Exciting,Radical&Superior Glad to be able to share an article about scooters again. This time what we would be discussed is an electric-powered scooter made by the well-known Japanese manufacturer Yamaha which was recently released in Taiwan. It seems that the beginning of 2022 is the right moment for the Japanese manufacturer with the tuning fork logo in collaboration with Gogoro, a Taiwanese electric motorcycle maker to present its coolest products to the world.
Recently Yamaha Motor in collaboration with a Taiwanese electric motorcycle maker Gogoro had launched an agresive look electric scooter named Yamaha EMF. (Picture from: 24htech.asia)
And recently, they had launched a unique futuristic-themed small motorcycle or scooter called Yamaha EMF. In appearence, this Yamaha unique two-wheeled vehicle has tends to be slighty boxy-shape design, but eye-catching. How could be? After we look further, it turns out that the unique scooter released in Taiwan is not an ordinary one.
Yamaha EMF has minimalist turn lights which is installed in a horizontal position and integrated with the body. (Picture from: Tmcblog)
As the name implies, EMF which means Electro Motive Fighter is the latest electric scooter made by Yamaha that carries an exciting, radical and superior concept. Exciting which means fun to ride on the streets, then Radical means daring to innovate and lastly Superior means above the average of other electric scooters.
Yamaha EMF has a unique headlights with a modern square-shaped casing and are equipped with 2 projector lamps stacked vertically. (Picture from: Tmcblog)
The design was proven to be extreme and bold. If you seen at first glance, its front section looks similar to the Yamaha Q-Bix. The difference is that the EMF has many indentations and pulls that give a fully sporty impression. Each the exterior part had a pile up layer impressions so that it gives a macho and futuristic shapes overall. Moreover, the turn lights are also minimalist which is installed in a horizontal position and integrated with the body.
Yamaha EMF also featured with a fully digital speedometer and NFC activation card. (Picture from: Tmcblog)
Not only that, the headlights also look unique with a modern square-shaped casing and are equipped with 2 projector lamps stacked vertically. In addition every line stroke of designs produces a fierce impression for the size of an electric-driven scooter. Furthermore, the Yamaha EMF has a quite light weight of only 95 kg and is powered by an electric motor capable of producing power up to 10.3 PS @ 3,000 rpm with a torque of about 26 Nm @ 2,500 rpm. As a result, Yamaha EMF is able to go from zero to 50 km per hour in just 3.5 seconds.
Yamaha EMF has large enough luggage and also could be carried two Gogoro swappable batteries. (Picture from: Tmcblog)
Interestingly, due to the new Yamaha electric scooter used a Gogoroswappable battery, in addition to be able charge directly by connecting to a regular home power source, so it can also be done by swapping its empty batteries at the Gogoro's battery swapping facilities. Understandably, such facilities of Gogoro have been installed throughout of Taipei. So you don't have to worry about running out of battery power when riding with the Yamaha EMF around the city in Taiwan nor should be waiting in a long time only for charging the battery.
Similar to its front, the Yamaha EMF has a unique taillights with a modern square-shaped casing and are equipped with 2 lamps stacked vertically. (Picture from: Rushlane)
There's another good news, the Yamaha EMF can store two batteries, it's just the scooter weight increases if carries two batteries at once. From the previous one battery only 95 kg with the addition of one more battery then the weight becomes 114 kg (still fairly light). Uniquely, due to it has flexibility regarding battery storage capacity, there's additional benefit if you only carrying one battery, the empty battery slot can be converted into an extra luggage. It's unknown how much it could be loaded but it's okay if it's just for storing small goods.
Yamaha EMF relies on an electric motor that produces 7.6 kW and 26 Nm of torque. (Picture from: Rushlane)
Yamaha EMF is equipped with a pair of quite small tires with 10-inch rims which are then wrapped by fat tire profiles at the front 100/90 and rear 130/90. Another features embeds on this new Yamaha electric scooter is the use of aluminum swing arm coupled with four piston hydraulic disc brakes with a Combined Braking System (CBS) in front and rear, dual rear shocks, Y-connect, NFC activation card and a full digital speedometer.
