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The Filipino resourcefulness and ingenuity will really amaze us some times. Known for coming up with improvised concepts, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in the Philippines has come up with another scooter concept known as the garbage scooters.Tthe improvised water vehicles were made from scrap motorcycle parts of the MMDA.

The scooters were unveiled on Friday as a new “weapon” for its “Oplan Linis Sapa, Iwas Baha” campaign to clear the waterways in the metropolis of garbage that often cause flooding during the rainy season. Powered by the engines of used motorcycles, the water scooters use small propeller for steering and to move in forward direction. Floaters are attached around the water scooters to make it hover on the water.

The MMDA’s water vessels were actually similar to airboats, the flat-bottomed boats which are popularly used as a mode of transportation in marshlands in the US state of Florida, also known as the Florida Everglades.

(Source) Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Coolster 70cc 4-Stroke Dirt Bike Model 210 has a max speed of 52 mph and a max governed speed of approximately 20 mph.  Fuel tank capacity is 4.2 liters. Comes with semi-auto transmission, kick start and a sturdy rear mono shock. The handlebars may be adjusted forward or back for your comfort level.

The muffler is located out of the way so the rider doesn’t come into contact with any hot parts. These features make this a perfect choice for the younger off-road rider or avid hobbyist.  EPA Certified & C.A.R.B. Available in black, red or blue. Retails for around $620.00

Ice Bear Trike

The 150cc 8.5 HP Ice Bear PST150H Trike / Three Wheeler delivers style plus safety. It comes standard with an Anti-Lock Disc Brake (ABS) on the front tire and a hydraulic disc brake on the rear. For comfort, you can refer to the dual telescopic front fork suspension and the dual shocks on the rear.

This three-wheeler can reach speeds up to 65 MPH and you can expect great fuel savings when get around 80 miles per gallon. The seat lifts to expose a large cargo area. Available in black, white, gray and red. Retails for around $2,759.00.

This time, owners of a San Luis Obispo Vespa dealership has closed down due to the continued economic stench. Jim Wilmore of Wilmore AutoWorks was the county’s first official dealer of the sleek, trendy Italian scooters.

Jim Wilmore told The Tribune he had a solid business plan for the dealership and they had been exceeding their goals from April through September last year, selling 20 to 40 scooters a month. But after October, Vespa sales fell to three scooters a month, he said. Six months later, the business had still not recovered, he said. The couple attributes the drop-off in sales to the sour economy.

The Wilmores had hoped to sell the Vespa dealership, but the deal fell through with the potential buyers, Patricia Wilmore said.

(Source) San Luis Obispo

In a move to perhaps help improve its scooter sales, BSA Motors is all set to launch a new model to boost its electric scooter sales to 25,000 units in financial year 2009-10. The company, which entered the electric two-wheeler market by launching five models of e-scooters in November 2008, has so far sold less than 2,000 units, much below its target of 5,000 units by March.

BSA Motors, a business unit of Tube Investments of India Ltd that is part of the $2.4 billion Murugappa Group, has so far opened about 30 dealer outlets across south India. It seeks to ramp-up the number of outlets to 100 over the next six months.

BSA Motors also plans to launch a new e-scooter, which will be a superior product with improved motor and battery, in May or June to strengthen its product portfolio and boost sales. At present, it offers five models in the price range of Rs 28,600 and Rs 36,600, targeting youngsters aged between 14 and 30. At present, Street Rider and Roamer+ are its fastest selling models. The company is also planning to launch major advertising and product awareness campaigns.

(Source) MyDigitalFC

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BMS Apache 50

The Boreem Motor Sports (BMS) Apache has a dual starting system, hydraulic ABS disc brakes, upgraded suspension system, and a 50cc, 4-stroke, 2.9 HP engine that really provide reliability. The fully automatic transmission and kill switch provide a convenient and safe ride while ensuring peace of mind for the rider.

The 50cc Apache is EPA and DOT approved and can get up to 80 miles to the gallon with a 1.2 gallon tank. Top speeds reach 25 mph. Extra features include upgraded 3-spoke rims, aluminum exhaust pipe, custom stickers and sleek body design that all add to the appeal of this scooter. Available in red, blue, silver, yellow or black. Retails for around $1,600.

ICON Alliance SSR Speedfreak

Terra PowerSports has announced the online availability of the Spring 2009 ICON motorcycle apparel collection. This latest collection includes men’s and women’s motorcycle jackets and pants, helmets, and motorcycle boots and accessories that builds on ICON’s reputation for designing motorcycle gear that’s both protective and stylish.

The ICON Spring 2009 collection has an edgier style with some of the pieces revealing skeletons, skulls, crossbones, and ‘burn baby burn’ designs. This season’s must-have are the new ICON Speedfreak motorcycle helmet, ICON Death or Glory motorcycle jacket, the ICON Hella Crossbone Racer motorcycle jacket, and ICON Tarmac motorcycle boot.

It looks like the world of scooters is following the trend of vehicle manufacturers facing financial problems. Vectrix Corporation, makers of Vectrix Personal Electric Vehicles like the 2009 VX-1, is experiencing financial woes. The Rhode Island-based company, formed in 1996, announced that it will have to lay off 60 workers and is seeking to secure some form of financial life preserver, be it new equity funding, a government loan or grant, or even a merger or sale. Trading of its commons stock has been suspended.

The company saw a boom in dealers during the last year’s summer of soaring fuel prices, claiming to expand from 38 to 160 dealers, mostly in the second half of the year. Besides its Middletown, Rhode Island, HQ, it has a modern vehicle assembly facility in Wroclaw, Poland and an R&D center in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Where the staff cuts will come has not been released.

(Source) Motorcycle-USA