2012 is shaping up to be a big year for maxi scooters. Even while BMW plans to unveil two new bikes based on last year’s Concept C and Honda looks to be replacing the Silverwing with a 17-inch wheel, DCT, … Continued
According to Gothamist, “The NYPD repeatedly drove scooters at high speeds through crowds of demonstrators during this morning’s march, and another demonstrator was beaten after kicking a police scooter.” The most outrageous incident, however, appears to be the case of … Continued
If you’ve seen The Italian Job (either one) then you’re familiar with the banked oval rooftop test track on top of Fiat’s old Lingotto factory in Turin. Last week, 150 Vespas and Lambrettas held a race up through the spiral … Continued
San Francisco is an awesome town. There’s great food, weird people and so much to see in the city crammed between ocean and bay. But, that means it’s also filled to the brim with tourists, making travel by car all … Continued
Honda has released details of a 700cc parallel-twin that will power three new bikes debuting for 2012. The first of those is this maxi-scooter, which locates the engine mid ship, like the segment-defining Yamaha TMAX. There, it’ll be equipped with … Continued
Later this year, BMW will unveil two new maxi-scooters based on the BMW Concept C. Sadly, neither will be electric. Instead, this BMW Concept e previews those bikes’ styling and likely a future zero-emissions scooter. Emphasis on the future, this … Continued
What happens when two of the most batshit insane stunters — our friends Nick Brocha and Ernie Vigil — accept a dare to do a TT-style road race on the streets of California on two beat up old scooters? Well, … Continued