BMW C Evolution “E-LisaBad” by Krautmotors
For the past couple days, we have been strangely attracted to this electric scooter, made by Krautmotors. The best we can tell, the “E-LisaBad” is based off the BMW C Evolution scooter, and what surely...
View ArticleHonda Debuts Hybrid and Electric Scooters for 2018
It can be hard to get excited about a new scooter design for the 2018 model year, especially when so many other crazy machines are being unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show today (new Honda Gold Wing,...
View ArticleBMW C400X, A Luxury Middleweight Scooter
We here at Asphalt & Rubber are all about the scooters. Mmm…yes, we love us some scooters! Scooters. Are. The. Best. Ok, I will admit that it is hard to get excited about a scooter, even if it is...
View ArticleDucati Exec Confirms Scooter and Electrics on the Way
Bigfoot. Nessie. Roswell…these are the great myths of our time. In the motorcycle industry, we can add another one to the list: a scooter from Ducati. It has been often talked about in enthusiast and...
View ArticleThe Honda Super Cub Is Finally Coming Back to the USA
It has been 44 years since Honda offered the Super Cub on American soil. That is a pretty astounding thing to say, when you think about it, because the Super Cub is the best selling motorcycle in the...
View ArticleHarley-Davidson Outlines Its Future Electric Lineup
The biggest announcement from Harley-Davidson today wasn’t its adventure-touring motorcycle (though it looks interesting), and it wasn’t its new Streetfighter or Custom models either (one of these I...
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The Vespa Elettrica Finally Goes into Production
September will be an historic day for the Vespa scooter brand, as next month the Piaggio Group plans to begin finally the production of the Vespa Elettrica electric scooter. Taking the classic Italian...
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Harley-Davidson’s Electric Concepts Begin to Take Form
The future continues to plow ahead, as two more of Harley-Davidson's electric concepts have taken shape today. The post Harley-Davidson’s Electric Concepts Begin to Take Form appeared first on Asphalt...
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Video Shows Harley-Davidson Electric Concepts in Action
Harley-Davidson shows two of its electric concepts in action, and inadvertently tips how it will reach a new generation of motorcyclist. The post Video Shows Harley-Davidson Electric Concepts in Action...
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Gone Riding: Honda Super Cub
Today we are riding the new Honda Super Cub in Los Angeles, and trying to figure out if we can meet the nicest people on a Honda...again. The post Gone Riding: Honda Super Cub appeared first on Asphalt...
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Not-A-Review: Vespa Elettrica, Italy’s Electric Scooter
We took a spin around Milan on two scooters from Italy's most iconic names. Here are our first thoughts on the electric Vespa Elettrica. The post Not-A-Review: Vespa Elettrica, Italy’s Electric Scooter...
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Suzuki Burgman 200 Recalled for CVT Issues
Owners of a Suzuki Burgman 200 scooter should be advised that their CVT gearboxes are being recalled for build issues. The post Suzuki Burgman 200 Recalled for CVT Issues appeared first on Asphalt...
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Energica & Dell’Orto Partner on Electric Drivetrains & Plot to Take Over the...
Energica & Dell’Orto have taken the pulse of the industry, and decided to team-up on EV powertrains. The post Energica & Dell’Orto Partner on Electric Drivetrains & Plot to Take Over the...
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BRP Debuts Electric Motorcycle & Scooter Concepts
BRP just showed off a bunch of electric vehicle concepts, and one of them is a motorcycle. Is an electric Can-Am bike (or two) coming? The post BRP Debuts Electric Motorcycle & Scooter Concepts...
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Yamaha TMAX 560, The Pinnacle Sport Scooter Gets a Boost
No we haven’t lost our minds, but the most important scooter on the market just got a boost for the 2020 model year. Meet the new Yamaha TMAX 560. The post Yamaha TMAX 560, The Pinnacle Sport Scooter...
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There Is a New Italjet Dragster on the Market, And It’s Rad
We didn't know how badly we wanted a scooter in the garage until we saw the Italjet Dragster at EICMA this year. The post There Is a New Italjet Dragster on the Market, And It’s Rad appeared first on...
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Several Vespa Scooter Models Recalled for Faulty Brake Lines
Piaggio Group Americas is recalling several 300cc Vespa scooter models because of issues with their brake line construction. The post Several Vespa Scooter Models Recalled for Faulty Brake Lines...
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The Honda X-ADV Is Ready for the Road Less Traveled in 2021
In the adventure-scooter category, there is precisely one model in the motorcycle industry: the Honda X-ADV. For 2021, it gets a sizable update. The post The Honda X-ADV Is Ready for the Road Less...
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The BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 Get Us Closer to an Electric Roundel
The BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 is another electric scooter concept from Germany that gets us closer to the future of two-wheeled mobility. The post The BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 Get Us Closer to...
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Yamaha SMAX Recalled for Potential Engine Stalls
Yamaha is recalling 4,262 units of its Yamaha XC155 (SMAX) scooters from the, as their primary sheave nut may loosen and fall off. The post Yamaha SMAX Recalled for Potential Engine Stalls appeared...
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