Happy Thanksgiving!

Philadelphia Scooters will be closed for Thanksgiving from 11/26 - 11/30. We will re-open on Tuesday, 12/1. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

GENUINE SCOOTERS DRESSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!

WHAT??? From now until December 31, 2009 Genuine Scooters will include an accessory package worth up to $500 for any in stock Genuine Scooter purchase!!! (Stop by the shop, or click on the logo above for all details)

Here's an example of one of these tremendous deals! Purchase a Buddy 50 and here's what you get FREE!!!

Buddy 50: Chrome rear rack, chrome cowl protectors & windscreen!

OVER $300 RETAIL VALUE!

*Please note this is a very special, limited time offer!! Hurry in NOW!

*Accessory packages do not include installation. Participating dealers reserve right to charge labor for accessory installation.

**While supplies last. Genuine reserves the right to substitute with comparable accessories when necessary. Sorry, does not apply to previous purchases.
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WE LIKE THE KYMCO LIKE!!

Just got in the brand new 2010 KYMCO LIKE 50. Large 12" wheels, mondo-storage, excellent Kymco fit and finish. Larger scooter with plenty of room for your partner! Pack a lunch in the INCLUDED color matched top case! Best of all, the KYMCO LIKE 50 comes with the tried and trued, quick and powerful PEOPLE 50 2-stroke engine for plenty of zip around town!




Stop by right away for excellent payment plans, including zero down, zero interest for over 6 months!
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SACHS MADASS 125cc IN STOCK!!!

A lightweight (only 209 lbs) kick-ass, 4-speed, 125cc 4-stroke engine, unique framed, mono-rear suspension, minimalist motorcycle with big 16" alloy wheels, meaty low profile slicks, and dual disc brakes. The Madass is a blast to ride around town!

Why be burdened with a 600 lbs beast when you can get your rebellious motorcycle thrills on a SACHS MADASS! German engineered for unconventional fun, SACHS has a long and storied history of lightweight two wheelers.

Stop by and check out the all new MADASS!
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GO PHILLIES! Genuine Buddy Phillies Scooter

Here's our Philadelphia Scooters' Genuine Phillies WORLD SERIES Buddy! GO PHILLIES!!!

DOT DAVIDA STYLE HELMETS!

BACK IN STOCK!! We just got in a shipment of Davida style helmets with the original design features of 1950's low dome racing helmets. Low profile replicas of the first motorcycle racing helmets, popular with both vintage and modern scooterists!

These helmets meet or exceed DOT standards, and at only $65, they're a third of the cost of the genuine British replica. Stop by and get yours today!

KYMCO SUPER 8 - Ready to Roll!

Kymco's all new Sportsbike Scooter, the SUPER 8. Big 14" wheels, powerful 150cc 4-stroke engine, front disc brake and the look of a SUPER sportsbike. Fun and style on wheels, the bigger wheels make this nimble scoot a blast to ride! Stop by, in stock and ready to roll!
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Philadelphia Scooter Parking!

Note: Our understanding is that on streets where there is no dedicated scooter parking, the "unofficial" scooter parking policy remains (park next to a building or on a bicycle "U" rack.

On-Street Parking Reserved For Motorcycles, Scooters

by KYW's Mike Dunn

The Philadelphia Parking Authority this week launches a new type of on-street parking: 60 spaces in center city are being set aside for motorcycles or scooters.

For the rest of the article, click here.

Dickson stresses that this is a six-month pilot program which could be expanded:
"Once we see how this works, we'll replicate it in other areas of center city."
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The following list of locations of the motorcycle/scooter spaces was supplied by the parking authority.

Some of the installations are not yet complete:

1700 Sansom Street
1800 Sansom Street
1500 Chestnut Street
1700 Chestnut Street
1900 Chestnut Street
1700 Market Street
1900 Market Street
1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
200 South 17th Street
1600 Chancellor Street
1700 Locust Street
1900 Walnut Street
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Marvelous Marvin!!!

Here's our newest customer Marvelous Marvin with his brand new Genuine Buddy 150 Saint Tropez with the rear rack, side protectors and matching top case.

Marvelous Marvin used to ride in the Steel Globe of Death for the Barnum & Bailey Circus over 60 years ago! Now at a sprite 84 years young, Marvin hadn't ridden a motorcycle or scooter for half a decade.

A few simple instructions and Marvin was flying around the parking lot like a pro! Easy to ride, great on gas, a breeze to park, stop by and get your Genuine Buddy today!