Unfortunately for the size of an electric scooter, the Yamaha EMF includes has a quite high tag, in which Yamaha Motor Taiwan offers the scooter at NT$102,800 or equivalent to Rp. 53 million with 3 color choices, namely black, blue and army green.😎
IndianScoot Today we will return to discussing about the scooters. Well, the two-wheeled vehicle mode could be said the transitional vehicle product that usually had become one of the options for the automotive industry players in facing the world's economic downturn that occurred shortly after the 2nd World War ended.
1949 Indian Stylemaster posed along with another American-made scooter, 1948 Salsbury Model 85 in the museum. (Picture from: Motoredbikes)
Reportedly, the scooter was started from the unique formed two-wheeled vehicle vehicle named the Autoped firstly invented by Arthur Gibson in Long Island back in 1916, it later developed into a trend for decades all over the world following the success of two Italian manufacturers, Innocenti and Piaggio through their legendary scooter brands (Lambretta and Vespa).
Meanwhile in America, which is the birthplace of scooters, many scooter manufacturers have also emerged at that time, including those whom are well-known and have long been known in the manufacture of ordinary motorcycles. It was recorded in history that famous American motorcycle manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson also had produced scooter in 1960 named Harley-Davidson Topper.
1949 Indian Stylemaster is powered by 6 horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine. (Picture from: Bonham)
But not many know that long before the Milwauke-based motorcycle maker produced a scooter, it turned out there's another American motorcycle manufacturer, Indian Motorcycle had ever produced scooter model named Indian Stylemaster back in 1949 (some said that's only reached up to prototype and never produced). Indeed, there is very little information related to scooters made by Indian Motorcycle in the past.
It began shortly after World War II ended, Indian Motorcycle was in deep trouble, their dealer network was deteriorated, their factory equipment was outdated, not to mention many other things continued to suck the life blood of a once prosperous company. Peak in 1949, they should killed their famous Indian Chief models and replaced it with a series of small vertical single cylinder and twin cylinder motorcycles.
1949 Lowther Lightnin known as one of the world's rarest two-wheeled vehicles and probably taken as the base of the Indian Stylemaster scooter made by Lowther Manufacturing Co. (Picture from: VespaForever)
And to solve these problems, the management of the company based in Spirit Lake, Iowa then contracted Lowther Manufacturing Co. of Joliet, Illinois to produce a series of small motor scooters.
At that time the company was known to produce several types of small motorcycles or scooters, and the most famous ones was the Lowther Lightnin', possibility it was then used as the basis for a new scooter to fulfill its contract with Indian Motorcycle.
At the time the
Indian Stylemaster scooter was selling poorly despite being advertised as 'America's Most
Modern Motor Scooter'. (Picture from: Bike-Urious)
As quoted of Bonham, at that time around 24 scooter variants were offered but it's possible that only 3 models were successfully marketed, namely the Spartan, Vagabond, and the futuristic Stylemaster.
The Indian Stylemaster is powered by 6 horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine, at the time the scooter was selling poorly despite being advertised as 'America's Most Modern Motor Scooter,' and is hardly seen it again nowadays. The scooter has a fairly unique shape featuring front and rear fenders, magneto ignition, a jiffy stand, a locking key ignition, front and rear safety guards, 2-passenger seat, and engine air scoop and a sparkling chrome headlight.
The Stylemaster production (as well as the partnership with Lowther) was discontinued after run only one year and today about 18 units of the Indian Stylemaster scooter had survived. And the scooter finished in black and brilliant red has been part of a private collection for 5 years, and also is claimed to be museum quality.
