Agile and compact as an urban scooter should be, but with all the protection of a maxi, the X7 is a worthy heir to Piaggio's traditions in GT scooter design. Made by Europe's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, the X7 is Piaggio's latest offering in the medium size commuter market. Excellent performance is guaranteed by liquid cooled, four valve, four stroke, ...
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- 31 October 2007
Vespa is famous for its retro-style scooters – but rather than harking back to the 1950s or 1960s the new Vespa S reflects the firm’s 1970s machines. Both 50cc two-stroke and 125cc four-stroke versions are planned, featuring the same 70s-style, square-headlight looks. Just like the original Vespa 50 Special, the steel bodywork also provides the structure of the bike.
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- New bikes
- 26 July 2007
This is Piaggio’s HyS prototype – hybrid electric/petrol scooter which could see production in the very near future. The firm has already created prototypes of the machine, using the two-wheeled Vespa LX and Piaggio X8 as well as the three-wheeled Piaggio MP3 as the basis for the technology. Rather than packing two completely separate power plants – a petrol engine ...
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- 26 July 2007
Piaggio has revealed its new Carnaby 125 scooter – on sale now for £2411 on the road. Italian firm Piaggio is out to show that riding a scooter is a simple option for commuters, selling the Carnaby on its easy of use. The Piaggio comes with the firm’s “Easy Start” system claimed to make sure the engine starts quickly in all weathers, plus ...
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- New bikes
- 25 June 2007
