Unique SCOOTER - If only the moon could speak, maybe many beautiful memories will always be remembered by us all the time. Ah, what the heck is this, no connection... Recently we've found a unique classic scooter while surfing the internet, after we've searched finally known that's an Austrian-made scooter. This seems to have piqued our curiosity, so we intend to dig deeper into these Austrian-made scooters and all-about the company as well.
1957 Lohner L200 classic scooter with a kind of half bath-tub sidecar. (Picture from: MFNL.nl)
First of all, we want to tell you that the scooter in question above is the Lohner L125. Well, for those of you who don't know, this scooter is one made by Jacob Lohner & Co. an Austrian scooter manufacturer based in Vienna. As quoted from Scooterhood, it was originally a joint venture engaged in the craft business called Laurenzi & Lohner, was founded by Heinrich Lohner with his colleague Ludwig Laurenzi in 1823.
1950 Lohner L98 scooter designed by Otto Kauba for Lohner-Werke and used a 98cc 2-stroke engine. (Picture from: VOZ.co.at)
After Laurenzi died in 1863, the company was taken over by Jacob Lohner who was none other than Heinrich's son and changed the name of the company to Jacob Lohner & Co. Not only that, Jacob Lohner also turning what was engaged a craft business originally, into a manufacturer producing between 300 and 500 vehicles a year, included marketing all of their products to Norway, Sweden, Romania and the Austrian empire by itself.
1955 Lohner L200 scooter powered by a 200 cc ILO engine of 8.5 bhp coupled with a four-speed transmission. (Picture from: VOZ.co.at)
Not only that, in 1887 Ludwig Lohner, who was Jacob's son took over the company, and in the early years of the 20th century, son of Jacob also saw the potential for profit in the airplane
business. Thus the Lohner Flugzeug Factory made first civilian aircraft,
mostly bi- and triplanes, and then until the end of the 1st World War military aircraft. Besides that, this company had produced electric vehicles in 1898 and hybrid vehicles in 1900 when it collaborated with Ferdinand Porsche.
While in the era of before, towards to and during the 2nd World War, like other Austrian and Germany companies in the era the Lohner's factory was also used for all different kind of products for German-Nazi goverment. This was a dark period and almost buried many industries of those two countries due to crueless of war.
1958 Lohner Sissy was a bare motorcycle, on which a large variety of accessoiries could be mounted, and named after the very popular movie series with Romy Schneider. (Picture from: MFNL.nl)
After war ended, the factory had to change again to civil products, and then the first scooters appeared. In 1948 the first prototype designed by Otto Kauba was presented, after a few years of development, and its first production version of scooter (in German 'roller') named the L98 was built in 1950 powered by a 98 cc engine from Rotax-Sachs. In 1953 the L200 and L200S joined, which were equipped with 198 cc JLO engines (JLO is actually ILO, the Esperanto word for Tool).
1958 Lohner Sissy equiped with a detachable extra luggage "tank" between the handlebars and buddy. (Picture from: VOZ.co.at)
Well, it wasn't until 1954 that the scooter we saw while surfing the internet, the Lohner L125, was produced. This scooter model, again equipped with a Rotax-Sachs engine (this time 123 cc), is Lohners most famous and popular, and also best sold model. The popularity of the L125 at the time is due to it had a storage compartment in front, before the knees, which could be reached in a seated position, besides that a kind of half bath-tub sidecar could be connected without major adaptations, which enlarged its usability pretty much.
At the time in Austria like in many countries riding a motorized 2-wheeler with 49.9 cc was allowed without a driving license, the regulation was only valid until 1957 which also forbidden to transport passengers. This condition then prompted Ludwig Lohner to instruct his designer to design a lightweight motorcycle equipped with a pillion seat. This became the Lohner Sissy, named after the very popular movie series with Romy Schneider. In 1956 the new concept was presented and in 1957 the Lohner Sissy entered the Austrian market.
