The new 2010 Quantya models include a scooter and a minicross bike, both equipped with an electric DC motor and lithium ion batteries. The scooter, called the Quantya Squter P1 is an electric scooter with 80 km/hr of top speed and a range of 70 km with a single recharge. The “junior bike”, the Quantya MMX, is a kind of minicross bike for early riders, with a top speed of 48 km/hr. No pricing has been announced.

Quantya 2010 models

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Check out this hilarious video promoting the new Crossrunner KISS branded scooter, just don’t expect Gene Simmons singing ‘I was Made for Lovin’ You’.

Source | thescooterscoop.com and crossrunner.net

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The new Vespa LXV 125 has electronic fuel injection for 2010, bringing the small vintage scooter up to date with better fuel consumption and performance. The Vespa LXV 125 already complies with Euro 3 emissions standards but new fuel injection technology makes for greater power and torque at lower engine speeds.

The LXV 125 now has 7.9 kW (10.7 hp) at 8,250 rpm and 9.6 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. While keeping its vintage look, the new Vespa LXV 125 has abandoned the carburettor in favour of a zippy, modern scooter for urban riding. Better fuel consumption and lower emissions round off the benefits, making this a more environmentally friendly scooter.

The Vespa LXV 125 was built at Piaggio headquarters in Pontedera, where the 1960’s style has been preserved to maintain classic Vespa design. The fuel injection LXV 125 is already available on the market in the colour of Portofino Green. See all the technical specs after the jump.

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Designed by Stuart Emmerson, this is the latest concept of a light weight, urban and compact electric scooter, aptly named Scoota.

Scoota can be opened or closed in five easy steps and it’s easy handling and ultra compact size makes it adapt for any rider who wants to scoot from one place to another in congested city traffic.

It uses the latest Super Charging Lithium Ion technologies and can be recharged in five minutes and has an in-wheel brushless hub motor to add efficiency. It also features a LED blue halo headlight, simple two button interface, front calliper rotor braking system.

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Following the MotoGP tests at Sepang last Thursday and Friday, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi jumped on a plane and headed to Bangkok, Thailand to take part in a two day promotional visit for Thailand Yamaha Motor.

The two Fiat Yamaha riders visited the Yamaha Riders Club, where they greeted Yamaha VIP customers and then took part in an exclusive TV interview with the Thailand Night Show.

On Sunday, Rossi and Lorenzo in front of almost 10,000 fans unveiled the new Yamaha Nuovo 150cc scooter with both riders taking a spin on special 46 and 99 replica versions of the new model. Before leaving, Rossi and Lorenzo had the chance to meet Mr. Nagashima, President of Thailand Yamaha Motor, and Mr. Yanagi, who will be Yamaha Motor Company’s new president, starting from 25th March.

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Historic Italian scooter brand Lambretta will participate in the 125cc class of the world championship, in the form of the “Lambretta Reparto Corse” team. The team will be directed by Nicola Casadei, and will have Giancarlo Cecchini as its technical director. The team is substituting the Loncin team and will have the same mechanics and technical support staff, although new riders are expected.

The Lambretta riders are currently unknown, although it’s likely there will be an Italian and two international riders. Names mentioned so far include Marco Ravaioli and Luis Salom. Lambretta is currently back in Italian hands, with owners Motom Italia Spa acquiring the company in 2007. It will be a curious alliance, that of sportsbikes with scooters, but the plan is that some of the technology developed will appear on Lambretta scooters, making them among the most innovative on the market. See what the world championship is getting itself into with the Lambretta Pato commercial after the jump, originally posted here.

Source | Quattrotempi and FasterandFaster

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Check out MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo who gives El Follonero, from Salvados Spanish TV show an adventurous, but slow ride on his very vintage scooter with matching sidecar along the streets of Barcelona.

Between slight mechanical difficulties, billowing smoke and getting stopped by the cops and almost rear ending a car and forgetting about a red light, the Spanish duo arrive safely at the station so El Follonero can catch his train.

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We can see some motorcycling in the snow with this video of the Govecs electric SlideScooters from Riminimoto. The Italians have adapted their passion for motorcycling to the winter season as well, and with the snow that Europe has seen in the last couple of weeks, it’s not surprising they’re finding more ways to enjoy two wheeling in winter.

The Slidescooters bike is a combination of a standard scooter with SKS front slide (like a skateboard without wheels) that subsitutes the front wheel. The Govecs bikes are a true alternative to snow mobiles and old-fashioned sleds, being effective, environmentally friendly and economical. For more information, see the slidescooters.com site.

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The Malaguti Hybrid 2.0 scooter is in final stages of development and should be ready for the market by spring 2010, after being presented at the 2009 EICMA show. It works with a “hub” electric motor and an endothermic engine, that kicks in only when the battery charge gets low.

The Malaguti Hybrid can run in full electric or hybrid mode. The electric mode allows for a daily average distance of about 20 km, while the hybrid mode using the 50cc, four-stroke engine has a range of 150 km. It is also enabled with an on-board battery generator, or recharge can occur with a 220V power outlet. Full details are after the jump and check out the Malaguti site for more information.

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Here’s a video of the 2010 scooter from Aprilia, the Sportcity Cube 300. It’s just as pumped up as the Aprilia Sportcity One video, though I don’t think the “urban performance” tag is an exaggeration. The Sportcity Cube, with its 300 cc engine and 22.5 hp, has been designed for powerful urban riding, as well as a scooter that could be employed for some weekend cruising, too. Check out all the Aprilia Sportcity One details here.

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