News Flash! The SYM version of the Cub is OFFICIALLY headed our way!

Friday, 12. 5. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

(It's coming in Monza RED? Just like the good ol' days!) Ladies and gents, hang on to yer hats. A very reliable source tells us that the SYM's Wowow is officially coming to the USA and they've provided us images of the forthcoming colors…(read more)

Darned kitties! (forced me to write off topic)

Tuesday, 12. 2. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

This is waaaaay off task, but I couldn't resist. Too bad a scooter company couldn't afford to make a commercial as sweet as this one from Toyota….(read more)

Oil expected to rocket back over $100/barrel unless YOU keep down demand

Tuesday, 12. 2. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

(Here's a good way to lower oil prices. Toss yer car in the recycle bin!) A pair of recent Reuters stories mention a deferment in oil production cuts originally planned for this month but they are torn over how we might react to these cuts. Today…(read more)

New Lazer Superskin helmet coating peels back like a real scalp!

Tuesday, 11. 25. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

Ohhh kay? And besides "sounding really gross" how does that help us? Watch the video my friends. After I saw it I must say I like the idea… but couldn't you just coat your helmet with teflon? Maybe I don't fully understand the mechanics…(read more)

Biker vs. Geek - Who’s the mouse and who’s the man

Tuesday, 11. 25. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

Austin isn't the only town in Texas putting scooters on the YouTube. Texas motorcycle magazine Texas Iron also has something to say about scooter geeks (like myself). The outcome wasn't quite what I expected considering this is from a site with…(read more)

Expect a scooter from Kawasaki as soon as the Styx River ice rink opens

Monday, 11. 24. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

( Obiboi ! All that great design seems lost on Kawasaki.) Les amis over at Scooter-Station (title link) aren't the kind of guys to wait-and-see if Kawasaki will surprise us with a scooter for 2009 or 2010… nope, they went straight to Japan and asked…(read more)

Poll results - Your favorite 150cc from SYM?

Monday, 11. 24. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

The votes are in and it looks like the next SYM 150cc scooter with a chance at coming to the USA is the VS 150 with 67% of the 168 total votes. There are some adjustments to be made caused by 4 votes outside of the USA, but not enough to sway the results…(read more)

When is it ok to speed on a wet road?

Friday, 11. 21. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

When you can ride as good as Kiyonari. Thanks to Tim for pointing out this incredible example of bike control….(read more)

Mr. Projector could use YOUR help

Friday, 11. 21. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

Mr. Projector Benefit at Aurora Theater Hey! What are you doing tomorrow at 6pm? How about attending the Mr. Projector Benefit? Houston Scooterist and all-around good guy Aaron Ball (AKA Mr. Projector) needs your help, so he's throwing a party at…(read more)

Poll: Next SYM 150cc Model? You choose.

Monday, 11. 17. 2008  –  Category: Vespa Scooter News

-OR- (Click to make each SUPER sized) Both scooters are 150cc 4-stroke with very similar performance and specs. Both are from the drafting tables of Nova Design . Both are from SYM , but only ONE has a chance to make it to the USA . So what's it gonna…(read more)

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