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Reed maintains championship lead despite horrific injuries

Ben Grabham wins the Condo 750 again!

Designed by scooterists for scooterists, the Corazzo range of protective textile jackets for men and women have found a big audience, due in no small part to their very, very cool style!

You're an individual - start riding like one! That's the message that Yamaha's big bore cruisers send to discerning customers.

A classic style open face lid, the CL-31 offers retro looks at a very affordable price.

Billed as a "retro cruiser" jacket, the Dririder Urban would be a neat match to the HJC CL-31 Racer above.

Innovative Electric EMC (Electric Motor Company) Australia have recently started retailing their range of electric scooters outside of their home state of WA, and are set to add more models to the range throughout 2008.

The Gilera Fuoco 500ie handles variable road conditions with aplomb, thanks to its parallelogram front suspension.

A classic style open face jet lid, the CL-31 offers retro looks at a very affordable price.

Most readers will no doubt be familiar with Jaguar, while enthusiasts of the marque will also know that their predecessor - Swallow - started out making motorcycle sidecars.

Innovative MP3 three-wheeler puts the fun back in scootering!

Piaggio's MP3 400 is the big brother to the MP3 250.

The scooter revolution can - in many ways - be credited to Piaggio, who released the first Vespa scooter back in the Spring of 1946.

Set for Australian release later this year, the Piaggio X7 is the latest heir to Piaggio's great GT tradition and a new addition to the medium capacity commuter market.

Piaggio Australia continues to build on its unmatched range with the arrival of two new "business class" scooters onto local shores - the XEvo 250ie and XEvo 400ie.

"It's small, but it's terrific!" claimed the advertising for the bike shown at right. Pre-dating a lot of the compact scooters that flourished after World War II, the Brockhouse Engineering 'Corgi' can trace its origins to World War II itself.

Yamaha's championship winning two-stroke range is set to move even faster with the 'Ride like a Champ' promotion. Because participating dealers will offer race kits with every YZ85/LW, YZ125 and YZ250 retailed.

Robbie Maddison has smashed his previous record for the world's longest jump at the Crusty Demons Night of World Records.

The 2008 model Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive maxi-scooter is equipped with ABS, electric mirrors and eye-catching styling enhancements.

What better way to enjoy some of the most beautiful parts of Italy than on one of the country's most beautiful creations? That's the simple idea behind 'Italy by Vespa', a tour company that organises both day trips and 5 day tours around Florence and the Tuscany, Chianti and Amalfi coast regions of Italy - on Vespas!

While there is no denying the environmental benefits of the scooter, just as the hybrid is challenging the motor car, one company is taking a similar approach with scooters. While Vectrix scooters are not claiming zero emissions, they are a major leap forward over petrol powered scooters. Unlike past attempts by other companies, the Vectrix has the size, finish and look of a full-sized conventional sports motorbike. It performs like one, too, able to cruise at up to 100kmh, accelerate to 80kmh in just 6.5 seconds, and can travel up to 110 km on a single charge.

One of the major Aussie success stories of the scooter boom, Vmoto have released the latest addition to their range in the form of the Monte Carlo 150. Following the 'M' naming trend (Milan, Monza, Monaco, Montego, etc.), the Vmoto Monte Carlo has been designed with you and a pillion in mind, as the Monte Carlo offers genuine 2 seater capability, with the power of a 150cc 4-stroke engine.

Also from Vmoto Milan JX50 Classic retro styling with modern features. 50cc air cooled 2 stroke, electric/kick start. Available in pastel blue, pastel pink, red, black & white.

The latest TMAX takes the original TMAX concept of sports bike performance and scooter functionality to the next level for 2008.