American Scooter

Say the word motorcycle and the most common image that comes to mind is that of the classic leather clad biker, denim jeans, and loud pipes. What image do you get when you hear the word scooter? Most people think of a little old lady and her Hoveround or maybe a little kid on a razor scooter or at the very least a Moped. Some might think about a Vespa. Many might associate the motorcycle with freedom or rebellion, the scooter is associated with fuel economy or commuting, but the fact is that many scooter enthusiasts are just as fervent as their motorcycle counterparts. Just like a vintage Harley rider loves his 58 Panhead more than his own mother, so does the owner of a 58 Vespa GS 150. We spend thousands of dollars to meticulously restore our vintage scooter, travel hundreds of miles to attend events, ride with reckless abandon and live for the lifestyle. The dangers are just the same; a sandy road, a careless driver, we face the same hazards but never garner the same respect.