Great financing deals still available!
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PHILLY ID IX SCOOTER RALLY!!!

Philadelphia Scooters will be closed on Friday July 3, and re-open on Tuesday July 7. Come check out the 9th annual Philadelphia Independence Day Scooter Rally!!!
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$0 Money Down / $0 Payments / 0% Interest!

Choose 9 months same as cash, or 4.9% financing for 24 months on all GENUINE SCOOTERS!!! Click on the banner above or stop by the shop for all details!

And don't forget, as part of the Economic Stimulus Package, you can deduct your sales tax on all scooters purchased this year!
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Win a BUDDY SCOOTER!!!

Stop by the Equality Forum booth at Penn's Landing during the Annual Gay Pride Festival on Sunday, June 14, noon to 6pm. Raffle tickets are $5, 3 for $10 and 7 for $20 for your chance to WIN A GENUINE BUDDY 50 SCOOTER!


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Oil rises to new high for 2009!

Oil rises to new high for 2009

CHRIS KAHN
The Associated Press

NEW YORK - Oil prices on Thursday set a new high for the year, buoyed by a weaker dollar, the first drop in unemployment numbers since January, and renewed expectations that crude will extend its rally this year. For the rest of the story, click HERE.

Here we go again! Big difference is this year we have a large selection of our best selling scooters from Genuine, Kymco and SYM! Plus, there are special financing deals from Genuine and Kymco! PLUS, PLUS, FREE ACCESSORIES with select SYM or KYMCO scooter purchase.

So hurry in for all the details before we run out of scooters again!
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Bernard Dehaene and his MB5

Here's Bernard and his 1982 Honda MB5, 49cc two-stroke, 5 speed motorcycle. Imported only one year in the US, the MB5 was a favorite among European 16 year-olds looking for a sporty "moped" that could be easily hopped up at a reasonable cost. The MB5 came complete with speedometer, rpm counter, front disc brake and Honda Comstar wheels.

Bernard hopped up his MB5 with an after market expansion chamber, a fatter meaty rear tire and narrow clubman handlebars, just like the MB5 he had as a teenager in his native Belgium.

What does a small 5 speed motorcycle have to do with scooters? Well, Bernard is also a scooter fan, and proprietor and head chef at ZOT, located at 122 Lombard St specializing in Belgium beers and food. Ride to his restaurant for a wide selection of Belgium beers and mussels and ask for his "Scooterist Specials".

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SYM SYMBAS ARE HERE!!!

(click on the image above for a larger pic)

Hurry in, they're going fast! Our initial shipment of SYM SYMBAS are in! Stop by the shop to check out the most popular motorcycle in the WORLD!

SYM manufactured Honda scooters and motorcycle for many years, and the SYMBA is the SYM model of the Honda Cub, or Passport as known in the US.


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PHILLY IX Independence Day Scooter Rally!

Save the date! Get 'yer scooter ready! Philly's 9th annual Independence Day Scooter Rally is in the works. Check on the HostileCitySC.org website for details to come, and reminisce about the excellent past Rally's, immortalized on Scoot.net!
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Vintage Vespa VBB

Here's a lovely restored Vintage Vespa VBB we just got in. Classic wide body design, retro seafoam color, dual seats for you and your sweetie, and check out that curvy tail end!


Full body restoration and upgraded 10" wheel conversion, this VBB comes with a BRAND NEW LML 150cc engine. All the class and style of a vintage Vespa with the reliablity and dependability of a new Stella!

(We also have all colors of the Genuine Stella IN STOCK! The last NEW 4 speed manual, 2T engine, steel bodied scooter in the US!)

Fun to ride, with excellent handling, have a blast tooting around town on this retro scoot. This classic VBB is the quintessential Vespa icon!

Titled and ready to go. Stop by the shop and check it out! She's a beauty!
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KYMCO FREE T-SHIRT GIVE-A-WAY!!

Kymco is giving away a FREE T-SHIRT !!! Here's the link.

Stop by the shop and check out the new two-tone Kymco People 50 and 150, America's favorite big wheel scooter!
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Scooter Rally Season in NEAR!!!

For you vintage folks, a great old school scooter rally video by localsixhundee.

Thanks for finding this Ted!

8.9% Financing on ALL KYMCO SCOOTERS!!!

8.9% FINANCING for 48 months
on all KYMCO scooters
*Stop by the shop for details.

New stock of large 16" wheeled Kymco People 50 and 150 just arrived, just in time for SPRING! Easy to ride, a breeze to park, scooters are the best way to get around town!
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Genuine Scooters BLACK JACKS ARE IN!!!