No idea if that means it’s only cosmetically perfect, or if it’s capable of running, as well. The seller claims that this is only one of two known Stylemasters in the United States, but we’re having trouble verifying that notion. Whether or not it’s 1 of 2, it’s still definitely a rare scooter and had been sold at Bonham's auction back in 2009 with the price of $10,530.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and
stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and
so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE | BIKE-URIOUS | BONHAM ]
Rolling Goldfish The BMW C400X is a fat-styled scooter with a 350 cc engine that has a very modern and stylish design. Just like other scooters, the C400X is also interesting to be modified to make it look more attractive. Indeed, the BMW C 400 X was born with the aggressive look of an adventurous motorcycle.
The BMW C400X wore the body kit of NMoto Golden Age inspired by the 1936 Henderson-Courtney. (Picture from: GridOto)
Although the scooter genre, but the overall design follows his brother BMW GS-Series. But that doesn't make Alex Niznik of NMoto feel satisfied with the standard display which it thinks is less attractive and not unique as well. The modifications made by NMoto based on the design made by Tamás Jakus of Jakusa Designare quite unique, namely that makes its appearance change drastically to be attractive, funnier and old-school.
The BMW C400X 'Golden Age' looks so unique and full of old-school impressions. (Picture from: GridOto)
As quoted of Motoblog, the BMW C 400 X previously has bold look then drastically changed to a rounded one. This package is given the name of NMoto Golden Age which is reportedly inspired by the prototype of the Henderson pre-war motorcycle designed by Orley Ray Courtney of 1936. While the body is made of carbon fiber which in the process, NMoto collaborated with a Russian workshop called Zillers Garage.
Even though the design has changed completely, the NMoto crew still retains some of the modern features of the BMW C400X. (Picture from: GridOto)
These custom bodies consist of seven parts and have many rounded curves that are full of an old impression and a distinctive grille on the front that has been the hallmark of a BMW-made vehicle for a long time. Plus the installation of the headlights using a round model adds to the classic aura, with a small turn signal like a missile.
In addition, the housing for the turn signal lights and a new exhaust
system which ends with a grill under the rear body is also made. (Picture from: GridOto)
For installation, it is necessary to make new front and rear subframes to support these large bodies. In addition, the housing for the turn signal lights and a new exhaust system which ends with a grill under the rear body is also made. Next, there are also old-style headlamps and front turn signal lights and a large windscreen.
The NMoto's Golden Age body kit is made only 100 units and available in two color options and four graphic schemes. (Picture from: GridOto)
Then the seat is also made new with a design that is so elegant because it is wrapped in brown leather. Turning to the side body, there is a white bulging body. The overall design does not have a sharp line pull like a scooter in general. Even the green and white color choices used are reminiscent of the past. Then at the stern made by balancing the front. The left and right side cover are made extra large, reminiscent of the goldfish.
The BMW C400X Golden Age's seat is also made new with a design that is so elegant because it is wrapped in brown leather. (Picture from: Kompas)
Even though the design has changed completely, the NMoto crew still retains some of the modern features of the BMW C400X. Like the ABS system, automatic stability control, 6.5-inch instrument panel to a large trunk under the seat. Nothing has changed in terms of drivetrain, the old-school-styled scooter is equipped with a 350cc engine capable of reaching a top speed of 130kph. As for the weight of about 193 kg.
The NMoto's body kit is made and sold only 100 units, which makes it quite limited. Regarding the price, this body kit sells for $12,490 or equivalent to Rp. 178 million and is available in two color options and four graphic schemes.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and
stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and
so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NMOTO | JAKUSA DESIGN | MOTOBLOG ]
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~Brutal Prototype~ Currently, there are many new automotive companies scattered in the world. So maybe you are one of those who have never known a Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturing company called Ovaobike.
The Ovaobike CT-X has an aggresive design and is debuted at the EICMA 2021 in Milan, Italy. (Picture from: ThePackNews)
For your information, Ovaobike itself is a subsidiary company of the Ottobike Group. As the company was born in Taiwan, where in this country known has many reliable and renowned scooter manufacturers such as Kymco, Gogoro and many other.
