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Friday, April 6, 2012

2012 Piaggio Mp3 Touring 125IE Scooter pictures

2012 Piaggio Mp3 Touring 125 IE
PIAGGIO Scooter pictures


2012 Piaggio Mp3 Touring 125 IE
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2012 Piaggio Mp3 Touring 125 I.E. Review

Levels of safety and roadholding that would be impossible with a two-wheeler, matched with power and verve delivering pure fun and maximum riding enjoyment: these are the unbeatable characteristics that have made the Mp3 such a brilliant success.

The technically revolutionary three-wheel layout with two front wheels is the basis of the extraordinary success of the Mp3, a scooter unlike anything else in the world which, with its innovative design with two independently sprung and tilting wheels redefined the very concept of dynamic stability.

This winning formula - as proven by over 100,000 Mp3 scooters sold worldwide - has, over the years, spawned a multitude of different versions and spec levels to cater for the needs of every possible user. These include the Mp3 Hybrid, the world's first scooter with parallel hybrid drive and plug-in technology, and the Mp3 Yourban, which offers the exceptional stability and safety of the Mp3 in a vehicle conceived for urban use and simplicity.

The Mp3 Touring brings completely revised looks and functionality to the most "classic" version of Mp3 while retaining the exceptional comfort, space and load capacity that have made the scooter a firm favourite for thousands of users all over the world.

There is also a new and more extensive choice of engines: the new Mp3 Touring is available with the classic 125, 300 and 400 engine sizes, which are now joined by an all-new 500cc version offered in "Sport" and "Business" spec levels.

2012 Piaggio Mp3 Touring 125 I.E. Model Highlights

Design
The evolved styling of the new Mp3 Touring is immediately evident at first glance. While retaining a distinct resemblance with the rest of the Mp3 family, the new Touring boasts a new honeycomb front grille and a satin-finish centre moulding in the front shield.

The design of the windscreen is also completely new and offers even more protection than before. The new windscreen is adjustable, with three different settings: the gap between the top fairing and the windscreen splits the air flow into two parts, directed over and under the windscreen itself to eliminate turbulence at mid and high speeds.

The new design of the top fairing has also freed up space for a practical storage pocket with three compartments under the windscreen.

Other new features are the hand grips, with improved grip and ergonomics, the silver colour finish of the wheels, and the saddle, which is now upholstered with new materials and enhanced with relief stitching. The Touring retains the same class-beating features of the Mp3 in terms of comfort and functionality, such as the large, ergonomic rear grab handle with integrated backrest, and the luggage compartment, accessible from under the saddle and from the rear hatch, with a record-breaking 65 litres of load capacity and the ability to accommodate objects up to 1 metre in length!

Engines
Piaggio Mp3 Touring is offered with a comprehensive range (125, 300, 400 and 500 cc) of 4-stroke, liquid cooled engines with electronic injection.

The sparkling latest generation 125 engine now has a revised CVT transmission, for even smoother and more progressive power delivery, enhancing the already outstanding flexibility of this engine variant. The result is smoother, more progressive power delivery making this scooter ideal for all uses. With ultra-low fuel consumption (around 25 Km/l) and a generous 12 litre fuel tank, the Piaggio Mp3 Touring 125 boasts outstanding range.

The 125 and 300 versions introduce a groundbreaking technological first for their classes: state of the art Ride by Wire technology, which electronically controls the throttle valve in the intake duct to regulate the fuel air mixture with absolute precision. The result of electronic throttle control is an optimised air/fuel mixture, which translates to smoother power delivery and, therefore enhanced riding comfort.


