Sempre Una Vespa Indeed the Piaggio Group-made electric powered scooter named Vespa Elettrica had officially shown up at the 2016 EICMA event in Milan and we have also written about it some time ago. This is also such a sign that the Italian manufacturer is interested in the development and production of electric-powered vehicles, especially scooters. If we look at the appearance that at a glance the same as the production scooter that had already been present before.
The Vespa Elettrica had officially shown up by Piaggio Group at the 2016 EICMA event in Milan and started to produce at September 2018. (Picture from: Portal-Republik)
However, the Vespa Elettrica based on the same body as the Vespa Primavera, by using the Vespa Small Body chassis types, the difference is of course in the part of the drivetrain that is already full electric. Thus components such as exhaust, engine and transmission have changed to controllers, batteries and driving motors axle that are connected to the rear wheels.
The Vespa Elettrica based on the same body as the Vespa Primavera, by using the Vespa Small Body chassis types, the difference is of course in the part of the drivetrain that is already full electric. (Picture from: Hallo!Ternate)
Of course, to complete its identity as an electric-powered Vespa scooter was also visible with the installation of the 'Elettrica' emblem that is on the side-dishes on the right and left. In appearance, the characteristic of Vespa Elettrica is in the silver color combined with a wide selection of futuristic body-line colors.
The Vespa Elettrica is driven by an 4 kW or 5 hp electric motor with a maxumum torque of 200 Nm. (Picture from: GridOto)
After being officially realized into production version, the Vespa Elettrica is available in several selected colors such as Azzuro Electrico (Blue), Verde Boreale (Green), Giallo Lampo (Yellow), Cromo (Krome), Nero Profondo (Black) and Grigio Fumo (Gray), as well as a special variant of the Vespa Elettrica RED Which is entire of its body painted in red.
Here's a special variant of the Vespa Elettrica RED which is entire of its body painted in red. (Picture from: GridOto)
The Vespa Elettrica is driven by an 4 kW or 5 hp electric motor with a maximum torque of 200 Nm. Then for the electric motor power supply is a Li-ion 86 AH 48.1 V battery package, which has a charging time of about 4 hours, and is claimed to be able to bring it running up to 100 km away.
The Vespa Elettrica's electric motor supplied by a Li-ion 86 AH 48.1 V battery package, which has a charging time of
about 4 hours. (Picture from: Scooter.co.uk)
Furthermore, this Piaggio's electric-powered scooter has 3 riding modes namely Eco, Power and Reverse, which is also equipped with regenerative braking features that can recharge when it's braking. Then for its instrument panel is already equiped with a full 4.3-inches digital TFT coupled with Vespa Mia smartphone connection features, such as one on the Vespa Primavera 75th Anniversary model.
The dashboard and instrument panel view of the Vespa Elettrica. (Picture from: GridOto)
Furthermore, Piaggio provides a choice of Vespa Elettrica L1 (45 kph) and L3 (70 kph), and a special variant called the Vespa Elettrica RED (following its predecessor such the Vespa 946 RED, and the Vespa Primavera RED) that looks different because its entire body is painted in red.
Besides being different in the top speed numbers, the Vespa Elettrica L3 (70 kph) is also equipped with combi brake system. Now for the price, in Italy, the Vespa ElettricaL3 (70 kph) is priced at $7,499 (approx Rp. 106 million), while the L1 (45 kph) has a price of $6,305 (approx Rp. 93.8 million). So, are you interested in having this Italian-made electric-powered scooter?
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Sempre Una VespaWell, that's what Enrico Piaggio called it when he saw and heard the hum of the engine of the MP6, the second prototype scooter designed by Corradino D'Ascanio, following after the design of the first prototype MP5 'Paperino' was not approved. It became like a milestone in the early history of the entire series of Vespa legendary scooters from the Italian manufacturer.
1943 Vespa MP5 Paperino is designed by Corradino D'Ascanio. (Picture from: Tokopedia)
Let's reminisce for a moment to the beginning of its development, Piaggio introduced the first Vespa 98 to the public at a Golf Club event in Rome in 1946. The market response at that time was very good when the Vespa 98 first appeared, due to it carried a breakthrough of a new vehicle that was innovative and functional at the time.
