event May 2-6, 2012 New Bedford, MA—May 8, 2012— VECTRIXTM (www.vectrix.com), the leader in two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles, motorcycles, and scooters, is proud to announce that the VECTRIXTM clean energy scooter, the VX-1 Li/Li+, won European “e-Scooter of the [...]
EarthX All-In-One Lithium Batteries
Press Release from EarthX: EarthX lithium batteries are drop-in replacements of standard 12V lead-acid batteries designed specifically for the motor-sports industry. We are the most advanced battery with built-in circuitry for protection, performance and life of your battery with no special charger required. Our batteries will work in dirt bikes, street bikes, ATV’s, UTV’s, snowmobiles, [...]
2012 Women & Motorcycling Conference- 7/26-29
The AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference will be held over the July 26-29 weekend in Carson City, NV.The event promises, “will combine inspirational speakers, great roads, demo rides, product showcases and unmatched camaraderie.” It sounds like a great event for encouraging women to ride, as well as helping them discover their own identities as [...]
Illegal Alien- Scooter Comic
I’m not sure how I missed this when Dark Horse published it, but Illegal Alien is a comic book that take place in 1963 and prominently features scooters. When Guido Palmano returns to England after living in the United States, his family can’t understand how much he has changed. Instead of the selfish mobster who [...]
Review: Supremes & Temptations Anniversary Collections
Recently, Universal Music Enterprises released CD collections celebrating the 50th anniversaries of both Diana Ross & The Supremes, and The Temptations. Both bands are strongly identified with the “Motown Sound” and these collections go beyond the top hits that you hear on an “oldies” station. Diana Ross & The Supremes: 50th Anniversary: The Complete Singles [...]
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid and Liberty e-Mail Spotted in US
It pays to wander around city streets during the day when everyone else is working. Recently while bopping around San Francisco a Scoot! contributor came across these two bikes in the back of a truck. Currently neither the MP3 Hybrid, the Liberty Electric or Liberty e-Mail are slated for release in this country. At least [...]