Technology
Riding the Piaggio MP3 is an experience that revolutionises the very concept of mobility, with the dual wheeled front suspension system ensuring levels of stability in curves far superior to any normal scooter. At speed, and even when riding behind other vehicles, the Piaggio MP3 Touring stays glued to the road and always delivers maximum performance in total safety. The benefits of the three wheel revolution can be felt particularly on wet roads and in other riding conditions that are critical for conventional two-wheelers.
On city and urban streets, Piaggio MP3 is unrivalled in terms of safety: cobblestones, poor surfaces, tramlines and manhole covers are dispatched with previously unattainable ease and stability.

Measuring no more than a maxi scooter and boasting incredible agility, the Piaggio MP3 Touring is completely at home in the city centre. It is also remarkably easy to park, as the electrohydraulic front suspension hold system keeps the vehicle upright without using the stand.

The revolutionary Piaggio MP3 boasts incredibly short braking distances unmatched by anything else in the scooter world: the powerful triple disc brake system and the incredible grip of the front end ensure stopping distances 20% shorter than the best performing scooter in critical grip conditions.

When the road leaves the town behind, the Piaggio MP3 really shows what it is made of. Road holding, cornering safety and lean angle unattainable for conventional scooters guarantee immense riding satisfaction on fast country roads.

Colours
The 125, 300 and 400 versions of the new Piaggio Mp3 Touring are available in four metallic colours - Cosmo Black, Orione Grey, Midnight Blue and Antares Red.

Specifications
MSRP Price: TBA

Engine Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valves
Engine capacity 124cc
Bore x stroke 57 mm / 48.6 mm
Maximum power at crankshaft 15 HP (11 kW) at 9,500 rpm
Max. Torque 12 Nm at 8,500 rpm
Cooling Liquid
Fuel system: Electronic fuel injection with Ride by Wire throttle control
Starter Electric
Transmission CVT with torque server
Frame Double cradle in high strength tubular steel
Front Suspension Articulated quadrilateral consisting of four aluminium arms sustaining two steering tubes, and pull rod suspension geometry with offset wheel axle - Wheel travel: 85 mm
Rear suspension Double dual action hydraulic shock absorbers - Travel: 110 mm
Front brake Two 240 mm discs
Rear brake 240 mm Ø disc
Front wheel rim Aluminium alloy 12" x 3.00
Rear wheel rim Aluminium alloy 14" x 3.75
Front tyre Tubeless 120/70-12"
Rear tyre Tubeless 140/60-14"
Length/Width 2,130 mm / 745 mm
Wheelbase 1,490 mm
Seat height 780 mm
Kerb weight 12 litres (including 1.8 litre reserve)
Emissions compliance EURO 3



Motorcycles Insurance

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Who will provide physical damage insurance coverage for custom built motorcycles?

Nationwide - Custom parts and equipment coverage (up to $30,000), Custom and limited edition bikes and trikes coverage (up to $50,000), Kit and vintage bike coverage (up to $30,000)
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Safeco insures a full spectrum of motorcycles from street cycles, Harley Davidsons, cruisers and touring bikes to dirt bikes and ATVs. If you select custom parts coverage, you will receive up to $3,000 in coverage without any additional cost to you. Coverage is available for up to $10,000 in custom parts and equipment. (safeco.com/personal/motorcycle/coverage-options)

Progressive - Motorcycle coverage - when you purchase Comprehensive or Collision coverage, at least $1,000 of Custom Parts and Equipment (CPE)/Accessory coverage - Custom paint, custom plating or custom exhaust is included in most states. Additional CPE coverage can be purchased to cover equipment, up to $30,000 in value.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

VESPA Scooter pictures 2012 Quarantasei

2012 Vespa Quarantasei
VESPA Scooter pictures


2012 Vespa Quarantasei
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2012 Vespa Quarantasei Review

Vespa draws the future.

Only those who have made mobility history can imagine its future.

Since 1946 Vespa has been established as a unique case of style and technology, meeting the demand for freedom of entire generations and pointing the way for the world where individual mobility is concerned, synonymous with emancipation.

For sixty five years Vespa has continuously renewed its legend, tirelessly evolving its concept of form - function.

