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Hello Beautiful, Says Vespa

Thursday, December 03, 2009
Vespa USA says Hello Beautiful to scooter riders with a unique promotion - buy a discounted scooter and get a Wii game.

2010 Sachs MadAss 125 Review

Thursday, November 26, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s scooter contributing editor tosses a leg over the odd Sachs MadAss 125, something of a small-displacement hybrid between motorcycle, moped and scooter.

Piaggio USB Scooter - 147 lb-ft Torque

Thursday, November 12, 2009
No, that's not a typo. Piaggio claims its USB scooter concept churns out 147 lb-ft of torque. Read more about the USB's Milan Bike Show debut.

Brammo Electric Motorcycle Cut to $7995

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Oregon electric motorcycle manufacturer Brammo has announced a dramatic $4000 price cut for its Enertia powercycle, which can be financed at Best Buy for $7995.

Euro Gossip November 2009

Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Italy is abuzz about the sale of MV Agusta and the unveiling of Ducati's 2010 Multistrada at the EICMA show. All this and more of the latest motorcycle news from across the pond in Euro Gossip.

2009 SYM HD200 Scooter Review

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Taiwanese manufacturer SYM continues to develop its presence in the United States with offerings like its versatile and reliable 2009 SYM HD200 Scooter.

Yamaha Electric Scooter Concepts at Tokyo

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Yamaha reveals a couple interesting takes on the electric scooter concept with the EC-f, EC-fs and EC-3 at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

Vespa USA Supports Breast Cancer Fund

Friday, October 16, 2009
Vespa USA's Pink breast cancer fund raising program is reaching new milestones but wants your help to raise further awareness and you might win a new pink Vespa LX 50.

BMW Electric C1-E Scooter Prototype

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Could the BMW C1 be back? Not quite, but BMW has unveiled this interesting electric-powered C1-E prototype for the eSUM European safety project.

Euro Gossip October 2009

Thursday, October 08, 2009
It’s new model season, which means our Euro Gossip scribe is busy rooting through the piles of rumor for the latest news across the pond and around the globe.

2010 Kymco Scooters First Ride

Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Motorcycle USA visits Asheville, North Carolina to sample the sizeable KYMCO scooter inventory, including the all-new Downtown 300i maxiscooter.

Electric Honda Cub & Scooter Set for Tokyo

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Honda reveals two electric motorcycle prototypes that will make their official debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including an all-electric Honda Cub.

Vectrix Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Troubled electric scooter manufacturer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Rhode Island firm has entered into an "asset purchase agreement" with New Vectrix LLC backed by venture capitalists GH Venture Partners LLC.

2008 Aprilia SportCity Scooter Review

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Motorcycle USA scooter contributor Steve Guzman relates his impressions on the Aprilia SportCity in this Aprilia scooter review.

Honda PCX Scooter First Look

Friday, September 18, 2009
Ready for Thailand with promises of a stateside arrival, Honda debuts its latest scooter – the PCX scooter, which features an “idling stop system.”

Euro Gossip September 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009
English motorcycles built in Austria, Japanese motorcycles built in Thailand, Harley-Davidsons head to India? All this and more can be found in our latest rumor-mongering edition of Euro Gossip.

New CV-Matic Transmission for Honda Cub

Friday, September 11, 2009
Honda announced that it has developed a new automatic transmission, the CV-Matic, which can be used in combination with Cub-style engines.

2008 Yamaha Majesty Scooter Review

Friday, September 11, 2009
Motorcycle USA scooter correspondent Steve Guzman rides the 2008 Yamaha Majesty scooter, the cream of the 2008 Yamaha crop.

2009 Piaggio MP3 500 Scooter Review

Monday, August 31, 2009
Motorcycle USA contributor Gabe Ets-Hokin reviews the Piaggio MP3 500 scooter. Has Piaggio managed to idiot proof the motorcycle?

KLD Neue Electric Scooter First Look

Friday, August 28, 2009
The KLD Neue E-165 electric scooters claims an impressive 65 mph top speed and MSRP competitive with its gas-powered rivals.

2010 Honda Elite Scooter First Ride

Monday, August 24, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests Honda’s latest addition to its American scooter lineup, the 108cc Honda Elite, by dashing across the traffic-lined streets of Hollywood and Santa Monica.

Euro Gossip August 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Our man in Europe gives us the latest motorcycle news from across the pond in this month's Euro Gossip.

2010 Sachs MadAss 125 First Look

Friday, August 14, 2009
A larger-displacement version of the Sachs MadAss is now available to American riders, with the Sachs MadAss 125 hitting dealership floors this August.

2008 Vespa S 150 Scooter Review

Friday, August 14, 2009
Motorcycle USA scooter correspondent Steve Guzman samples the Vespa S 150 scooter, an urban commuter that continues Vespa’s stylish lines.

Peugeot Speedfight 3 Scooter First Look

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Peugeot's best selling Speedfight range of mopeds and scooters will launch the new Speedfight 3 scooter.

