It is understood that the presence of a scooter as a two-wheeled vehicle that began with the handlebar-mounted on the wooden-plank wheeled has had a lot of influence on the modern community to date. The scooters are popular for private transportation, partly based on the low cost of purchase and operation and benefits that include convenience in parking and storage.
1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 50 appeared in a blend of retro-modern look and uses a 50 cc two-stroke engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C6FET1)
And the scooters reached the height of glory in the 1950s until the 1960s marked with many scooter models made by the manufacturers from all over the world. At that time countless manufacturers were trying to achieve success as what had been achieved by the duo successful Italian scooter manufacturers, Piaggio and Innocenti.
Right side view of 1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 50. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C6FET1)
Japan is no exception, this country was also affected in the euphoria of the glory of the scooter at that time. Many manufacturers in Japan also produce scooters, not to forget the automotive giant Honda. After launching its first scooter in 1954 and called the Honda Juno K, which was then followed by many other scooters.
And in the 1990s Honda was also noted to have produced a model of a small-engined scooter that had a very unique shape that was named Honda Joker. Although given the name Joker, but actually this is not a joke from Honda, but a cutie fun scooter. The scooter was first launched in Japan and produced from 1996 to 1999. Then it also marketed in Europe and the US, where it was renamed the Honda Shadow SRX and came in two versions respectively which had either a 50cc or 90cc two-stroke engine.
1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 90 appeared in a blend of retro-modern look and uses a 90 cc two-stroke engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2CBeGCT)
According to the maker, it built just for fun and all-day riding enjoyment with an outrageous sense of bulbous, 'big old American car' style and ultra-wide handlebars. In other words that the Shadow was designed with an innate sense of fun that stands out and grabs attention like no other scooter on the road and its design concept was based on being used for basic transportation means, and the custom-motorcycles of the US.
Rear three-quarter view of 1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 90. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2CBeGCT)
The Honda Shadow also could be said as the trendsetters exceeded and still smudges the boundaries of convention to set out in this bold direction in the world scooter design. It could be seen from its broad forward profile with the fat, rounded front fender, "front bumper" trim and giant "spot-light" headlight perched high atop the swept-back handlebar, back to its outlandish "wraparound" rear bumper and taillight, made the Shadow is a real stylist’s dream. This is why the Honda Joker has great popularity between people who love a beautiful scooter.
Because of its cute and unique shape, it is not surprising then this Honda scooter succeeded in attracting many enthusiasts from all over the world. Today the Joker scooter selling prices ranging from the US. $1,100 to more than $2,500 (depending on conditions). And in our opinion, the prices are commensurate for such beautiful scooter. Are you interested to have it?
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Many Corvette series have been built since it first introduced by American giant auto manufacturer, Chevrolet in 1953 ranging from the concept to production car versions. As we all knew that the first model, a convertible, designed by Harley Earl, was shown to the public at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept car. Since then the Corvettes continue till today, the 6th generation models.
1990 Corvette Nivola by Bertone built based on the most fascinating American sports car Chevrolet Corvette. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3j4en49)
One that built-in 1990 was a model named the Corvette Nivola may be considered Bertone’s homage to the most fascinating American sports car ever built the Chevrolet Corvette. The sophisticated mechanical unit of the ZR-1 was interpreted by Bertone in a European key. Bertone designed a special chassis to make a sporty "boat" with mid-engine.
1990 Corvette Nivola by Bertone is a two-seater coupé which can be transformed into a spider with the removal of the slender roof. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3j4en49)
The Chevrolet Corvette Nivola by Bertone was revealed at the 1990 Geneva Motor Show. The Corvette Nivola appeared six years after another Corvette concept from Bertone, the Corvette Ramarro.
The body of the Nivola came into being at the same time as the chassis, and the two components are closely integrated. The result is a two-seater coupé which can be transformed into a spider with the removal of the slender roof. There are some really original touches, like the seats without cushioning (driver and passenger sit directly on the base of the vehicle), and the doors which conceal two ample baggage compartments.