Essence of style

Today, after more than seventeen million vehicles on roads all over the world, and just like what happened in the post war era, Vespa unveils a possible future.

It does it with a homage to its patriarch, the MP6 prototype, which gave origin to the most famous scooter in the world, an insuperable example of Italian style and creativity.

Distilling the purest essence of those traits which marked the aesthetics of individual mobility forever, and enhancing the lines which made it famous, the Pontedera Style Centre projects the Vespa to a possible future where citations and projections, tradition and innovation, come together without solutions of continuity. Once again, Vespa manages to be ahead of the times, projecting itself into a future marked by creativity and unique styles.

2012 Vespa Quarantasei Model Highlights

Techno(eco)logical milestones

Vespa Quarantasei (forty-six, the name refers to the year in which the first Vespa was manufactured) opens a window to the future in technology as well.
The beating heart of the Vespa Quarantasei is an extremely modern engine which unveils the development lines of motoring in the new future, characterised by low fuel consumption and decreased gas and sound emissions.

The single cylinder 125 cc 4 stroke, 3 valve, air cooled engine with electronic injection represents Piaggio Group's state of the art technology in scooter engines.

The new engine has been designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Pontedera, Piaggio's largest plant, which is one of the most advanced engine development and production centres in the world. This engine is born from the challenge that the Piaggio Group has taken on: to provide an increasingly more evolved customer with a product that guarantees performance, reliability and safety while also leading the field in respect for the environment.

An extremely modern engine

The innovative 3 valve timing which characterises the Vespa Quarantasei engine allows optimisation of the load motion in the cylinder both in terms of tumble and swirl as well as optimal positioning of the spark plug, increasing combustion performance and at the same time guaranteeing optimum cooling of the parts inside the head.

For all of the bodies in motion bearings have been used in order to keep internal friction to a minimum: the timing rockers have a roller, all to the advantage of reducing noise and increasing mechanical efficiency, the camshaft is on bearings as well as the entire final drive.

The cooling system was carefully analysed, even through thermal fluid-dynamic simulations, in order to further improve performance, thereby obtaining significant reduction in terms of absorbed power and acoustics.

The injection system is state of the art for functionality and rideability, with automatic idle control and closed-loop titre management with a lambda probe. The three dimensional maps of advance, titre and injection timing are managed by a new generation control unit. Together with the trivalent catalytic converter, compliance with the Euro3 standard is more than guaranteed, even in anticipation of future standards which will be increasingly restrictive in terms of containment of polluting emissions.




Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
www.florida-lawyer.com
Call or contact: 888 446 1999.
Need a Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and looking for an ethical, experienced and aggressive lawyer to figure out if you may be entitled to money compensation for your serious injury?

In Florida, motorcycle accidents happen mostly because automobile drivers do not share the road. I frequently represent seriously injured motorcycle riders because a car fails to see the motorcycle and then the car pulls out into the intersection. Another common reason is that the car driver changes lanes without looking. The most frequent injuries are fractures of shoulder or wrists from going over the handlebars, or femur (long bone of the leg) fractures from laying the bike down or a side impact. Unfortunately, even at slower speeds and with a helmet, I have represented the family of fathers and sons who have died in motorcycle crashes.

As a Florida Motorcycle accident lawyer, I understand that you may want to express you individuality and freedom on the road by making the decision as an adult not to wear a helmet. The insurance company in a brain injury case will argue that you are the cause of your own injury being worse because if you were wearing a helmet the injury would not have been so bad.

I retain experts in biomechanics, who are engineers and if the evidence is available and in your favor, they can calculate the force of the impact and tell the insurance company that they are wrong. That wearing a helmet would not have made a difference. A helmet sometimes can actually make the injury worse. I am not advocating that you should not wear a helmet , it's just that wearing one does not always make a difference. It depends on the accident circumstances. Each Florida Motorcycle Accident claim will get my personal attention to detail and my 30 years of experience.