2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 Review

Friday, July 31, 2009
The Scarabeo is one of Aprilia’s most successful scooter lines. Motorcycle USA finds out why in this Aprilia Scarabeo 200 Review.

Euro Gossip July 2009

Friday, July 17, 2009
Lots of good motorcycle news to start with this month for a change, along with some good riding weather, finally, which should help bikes sales and tempt a few car drivers onto two wheels.

New Piaggio MP3 LT Considered Car

Friday, July 17, 2009
A version of the distinctive three-wheeled Piaggio MP3 gets designation as a three-wheeled car in Europe.

2008 Yamaha C3 Scooter Review

Friday, July 17, 2009
It’s easy to have an opinion on Yamaha’s C3, but take a moment to think about the C3’s purpose. Where does the Yamaha C3 fit into the world of scooters?

KYMCO Scooter Demo Rides at 2009 AMA IWMC

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Powersports distributor KYMCO USA will provide scooter demo rides at the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference.

Honda Love Cub 50 Exhibit

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
The ubiquitous Honda Cub has topped 60 million in cumulative sales worldwide, and 60 of those Super Cubs were recently on display as works of art.

Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Scooter Debuts

Thursday, July 09, 2009
Piaggio's hybrid scooter concept surfaced two years ago, but now it’s a reality as Piaggio introduces its MP3 Hybrid scooter – a gas/electric hybrid coming to the US in 2010.

2009 Kymco Xciting 500Ri Review

Thursday, July 09, 2009
Riding a scooter from LA to San Francisco? Not a problem with the Kymco Xciting 500Ri super commuter scooter.

2010 Honda SH150i Scooter Review

Thursday, July 02, 2009
Who said economical scooter transportation couldn't be fun? Check out Motorcycle USA's first ride scooter review of the new 2010 Honda SH150i scooter.

North American Journey on a Vespa GTS 300

Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Photographer Clay Enos will take a coast to coast backroads journey on a Vespa GTS 300 Super to reveal the benefits and beauty of life – and food - in the local lane while riding a scooter.

Vespa Invites Scooter Riders to Amerivespa

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Vespa USA invites enthusiasts everywhere to jump into the saddle of their favorite scooter and head to Los Gatos, CA from July 2 to 5 for Amerivespa 2009, an annual celebration of scooter culture and community, organized by the Vespa Club of America (VCOA).

2009 Honda Ruckus Scooter Review

Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Honda Ruckus is a playful little 50cc scooter, but is it fit for the road? Find out in the Motorcycle USA Honda Ruckus scooter review.

2010 Sachs SpeedJet R Scooter First Look

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The small-bike manufacturer Sachs adds another scooter to its lineup with the 49cc 2-stroke SpeedJet R scooter.

Terblanche Working with Piaggio

Monday, June 22, 2009
Famed motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche is lending his stylistic eye to European firm Piaggio.

2009 Genuine Rattler 110 Review

Thursday, June 11, 2009
A 110cc 2-stroke zinging around on US roads? That’s right, Motorcycle USA road tests Genuine Scooter’s Rattler 110 scooter.

Yamaha Scooters added to Ride First Demos

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Yamaha Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that select Yamaha Scooter models will be available for demo rides at participating Yamaha dealers now through July 31, 2009.

KYMCO Teams with IndyCar

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
KYMCO USA has teamed up with the IndyCar Series, the premier open-wheel racing series in the United States. KYMCO will also have official status with Firestone Indy Lights, the premier ladder series for drivers and teams striving to compete in the IndyCar.

Traveling Greece on Scooters

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s Editor at Large, Neale Bayly, takes a tour of Greece aboard some three-wheeled Piaggio scooters – trippin’ on three wheels.

Euro Gossip May 2009

Friday, May 15, 2009
Ducati planning to enter the cruiser market, Valentino Rossi going to the Isle of Man TT, MV Motorcycles making a return, and more in the latest Euro Gossip from across the pond.

2010 Honda Elite Scooter Debuts

Friday, May 08, 2009
Honda unveils the 2010 Honda Elite scooter, featuring a 108cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke Single.

2009 Genuine Buddy Black Jack Review

Friday, May 08, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the Genuine Buddy Black Jack scooter, a 150cc 4-stroke that brings fetching looks and a noisy little exhaust pop to its urban commuting repertoire.

Andretti Launches Caffe Nero Scooter

Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Power Sports Factory, Inc. announced that it is adding a 250cc Andretti-Benelli Motorbike to its existing lineup. The Caffe Nero will arrive in the United States at the end of the second quarter.

Vespa and Continental Airlines Team Up

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
More than 3000 Continental Airlines employees trade jet fuel for gas-sipping scooters as Vespa and the airline company team up for a scooter education day.

The Vespa Experiment Starts April 30

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The Vespa Experiment, will feature hipster musicians riding the California coastline to raise awareness about global warming.

New Yoshimura Exhaust for Suzuki Burgman

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Yoshimura has added the popular Suzuki Burgman to its line-up of scooter exhausts. Yoshimura now makes the R77 Full System exhaust for both the 650 and the 400cc models.
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