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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Another scooter for 2010 is the new Peugeot Kisbee 50, with four-stroke engine and low-wheel format. It’s designed as a scooter with low fuel consumption, for general city riding, but with acceptable performance.

It has 3.67 hp on the 50 cc engine, and with the Kisbee weighing just 85 kg, this is snappy enough for urban traffic conditions and the daily commute. The seat is wide and comfortable, and the space underneath can house a full face helmet. The flat foot area makes for further storage space for additional baggage.

The wheels measure 12-inches, and the Kisbee has a telescopic fork at the front and simple, single-shock absorber at the rear. The brakes have a single front disc measuring 170 mm and a rear drum brake. Colours include black, blue, white and orange (I’m very taken with the latter) you certainly won’t find yourself riding around in the dark with the prominent front headlights.

The seat is 780 mm off the ground, looking to find middle ground for taller and shorter riders without having to include a lower seat as an option. The ignition is electric but there is an additional kick starter in case of emergency, which is a nice touch for a four-stroke scooter.

Peugeot Kisbee 50 4T 2010

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The Piaggio NRG Power 50 has new graphics for 2010, showing plenty of flair on this small sports scooter. The NRG is one of Piaggio’s sportiest scooters available, equipped with 50 cc engines and 13-inch wheels.

The distinctive design includes a twin frame cradle, upside fork in light alloy, and disc brakes measuring 220 mm at the front and 175 mm at the rear. That’s a very powerful braking system for a small scooter that indicates its sports style. The NRG 50 “DT” version is the only one with a rear drum brake for more technical simplicity.

The three NRG models are available are the PJ, DT and DD versions. The PJ version is equipped with the Peugeot Hi-Per2 Pro PureJet engine with electronic injection. The DD is also a liquid-cooled engine, but uses a carburettor, and the PJ and DD are both fitted with a performance muffler. For more details, see the press release after the jump.

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Another snazzy scooter for 2010 is the Kymco People GT300i. It’s a new model for the People range, with a larger engine taken from the Xciting and Downtown models. The People GT300i will debut next spring and should provide some competition to the Honda SH300.

This Kymco People model has 32.8 hp, compared to the Honda’s 27 hp, and a modern and captivating style. The 16-inch wheels are an option that is often very successful on the European market, and to up the ante even more, the People GT300i has components in tint to provide the finishing touch on mirrors, top box etc.

To match the engine, the braking system is equally powerful with front and rear 260 mm discs with three piston, floating callipers. The seat is low and wide for a high wheel scooter, with a flat foot area, hook to secure luggage and a 12V power outlet. No pricing has been released, but the Kymco People GT300i should have a competitive option.

Kymco People GT300i

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Over the next week or so, we’ll be bringing you a scooter a day, with the 2010 scooter models available kicking off today with the lovely Piaggio Liberty and Liberty “Elle”. Future model profiles will include scooters from Aprilia, Peugeot, Kymco and more. The Liberty is a successful lightweight, high-wheel scooter for Piaggio, maintaining its 2009 looks and technology, and is available in 50cc, 125cc and 150 cc four-stroke versions. There is also a 50cc two-stroke available.

The Liberty “Elle” 2010 version is designed specifically for women, with a lower seat height of 765 mm for the 50cc, and 775 mm for the 125 cc, which is 20 mm lower than the standard versions. The Liberty Elle comes in pink colour, with a dedicated top case and “Elle” branded helmet.

The Piaggio Liberty has a tubular steel frame, and ten spoke alloy wheels measuring 16 inches at the front and 14 inches at the rear. They are shod with 90/80 and 110/80 tyres. The rear has a 140 mm drum brake and the front has a 240 mm front disc with a double piston calliper.

The Liberty engine range includes the powerful 125 and 150 cc versions with seven litre fuel tank, while the smaller 50cc versions are great for city riding for younger and female users, with the choice of either a two-stroke or four-stroke. See after the jump for more Liberty pics and technical specs.

Piaggio Liberty 2010

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