Piaggio Scooters
Largely produced in Italy, by the Piaggio Company, Piaggio scooters have extended beyond the European tradition, being now manufactured in other parts of the world too. After World War II, the first Piaggio scooters to win the market belonged to the Vespa line, and they provide an alternative means of transportation. Presently, there is no other larger scooter producer in Europe, while on the world market, comes fourth in the top of the best sold brands. The fuel efficiency, the stylish look and the technological superiority make the biggest advantages of Piaggio scooters.
600,000 Piaggio scooters are produced and sold every year, and unlike car sales, scooter sales have increased over the last twenty-four months. Given the deep economical crisis that affects countries worldwide, it is only natural for people to seek alternative means of transportation that are less expensive than cars. Plus, it is definitely easier to cope with the heavy traffic in the urban jungle when you ride a two-wheel vehicle that is both sleek and rapid. Add the reduced costs of maintenance, registration and insurance, and you'll understand the success recipe of Piaggio scooters.
The interested buyer can choose from a very wide range of Piaggio scooters, as the models vary by price, design, features and power. There are lots of models in all the cc categories, with two or four stroke engines, with or without a cooling device, with or without an MP3 and so on. The cooling system differs from model to model, and while some rely on water for the cooling process, others use special liquids to keep the engine within optimal parameters. Besides the gas powered vehicles, you can also purchase hybrid Piaggio scooters that in addition to the regular engine include an electric motor as well.
The money saving possibility is thus higher for hybrid Piaggio scooters because the power is generated by both energy sources. Compared to the fuel consume of a car, the 1.67 liters per 100 km specific to Piaggio scooters sounds like a dream come true. Although fuel economy deserves all the credit, performance is not neglected in the hybrid design, as the semi-electrical vehicles don't lack power. Thus, a hybrid scooter can reach 100 km/h in acceleration within no more than five seconds.