1958 Lohner Sissy mounted with a front wheel boot made of plastic with a lighting modification unit, in Austria dubbed as "Die dicke Dame" (the fat lady). (Picture from: MFNL.nl)
As you can see in standard condition, the Sissy was a bare motorcycle, on which a large variety of accessoiries could be mounted. There're many after market luggage carrier could be mounted, a floorboard kit with leg protection, or a detachable extra luggage "tank" between the handlebars and buddy (the actual fuel tank was placed underneath the buddy). And for those who still did not have enough storage space, there was a front wheel boot made of plastic with a lighting modification unit. A moped like this was called in Austria "Die dicke Dame" (the fat lady).
1958 Lohner Sissy II powered by a 50 cc Rotax engine of 2.1 bhp coupled with a four-speed transmission. (Picture from: MFNL.nl)
The Sissy equipped with buddy became a big success during the period 1957 to 1959 with more than 30,000 mopeds sold. The engine was a 49.9 cc Rotax-Sachs with 1.6 horsepower, but the tyres sized 2.50 x 12" were only made by Semperit. When this company stopped production the width was reduced to the still available 2.25", which did not have a positive effect on the riding properties.
The Lohner LEA electric scooter has a powerful 6,000 watt electric motor for a top speed of 85 kph, and is based on the popular Lohner L125 scooter that was launched in 1954. (Picture from: id.e-Scooter.co)
Unfortunately the Rotax company came in financial troubles, and Lohner rescued the engine manufacturer, shortly then those two companies merged in 1959. In 1960 an improved version, the Lohner Sissy II appeared, and another year later the Sissy III. In 1963 the Sissy S (IV) appeared in 2 versions, one with 1.6 hp (without driving license) and the 2.2 hp version (license and registration certificate required).
But it did not go well with the company until Bombardier, a Canadian company started to use Rotax engines in its snowmobiles. In 1970 Bombardier bought the company, and this temporarily ended the Lohner history. Until 2010, a far relative of the Lohners, Andreas, revived the company and started under its name and logos.
This day the small revived company builds electrical 2-wheelers, scooters and E-bikes. Lastly, this company known closely works together with Italian company Piaggio in development of the new (first) Piaggio MP3 hybrid three wheeler. And even produced e-scooter called Lohner LEA.
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 | MFNL.NL | BBC | PORSCHE | VOZ.CO.AT| ROLLERWELT.ORG | SCOOTERHOOD | ID.E-SCOOTER.CO ]
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Weird FROGS - Did you know that in the past there was a Yamaha poster that contained a picture of a large Frog in the middle of the road being illuminated by a light. I don't know what this poster means, what is certain is that this Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is not selling Frogs.
Do any of you know what this Yamaha scooter model is called? (Picture from: RiderTua)
So what does Yamaha have to do with the Frog? Of course this piqued our curiosity to find out if Yamaha had a close relationship with the Frog? Indeed, not many people know that in the past this Japanese motorcycle manufacturer had a two-wheeled vehicle that wore the Frog name.
A funny, weird Yamaha poster that contained a picture of a large Frog in the middle of the road being illuminated by a vehicle headlight. (Picture from: RiderTua)
And what we found at least, there were two Yamaha models of two-wheeled vehicles that carried the name Frog, as described below;
1. Yamaha Frog Electric Scooter Concept
This scooter not only carries the name Frog (as you can see on the sides), but also has a unique shape which at first glance is indeed very similar to the amphibious creatures. As you can see the front fascia is different from the majority of scooters currently on the market. There are two headlamps that stick out like a frog's eyes, and a fender that is attached to the body.
This possibility is one of the electric powered scooter concepts made by Yamaha back in the 1991. (Picture from: RiderTua)
The shape of the fender is different from the majority of current scooters which are separate from the body. At a glance, its shape reminds the public three-wheeled vehicles of the past, namely the Daihatsu Midget MP4 or in Indonesian called as Bemo. Turning to the back of the shape is also no less unique. The rear body piece is slightly ''bloated'', almost like one on the Vespa automatic scooter, coupled with the single-seat similar to the one on the Vespa 948. The rear stop and turn signal lights are also round like the front.