If you would like to consult for free with a Florida civil trial lawyer who is board certified as an expert in civil trial then please call 888-446-1999

There will be no charge for lawyer fees of representation or costs of representation if there is not money compensation recovery.

Monday, April 2, 2012

2012 Vespa LXV300 Vie della Moda Scooter pictures

2012 Vespa LXV300 Vie della Moda
VESPA Scooter pictures


2012 Vespa LXV300 Vie della Moda
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2012 Vespa LXV300 Vie della Moda Review

Offered in exclusive "Marrone Etna", the Vespa LXV 300 "Vie della Moda" is the baby vintage in the Vespa range treated, just as its bigger sibling, the GTV, to all the improvements and styling touches of pure 1960s style designed for this special series. These are precious details which make the Vespa LXV worthy heir to a unique history of elegance and refinement.

The headlight assembly highlights the exposed handlebar and lightens the aesthetics of the entire front end of the vehicle. The distinctive instrumentation of the vintage Vespa versions consists of an analogue dial encircled by a chrome bezel, with graphics echoing the style in vogue in the 1960s. The saddle, colour-coded with the vehicle and a two-seater, is made in eco-leather. The wheels, in the exclusive silver colour, convey a further touch of elegance to the vehicle.



2012 Vespa LXV300 Vie della Moda Model Highlights

VESPA "VIE DELLA MODA" SPECIAL EDITION

Vespa, the emblem of style, fashion and distinction, dedicates an exclusive collection of unique pieces to the most famous and glamorous fashion runways: Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV, the most prestigious vehicles in the range. New models which for 2012 dress up in the elegant "Marrone Etna" colour which enhances the timeless lines.

Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV "Vie della Moda" stand out for refinement: In their forms and functions, these new versions reinterpret the hallmark elements of 1950's and 60's style.

Powered by an ultra-modern and powerful 300 cc liquid cooled 4-stroke 4 valve engine or a scintillating 125 cc, 4-stroke powerplant - both of which with electronic injection and Euro3 compliant - the Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV "Vie della Moda" offer unrivalled flexibility and responsiveness thanks to the use of fuel injection, which also significantly curbs fuel consumption and both gas and sound emissions.

The "Vie della Moda" badge, inspired by the most famous street signs in the world's glamour capitals, identifies the most elegant Vespas of all and, emblazoned on the shield back plate, instantly highlights the uniqueness of these alluring models.



Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
www.florida-lawyer.com
Call or contact: 888 446 1999.
Need a Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and looking for an ethical, experienced and aggressive lawyer to figure out if you may be entitled to money compensation for your serious injury?

In Florida, motorcycle accidents happen mostly because automobile drivers do not share the road. I frequently represent seriously injured motorcycle riders because a car fails to see the motorcycle and then the car pulls out into the intersection. Another common reason is that the car driver changes lanes without looking. The most frequent injuries are fractures of shoulder or wrists from going over the handlebars, or femur (long bone of the leg) fractures from laying the bike down or a side impact. Unfortunately, even at slower speeds and with a helmet, I have represented the family of fathers and sons who have died in motorcycle crashes.

As a Florida Motorcycle accident lawyer, I understand that you may want to express you individuality and freedom on the road by making the decision as an adult not to wear a helmet. The insurance company in a brain injury case will argue that you are the cause of your own injury being worse because if you were wearing a helmet the injury would not have been so bad.

I retain experts in biomechanics, who are engineers and if the evidence is available and in your favor, they can calculate the force of the impact and tell the insurance company that they are wrong. That wearing a helmet would not have made a difference. A helmet sometimes can actually make the injury worse. I am not advocating that you should not wear a helmet , it's just that wearing one does not always make a difference. It depends on the accident circumstances. Each Florida Motorcycle Accident claim will get my personal attention to detail and my 30 years of experience.