The Ovaobike CT-X is equipped with millennial features such as LED lights and a color TFT screen instrument cluster and smart key. (Picture from: ThePackNews)
Well, some time ago this Taiwanese company kicked off the global two-wheeled market by introducing a two-wheeled vehicle prototype named Ovaobike CT-Xat the EICMA 2021 event in Milan, Italy.
The Ovaobike CT-X carries a 45 Ah / 3.2 kWh battery that produces power of 15 hp and in a fully charged, the scooter can go up to 115 km under an average speed of 50 kph.. (Picture from: AutoFun)
When displayed at the exhibition, many parties were interested and called it as a modern scooter with a fierce and aggressive design. Interestingly, the Ovaobike CT-X 2022 is an electric-powered scooter that has an aggressive design and is equipped with millennial features such as LED lights and a color TFT screen instrument cluster and smart key.
The Ovaobike CT-X is equipped with millennial features such as LED lights and a color TFT screen instrument cluster and smart key. (Picture from: IwanBanaran)
As quoted from the Greatbiker, the Ovaobike carries a 45 Ah / 3.2 kWh battery that produces 15 hp of power. In numbers, it is almost equivalent to the Yamaha Nmax 155 of 11.3 Kw or or 15.15 hp at 8,000 rpm.
The electric driven motor of the Ovaobike CT-X is under the the swing arm, which is connected by a belt to the rear wheel. (Picture from: AutoFun)
Then the process of charging the battery from an empty condition takes about 3.5 hours, and if the battery is fully charged this scooter can go up to 115 km under an average speed of 50 kph. While the top speed that can be achieved is up to 145 kph using turbo mode!If the sport mode can be 125 kph.
There is currently no official price released. It is suspected that the production version will officially launch in 2022. Besides that Ovaobike also has not published yet in which markets or countries will be addressed. So be patients.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OVAOBIKE | GREATBIKER | THEPACKNEWS ]
Scooter Modiste In the spring of 2021, the legendary Italian scooter brand, Vespa and the Parisian couture house, Dior collaborated to present the most exclusive scooter, the Vespa 946 Christian Dior. This contemporary scooter creation was produced in limited quantities and officially sold in Dior boutiques around the world which is then also available as an option at Piaggio Group's Motoplex stores.
The legendary Italian scooter brand, Vespa and the Parisian couture house, Dior collaborated to present the most exclusive scooter named the Vespa 946 Christian Dior at the spring of 2021. (Picture from: Vespa)
As quoted from the Vespa official website, the collaboration of the two iconic brands makes the value of this vehicle fantastic. Both were founded in the same year, 1946, so the Italian scooter marque and the Parisian couture house are linked by an unwavering desire to inspire a new vision of the world. “The partnership between Vespa and Dior is a celebration of beauty,” said Michele Colaninno, Head of Product Strategy and Marketing for the Piaggio Group.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior is completed with several riding accessories such as helmet, bags and luggage are decorated with the Dior Oblique iconic patterns. (Picture from: Vespa)
The collaboration between Dior and Vespa recreates the spirit of freedom, movement and expression that drives them. In addition, it also embodies adventure, style, dreams, and Dolce Vita. By those spirit, the Vespa 946 Christian Dior scooter seems more alive, the single-body architecture or monohull and the graphic lines are more refined. As we all know the contemporary version of the Vespa 946 was first presented at the EICMA 2012 in Milan and is devoted to aesthetic and technological perfection. The scooter is known for its elegant, sleek curves as well as its technological innovations.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior appearance is even sweeter through the embedding of a luggage rack behind its saddle. (Picture from: DewiMagazine)
And the figure whose responsible to reinterprete the Christian Dior version is Maria Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of the women's collection of the Parisian couture house. Vespa 946 Christian Dior is made in Italy, adhering to the exacting standards, commitment and precision of a couture atelier, available in limited quantities, which is only 946 units worldwide (currently in Indonesia has 3 units).
