Taiwanese electric scooter startup Gogoro has a sharp design, smart engineering, and massive capital behind it. Now, it's taking its über-clever, battery swapping electric scooters to the big time by partnering with DHL and Taiwan Post to supply the two shipping giants with Gogoro 2 utility scooters. That's not an order for a few dozen electric scooters. That's, more … [Read more...] about Gogoro Shows Off Battery Swap Partners
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2019 Honda Monkey Bike is the Best Thing Ever
You guys already know how much I love the Honda Grom. I mean, what's not to love? In fact, if you meet someone who doesn't love the Grom, they're probably an alien replicant and it might be OK to shoot them. As lovable as the Grom is, however, it's really just a new-age Monkey bike, and it's the collective love and nostalgia for that bike that makes the Grom. Some potentially … [Read more...] about 2019 Honda Monkey Bike is the Best Thing Ever
Deus Ex Machina vs. the Iconic Honda EZ90 Cub
I'd never heard of Italian bike builders, surf shop, and fashion house Deus Ex Machina before yesterday. And that, once you see some of their bikes, seems truly shocking because they are building the bikes that Gen X dreams are made of. For evidence, check this out. The most 80s of custom scooters: the Deus Ex Machina Honda EZ90 Cub Cubed. Far from being a modified version of … [Read more...] about Deus Ex Machina vs. the Iconic Honda EZ90 Cub
Honda Previews New Airbag for Scooters
Honda has been developing a revolutionary new airbag system that works to protect a motorcyclist's head and torso during certain types of collisions. The system has been shown, before, on Honda's biggest touring bike- the GL1800 Goldwing and Valkyrie- but most of the world's motorcyclists don't ride massive 'Wings. Most of the world's motorcyclists ride small, 50-125cc … [Read more...] about Honda Previews New Airbag for Scooters
The 11 Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2016
Looking for the latest list? CLICK HERE for Gas 2's Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2019! Spring is finally upon us- and, for many of you, that means you're feeling the urge to head out to the garage, unplug the Battery Tender, pull off the covers, and hit the road on two wheels instead of four. Once you get out there, though, you might find that you don't … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2016
The 11 Best Fuel-efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2015
Looking for the latest list? CLICK HERE for Gas 2's Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2019! For those of you who don't know me, I'm all about the environmental and social benefits of motorcycles. This attitude speaks to my general disdain and- let's face it- subtle aggression towards street-clogging cars, overly smug Prius drivers, and bloated … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Fuel-efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2015
New-age Lambretta Clone Arrives, w/ 300 cc Power!
Based in the UK, Scomadi scooters has plans to being offering up new-age Lambretta clones for scooter enthusiasts who care more about the look and feel of their ride and less about authenticity. Until now, they've been talking about 50cc and 125cc variants that are, presumably, based on the Honda/GY engine architecture- but they just released a new video (above) and specs … [Read more...] about New-age Lambretta Clone Arrives, w/ 300 cc Power!
This Just Might be the World’s Most Perfect Vespa
By packing 38 tire-blistering horsepower into a cut-down, ultra lightweight 2 wheeler with a straight-cut, 4-speed transmission, the German mental patients at Scooter and Service may have just built the world's most perfect vintage Vespa. That's right, kids. Thirty-eight horsepower. To the wheel. If you've been paying attention, you'll note that this tiny hellion Vespa is … [Read more...] about This Just Might be the World’s Most Perfect Vespa
Bandit Nine EVE Moped Concept Stole My Heart
The bike you see here is a moped concept called Eve. Built by Daryl Villanueva of China's Bandit Nine motorcycle shop, the bare metal, Honda-powered, bullet-shaped ultralight is absolutely stunning. Stunning, and destined for limited production. Interested? Read on. Bandit Nine's Eve is built on a 1967 Honda SS, which is similar in layout to the Honda Cub sold all over the … [Read more...] about Bandit Nine EVE Moped Concept Stole My Heart
QuaZZar-e is a Retro Electric Scooter You Can Buy
Despite the knock-off styling, the electric scooter you see here was engineered in Germany, is styled and built in Italy, and marketed by a Spanish company. The bike's makers, an outfit calling itself QuaZZar, claim that it's the scooting equivalent of utopia, and that they've tapped each nations historical strengths to deliver the best possible scooter money can buy. Before … [Read more...] about QuaZZar-e is a Retro Electric Scooter You Can Buy