Reader Ride. Sweet Lambretta

Braam Nell from Brazil sends in this sweet little Lambretta.


He Writes:
I know I know I’m not bring the classic racer heat that you normally show on the site but Scooters are bikes too and here is my 62 Lambretta Li 150 Brazil Spec , which I have been spending some time on the last Year or so..She’s my commute to work 2 or three times a week , so runs beautifully!

Keep up the amazing inspiration, oh and I’m holding you fully responsible if I buy a Triumph Scrambler in the next 2 months!!

Ha! Sorry, I can't help you with that Triumph.   It's a mystery to me that I've held out this long.

Piaggio Liberty 50 2T

Piaggio Liberty 50 2T

Piaggio Liberty 50 2T

Piaggio Liberty 50 2T

Piaggio Liberty 50 2T

Piaggio Liberty 50 2T

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Piaggio MP6 - classic motorcycle

In 1945, was designed and built a new scooter, whose technical name was MP6, which was the true prototype of Vespa.
In May 1946 it was sold, after the required improvements, with the name of azzeccatissimo "Vespa", a success which continues until today.

Vespa V125cc Sei Giorni

Piaggio introduced the Vespa Sei Giorni (Vespa six day) series in late 1951. It was fast and elegant and as its designation suggested was intended to mirror the qualities exhibited by the famed "GT" series of Italian motorcars of the period.

Piaggio MP5 - classic motorcycle

Before the Vespa, Piaggio had a scooter called "Donald Duck" (MP5), manufactured and tested in several versions. Later the project was shelved, and never went into production.

Piaggio MP3 - motor cycle

This is Piaggio MP3 , its performance is not at all bad.

























Piaggio MP3 exceeds the one of some high end scooters, the Piaggio MP3 can lean up to 40° (most scooters can’t go farther than 35°) without compromising safety, grip is very good on twisty streets and roads, it's very stable and its braking capabilities are especially good.



















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HUSQVARNA SUPERSCOOTER 400

HUSQVARNA SUPERSCOOTER 400, scooter from husqvarna.
www.flickr.com/photos/14417974@N06

Largest Ever Ride To Work Day Expected

Media Release: For immediate use
Date: 05/15/09
Subject: Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day

Largest Ever Ride To Work Day Expected

Monday, June 15, 2009

The 18th Annual Ride To Work Day is a month away, and this year the weaker economy is causing many commuters to turn to motorcycles and scooters to save money on transportation. These new everyday riders are finding cycles and scooters to be an economical, efficient and enjoyable way to get to work and around town. Because of the world-wide depression, this year is expected to be the largest Ride to Work Day demonstration ever, according to Ride to Work, a non-profit organization.

According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America's 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work.

Ride to Work Day helps demonstrate how these vehicles make parking easier and help traffic flow better. Studies have shown that across equal distances, commuting motorcyclists reach their destinations in less time than those using automobiles, that motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and that they take up less space on roads. Motorcycle and scooter riders seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation, and more public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.
Changes to the Ride To Work website include new forum areas, and additional free promotional support materials.


Press release also available in Word and PDF formats.






Contact Ride to Work Day, a 501 c4 nonprofit organization, at:
POB 1072, Proctor, Minnesota, 55810 USA
http://www.ridetowork.org/?utm_source=rtw2009_5_15&utm_medium=email
218 722 9806
propaganda@ridetowork.org

Mission Statement:
Advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday riding to the public.

Some Affiliated Countries:
Canada, Germany, Philippines, England, Germany, France, Israel, Turkey, Ecuador, United States, and many others.

Newsletter:
Sample issues of 'The Daily Rider' newsletter are available for download at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/the-daily-rider/?utm_source=rtw2009_5_15&utm_medium=email

History:
A brief history of Ride to Work Day is available for viewing at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/ride-to-work-day-history/?utm_source=rtw2009_5_15&utm_medium=email

Fact Sheet:
A transportation motorcycling fact sheet is available at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/transportation-fact-sheet/?utm_source=rtw2009_5_15&utm_medium=email

Photos and Artwork:
Motorcycle and scooter commuting photos, ads, posters, banners, photos, illustrations and other artwork is available at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/signs-posters-cards-propaganda-art/?utm_source=rtw2009_5_15&utm_medium=email

©2009 Ride To Work

Ride on,

Torch

aprilia atlantic 500

aprilia atlantic 500
this maxi scooter is a little bigger than Majesty concerning the cubic capacity, but it's smaller in width, lenght and seats. The windshield isn't as high as on the Yamaha.
www.flickr.com/photos/michaelpreinfalk

Vespa LX50 Scooter

Vespa LX50 Scooter
Easy and affordable way to move around town the Italian style.
www.flickr.com/photos/worldwidemotorcycles

Peugeot Satelis

Peugeot Satelis
Scooters are cute alternatives to full-blown cycling machines and they’ll quickly satisfy the need for just getting around town in comfort and style.

Some benefits of scooters are:

- Easy to handle and maneuver in traffic.
- Very comfortable.
- They are fast and powerful enough for the city.
- They normally come fitted with one or two containers to place stuff (helmet, gloves, papers, groceries, etc.).
- They are normally equipped with an electric starter.
- Most scooters have automatic gear boxes.

This model from Peugeot, the "Satelis", is a very nice alternative for people looking for a fine scooter.
www.japanese-motorcycles-only.com

Yamaha Majesty 125 cc Scooter

Yamaha Majesty 125 cc Scooter
This nice scooter from Yamaha Motorcycles provides an easy way for moving around town.
As always, the people from Yamaha have paid close attention to design and performance.
www.japanese-motorcycles-only.com

Hyosung MS3 125 Scooter

Hyosung MS3 125 Scooter
Hyosung Motors was founded in Korea during 1978. Today they are the leading Korean motorcycle manufacturer.

In 1979 they made a technical tie-up with Suzuki Japan. In 1986, they established a R&D Center. One year later, they were producing motorcycles using their own technology. By 1996, they had produced more than 1 million bikes and by 2001, they had already manufactured 2 million motorcycles. In 2005 they formed their foreign countries distributor network for Asia and Europe and established an American local sales incorporation. Today, they keep moving forward.
www.worldwidemotorcycles.com

Honda Concept Scooter

Honda Concept Scooter
Nice futuristic looking concept scooter from Honda Motorcycles.This concept scooter was presented at Paris Motorcycle Show 2007.
http://www.worldwidemotorcycles.com/

Yamaha Giggle Scooter

Yamaha Giggle Scooter
Photo by WorldWideMotorcycles.com taken ar Paris Motorcycle Show 2007.

Yamaha FC AQEL Scooter

Yamaha hydrogen fueled scooter.
Photo by WorldWideMotorcycles.com taken ar Paris Motorcycle Show 2007.
www.flickr.com/photos/worldwidemotorcycles