1945 Vespa MP 6 Prototipo is designed by Corradino D'Ascanio. (Picture from: Tokopedia)
After that Piaggio produced the second generation of its first legendary scooter which was named the Vespa 98 Series II in 1947. The second series of the Vespa 98 at that time produced as many as 16,500 units by offering many significant changes from its predecessor models.
Piaggio introduced the first Vespa 98 to the public at a Golf Club event in Rome in 1946. (Picture from: MotorcycleSpecs.co.za)
In terms of design this scooter gets a lot of changes from the previous generation both in terms of aesthetics and technicality. For example, it got the spare tire feature addition is one of the prominent characters of the Vespa 98 II Serie, so it could be said this addition is improved the aesthetic element as well.
Piaggio produced the second generation of its first legendary scooter which was named the Vespa 98 Series II in 1947. (Picture from: AllInVespa)
Meanwhile, in terms of functionality, the addition of a spare tire on the Vespa 98 IISerie is just in case when the rider got a flat tire, given the bad road conditions after the war. These elements eventually became Vespa's most recognizable design feature and continued to be produced on the next generation of Piaggio's scooters. The Vespa 98 IISerie also comes with new metallic silver headlights which at a glance remind us of the previous Piaggio-made aircraft.
The second series of the Vespa 98 at that time produced as many as 16,500 units by offering many significant changes from its predecessor models. (Picture from: SteemIt)
At that time the Italian scooter manufacturer made a very vigorous publication to market its Vespa 98 IISerie scooters. It was recorded that several magazines participated in advertising those Piaggio'sscooter sales, so to have it at that time the enthusiasts had to be patient to wait for its production which had to queue up on a waiting list for 8 months. This finally opened up opportunities for black market players to take part in profit by doubling the price of the Vespa 98 II Serie up to reaching of 125,000 Italian lira at the time.
Regardless of the pros and cons that occurred on the market, the Vespa 98 IISerie became one of Piaggio's breakthrough models which was considered successful in the global market and capable made this scooter model later become one of the most-sought after Vespa models for collectors. And now, who doesn't know the Vespa, a unique Italian scooter that is sought after by world collectors, starting from the classic Vespa 98 to theVespa 946, its modern automatic scooters.
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e-Scooter Recently, Bandit9 had been launched a new electric-powered scooter model called Bandit9 Nano, which said was present as an extraordinary urban mobility solution, and a fashion statement as well. The Nano scooter's futuristic and aerodynamic design draws many comparisons with Sci-Fi thrillers, and it can be seen in the bulging front with a very minimalist tail.
The Bandit9 Nano electric-powered scooter is presented as an extraordinary urban mobility solution, and a fashion statement as well. (Picture from: Bandit9)
Bandit9 is a motorcycle company founded by ex-advertising creative director and art director Daryl Villanueva, and based in Saigon, Vietnam. The company is known to continue to redefine the urban mobility space with highly innovative designs and has continued to launch retro-futuristic styles since 2016. This was seen when the company released a custom motorcycle that looked like part of the X-wing fighter. Here're several custom motorcycle made by Bandit9 that we've ever talked before.
The Bandit9 Nano e-scooter appeared with a 904L sterling silver stainless steel exterior touches. (Picture from: Bandit9)
As quoted of GizmoChina, the Bandit9 Nano e-scooter appeared with a 904L sterling silver stainless steel exterior is said to have a range of 60 miles (about 97 km) on a single charge. The Saigon-based company claimed, the Nano can appeal attentions of fashion-conscious urbanites, by a design comparison with the iconic Vespa scooter. Besides that the Bandit9 electric-scooter is also expected to strongly appeal to the female market segment.
The Bandit9 Nano expected to strongly appeal attentions of fashion-conscious urbanites, and also targeted to the female market segment. (Picture from: Bandit9)
As power source for its electric motor, the Bandit9 Nano e-scooter is a 4.2 kWh battery pack that can be fully recharged in four hours, and can be removed as well. The rear hub of the e-scooter has a 4kW electric motor that can reach speeds of 70 kph on the Nano+ model and 45 kph on the standard model.
The Bandit9 Nano electric-powered scooter appeared in a futuristic and aerodynamic design, and it can be seen in the bulging front with a very minimalist tail. (Picture from: Bandit9)
Those two variants of the Nano e-scooter can be said to be quite light with a weight of only 120 kg. And Bandit9 has opened pre-order for the Nano and Nano+. The company is said to have set a price of around $4,499 (approx Rp. 68.3 million) for the Nano variant, while the Nano+ costs around $4,990 (approx Rp. 75.8 million).