Hurry in and Get your Genuine BLACK JACK before they're gone! We only received a couple, and they're gonna go FAST!!!

Even better looking in person! The BLACK JACK RIPS!!!!

From Genuine's website:

Our Little 90mpg Rocket!

Who says performance and economy don't mix? The Buddy Black Jack 150 gives you arm-stretching, eyeball-popping acceleration and still sips fuel like a bird. But we didn't stop at the engine. The brake and suspension bits are name brand, top-shelf, race-tuned and beefed-up. The transmission is primed to launch you from stop lights. The Black Jack goes like heck, corners like a go kart, and stops on a dime. Want even more? The dealer-installed accessory performance pipe (off road, closed-course use only) deals out a winning hand!

We also got in a couple 49cc International Series Pamplona and Series St. Tropez! Only a Car Driver's license required to operate a 49cc scooter in PA!
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THE SNOW IS MELTING!!!

So the snow's melting and SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!! Hurry in for the best selection of NEW 2009 Genuine BUDDY's, SYM FIDDLE II's, and KYMCO scooters!

ALSO, stop by for GREAT DEALS on NEW 2008 LEFTOVER SCOOTERS, USED SCOOTERS and PROJECT SCOOTERS! We're losing our garage space, so we gotta move 'em out!
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South Street Bridge DETOUR!

THE BEST SOUTH STREET BRIDGE DETOUR!!!

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What better way to get to University City and West Philly than on a SCOOTER!!!

Click here for an article about the South Street Bridge closure.
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Happy Holidays!

Philadelphia Scooters will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24, 2008 and re-open in the New Year on Friday, January 2, 2009.
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SYM Citycom 300i Review and Pics

Fuel Injected Highway Cruiser! Here's pics of the NEW SYM CITYCOM 300i. Another excellent choice from Sang Yang Motors (formerly a Honda joint venture in Taiwan).

Phenomenal ride quality we've come to expect from SYM, excellent build quality, smooth, super fuel efficient FUEL INJECTION!

Stay tuned for more detailed reviews soon! In the meantime, here's some Citycom 300i eye candy.

(click on any pic for high resolution images)

2009 Genuine Buddy 50 IN STOCK!

The most popular scooter in 2008, we just received our new shipment of 2009 Genuine Buddy 50's! BLACK, RED, TANGERINE, LIGHT BLUE and the SERIES ITALIA 50 are available RIGHT NOW!

No waiting lists, cash and carry (or financing available), your choice of color! Be ready and get your Genuine Buddy today, before gas prices soar again!
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2009 Genuine Rough House 50 BLACK!

Rough and rugged, the Genuine Rough House 50 in bold BLACK is in stock and ready to rumble! FAT, MEATY dual purpose tires are ready to take on the mean streets of Philly. Potholes, no problem, trolley tracks, no problem, hard packed dirt roads, no problem. The Rough House is the ultimate urban assault scooter!

Bright dual halogen headlight, LED rear tail light and a LOUD stebel horn all make for a scooter that will be seen and heard around the streets of Philly!

A deep underseat storage bucket, included standard rear rack and underseat hook for your bags make for a scooter ready equipped to carry your gear to work, class or to the market!

With a de-restricted speed of up to 50 mph, the Genuine Rough House 50 is one of the fastest, most reliable, and most fun city scooters available. No motorcycle license needed in PA! And don't forget to charge your cell phone while riding by pluggin' in your charger to the handy 12v socket and cell phone holder under the handlebars.

With gas mileage up to 75 miles per gallon, don't wait, be ready when gas prices soar again! Stop by Philadelphia Scooters and get your Rough House, ready to go! We only have 2 black Rough Houses available, as well as a blue and olive green. Hurry before they're gone!
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Avocado Genuine Stella and Sidecar

Haul your significant other, your kids, your pet, your weekly groceries in our Genuine Stella with matching Sidecar! Unique 3 wheel vehicle for your scootin' fun!

Definitely old skool cool, motoring fun! Stop by Philadelphia Scooters and check out our newest fun form of transportation! A blast to ride, a blast to ride in.
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THE NEW SYM FIDDLE II REVIEW!

BACK IN STOCK!!!
We have one RED, one White and one GREEN Fiddle 125
Hurry in before they're gone!

