Articles by ryano

While were on the concept scooter kick…

Elliot Ortiz has designed a modern cargo scooter around the cargo itself. Designed to look like a more traditional scooter from the front, the profile reveals a large open cargo area for parcels and packages.

From Tuvie.com

The Japanese word Mori loosely translates to “serve” and “forest”.  Either of the two can be used to describe the philosophy behind Nissan’s Zero Emission scooter concept. The “Autonomous” design of Shane Crozier would apparently have the ability to adapt to a rider’s preferences.

From MotoBlog.it

It’s only logical that with the increase in the number of scooters on the road, the number of scooter thefts will also rise. Unfortunately, the number of scooter-related accidents is also growing as more and more people switch to a more economical mode of transportation.

This article from NPR explores the increase in thefts and scooter accidents. Complete with interviews from scooter dealers, shop owners and everyday scooterists. It’s nice to see our beloved machines get a little more of the national attention they deserve.

NPR Story

Apparently, it’s not illegal to move someone else’s scooter to free up a parking space in Seattle.The Seattle Times is reporting that the city may vote to impose a fine for anyone who gets caught.

I guess I’ve always assumed that a scooter was a motor vehicle like any other and never thought of moving someone else’s car… Now, I know how I feel when someone looks at my scooter funny. I’d never thought about what I would do to the unfortunate soul who layed hands on the rusty beast. I remember years ago a scene in front of a bar when a close friend of mine found a stranger sitting on his motorcycle… Not a pretty sight. Pay the $38.00.

From TopSpeed.com

The fact that motorcycles and scooters are getting more popular thanks to enormous hikes in fuel prices is no surprise to anyone, least to gasoline companies. French oil company, Total, has taken note and has started looking towards these motorcycles as a real “market”.

Total have recently opened a gas pump designed for motorcycles in the Paris suburbs (L’Isle Adam) . Cars aren’t welcome (and will not fit), and the pump has all sorts of stuff designed for bikers.

Read more at TopSpeed.com

Divine Caroline has posted an interesting top ten list that includes both the advantages and disadvanges of our beloved scooters…  Sadly, the list makes the the disadvantages sound worse than they actually are…

Scooters are ‘wimpy’? You’ve obviously never experienced the beauty of a fully restored Lambretta SX200 in all of it’s power and glory… Maybe they’re talking about modern scooters.