As power source for its electric motor, the Bandit9 Nano e-scooter used a 4.2 kWh battery pack that can be fully recharged in four hours, and removable as well. (Picture from: Bandit9)
But unfortunately until now there has been no set date for the delivery of this Bandit9 electric-powered scooter. If You interesting to be one of the Bandit9 e-scooter owners, you should be patient to wait further news.
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 | BANDIT9 | GIZMOCHINA ]
Rare ONES Finding a unique scooter that we've never seen before is like finding a treasure and giving it its own happiness. We felt this recently, when we found a unique-shaped classic scooter image on QuirkyRides status in Twitter some time ago. At first glance the scooter looks similar to German big scooters such as Maico Mobil, Glas Goggo, or custom-made scooter based on Piaggio Vespa.
The unique-shaped Hausman Scooter made by Jaroslav Hausman, a Czechoslovakian engineer back in 1947. (Picture from: QuirkyRides's status on Twitter)
We're assure most of you have never seen one before. After we searched for info on the internet and got only a little information from several sources, finally we've found out that it was the Hausman Scooter or Skùtr Hausman which was made long before any other big scooters came into this world. As you can see, it was a unique-shaped scooter prototype made by Jaroslav Hausman, a Czechoslovakian engineer back in 1947. So who is Jaroslav Hausman?
The unique-shaped Hausman Scooter sat on displays in the Auto Moto Museum Oldtimer Kopřivnice in Kopřivnice, Czech Republic. (Picture from: CEAutoClassic.eu)
As quoted of CEAutoClassic.eu, he is one of the designers who works for Carrosserie Sodomka, a well-known coachbuilder company based in Bohemia, owned by Josef Sodomka, before nationalized under the communist regime in 1948 and renamed into Karosa n.p. whose its production is concentrated in coachbuilding of large vehicles such as busses and trolleybuses for many Czechoslovakian and others car marques then.
The unique-shaped Hausman Scooter has a large space for the spare wheel under its front cover. (Picture from: CEAutoClassic.eu)
Related to the unique-shaped Hausman Scooter, it's known that they finished only a single complete prototype, along with several other frames. So far the prototype has been hidden in its original state for decades under the possession of the Hausman family.
The Hausman Scooter is built on a tubular frame supported with two 10-inches wheels and powered by an air-cooled 170 cc CZ engine. (Picture from: MotoCollection.org)
The unique-shaped scooter has a weighs around 120 kg is built on a tubular frame, and supported with two 10-inches wheels. This unique-shaped scooter is powered by an air-cooled 170 cc CZ engine which is said to be capable of carrying it galloping up to a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, under its front cover is a large space for the spare wheel.
The unique-shaped Hausman Scooter sat on displays in the Auto Moto Museum Oldtimer Kopřivnice in Kopřivnice, Czech Republic. (Picture from: CEAutoClassic.eu)
Reportedly the 170 cc engine used was quite successful so that 6 units were prepared, where one of them was used for this Hausman Scooter prototype while the rest was prepared specifically for racing motorcycles.
The Hausman Scooter has a quite unique fin shape parts that's reminds us of the same shape that exists in a series of American's automobiles a decade later so it can be said ahead of its time. (Picture from: MotoCollection.org)
This Hausman Scooter has quite unique parts and it can be said ahead of its time. How not, if you pay attention, this scooter has a fin-like shape that immediately reminds us of the same shape that exists in a series of American's automobiles a decade later and had becoming a trend during 1950s to 1960s.
Although the Hausman Scooter had received many attentions when launched for the first time to public in 1947 at an engineering exhibition in that country with the plan soon to be developed into a mass product, but due to political reasons this never happened.🤔
Well if you are curious this Hausman Scooter whereabout todays. As quoted of CEAutoClassic.eu, currently this unique-shaped scooter sat on displays in an automotive museum called Auto Moto Museum Oldtimer Kopřivnice in Kopřivnice, Czech Republic along with another original frame and original blueprints of another version, which has never been realised.