1990 Corvette Nivola by Bertone was revealed at the 1990 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3j4en49)
The hydraulic-pneumatic suspensions allow for a vertical range of movement of 6 cm respect to the ground. All in all another ambitious project from the artistic and technological powerhouse of the Bertone Style Centre.
This mechanical layout made it possible to exploit all the power of the engine when accelerating and warrant perfect road-holding on bends. The name, Nivola, is after the famous driver, Tazio Nuvolari, nicknamed "Nivola", much admired by Bertone, who usually drove his cars dressed in yellow.
1990 Corvette Nivola by Bertone was powered by the same engine used in the Corvette C4 ZR-1. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3j4en49)
The Nivola was powered by the same engine used in the Corvette C4 ZR-1. However, in the Corvette Nivola, it was repositioned behind the passenger compartment in a mid-mounted location for better weight distribution.
The impressive 381hp engine was moved back behind the cockpit and teamed with a new ZF gearbox, thus achieving a balanced distribution of weight (40% on the front axle and 60% on the rear axle). This highly sporty model has a central engine with an original structure designed around it. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONCEPTCARZ.COM | DISENO-ART | CARSTYLING.RU | MOTOR1]
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Until now, two-wheeled vehicles remain one of the modes of transportation chosen by modern urban society. And the scooter, which is also one of the two-wheeled vehicles, remains a belle that has loyal fans. So it is not surprising that Vespa, the famous Piaggio's scooter brand, can still exist and be successful in the global automotive market.
Piper J Series 01, a super-powered scooter with a charming classic style. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Not to mention other modern scooter brands from Lambretta, Peugeot was then followed by Japanese manufacturers up to Chinese. This indicates that the global scooter market still has its own segments that still promises abundant profit coffers.
Apart from the lucrative promises of the global scooter market which then attracted the interest of many well-known manufacturers, it turns out there are still small and start-up manufacturers who are also interested to compete in the competition. And one of them is PiperMoto, a British company founded by John Piper in 2013 specializing in motorcycle and scooter projects.
Piper J Series 01 uses a KTM 690 Duke engine which is capable of pouring power up to 67 horsepower. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Maybe you will ask, who is John Piper? He’s a name that crops up throughout the recent history of British motor innovation. And his portfolio has many brilliant notes, for example, He has ever been worked for Williams designing Group B rally cars and F1 parts, been race engineer to Nigel Mansell, worked for Benetton F1, Pro-drive and many others.
Piper J Series 01 to be able to reach 62 mph (100 kph) in around four seconds. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
And then he also has ever designed Sports Cars for Jaguar and Panoz, worked as a consultant designer for the Foggy Petronas motorcycles, and worked as chief designer of the 350mph JCB land speed car.
Piper J Series 01 is expected to have a top speed in the order of 120 mph (approx 193 kph). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Then what kind of scooter is made by John Piper's company? As quoted from ScooterLabUk, PiperMoto has recently launched its first scooter, named Piper J Series 01. But unlike scooters in general, which are synonymous with small-powered, slow, and boring vehicles, the Piper J1 scooter displays something very different. The company describes its J Series 01 as a super-powered scooter that was developed from the contemporary motorcycle engineering, with a classic scooter looks and styling.
Piper J Series 01 rear wheel sits on a CNC machined billet swinging arm with the shock mounted above the engine and is operated by a rising-rate linkage system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Why is it called a super-scooter? This is a scooter with an exterior appearance that carries the true classic style and uniquely, it uses a KTM 690 Duke engine which is capable of pouring power up to 67 horsepower on tap this is expected to have a top speed in the order of 120 mph (approx 193 kph). With a weight of only 160 kg is still considered low for the maxi-scooter (most weigh over 200 kg) so this promises an excellent acceleration. The scooter maker expects the J1 to be able to reach 62 mph (100 kph) in around four seconds. Wow!!😮
Piper J Series 01 uses a steel trellis design chassis, built around a 690cc LC4 engine located at the rear of the scooter. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
The big scooter that took a complete KTM 690 Duke as a donor for its engine, wheels, brakes and master cylinders was entirely fabricated exclusively in the UK. The scooter also uses a steel trellis design chassis, built around a 690cc LC4 engine located at the rear of the scooter, and a KTM telescopic upside-down forks mounted on the front.
