Scooters

Piaggio X10

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We've had a glut of big capacity scooters with high specs this year, like BMW’s new C-series, Aprilia’s mad SRV850 and Yamaha’s all-new T-Max. How can Piaggio's 350cc X10 compete?

BMW C600 Sport and C650GT

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Another year and another new market sector for BMW. The Germans rocked the motorcycle world with the S1000RR two years ago, a bike which barged into the high performance superbike sector and not so much trod on the toes of the established Japanese order, it knocked them all sideways with its ultra-high spec and searing performance.

Gilera GP800

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It doesn’t look like a new concept, but Gilera says that’s exactly what the 839cc V-twin GP800 is.

Lambretta LN125

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Innocenti might have stopped making Lambretta scooters three decades ago, but for most people it’s still the other scooter, after Vespa.

Vespa LX with Suzi Perry

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It hurts motorcyclists to admit it, but arguably the most brilliant two-wheeler design of the last century had the word ‘Vespa’ on the side.

Honda SH125i

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Ula Serra, Francesc Montero, Zep Gori, Félix Romero

Peugeot Satelis 500

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Chris Pearson

Kymco Yager 125

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Kevin Ash

Vespa 300 GTS

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Milagro

Honda DN-01

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Francesc Montero, Ula Serra, Felix Romero