The economic crisis hasn’t spared any motorcycle factory and the latest in the line to shut down will be Peugeot Motorcycles and specifically their scooter factory located at Dannemarie, France.

The manufacturer is expected to make official announcement on November 25th at Mandeure (another of their factories). The Dannemarie factory produces engines for their 50cc and 125cc scooters and currently employs 140 workers.

According to reports, Peugeot will relocate at least 40 employees to Mandeure and the rest in their PSA Group at Mulhouse or Sochaux to avoid any job losses, but the local unions are worried that this operation will be difficult considering the financial situation that the entire Peugeot group finds itself in.

Source | omnimoto.it

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Peugeot Scooters is to enter the Chinese market with a space at the French stand at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, before it opens its first store in China in December. The expansion comes after Peugeot signed a partnership agreement with Qingqi back in 2006. The Chinese industrial and commercial partner holds a 50 percent stake in Peugeot Scooters and the joint venture is planning to open 145 sales outlets in China and nine flagship stores.

Initially five Chinese-manufactured products will be launched for the local market, that will then be followed by imports from France. The idea behind showcasing products at the World Expo is to celebrate Peugeot’s 200th anniversary and establish a brand presence based on tradition and history. There is no specific product news available yet, but we’ll be seeing the new models emerge towards the end of the year.

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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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Another 2010 scooter offering is the Peugeot Tweet model. Offered in three versions: 50 cc, 125 cc and 150 cc, it is young and modern looking scooter, specifically aimed at women for easy city riding. The Peugeot Tweet models are based on the Sym Symphony technical platform, but have different design.

The Tweet models are another high wheel offering on the market, with 16-inch wheels, front telescopic and twin shock absorbers at the rear (single shock absorbers appear on the 50cc). All models have a front brake disc measuring 226 m, while the 50 cc model has a rear drum brake. For a rough idea of weight, the 125 cc model tips the scales at 109 kg.

While I love a retro look on a scooter, the modern style of Tweet has been designed well, with chrome features, and slender, elegant look. Quality finishes are guaranteed with double stitching around the seat, spacious under-seat storage, flat foot area and large square headlight with v-shaped Peugeot badge and indicator lights.

Peugeot Tweet 2010

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Peugeot completes its scooter range with this high wheel scooter in the LXR model. The urban scooter is equipped with 16-inch wheels, is made for daily use with a light and compact style and an attractive quality-price ratio. We tried it out in the 125cc version around Milan, and also had a test ride of the 200cc direct injection model.

Both engines are single cylinder, four-stroke with four valves per cylinder and liquid cooled, complying with Euro 3 norms. The braking system has twin 220mm discs, and the whole scooter has a dry weight of 135 kg, with a tank capacity of eight litres.

The Peugeot LXR 2009 will be sold at a price of 2,650 euros, in the 125cc version, while the 200cc version costs 2,900 euros. Colours available are white, blue and dark grey. Optional accessories include rear box storage and high or low windshield.

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