Scooters
Scooters are two-wheeled vehicles that are unique in 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. Scooters, in contrast to many other classes of motorcycle, have bodywork to conceal all the mechanicals. These make for great runabouts in the city and are amazingly prevalent in Europe and Asia. The recent trend is the maxi-scooter, now having as much as a 400cc or 650cc engines allowing for highway abilities.
story by Lee Parks
Mongrels to Mecca
Exploding tires, closed roads, creative pit-stops and American pride on not-your-father's scooters.
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 ...
Shoot-Outs
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