Yamaha had released Vinoora scooter for the Taiwan market in 2020, which has a similar unique-looking of the 1991 Yamaha Frog scooter. (Picture from: SerambiNews)
Unfortunately the drivetrain details which are not known, the information is also very scanty. This possibility is one of the electric powered scooter concepts made by Yamaha back in the 1991. And this Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the production of a similar scooter for the Taiwan market was named the Yamaha Vinoora in the 2020.
2. Yamaha Frog FZ750 Concept
The following one is also named Frog or the full Yamaha Frog FZ750 concept bike made by Frog Design in 1985 on the basis of the Yamaha FZ750. The company that designed this motorcycle is actually a company founded by Hartmut Esslinger in 1969 and is known as the designer for Apple computer casings in the 1980s.
The Yamaha Frog FZ750 motorbike concept made by Frog Design in 1985 on the basis of the Yamaha FZ750. (Picture from: RiderTua)
And the beginning of the birth of the Yamaha Frog FZ750 itself was because at that time Frog Design took part in a Yamaha motorcycle design competition held in collaboration with a German motorcycle magazine Motorrad. The goal is to get a safer and more beautiful motor design. Hartmut Esslinger said that apart from creating a futuristic design he also integrated safety features found by the University of Bochum, Germany. These features affect the design of the body and fuel tank of the Frog FZ750.
Even though the Yamaha Frog FZ750 is considered the most innovative invention of the time, Yamaha is reluctant to mass-produce this motorbike because it is considered impractical. (Picture from: RiderTua)
On the other hand, Esslinger also innovated in the lighting sector by adding dual main lights to maximize lighting. He also designed the rim design from carbon fiber. Yamaha Frog FZ750 was the most innovative invention at that time. Now the motorbike is at the Yamaha headquarters in Hammamatsu, Japan. Even though it is considered the most innovative invention, Yamaha is reluctant to mass-produce this motorbike because it is considered impractical.
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 | RIDEAPART ]
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Right-engine greetings! Dear, our fellow of the Vespa fans all-over the world.
Did you know by now that the Vespa, one of the Piaggio-owned brands celebrates its 77th anniversary this year (2023)? What started out as an idea to help the Italian people to travel easily and affordably way back in April 23, 1946 turned into a giant in the motorcycling industry as well as being one of the world's fashion icons.
We're proud to be one of the Vespa scooter riders....Happy 77th Anniversary of Piaggio Vespa. (Picture from: Pinterest)
During its 77-long years of tenure in the world's motorcycle industry has led this Italian company to produce a large number of different Vespa scooter models. We wanted to join in on celebrating this historic moment, as many of his fans around the world have done (as an illustration, like those giant Vespa carried by another Vespa in the parade of allegorical floats during the Carnival in Turin, in 1954).
One of the Indonesian Vespa enthusiasts rides proudly his lovely Vespa Super somewhere in the country.(Picture from: KomunitasVespaIndonesia)
These are my Lovely Duo Vespas. (Taken from my personal collection)
There are so many Vespa-brand scooter models worth mentioning and many of them are also then built in such a way as to become a unique custom vehicle figure which is of course far different from the original ones.
In Indonesia, the Vespa scooter remains one of the favorite two-wheeled vehicles used by all groups of all ages. Although now Piaggio as the Vespa scooter manufacturer as well as the brand owner has produced many kinds of modern scooters, users and fans of classic scooters are still not diminishing.
Uuups... these are my Vespa. (Taken from my personal collection)
And in our beloved country, amongst Vespa scooter enthusiasts are known a slogan that describes how close we are to one another, namely "Satu Vespa, Berjuta Saudara" (One Vespa, Millions Brothers.) 😀
That's mean if You having trouble with your Vespa in the streets (in Indonesia off course), and saw by the other Vespa owner who passing by. It's guarenteed, they will be help You immedietly. Due to we're all brothers and bonding each other through these Italian wasps wherever you are.👍
How about in your place?