The body of the Vespa 946 Christian Dior scooter is made entirely of steel, which is then refined with aluminum parts including a mudguard and side covers put on an elegant creamy white color with special designed Christian Dior graphics and even the smallest details reflect a commitment to the excellence of virtuoso and savoir-fare art of detail shared by the two brands.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior is is powered by a 3-Valve, single cylinder, four-stroke 150 cc engine with an electronic injection system. (Picture from: Kompas)
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior is powered by a 3-Valve, single cylinder, four-stroke 150 cc engine with an electronic injection system, so that fuel consumption is claimed to be the best in its class and reduced emissions as well. As for the legs, this exclusive scooter uses a pair of wheels with 12-inch aluminum alloy rims that can be easily removed and put back on.
While other driving features installed on the Vespa exclusive scooter figure start from the dual channel ABS braking system with dual 220 mm disc brakes, then there's also the ASR electronic traction control system. Not only that, the Vespa 946 Christian Dior is also equipped with a versatile LCD dashboard, LED headlights with a heat-dissipating system, beautifully rounded LED taillights and turn signals. The scooter features a lot of gold-tone satin parts, such as a rear luggage rack, circular under-seat aesthetic elements, bag hooks, aluminum mirror brackets, hand grip ends, profiles that run along the perimeter of the shield, "neck-tie" and edge decorations, as well as hub of aluminum alloy wheels.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior features an overhanging typical saddle, which leaves the scooter rear
exposed, while the saddle support embelished by the iconic Dior Oblique
pattern. (Picture from: MotorPlus)
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior features an overhanging typical saddle, which leaves the scooter rear exposed, while the saddle support embelished by the iconic Dior Oblique pattern designed by Marc Bohan in 1967. On the other hand, the saddle area, hand grips, and covers as well are upholstered in hand-stitched dark-blue color of smooth calf leather. Furthermore the Vespa exclusive scooter appearance is even sweeter through the embedding of a luggage rack behind its saddle. In addition, several riding accessories such as helmet, bags and luggage that complement the presence of the Vespa 946 Christian Dior are also decorated with this Dior Oblique iconic patterns.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior is completed with several riding accessories such as helmet, bags and luggage are decorated with the Dior Oblique iconic patterns. (Picture from: DewiMagazine)
Each highly prized Vespa 946 Christian Dior comes with the welcome kit consists a couple volums describing the origins of the partnership and the vehicle's features, a use and maintenance manual and a warranty booklet. Those kit is presented with a chrome-plated aluminum cover, something that has always been one of the hallmarks of the Vespa 946 and which will be included on it when the customer takes delivery of the scooter.
As quoted of Vespa Motorsport, in San Diego, California for the unit will be available on January 2022 has the price of $22,000 (approx Rp. 313 millions), while in Indonesia as qouted of Otomotif Tempo, it's priced of Rp. 950 million (on the road DKI Jakarta).
However, as quoted of Otomotif Bisnis recently, one of the Vespa 946 Christian Dior units belonging to Boston Motoshop has been sold at an auction at a fantastic price of around Rp. 1.35 billion complete with accessories. While I can only gawk at the many numbers that accompany the exorbitant price of the Vespa 946 Christian Dior.😮
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and
stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and
so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VESPA | DIOR | VESPA MOTORSPORT | VISORDOWN ]
Sempre Una Vespa It's been a long time, we don't write the content that talks about the scooters. And now it feels like it's time for us to re-present something about today's scooter designs (although only in terms of ideas and concepts) related to current trends. The following is one of the scooter concepts (here's no. 3 of 3 concepts) that we have prepared where the whole design are inspired by the Italian scooter legend, Piaggio Vespa.