(originally posted 9/2/08)
Just received our first shipment of the new SYM FIDDLE II 125. SYM or Sang Yang Motors was once a Honda partner and Taiwan's largest scooter manufacturer. With SYM's excellent build quality and reliability, we have high expectations for SYM's newest model. Here's our first impressions of the SYM FIDDLE II.

At first glance, there's an obvious nod to the retro style and a close resemblance to the Vespa LX 50 and 150 series.

Vespa LX 150 MSRP $4399 (not including dealer prep & destination fees)

With similar dimensions as the Vespa LX 150, the SYM FIDDLE II 125 sports a telescopic front forks for a more stable ride quality, and a substantial feel much like the more expensive Italian marque.

The SYM FIDDLE II is larger than the new industry standard Genuine Buddy. While the Genuine Buddy feels a bit more nimble and more sportsbike like, the longer wheelbase SYM FIDDLE II offers more of a luxury, cruiser like ride. Not that the SYM is sluggish around the corners, it's just that the Genuine Buddy has set such a high standard in the handling department.

The generously sized saddle gives more room for you and your passenger, or to carry more stuff. We also enjoy the curved floorboard up front which allows riders to "kick their feet up" for even more of a feet forward ride.

Acceleration is brisk block to block. With proper break-in, we expect the SYM FIDDLE II to be quite quick with plenty of power to get around town, and keep up with traffic on Kelly Drive and Delaware Ave.

Attractive and easy to read analog dash, it's very nice to see the MPH in big print, a nice feature indicating SYM's commitment to the US market. There's a neat "Seat Open" button on the handlebar to open the seat while the scooter is running, so there's no need to turn off the scooter and use the key. Plenty of storage under the seat, and a functional rear rack comes standard.


Along with the steering column lock, there's also a spark arrestor switch under the seat that does not allow the scooter to be started for extra security. (We always recommend using the very strong ONGUARD LOCK).

So if you're considering the Vespa LX 150, the SYM FIDDLE II 125 is definitely worth a look as an excellent alternative. With double the warranty (2 years parts & labor) and at a price OVER $1500 LESS the new SYM FIDDLE II is a sure winner in the increasingly competitive scooter market!

Oh yeah, the SYM FIDDLE II is rated at 105.9 miles per gallon! (ok, so the rating is based on a constant speed of 31 miles per hour, your mileage may vary).

We currently have RED, GREEN and WHITE available, so stop by the shop and check out the new SYM FIDDLE II 125cc. Philadelphia Scooters is excited to offer the SYM FIDDLE II as another excellent choice for the scooter enthusiast.

(The 49cc SYM FIDDLE II coming soon).
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SYM RV 250 Review and Pics

Just received our RV250 SYM scooter, and all we can say (again) is WOW! With 4 valves per cylinder, this liquid cooled 250cc is the most impressive 250cc scooter we've come across. Ergonomically well designed, there's plenty of room for taller riders, yet the seat height and low center of gravity also fits average to shorter riders looking for a highway capable scooter.

Bigger than Kymco Grand Vista, and smaller than the XCiting 250 and Honda Reflex, the SYM RV250 may be your perfect sized scooter. The seating position is very comfortable, without feeling cramped or that you're sliding forward. The seat width seems just about right, and includes a welcome backrest for both the rider and the passenger.

Bright, bright halogen headlights with a very unique high beam offers car quality lighting to see the road ahead. The super bright LED taillight may be all other cars and scooters see as you quickly accelerate away. Additional driving lights also improve visibility.

The Sym RV250 is very well designed, with a build quality among the best in the scooter market, including anything from Japan or Italy.


Thoughtful design features such as the ignition key cover to prevent theft, and the attached gas cap shows the forward thinking and engineering that SYM is well known for. Once a Honda partner, SYM has taken the 250cc class scooter one step further.

The RIDE! That's what the SYM RV250 is all about. Fully highway capable scooter, the liquid cooled, 4 valve per ceramic coated cylinder really hums along at speed, with front and rear hydraulic disc brakes to haul you back down. Quick, smooth, step less acceleration gets you ahead of traffic. The 13" wheels offer a stable ride without sacrificing scooter maneuverability. With a more refined sound and feel, the SYM rides like a luxury car, yet quite nimble and capable around Center City.

From getting groceries to a quick overnight getaway to the shore, there's plenty of room under the seat to carry everything you need. If you're looking for that perfect gas saving scooter to replace that gas guzzling SUV, the SYM RV250 is an excellent choice (and should get you around 70 mpg!). Stable at highway speed, yet not too enormous to ride and park around town, SYM has a top quality scooter in the RV250!