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Cute scooter defined by electricity, portability The viability of the one-way-rental business model has been demonstrated in Paris, Mitchell said, where a company has recently begun a similar service with 1,000 bicycles. The design of the scooter is also important in getting the new concept adopted. "People want to look cool," Mitchell said, and the folding scooter was highly praised at the Milan show, where vehicle design is especially prized. International Motorcycle and Scooter show preview BMW Motorrad UK will showcase the world premier of a new model that will be on sale in 2006, of which details are still under wraps. Yamaha will unveil their new YZF-R6R, 'bristling with MOTOGP technology' and YZF-R1SP- a high spec limited edition. The firm's FJR1300AS will be the first production semi-automatic motorcycle. British manufacturer CCM will launch its brand new FT35S model at the show, a street version of its American-style 'flat tracker' based on a new chassis that has a much reduced seat height compared to any previous CCM model. Triumph will launch its three new models in the UK at the NEC. The Rocket III Classic, the twin-cylinder Scrambler and the middle-weight triple-cylinder Daytona 675 Triple. Kawasaki will unveil to a UK audience for the first time the ER-6f, ZZR1400, VN900 Classic and KX450F. International Scooter Rally With such recognition and a series of prestigious trophies up for grabs, it was easy to understand why owners of some of the hottest scooters around took the trouble to transport their prize processions across the Solent. Multiple classes were set aside for a multitude of extraordinary tastes and innovative ideas spanning decades of scootering lifestyles. For anyone with a previously limited knowledge and appreciation of scooters, the Custom Show, together with the weekend's varying activities, emerged triumphant in turning heads and transforming attitudes. Scooters: The New Menace On Australian Roads? "The fact is that motorcycles and scooters have become so popular amongst urban Australian commuters over the past four to five years that they now form a major component of our traffic and play a valuable role in reducing vehicle densities and lowering overall fuel consumption. "According to our research, 97 per cent of those who ride motorcycles and scooters also have a car, so they are well aware of the risks. They clearly have a two-way perspective. In contrast, car drivers who have never ridden rarely appreciate the riders' perspective," opined Mr Behr. "Perhaps if 97 per cent of motorists also rode a bike, this understanding may be different and there would be a lot fewer collisions!" Scooter sales soar as petrol prices bite The increase of over six per cent for the first half of 2008 demonstrates that the demand for bikes, scooters and ATVs has remained quite strong." After falling 3.4 per cent in the first quarter this year, scooter sales stormed back to rise by 7.6 per cent over the first half with 7,613 retailed across the country. The recent spike in pump prices has no doubt played a part in the turnaround in scooter sales since the March quarter." In scooters, SYM led the way with 14.6 per cent of the market ahead of Piaggio on 13.2 per cent, Yamaha 11.9 per cent, Vespa 10.2 per cent and Honda 7.5 per cent. |
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