Piper J Series 01 bodywork is made of fiberglass in a style that seems to take inspiration from the Lambretta or other famous classic scooters from the 1950s and 1960s. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Meanwhile, its 17-inch rear wheel sits on a CNC machined billet swinging arm with the shock mounted above the engine and is operated by a rising-rate linkage system. From the outset, this super-scooter has been designed with performance in mind. The bodywork has been set high to offer great lean angles. Meanwhile, 50-50 weight distribution matches other fine-handling maxi-scooters like the Yamaha TMAX. The bodywork is made of fiberglass in a style that seems to take inspiration from the Lambretta or other famous classic scooters from the 1950s and 1960s. If You interested in this super-scooter, the company said that You should be prepared money around £25,000, plus a KTM Duke to use as a donor vehicle.😲
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the 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 | PIPERMOTO | SCOOTERLAB.UK]
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Hearing its name might feel strange to some of you. But after seeing its form it will certainly make you raise some eyebrows and have lots of questions. Because indeed you have never known this car before.
1965 Serenissima 308V Jet Competizione was originally predicted had all the advantages of a winning racing car, but... (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZqCX7F)
This car is called the Serenissima 308V Jet Competizione which first appeared at the 1965 Concours Villa d'Este. The car that was originally predicted had all the advantages of a winning racing car, but unfortunately, the coveted success never realized.
This car was commissioned by Count Giovanni Volpi for his Scuderia Serenissima racing team. At that time, Serenissima had made many interesting cars including the Breadvan, one of the most attractive modified Ferraris. However, the Jet Competizione was completely new at the time and was built from scratch by Alberto Massimino, former Fiat and Ferrari designer.
1962 Serenissima Ferrari 250 GT SWB 'Breadvan' is a 1 of 1 custom-made car built from a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB as the racing car of the Scuderia Serenissima team. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gTlqe0)
And the Jet's powertrain is a new engine designed by Massimo that was made specifically for Count Volpi's many motoring interests. It is a three-liter V8 engine that is connected to an entirely new transmission system and is designed to work well on all Automobili Serenissima vehicles, both road and racing cars.
1965 Serenissima 308V Jet Competizione uses a three-liter V8 engine that is connected to an entirely new transmission system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/32ihLlU)
Furthermore, the engine is mounted on a space frame chassis with an aluminum body shell. This car was going to contest the world’s greatest endurance races and developed by Elf Francis who is a racing mechanic of Stirling Moss.
1966 Serenissima ATS 358V Spyder, the only Serenissima racing car did make the actual race in the 1966 Le Mans. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/32bFT9X)
Unfortunately, its career on the racing track did not go smoothly, when at the 1966 Le Mans race event, Jet made its debut in the race trials in April 1966 before it was decommissioned and raced only once in Italy. Even, the only Serenissima car did make the actual race was one such a 3.5-liter open-top car variant called the 358V Spyder, but stops after drove only one lap before experiencing rear axle problems.
Rear three-quarter view of the 1965 Serenissima 308V Jet Competizione. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/32ihLlU)
Wanting Formula One exposure, the company made an agreement with McLaren to use a V8 engine on its 1966 M2B chassis. While it powered to McLaren’s very first world championship point, the engine was unreliable and the BRM unit was tried the following year.
Lastly, after being slept almost for forty years and not appearing in public, a Swiss owner reunited the same engine with the original Jet body (chassis #003) then performed a restoration to appear at the 2006 Concours Villa d'Este. When you see this car still has its original paint and interior, it is not surprising because the car has never really raced on the racing circuit. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOMOBILI SERENISSIMA | SUPERCARS.NET]
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Some time ago we discussed the 1930 Excelsior KJ Henderson, a unique custom motorcycle built by Orley Ray Courtney in 1936. As quoted from Hemmings it was the first custom motorcycle that he made by using Henderson 4-cylinder engined motorcycle as its base. Apparently, it was not the first and last motorcycle built by him.
