Radical Electric Scooter with Radical Performance Claims

Horwin is an Austrian-designed, Chinese-made electric motorcycle and scooter brand which are unveiling a radical new model and concept vehicle at the Eicma motorcycle show in Milan this year. The scooter is the 'Senmenti 0' and it is apparently to be loaded with technology, along with some impressive performance claims too.  Sensors Apparently there are … Continue reading Radical Electric Scooter with Radical Performance Claims

Honda Announce New Electric Scooter

Due for release in summer 2023, the EM1 e: is the first Honda EV two wheeler for customers in Europe, and the first model to be unveiled following Honda’s announcement of its plans to introduce 10 or more electric motorcycle models globally by 2025. Honda tell us that, "It is a significant first step towards … Continue reading Honda Announce New Electric Scooter

New Geared Electric Conversion for Classic Vespas – and others before it…

An electric scooter with gears? If that sounds familiar it is because British student and scooterist Ben Readings developed his own such conversion a couple of years ago as part of his university course, and before the global pandemic struck. We first wrote about Ben in edition 19 of ScooterNova magazine back in 2020, and … Continue reading New Geared Electric Conversion for Classic Vespas – and others before it…

DIY electric motor conversion for classic scooters

Love your classic scooter but want a greener commute? Or possibly you live in a city that is legislating against petrol-powered transport? Then maybe Laurent from Smeets Classics in the Netherlands has a solution here for you. Laurent has been developing an electric conversion kit for four years or so, designed to be sold across … Continue reading DIY electric motor conversion for classic scooters

SIP’s Green Future

Going green is not only a buzz-phrase many were picking up on these days, it is also arguably something all of us should be thinking about. SIP Scootershop in Germany have certainly been looking at the green angle in all aspects off their daily life, and for some time now. Their new logistics and administration … Continue reading SIP’s Green Future

Exclusive – NEW Electric Vespa Announced!

 Ending the 70 Years of Vespa anniversary celebrations, Piaggio chose the Milan Motorcycle Show to unveil what could potentially be the next chapter in the marque's history. Going Green The environmental impact of motor vehicles is arguably more the concern of gas guzzling 4-wheelers rather than nippy little commuter scooters. However the powered-two-wheel market gets … Continue reading Exclusive – NEW Electric Vespa Announced!