Scooters
Scooters include the iconic Vespa PX, Honda PCX, Aprilia Scarabeo, Yamaha Vino, Kymco Downtown 300i and the three-wheeled Piaggio MP3.
Scooters can be thought of as the little brother of the motorcycle world. What’s unique about scooters is the fact that the engine is usually under the seat and directly attached to the rear axle. This allows the rider to not have to straddle the engine but puts a limitation on rear suspension quality. Typically scooters feature lower displacement, automatic engines and have bodywork to conceal all the mechanicals. Scooters make great short-distance commuters and are ideal for running around town. Scooters are generally inexpensive compared to motorcycles and fuel economy can be outstanding, which may help explain why scooters dominate the two-wheeled landscape in Europe and Asia.
Scooters can be thought of as the little brother of the motorcycle world. What’s unique about scooters is the fact that the engine is usually under the seat and directly attached to the rear axle. This allows the rider to not have to straddle the engine but puts a limitation on rear suspension quality. Typically scooters feature lower displacement, automatic engines and have bodywork to conceal all the mechanicals. Scooters make great short-distance commuters and are ideal for running around town. Scooters are generally inexpensive compared to motorcycles and fuel economy can be outstanding, which may help explain why scooters dominate the two-wheeled landscape in Europe and Asia.
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2012 Yamaha Zuma 125 Review
If riding a small-bore scooter leaves you feeling emasculated, consider the Yamaha Zuma 125: rugged, aggressive styling (especially in black), fat, semi-knobby tires and power enough to shoot its rider across an intersection faster than the average car.
2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 Review
Piaggio claims the Typhoon can achieve an astonishing 90 mpg from its tiny 124cc single-cylinder engine. Another notable figure is its price. At just $2699, the Typhoon is a natural choice for anyone looking for cheap, reliable transportation.
Top 10 Hottest Bikes of 2012
Recession be damned, 2012 looks to be one of the most highly anticipated years in the motorcycle industry in years. From the looks of things it would appear as though the bottom of the economic turmoil is behind us.![2012 Yamaha Zuma 50F Review [Video]](/images/content/1zuma-main0926_rdax_166x83.jpg)
2012 Yamaha Zuma 50F Review [Video]
Yamaha has given its popular Zuma scooter a major upgrade in 2012. Gone is its 49cc two-stroke heart and in its place is a SOHC, liquid-cooled, three-valve four-stroke engine of the same displacement.
Motorcycle.com Best of 2011 Awards
The motorcycles that have made their way to dealerships in the last 12 months have been category-crushing and stunningly well developed. After riding everything this year, here’s our selections of the best motorcycles of 2011.- 2012 Kymco Scooter Lineup Review Kymco unveils powerful new People GTi family
- Motorcycle.com Best of 2010 Awards We select the cream of the crop, including our pick for Motorcycle of the Year
- 2011 Honda PCX Review Stylish scooter is miserly at the pump and easy on the wallet
- 2010 Kymco Scooter Lineup Intro Going after the old guard
- 2009 Vespa GTS 300 Super Ahead of its Class
- 2010 Honda Elite Review A liquid-cooled scoot with a friendly sticker price
- Best of 2009 - Motorcycles of the Year A sagging economy hasn't stopped the flow of amazing motorcycles
- 2010 Honda SH150i Review Fuel-injected scootin'
- 2009 Honda DN-01 Review A marriage of motorcycle and scooter
- 2009 Yamaha T-Max 500 Review The ideal combo of scooter and motorcycle?
- 2008 Vespa S 150 Review Sweaty Palms, heavy breathing, tingling sensation in the trousers; all symptoms of the new Vespa S
- 2008 QLINK Commuter 250 Review A two-wheeled pack mule
- 2008 Yamaha Morphous Review A scooter ahead of its time
- 2008 Yamaha C3 Review Fun and affordable fuel injected scoot
- 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 Review Beauty meets simplicity
- 2008 Vespa GTV 250ie Review Everything has its pinnacle
- 2008 Aprilia SportCity 250 Review Sporty, sexy, and sensible
- 2008 Vespa LX 150 Review A fantastic modern take on the classic Vespa styling
- 2007 Vespa S 125 Review The best 125cc scooter on the market?
- 2007 Vespa GTS 250ie Review Vespa's flagship model is at home in the modern city
- 2008 Vectrix Electric Scooter The Shape of Things To Come?
- Two Wheels Good, Three Wheels Better? Piaggio MP3 New Model Introduction Report
- Roaming Holiday: Touring Tuscany on a 2006 Vespa GTS250ie
- 2006 Honda Big Ruckus Review So ugly it's cute
- 2003 Yamaha Zuma "Please sir, I want some more."
- 2002 Honda Reflex 250
- 2001 Aprilia Scarabeo 150 Putting the "Fun" back in "Functional"
- 2001 Yamaha Vino, Modified A large sheep in small sheep's clothing.
- 2001 Yamaha Vino What Europe's Known All Along
- 2001 Yamaha Tmax 500 When Worlds Collide
Scooter Motorcycle Videos
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2012 125cc Scooter Shootout [Video]
The red-headed stepchild of motorcycledom, scooters are a strong alternative to the costs of car ownership and public transit. We decided to pit three of these gas sippers against each other – the Honda PCX, Piaggio Typhoon 125 and Yamaha Zuma 125.-
2008 Vespa S 150 Review
There’s something about this tiny scooter that really sets it apart from the rest. Sure, it’s a Vespa so you’d expect it to be visually appealing, but this baby is different.
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2010 Honda SH150i Review
Honda says the 150i is the best-selling scooter in Italy, of any brand, so it's already a hit in Europe. The SH is ready to take on the dollar-conscious and style-picky American melting pot – as well as a passenger -- all in one easy to manage package.
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2010 Honda Elite Review
Packed with renowned Honda quality and a market-friendly price, the 2010 Honda Elite is sure to please as well as thrill.
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2011 Honda PCX Review
The Honda PCX125 is one of the first 2011 products to be seen by a major OEM, and this stylish scooter adds more spice to Big Red’s already bulging scooter lineup. It fits nicely in Honda’s scooter lineup between the Elite 110 and SH150i.
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![2012 125cc Scooter Shootout [Video]](/images/content/2012-Scooter-Shootout-Feature1_rdax_166x83.jpg)
2012 125cc Scooter Shootout [Video]
The red-headed stepchild of motorcycledom, scooters are a strong alternative to the costs of car ownership and public transit. We decided to pit three of these gas sippers against each other – the Honda PCX, Piaggio Typhoon 125 and Yamaha Zuma 125.
Mongrels to Mecca
Much like the fashion world, scooter popularity follows a cyclical pattern. Scooter sales are currently on the biggest rise since the mid-`80s when "da Bears" quarterback Vince McMahon made scootering cool again. Before that time, scooters were last cool
2002 Scooter Smackdown
Yes, dearest MOridians, it's finally here -- the story you all haven't been waiting for: The Great Scooter Smackdown. In which Calvin and Stickie actually do smack down. And we didn't really pick a winner because we couldn't decide if we're all losers forFind A New Scooter
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