Motorcycle Performance 2009 Vespa LX50

2009 Vespa LX50

2009 Vespa LX50 – Yellow – Front Side View

The Vespa LX is offered in a 50CC and a roaring 150CC version. So take life at the speed you want. The LX 150 lets you do an impressive highway like 59 mph to get you where you want to go, fast. Brake at a red light with confidence, with the LX’s advanced mixed-type braking system. The front has a 7.8″ diameter disc, with hydraulic linkage and a dual opposed piston hydraulic caliper. The back has a 4.3″ diameter drum with mechanical linkage.

2009 Vespa LX50 – Blue – Front Side View

From the same pedigree as the first Vespa prototype built by Paiggio in 1946, the Vespa LX50 is more than 60 years in the making. Witness the evolution of style, comfort, and performance with the core values of Vespa that never change: Eco-friendly engineering, passion, individualism, and integrity.
MSRP: $3,299 USD

2009 Vespa LX50 – Front Light View

2009 Vespa LX50 – Duo View

Motorcycle Performance 1961 DKW SUPER Hummel

1961 DKW SUPER Hummel

1961 DKW SUPER Hummel - View Pictures

Enter the 1956 DKW Hummel ("Bumblebee"). With a sleek, science-fiction shape and well-placed brightwork, it was a definite step up from the humble moped. Its stamped-steel frame was gracefully sculpted, the engine sat concealed under a stylish shroud, and the fuel tank hid beneath the back of the extravagant headlight pod. (Click image to enlarge)

Underneath, the Hummel was all practicality. A 49cc two-stroke single and four-speed transmission sent five small horses to the rear wheel via an enclosed chain. With a little help from a following wind, it might have attained 50 mph.

1961 DKW SUPER Hummel - Motorcyle Classic