Though the Vespa's anniversary had passed few days, but on this occasion let We say,
Happy 77th anniversary of Vespa, the Italian wasp...💋
We're proud to be one of the Vespa scooter riders... 💋
We're proud to be one of the Vespa scooter riders (in pictured, the Indonesian scooter enthusiasts while celebrating Indonesia Mods Mayday 2019) - Happy 77th Anniversary of Piaggio Vespa. (Picture from: GilaMotor)
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 [24042021] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FACEBOOK | TWITTER ]
Elder Mobility ScooterToyota Motor Corporation recently unveiled its newest scooter, although this time it's a bit different and not as related to four-wheelers as always. But actually this three-wheeled mobility scooter is called the Toyota C+Walk S which is designed to help the activities of the elderly population in Japan.
Toyota presents the Toyota C+Walk S, because the percentage of elders aged over 75 years and over who want to go outside is decreasing. (Picture from: GoOto)
Toyota launched this mobility scooter for the elderly is actually not without reason. This was done after the Japanese automotive giant found data in their researchs about people over the age of 75 years old was starting have serious problems after walking as far 328 feet (100 meters). The fact causes the proportion of elders aged 75 years who leave the house for walk is lower 10 percent than those aged 65 years.
The Toyota C+Walk S mobility scooter for elders presented as a vehicle to support the increasingly high population of elderly in Japan. (Picture from: OtomotifKompas)
As a result, this made Toyota feel concerned, and then tried to design a mobility scooter that was not only practical but also attractive. As quoted from Carscoops, the C+Walk S elderly mobility scooter of Toyota features a sleek design, having a variety of colors, a lightweight battery that's easy to recharge, and ample storage, so it could be helped elders move around with confidence.
To control this
Toyota C+Walk S mobility scooter is very easy, thanks to a simple accelerator lever that the rider can release if they want to slow down. (Picture from: OtomotifKompas)
While judging from its design, the C+Walk S elderly mobility scooter was inspired by other Toyota C+ lineups, including the C+Walk T stand-up scooter and the C+Pod microcar. Furthermore, this Toyota' elderly mobility scooter is available in several color variations ranging from black, brown and gray.
To
control this
Toyota C+Walk S mobility scooter equipped with advanced driver assistance features, such as an obstacle detection system that slows the scooter to a speed of 1.2 mph (2 kph) if it sees something ahead that needs to be avoided. (Picture from: OtomotifKompas)
The appearance of the C+Walk S is indeed designed to be more than just sleek, in addition with such three-wheeled design like this it is also intended to make it easier for users to get on and off the vehicle. It can also make it easier to see what is happening in front of user. Meanwhile, the storage space under the seat is quite large, so it can accommodate a basket of groceries.
The Japanese auto manufacturer claims to control this elderly mobility scooter is very easy, thanks to a simple accelerator lever that the rider can release if they want to slow down. If they really need to brake in a hurry, separate brake controls are also provided.
Toyota C+Walk T is designed to move around in pedestrian walkways. (Picture from: Gadgets360)
This Toyota C+Walk S is also equipped with advanced driver assistance features, such as an obstacle detection system that slows the scooter to a speed of 1.2 mph (2 kph) if it sees something ahead that needs to be avoided. This system also helps slow it down when turning corners to ensure the C+Walk S doesn't go unbalanced suddenly. Similarly, it can slow down this scooter when going up a steep incline to prevent the user from losing control.
Toyota has finally decided to release its tiny electric car, the C+Pod, to be marketed in retail. (Picture from: Carvaganza)
If all safety systems off, the Toyota C+Walk S has a top speed of 3.8 mph (6 kph), which is said to be roughly the same as walking speed. Furthermore, the C+Walk S' built-in lithium-ion battery system can only take it walking as far as 7.4 miles (12 km) for a single charge. Not only that, the battery was fully removable (weighing only 5.5 lbs/2.5 kg) and can be fully recharged in two and a half hours.
For this day, the C+Walk S can only be purchased at Toyota' dealers in Japan with a starting price tag of JPY 498,000 (approx US $3,823), but customers who want full package of these driving assist technologies have to pay around JPY 505,000 (US $3,877).