The Vespa La Speciale Concept is complied as a disertation of three Italian students of the Istituto d'Arte Applicata e Design (IAAD) in Turin. (Picture from: Behance.net)
Did you know that apart from those who know how to earn a trust like the designers who officially work for the company, there are literally thousands of others struggling to stand out? And often the latter is much better than the former. For example in the case of the following three Italian students who do their job far beyond what is called a "professional" after You seen their designed scooter as follow;
Here are the three Italian students of the Istituto d'Arte Applicata e Design (IAAD), namely Federico Bernardi, Mattia La Coppola and Andrea Ortile. (Picture from: Behance.net)
As quoted from ScooterNet, it is said that there are three Italian students, namely Federico Bernardi, Mattia La Coppola and Andrea Ortile, who are studying in the major of the industrial design at the Istituto d'Arte Applicata e Design (IAAD), a Turin-based private university of design. And when they were about to finish their studies, they then compiled a dissertation on the future Vespa scooter design called Vespa La Speciale for its 70th birthday (meaning 5 years ago, because today, in 2021 Vespa celebrates the 75th anniversary).
The Vespa La Speciale Concept is
created by combining past traditions and future innovations without
forgetting the values of originallity as well as reinterpretated of
globally thinking without time limit. (Picture from: Behance.net)
After first they putting the idea on a piece of paper, and immediately set up the parameters that would characterize of the scooter design, such as usability, Italian, social, youth, traditional, smart, simple, cool, fashionable, etc.
The Vespa La Speciale Concept was developed as an electric-powered vehicle to support the needs of the new generation. (Picture from: Behance.net)
As excerpted from BehanceNet, this future Vespa scooter design is created by combining past traditions and future innovations without forgetting the values of originallity as well as reinterpretated of globally thinking without time limit. Vespa La Speciale is a two-wheeled vehicle designed to target young people. That is why this scooter concept was developed as an electric-powered vehicle to support the needs of the new generation.
The Vespa La Speciale Concept is electric powered, and therefore the engine size can be reduced, followed by under-saddle storage space. (Picture from: Behance.net)
According to the designers, the concept was formally created after having finished observing carefully what the Vespa was in the past, a true legend of the Italian two-wheeler. And finally, they decided to take inspiration from the Vespa 50 Special, a small, compact and versatile vehicle powered by a tiny 50 cc engine. Furthermore, it was also mentioned that this two-wheeler concept combines two sides that have always been faithful to the Vespa brand, namely the scooter's fashions and accessories.
The Vespa La Speciale Concept is is a two-wheeled vehicle designed to target young people. (Picture from: Behance.net)
After the scooter design sketches were completed, the color composition began to fall and at the same time the ideas based on the latest technology also emerged, such as the rear wheel (when the scooter stops) can be detached from the scooter body which can be functioned as a one-wheelers such the Segway. Dodgy, isn't!
The Vespa La Speciale Concept's 'killing details', take a look at the 'shell wreath' of the cut projector. (Picture from: Behance.net)
Also, because the scooter is electric powered, and therefore the engine size can be reduced, followed by under-saddle storage space, that's the next brilliant design ideas of them. Not to mention, if you want to talk about the 'killing details', take a look at the 'shell wreath' of the cut projector. Top proposals we've never seen before.
When it's finished, few see their work, few know about it and never been glimpsed by any scooter manufacturers.😭 But what is certain this design concept has spoken along with the increasing number of modern scooters passing by on the streets.
The Vespa La Speciale Concept's rear wheel (when the scooter stops) can be detached from the scooter
body which can be functioned as a one-wheelers such the Segway. (Picture from: Behance.net)
Right now, don't be surprised if you see the ideas of three Italian youngster might be seen on the current production version scooters. Why can this happen? Because this is usually done, with the excuse of 'un-officially design', thus giving the brand owner 'more rights' to implement it arbitrarily. Is it true like that? The answer entirely is up to you. 🙏 Keep in mind, We are not in a judgmental capacity.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and
stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and
so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BEHANCENET | SCOOTERNET.GR]
Unfortunately for the size of an electric scooter, the Yamaha EMF includes has a quite high tag, in which Yamaha Motor Taiwan offers the scooter at NT$102,800 or equivalent to Rp. 53 million with 3 color choices, namely black, blue and army green.😎 