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 | QUIRKYRIDES | CEAUTOCLASSIC.EU | MOTOCOLLECTION.ORG | WIKIPEDIA | AUTOMOTOMUSEUMCZ ]
What Do U Think About IT Well on this occasion we will talk about a tiny unique classic vehicle made by a Japanese car maker of the 1950s called Fuji Cabin Model 5A. At first glance, this three-wheeled vehicle has a unique cyclops-like appearance (in modern day might be similar to Mike Wazowski, a main character of the Disney-Pixar'sMonsters, Inc. animated series) if we've seen from front.
The Fuji Cabin Model 5A three-wheeled vehicle has a unique look similar to a main character in Monsters, Inc. animated series named Mike Wazowski if seen from the front. (Picture from: CarStyling.ru)
The such type of vehicle story began shortly after the country's defeat in World War 2 is believed that was one of the Japan's companies effort to survive. Well, this effort is also what the Diesel Automobile Manufacturing Company done after its car-making division divided into the Hino truck and Isuzu car manufacturing businesses while the aviation division became Hitachi Aviation in March 1946.
This is the Fuji Cabin Model 5A of the 1950s worthy to be crowned as the most unique look three-wheeler ever made by Japanese company. (Picture from: CarStyling.ru)
In that time developing new aviation technology was strictly forbidden by the Allies, as it was considered a war industry. So Hitachi Aviation, as well as other aircraft companies, tried to survive in non-war-related industries. The company subsequently changed its name to the Tokyo Gas and Electric Manufacturing Company in 1952, and began producing 60cc engines for motorbikes and had established itself as an engine producer of mainly small two-stroke engines.
The Fuji Cabin three-wheeled vehicle designed by Ryuichi Tomiya, and appeared for the first time at the 1955 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: Below The Radar)
Then it merged with a Tokyo-based manufacturing company, Fuji Toshuda Motors of Tokyo and started to build their own motorcycles under the names of Fuji Motor and Gasuden FMC, besides supplied engines to other motorcycle makers. As time goes by, the company is decided to produce a kind of scooter with the roof or what we've known later as a micro car.
The Suminoe Flying Feather, an early 350cc kei-car designed by Ryuichi Tomiya for Suminoe Manufacturing back in 1954. (Picture from: Flickr-MrScharroo)
The mentioned micro cars was designed by Ryuichi Tomiya whose before the war had been in charge of body design at Nissan Motors, and afterwards he was responsible for the design of the Suminoe Flying Feather for Suminoe Manufacturing, of which 150 examples were built between 1954 and 1955. His work was highly respected, which later made him known as the 'Leonardo da Vinci of Japan'.
The Fuji Cabin Model 5A has a glassfibre bodyshell built on monocoque construction and also equipped with a single headlight, strengthened by a full-length tunnel bringing cooling air directly to the engine. (Picture from: Below The Radar)
And the Tomiya's masterpiece is the Fuji Cabin appeared for the first time at the 1955 Tokyo Motor Show as a streamlined two-seater three-wheeled coupé, and powered by a 122cc single-cylinder Gasuden scooter two-stroke engine with kick start. The unique look vehicle has a glassfibre bodyshell built on monocoque construction and also equipped with a single headlight, strengthened by a full-length tunnel bringing cooling air directly to the engine.
The Fuji Cabin Model 5Aappears to have been designed only to be driven by those of small stature like many of the Japanese at the time, as the car's interior was ludicrously cramped. (Picture from: Below The Radar)
So that when viewed from the front it looks like a creature of Greek mythology, the cyclops. While at rear, there were two rounded beetle-wing lids providing access to the motor and allowing warm air to exit. At first there was a single door on the left, but later cars got one for each side.
The Fuji Cabin Model 5A is powered by powered by a 122cc single-cylinder Gasuden scooter two-stroke engine with kick start. (Picture from: Below The Radar)
The Fuji Cabin Model 5A appears to have been designed only to be driven by those of small stature like many of the Japanese at the time, as the car's interior was ludicrously cramped, with far too much effort required to climb over the central tunnel to get into the staggered driver’s seat.