1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom motorcycle built by Orley Ray Courtney based on the 1940 Indian Scout motorcycle. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C5NjAH)
It turns out that in 1950, he made motorbike again in his spare time in his suburban garage on Harper Street in Pontiac, Michigan, just a few blocks from where Pontiac Silverdome is now located. The entire process of working to form all the fenders and side skirts and make saddlebags and surfboards took approximately two years and was done by himself together with his son.
The motorcycle frame which later known as 1952 Enterprise was made of 1 1/8 inch chromed steel tubing and designed to be able to carry an Indian Scout V-twin 45-cu.in. or 750cc engine. But other machines that also existed at that time such as the Harley K engine could also be installed on the frame by making a few modifications. To start the engine, it can use an electric starter or kick-start. The Indian engine is capable of producing power of 40hp at 5,000hp coupled with a 3-speed transmission system.
1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom motorcycle displayed at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in 2016. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/302vvP8)
The handlebars are mounted to the second forward steering wheel, 10 inches in front of the original, and connected to the front fork by pulling the link. The front wheels have a single coil spring, with suspension limited by "snubber" ride dampener Indian motorcycle style. The spark movement is on the left handlebar, with throttle control on the right. The front fender has a 3-gallon gas tank, which allows the two-passenger seat to be mounted 10 inches more forward on the frame than other bikes of the era.
1952 'Enterprise' is 112 inches long and weighs 580 pounds and has long footboards add to the comfort, and prevent splashing. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/38OIdou)
Then for the rear suspension mounted one coil-over-shock-mounted from the frame to the rear fender. Even though the ground clearance is high at 7 1/8 inch, the front seat position allows the bike to sit 3-inch lower than the current production bike and significantly lowers the center of gravity of the motorcycle. This makes the motor much easier to set in tight turns.
The dimension of the Enterprise motorcycle is about 112-inch long with a 58-inch wheelbase and weighs about 580 lbs. It is 28-inch tall, the front fenders are 26-inch wide and the passenger seating area is only 14-inch wide.
The motorcycle's frame is 1 1/8 inch chrome-steel tubing and the handlebars, 10 1/2 inches forward on an extension tube, are mounted on a second head. They connect through drag links to the fork. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C5Q30X)
The crafted rear saddlebags attached to the rear fender skirt makes the back of the bike 24-inch wide and gives the bike a ride-on-rocket-ship look. This motorbike uses conventional drum motor brakes, and fuel savings are advertised as 50 MPG on the highway.
1952 'Enterprise' streamlining continues to tail. The machine is 26 inches wide. Bulges flanking sides of the rear wheel are metal-covered saddlebags. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gU4Nis)
The motorcycle was finished in time to be presented at the Detroit Motorama Show in 1952, and the company brochure was distributed under the company name Courtney Enterprise. The design caught the attention of many writers and design engineers in the early 1950s and was featured in the September 1952 Cycle Magazine and the March 1953 edition of Popular Science. But it is not known how many motorcycles like this have ever been made by Courtney Enterprise (while some said around three Enterprise motorcycles are known to have actually been built).
1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom mega-scooter displayed for the first time at the Detroit Motorama Show in 1952 shortly after finished to be built. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gU4Nis)
Now one of the 1952 Enterprise motorcycles is owned by Frank Westfall as well as the 1930 Excelsior KJ Henderson motorcycle.Actually, there are still other Enterprise motorbikes built-in 1956 using a 650cc BSA engine and transmission, but only one example is known to be built and used by Ray Courtney's son. But unfortunately, its whereabouts are unknown.😢
And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.
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And the scooters reached the height of glory in the 1950s until the 1960s marked with many scooter models made by the manufacturers from all over the world. At that time countless manufacturers were trying to achieve success as what had been achieved by the duo successful Italian scooter manufacturers, Piaggio and Innocenti.