If you would like to consult for free with a Florida civil trial lawyer who is board certified as an expert in civil trial then please call 888-446-1999

There will be no charge for lawyer fees of representation or costs of representation if there is not money compensation recovery.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

2012 VESPA Scooter pictures GTV300/125 Vie della Moda

2012 Vespa GTV300/125 Vie della Moda
VESPA Scooter pictures


2012 Vespa GTV300/125 Vie della Moda
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2012 Vespa GTV300/125 Vie della Moda Review

The headlight mounted on the front mudguard of the GTV is a clear reference to the origins of the Vespa. And so is the handlebar, the simple exposed metal tube of the earliest Vespas that now reappears on the Vespa GTV "Vie della Moda", and echoes the trend seen in today's motorcycles.

The two-seat saddle in eco-leather is elegant and comfortable, and as on the original Vespas, is split into two separate elements, while the precision crafted piping emphasises its silhouette. The particular colouring of the saddle is realised with elegant covering colour-coded with the vehicle in the refined "Marrone Etna", the exclusive colour of the Vespa GTV "Vie della Moda". The chrome finished, five spoke wheels further enhance one of the most elegant Vespas of all times.

2012 Vespa GTV300 Vie della Moda Model Highlights

VESPA "VIE DELLA MODA" SPECIAL EDITION

Vespa, the emblem of style, fashion and distinction, dedicates an exclusive collection of unique pieces to the most famous and glamorous fashion runways: Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV, the most prestigious vehicles in the range. New models which for 2012 dress up in the elegant "Marrone Etna" colour which enhances the timeless lines.

Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV "Vie della Moda" stand out for refinement: In their forms and functions, these new versions reinterpret the hallmark elements of 1950's and 60's style.

Powered by an ultra-modern and powerful 300 cc liquid cooled 4-stroke 4 valve engine or a scintillating 125 cc, 4-stroke powerplant - both of which with electronic injection and Euro3 compliant - the Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV "Vie della Moda" offer unrivalled flexibility and responsiveness thanks to the use of fuel injection, which also significantly curbs fuel consumption and both gas and sound emissions.

The "Vie della Moda" badge, inspired by the most famous street signs in the world's glamour capitals, identifies the most elegant Vespas of all and, emblazoned on the shield back plate, instantly highlights the uniqueness of these alluring models



Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
www.florida-lawyer.com
Call or contact: 888 446 1999.
Need a Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and looking for an ethical, experienced and aggressive lawyer to figure out if you may be entitled to money compensation for your serious injury?

In Florida, motorcycle accidents happen mostly because automobile drivers do not share the road. I frequently represent seriously injured motorcycle riders because a car fails to see the motorcycle and then the car pulls out into the intersection. Another common reason is that the car driver changes lanes without looking. The most frequent injuries are fractures of shoulder or wrists from going over the handlebars, or femur (long bone of the leg) fractures from laying the bike down or a side impact. Unfortunately, even at slower speeds and with a helmet, I have represented the family of fathers and sons who have died in motorcycle crashes.

As a Florida Motorcycle accident lawyer, I understand that you may want to express you individuality and freedom on the road by making the decision as an adult not to wear a helmet. The insurance company in a brain injury case will argue that you are the cause of your own injury being worse because if you were wearing a helmet the injury would not have been so bad.

I retain experts in biomechanics, who are engineers and if the evidence is available and in your favor, they can calculate the force of the impact and tell the insurance company that they are wrong. That wearing a helmet would not have made a difference. A helmet sometimes can actually make the injury worse. I am not advocating that you should not wear a helmet , it's just that wearing one does not always make a difference. It depends on the accident circumstances. Each Florida Motorcycle Accident claim will get my personal attention to detail and my 30 years of experience.

If you would like to consult for free with a Florida civil trial lawyer who is board certified as an expert in civil trial then please call 888-446-1999

There will be no charge for lawyer fees of representation or costs of representation if there is not money compensation recovery.