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BMW announces two new variants of its C evolution electric scooter
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BMW is introducing two new variants – the Long Range version and the European version that meets the requirements for the A1 driving licence – of the company’s C evolution electric maxi-scooter. The Long Range version will deliver a continuous output is 19 kW (26bhp), which is 8 kW (11 hp) more than in the predecessor model.…
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TomTom launches scooter-friendly sat nav Bluetooth system for £150
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TomTom has created the world’s first scooter smartphone-connected satnav called TomTom VIO. The circular glove-friendly touchscreen device acts as an extension to a connected smartphone. The weatherproof display unit shows turn-by-turn navigation both visually and audibly via a Bluetooth helmet audio system. When a call comes in, the display will show a photo of who…
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Video: Riding the world’s most dangerous road on a 125cc scooter
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Karan Bir Singh is a 21-year old college student who likes bikes. So what does he do for kicks? Takes his mum’s Honda Activa 125 on one of the most dangerous roads in the world, the Killar-Kishtwar road in Jammu and Kashmir, that’s what! The automatic 125cc scooter isn’t built for any mountain passes, let…
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Video: Honda ADV scooter promo video is launched by Honda. Looks pretty cool.
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While we wait to see the ADV Adventure-concept scooter launched later this year, Honda is getting the promo ball rolling with this video. You can’t see much of the bike that we brought you pictures of testing just a couple of weeks ago in Spain (here that is): But you do get to see some…
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Kymco Downtown 300i now available with ABS as standard
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KYMCO’s award-winning Downtown 300i Sports-Tourer Scooter, credited for its genuine 300cc capacity and high technical specification, will come with BOSCH ABS as standard from August 2014. With a RRP of £4199, the new ABS version will be very competitively priced against comparable models in its class. Furthermore, customers will also benefit from being able to purchase the…
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Bonhams to offer “Jimmy’s” Quadrophenia scooter replica at Beaulieu
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A replica of the iconic Lambretta scooter ridden by actor Phil Daniels – aka ‘Jimmy’ – in the cult motion pictureQuadrophenia is to be offered as part of Bonhams Beaulieu sale on 6th September. Released in 1979, the film follows Daniels’ character Jimmy, a young working class ‘Mod’ who hates his dead-end job and despises his parents,…
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More three-wheel scooters to come from Yamaha
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Motor Cycle Monthly’s Carli Ann Smith spoke exclusively to Shun Miyazawa, Product Manager of the new Tricity… What does your role involve? “My job is to help transfer the customers requirements and needs to the engineer,s and monitor what’s coming back to make sure it fills the gap that’s been identified. We’ve got dedicated teams…
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2014 Yamaha Tricity three wheel scooter review
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£3399 | 10.9bhp@9000rpm | 7.7lb-ft@5500rpm | 124.8cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Yamaha The brand new Yamaha Tricity is an A1 motorcycle licence compliant three wheeled scooter, and the first in the ‘New Mobility’ segment for the Japanese manufacturer. With the aim to encourage more people onto two – or in this…
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New Peugeot Streetzone scooter | SAVE £200
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New from Peugeot Scooters, the Streetzone is styled for raw urban attitude and is based around the engine and chassis from their market-leading Speedfight.Powered by a 50cc air-cooled 2-stroke motor, this compact scooter is not only light, at 87 kg, but also agile, thanks to its 1256 mm wheelbase and chunky street pattern tyres (120/90-10…
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New genuine accessories for the Piaggio MP3
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Piaggio has introduced a range of practical accessories for the new MP3 500ie Sport, enhancing the potential of its flagship three-wheeler for both commuting and touring.Two sizes of top box are available, in 37 and 50 litre sizes, at £299.99 and £399.99 respectively (including VAT). Colour-coded to match the scooter, they have a quick release…