The Fuji Cabin Model 5A three-wheeled vehicle is a fairly good product with a sturdy construction, but also has a poor quality of bodyshell due to the maker having lack experience working with glassfibre. (Picture from: Below The Radar)
Unlike ordinary cars, the Fuji Cabin is controlled by a set of handlebars positioned close to the driver's seat for comfort, and is equipped with a small but well-engineered transmission system that incorporates a reverse gear; something unusual for a typical Western-scooter engined microcar. At that time Fuji Cabin three-wheeled vehicle was planned to be made as many as 400-500 per month, but in fact only 85 units were made all during its short production period from 1957 to 1958.
In general, the Fuji Cabin Model 5A is a fairly good product with a sturdy construction, but that doesn't mean there are no drawbacks, it's because the makers having lack experience working with glassfibre, so its bodyshell has poor quality. Besides that its sale was not a success partly because considered to be an expensive vehicle and also Fuji had no experience of marketing.
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Hiawatha Run As we all know, the 1930s and 1940s were times when the world was hit by a severe economic recession. So that this difficult condition also had an impact on the people's ability to buy four-wheeled vehicles at that time. Well, who would have thought, in such conditions there was then a scooter called the Doodle Bug which was first launch in the 1940s as an alternative to affordable vehicles for the public in America at that time. Related to its unique name, it is likely taken from a small insect called a doodlebug.
The Doodle Bug Scooter developed by the Beam Manufacturing Company in Webster City, Iowa to be sold by the Gambles department store chain in the late of the 1940s. (Picture from: Silodrome)
As quoted of the Silodrome, initially the scooter was intended for a kind of vehicle market for teenagers and those too young to ride a motorcycle on the road. Thus this Doodle Bug, Cushman, the Crocker Scootabout scooters, etc were born in America.
However, this condition suddenly changed after World War II, where there was a significant surge in demand for motorcycles. Thus the Italian scooters born that we know today, such as the Vespa and Lambretta which is said were inspired by the American scooter designs.
The Doodle Bug Scooter has a simple tubular steel frame and a Briggs & Stratton NP engine. (Picture from: Silodrome)
At that time, people needed a simple and economical mode of transportation. And the simple scooter such the Doodle Bug could be the right answer to fulfill the market demand. Its cheap price tag and easy to ride were the positive reasons why the scooter was selling well at that time. Beside that there's one weakness, just don't expect the scooter could be run at a high speed.
The Doodle Bug Scooter has a thickly padded seat in lieu of suspension and a small rear-mounted fuel tank.. (Picture from: Silodrome)
How could be? Because this Beam Manufacturing Company developed scooter is powered by a very simple 4-stroke, side valve, single cylinder engine of the Briggs & Stratton NP capable spewing power 1.5 hp only. During the Doodle Bug production, turn out the company also used the Clinton engine beside the Briggs & Stratton NP ones. But mostly the NP engine was fitted to the overwhelming majority of Doodle Bugs, and it’s also the easiest to find parts for given its popularity.
The Doodle Bug Scooter could be made 100% road legal using aftermarket kits to add the required headlight and taillight. (Picture from: Pinterest)
The scooter was developed by the engineers of the Webster City based company with a simple tubular steel frame structure with the engine mounted behind under the seat. The rider's feet rest on a flat steel platform which is the scooter typical style, the fuel tank is rear mounted behind the seat above the rear tire. That is it! Even the scooter is not equipped with suspension or lights. Only two pneumatic tires to be a kind of suspension between the rider and the road. However, lighting (headlight and taillight) is an optional feature that can be installed on the Doodle Bug, if wanted to be road-legal vehicle.
During its production period from 1946 to 1948, the factory produced more than 40,000 Doodle Bugs, most of which were sold as “Hiawatha Doodle Bugs” by Gambles. Back in the day, Doodle Bugs sold for less than $100. Today, they are the focus of the Doodle Bug Club of America and a unique collector’s item. This American scooters have a huge fans across the United States, and there is still an annual gathering for owners and restorers in Webster City (where all Doodle Bug scooters are made).
Kept
spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive
with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does
the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SILODROME | ID.MOTOR1 ]
Besides being different in the top speed numbers, the Vespa Elettrica L3 (70 kph) is also equipped with combi brake system. Now for the price, in Italy, the Vespa Elettrica L3 (70 kph) is priced at $7,499 (approx Rp. 106 million), while the L1 (45 kph) has a price of $6,305 (approx Rp. 93.8 million). So, are you interested in having this Italian-made electric-powered scooter?
