Italian brand Aspes relaunches in 2010 with a hybrid scooter called the Sirio Hybrid 50. The company is famous for its 125 Yuma scooter in the past, which was a sought-after ride for young ones at the end of the 70’s and into the early 80’s. The company has since been bought by Menzaghi Motors which is focusing on distributing the hybrid scooter as part of the future of motoring.

The Sirio Hybrid 50 runs off LiFePO4 electric batteries, which can be recharged while being used, and a classic combustion motor. Commands on the handlebars mean the rider can choose between full use of the engine which then recharges the batteries, or the Mix Mode of combining the motor with electric power.

The electric batteries can push the scooter to 18 km/hr, “electric + 4T” goes to 30 km/hr, and above that figure the scooter runs off the combustion engine alone. There is also a fully electric mode, taking the mode choice to three for the scooter. No further news as to production or pricing details is available, but it will be interesting to see if anything else comes of the new Aspes initiative.

Aspes Sirio Hybrid 50

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After yesterday’s news on the return of Aspes to the market, we take another look at an Oberdan Bezzi creation, this time of the classic Hopi 125.

There’s a vintage-technology mix here with shiny tank and metal mudguard, and the 125cc modern engine combines perfectly with the retro look. It’s still too early to say whether this will appear in dealerships but Aspes plans are underway.

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The not-so-young will certainly remember teh Aspes brand, linked to the Yuma and Hopi models, and now we’ll have the chance to see them back on the market. Menzaghi Motors, from Varese in Italy has announced its acquisition of the Aspes brand and is undertaking a relaunch of the historic Italian motorcycles and their quality and innovation.

Aspes will take to the market with new motard models, and some new scooters both low and high wheel with engines between 50 and 150 cc. This is a move from the past into a modern niche market. Mostly four-stroke engines will be used in line with anti-pollution laws.

Aspes will establish a partner network among dealerships for sales. Umberto Pertosa is Aspes general manager and is happy to announce the return of the brand after 27 years. It’s their intention to launch environmentally friendly models from the outset.

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