Geraldine Chaplin - Vespa

Thanks to Tim for sharing! Vespa had a damn good idea with this calendar, the added exposure and free advertisign they got by giving or loaning the scooters to famous people while they made movies was a brilliant idea, and far less costly than getting the stars paid to endorse.

Yamaha’s BW’s 125 arrives

Yesterday Yamaka UK announced the arrival of their new commuter 125 scooter, called the BW's 125.
Its powered by a 125cc, 4-stroke, fuel injected air-cooled engine with Electronic Fuel Injection. It has big, wide, all-terrain style 12 inch tyres and off road grade dual rear shock absorbers, which given the appauling state of Britain's pot-holed roads, will be most welcome!

The BW’s 125 is available in Avalanche White and Midnight Black.

Ride safe

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Peugeot celebrates with new big wheel LXR 125 scooter

Peugeot has been in business for 200 years and for more than 100 years has been producing motorcycles. To celebrate its double century Peugeot will be launching several new models of scooter this year.

The first of these in the UK i is the big-wheel Peugeot LXR125 scooter.
Big wheel scooters a offer superior handling over poorly maintained surfaces and are easier to manoeuvre.

With the crumblingly state of the UK's roads after the recent winter snow and ice, Peugeot seem to have released this on the UK market at just the right time!!

As always we've some pics of this new Peugeot scooter for you.

Ride safe

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

New Yamaha X-MAX 250 and Yamaha X-MAX 125 for 2010

Yamaha Motor UK has announced the releases of revised X-Max scooter's for 2010. The X-MAX 250 and X_Max 125 have redesigned bodywork with one-piece construction of the front cowling, with a fixed instrument panel. The single-piece cowling allows for a larger, improved dashboard design. It comes fully equipped with red backlit analogue and digital instruments, which now include a large sports-style rev counter.

The 2010 models have a new shape of the new footboard position. A re-designed double seat conceals more than enough storage space to accommodate two full-face helmets. Up front there is an enlarged lockable glove compartment.

There is a completely new rigid frame, suspended on twin rear shocks – with 4 adjustable positions - and long-travel telescopic forks with 15inch front and 14inch rear tyres ans twin-piston 267mm front and 240mm rear disc brakes.

The X- MAX 250 is available in Competition White, Midnight Black, Aluminium Slate and Storm Silver.

The X-MAX 125 is available in four colour finishes: Magnetic Blue, Competition White, Aluminium Slate and Midnight Black.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

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