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Keeway Goccia 50cc 2009
Keeway presented at the recent Eicma show in Milan its Goccia scooter, a new high wheel scooter with a 50cc engine designed for young people.
It was developed at the Keeway Research and Development centre in Pesaro, and has a single-cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled engine. The braking system includes a front disc brake and a rear drum brake.
Riding position is comfortable, with a large and flat platform good for carrying bags and backpacks. The wheels measure 16 inches, and height from the ground is 1110mm, with a large and comfortable seat. The Keeway Goccia is available in metallic white, metallic black and blue silk.
Indian Vespa: the LML Deluxe Star
Whoever had the opportunity to take a look around the Eicma show in Milan may have noticed the wild colours of the “Indian vespa” - the LML Star Deluxe scooter produced in 125cc and 150cc versions.
The Indian scooters look a lot like the legendary Vespa PX, in fact they’re virtually a clone, though these modern models are Euro 3 compliant. The Star Deluxe is built from alluminium and is available both with pedal and electronic ignition.
The Star Deluxe has an automatic mix system, with an eight litre tank. The 125cc version has 6.5hp and the 150cc, 7.7hp. The scooter has a maximum speed of about 90 km/hr and weighs 104kg.
The ten-inch wheels have a front disc brake and the classic rear drum brake, both pedal controlled. An interesting aside is if you’re looking for news of this vespa on the internet you’ll find it mostly in Italian, showing the market the Indians hope to capture with a copycat scooter.
Video: Mike Hailwood in Francorchamps
Twowheels presented the launch of NCR’s Mike Hailwood TT bike that was shown at the EICMA, but we thought we’d go back in time and show you how riders in Mike’s period enjoyed racing. Look at the video and imagine the way these heroes rode in a time that’s not that far away. These days we discuss corner speed and have electronics to control the bikes at incredible top speeds and brakes like never before. In the video is “Mike the bike Hailwood” in Belgian’s Francorchamps.
Yamaha Black Max X-MAX 250 scooter for 2009
Among the new models that Yamaha presented at Eicma in Milan, it had plenty to show in the scooter segment. One of these was the Black Max X-MAX 250, with a 250cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine.
The special edition black is a new colour and is dressed with red details and carbon inserts. The Black Max has a disc braking system with double calipers: the front at 267mm and the rear measuring 240mm. A large windshield is a feature along with hand protection.
The digital/analogue instrumentation has a carbon look and red lighting. Have a look at the extensive gallery of the Black Max.
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Garelli GSP 50
Monday is scooter day on Twowheels blog, it seems, as we take a look at the Garelli GSP 50. In addition to the XO 125/150 ie that Garelli presented at the Eicma show, this racing scooter was also on display.
Garelli designed all the details, including the engine, combining colours, performance and technology worthy of superbike status fun, but also safety. The racing nature can be seen in the agressive lines and air intakes essential for the liquid cooled engine.
The chassis has been studied to provide for a sports riding position, reinforced by the light alloy 13-inch wheels, and 130mm lowered tyres.
BMW F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer Edition
Chris Pfeiffer, Street Bike Freestyle World Champion recently attended the Milan motorcycle event, Eicma, to present the new BMW Motorrad naked, F800 R Chris Pfeiffer Edition.
The F800 R was shown at the BMW stand in the new livery, the same as that used by Chris in his show at the Motolive square. The white, blue and red colours include the seat cover and front mudguard, with the tank autographed by Pfeiffer and an Akrapovic exhaust.
Like the production series model, this edition is equipped with the parallel twin cylinder, that has a power of 87hp and torque of 86 Nm. The dry weight is relatively contained at 177 kg and the suspension has been studied to give perfect handling. Hendrik von Kuenheim, BMW Motorrad President, has declared that BMW is evaluating the possibility of commercialising the bike with the new livery, next year.
Eicma 2008: Peugeot hybrid scooter prototype, Hymotion 3
In these pics you can see the hybrid, three-wheel scooter presented by Peugeot at the Eicma show. Models such as these could become a new alternative in urban, ecological vehicles.
The main characteristic of this scooter is the all-wheel drive on three wheels. The thermal 125cc engine has Satelis Compressor and produces 15kw (20hp) from the rear wheel.
There are two 3kw electric engines situated near the front wheels, which are equipped with lithium ion batteries that are rechargeable in deceleration. The cooperation between the two engines is electronically controlled by the “By Wire” system.
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Eicma 2008: new Silver Wing SW-T 400
Honda’s elegant Silver Wing 400 is developing for 2009, receiving a new look and updated performance features, increasing its comfort and sophisticated style. If you were looking for a luxury scooter, the Silver Wing could be your answer.
The front nose is more agressive with new headlights and multi-reflector indicators, and the rear also has new lights, continuing the style of those at the front.
The instrument panel includes five sections, with LCD technology, HISS alarm system and fuel light. The windshield and handles have been reinforced for greater stability at lower speeds.
Video: Vespa live at Eicma for Italian style
This is a fantastic little video from MotoTV on the Vespa stand at the Eicma show. As said in the video, Vespa is an icon the world over, and no longer just belongs to Italy.
The modern day Vespas have plenty of classic style, as the presenter says in the opening the lovely red model looks like it just stepped out of the 50’s. But this classic Vespa style is backed up by substance, with modern technology such as electronic ignition to keep up with the times.
Featured is the Vespa sidecar prototype, which currently has no future in production but as we’re told, you never know…I can’t wait to see that zipping around Milan!
Our road tests: Aprilia Dorsoduro, part one
While there was so much to organise for our coverage of the Eicma show, what with all the beautiful Ducati models, the Honda Fireblade and Hornet, the Victory custom models, KTM and of course the blonde and brunette girls, it’s very easy to get distracted.
It was also very easy to be distracted by the possibility of an Aprilia Dorsoduro sitting in the garage, waiting for a test ride. And so our colleagues at Motoblog.it couldn’t resist such a delicious opportunity, and we give you this first instalment of their Dorsoduro road test.
In the first test in city traffic and on urban roads, the Aprilia Dorsoduro was already convincing, though we had an idea just from taking a look at this lovely motorcycle that this would be the case.
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Ducati Streetfighter wins best bike at Eicma show
After our post on Ducati winning best bike of the show with its Streetfighter 2009 model, we show again these Streetfighter live shots from our lovely gallery of the Eicma show.
With 25,000 show visitors voting, it’s a convincing endorsement of the Ducati Streetfighter. The Streetfighter can be discovered in all its glory (apart from buying one that is), on the dedicated Streetfighter site at www.streetfighter.ducati.com.
via | Desmoblog
Victory 2009 models: custom models with American style
American company Victory has presented its 2009 models at the Eicma show, with some powerful twin cylinder custom models, with a retro/futuristic touch, equipped with the updated twin cylinder Freedom 106.
The new Freedom Next Gen 106/6 is a twin cylinder, 1731cc engine capable of 92hp with an Overdrive clutch and six-speed transmission. Aspiration and exhaust systems have been improved, together with the cooling system and electronic ignition. The transmission has been developed to guarantee elasticity and comfort in gear changes.
The engine is included on the new Vegas Jackpot and Hammer S models. The Jackpot is the 97hp version of the Freedom 106, with a rear tyre of 250mm and new colours in Solid Boardwalk Blue, Solid Sunset Red, Orange Crush, Lucky Lime and Solid Black.
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