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of three-wheeled honey bunny and stay
alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so
does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOYOTA | CARSCOOPS | GADGETS360 ]
Mystery REVEALED The first time we saw this scooter on the internet a few years ago. At that time we were immediately fell in love with it because in our opinion this scooter has an unusual fierce shape we've never seen before. After that, we tried to find out what model this scooter was? However, it turns out that none of the models in the Piaggio's scooter catalog like this one.
The gorgeous scooter called Vespa 125 Corsa (original) built based on 1951 Vespa 125 by Cavalli brothers-owned workshop under the Piaggio authorization of the 1950s. (Picture from: FotoCommunity)
After searching, we finally found a little information about this unusual scooter from an account on a photography site in the name of William Mendini (a gentleman of Brescia), plus other info from several Vespa scooter fansites such as Basque Radical Mods, Vespa Club Salo and others.
The 1951 Vespa 125 has an aerodynamically bulged shape that resembles a big nose which is also used as a place for the headlight attached. (Picture from: FotoCommunity)
It turns out that this scooter was built based on the 1951 Piaggio Vespa 125 model by a Brescia-based modification workshop owned by the Cavalli brothers. The unique-shaped scooter was designed by Achille Cavalli for racing purposes and is said to have authorization of Piaggio as the manufacturer and owner of the Vespa brand.
The gorgeous scooter called Vespa 125 Corsa (original) modified under the Piaggio authorization for racing purposes. (Picture from: FotoCommunity)
As a result, the one-off prototype (as we can see today) was successfully built in 1951 and tested in 1952. But unfortunately, there are no data or records about it after that. So it is clear now, that isn't a scooter model made by Piaggio but the custom-built scooter result of a Brescia-based workshop. As for the name, some call it Vespa 125 Corsa (original) prototype, and --Because We Love Vespa-- If allowed, we preferred called it asVespa Grosso Naso (big nose).😎
Achille Cavalli one of three Cavalli brothers who modified the Vespa 125 in the early 1950s. (Picture from: FotoCommunity)
When viewed from the physical appearance it looks like a combination of many scooter models made by Piaggio in the 1950s. As we can see from the front view, the scooter has striking looks with an aerodynamically bulged shape that resembles a big nose which is also used as a place for the headlight attached. Then to the middle, where a handlebar is the same as that used on the Vespa scooter model at that time.
Then in between the seat and the handlebar, there is an extra-large size fuel tank like the one on the Vespa Circuito 125 and at the bottom of where a spare tire saved like the Vespa 125 'Sei Giorno' models. Going to the back, there is a fin that at a glance reminds us of the Vespa Siluro model. While the engine, it looks like still uses a 125cc 2-stroke engine (there was none of the info about it).
The 1951 Vespa 125 wasfeatured with a larger fuel tank, and a spare-tire in the middle. (Picture from: BasqueRadicalMods)
And if you look carefully ranging from the front to the rear of this scooter was very aerodynamic and added to the rider's sitting position who ducks with his head tilted over the fuel tank. Of course, that's very promising to be fast when speeding on the track.
The 1951 Vespa 125 was designed by Achille Cavalli (look at the designer name stamped on the scooter body), and probably still uses a 125cc 2-stroke engine. (Picture from: BasqueRadicalMods)
As quoted of FotoCommunity.it under the name of William Mendini's account, for more than fifty years this beauty racing scooter was stored well in a garage at the outskirts of the city and lastly restored in 2008, but it is unknown who the scooter owner today.
The gorgeous scooter called Vespa 125 Corsa (original) has a rear fin that at a glance reminds us of the famous Vespa Siluro model. (Picture from: BasqueRadicalMods)
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Unique ONES You may often see the appearance of this unique Italian classic scooter made by Moto Rumi of Fonderie Officine Rumi or the Rumi Foundries was formed at the beginning of the twentieth century (established by Gabrielle Rumi in Bergamo, Italy in 1906) and originally supplied cast components to the textile machinery industry.
1959 Rumi Formichino made by the Italian factory Rumi, the 1959 Bol d’Or with a 125cc two-stroke engine was the most sought after of the Formichino models and was the fastest scooter of its day, producing 8.5 bhp at 7,200 rpm. (Picture from: MotorcycleNews)
One of Gabrielle’s son, Donnino, began working at the foundry at the age of 12. His work was casting metal, but his passion was painting, drawing, and sculpture, at which he was gifted and classically trained. Donnino assumed management of the foundry in the 1920s, with art taking a back seat. During WWII, Donnino refused to work with the Germans, and fought (and was subsequently jailed) as a Partisan. Meanwhile his foundry churned out bronze propellers, anchors, torpedoes, and periscopes for submarines.
After the war, Donnino returned to help rebuild the factory, concentrating on textile machinery and later starting made light motorcycles and scooters powered by the horizontal twin two stroke engine of 125 cc capacity. In 1952, with the popularity of scooters through its compatriot made scooters such Vespa and Lambretta, Moto Rumi decided to start manufacturing its owne scooter known as the Rumi Scoiattolo or (a squirrel in Italian).
Right side view of 1955 Rumi Formichino. (Picture from: LaneMotorMuseum)
The Scoiattolo has a cast aluminum monocoque body with tubular swinging arm rear suspension and teleforks with 14 inch wheels and three gears. Its subsequent models had a four speed gearbox and electric starter, at the time it was also reputed as the fastest scooters then in production.
Speedometer and odometer view of 1955 Rumi Formichino. (Picture from: LaneMotorMuseum)
Moto
Rumi, a division of the Rumi Foundries that produced motorcycles and
scooters, was only active from 1950-1960. While wildly popular on
Italy’s strade, during this short span the factory also enjoyed numerous
endurance and sprint racing victories, most notably the 24-Hour Bal
d’Or at Montlhéry, France. All the Rumi bikes, both motorcycles and
scooters, were based on their 125cc horizontal twin and some excellent
engineering.
Rear side view of 1955 Rumi Formichino. (Picture from: LaneMotorMuseum)
The Rumi Formichino (a little ant in Italian) seen here is made up of only a few aluminum castings (as pointed to the company real expertise with metal). The engine is actually a structural member, part of the frameless monocoque, with the castings attached front and rear.
The 1954
Rumi Regolanta 125cc. (Picture from: ClayPaky)
This lightweight approach gave a decided performance advantage over the conventional steel-framed Vespas and Lambrettas on the Italian roads, and added to their appeal as well. It’s also a beautiful sculptural piece, both functional and fast. No wonder if they triumphed three-times at the Italian Speed Championships in 1957, 1958, and 1960.
The 1953
Rumi Huchback 125cc. (Picture from: ClayPaky)
After Piaggio Vespa upped their game, so Moto Rumi was unable to compete anymore. And then they ceased the bike production in 1960, and closed the foundry in 1962. While Donnino returned to his first love of painting and sculpture, until his death in 1980.
The 1951
Rumi Regolanta 125cc. (Picture from: ClayPaky)
Is history repeating itself? After some time away from the world of racing motorbikes, one of Donnino's grandsons named Stefano established the Rumi Sport Race Engineering in 2009, and developed (both of 125 cc and 250 cc) and lastly competed under Team Rumiin collaboration with Clay Paky at the Moto3 of 2014 racing seasons.
This Moto3 racing bike powered by a 250cc four stroke engine was unveiled in 2013 after one year of toil by Rumi-Sport Engineering. (Picture from: ClayPaky)
Thus a brief history of Moto Rumi that once dominated various racing circuits in the 1950s to 1960s.
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 [13112018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LANE MOTOR MUSEUM | MOTORCYCLE NEWS | WIKIPEDIA | RUOTEDASOGNO | CLAY PAKY ]
This day the small revived company builds electrical 2-wheelers, scooters and E-bikes. Lastly, this company known closely works together with Italian company Piaggio in development of the new (first) Piaggio MP3 hybrid three wheeler. And even produced e-scooter called Lohner LEA.
