‘Scooters’ doesn’t just mean Vespas and Lambrettas, for the most part, it means 125cc (or equivalent) commuters that are both brilliantly practical and among the most popular two-wheelers of all – but which are the 10 best?
The 2024 Yamaha MT-09 is one of two powered two-wheelers from the Iwata marque to have won a Red Dot Design Award
Vespa has launched a new special edition scooter to celebrate the 140th anniversary of its parent company, Piaggio
New offers and promotions have been launched by Kymco at the Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham, covering multiple scooter models
The Suzuki GSX-8S is among a trio of bikes to receive new colour from the Hamamatsu marque at the 2023 Motorcycle Live show
The SYM ADXTG 400 arrives in 2024, with a smilodon-inspired design and 399cc of multi-terrain adventure scooting
The VMoto APD concept scooter presented at EICMA is designed by Pininfarina and represents a planned production model
The 2024 Yamaha RayZR is the lightest scooter from the Iwata marque yet, entering into the European 125cc category from next year
New colours are the order of 2024 for three Honda scooters, with the ADV350, Forza 350 and Forza 125 all getting new paint
The French brand, Orcal, has launched its new Vorei 125cc scooter, marking the third eighth-litre model from the manufacturer
A new 'replica' variant of the Aprilia SR GT scooter has been announced, and will be available in both the 125 and 200 variants of the scooter.
A new 'click-to-buy' feature has been launched by Suzuki for its 125cc scooters, the Address 125, Avenis 125, and Burgman Street 125 EX.
THE Japanese authorities are looking at opening up the world of two-wheels to anyone with a driving licence, by reclassifying bikes of up to 125cc as motorised bicycles.
Two new special edition colours feature as part of a new wave of paint options for the Honda X-ADV and Honda Forza 750 scooters.
A new partnership between Vespa and Disney has launched a special edition of the Primavera scooter dedicated to the character, Mickey Mouse.
The Indian manufacturer, Liger, has launches its new 'X' scooter, featuring self-stabilising technology making it a first for Indian two-wheeler production.
The Chinese manufacturer, Zontes, increases its European presence with the new D350 scooter, with 36 horsepower and independent ABS.
In Italy, a dispute which began in 2014 between microcars and two-wheelers has once again had a ruling in favour of the two-wheelers.
A new self-balancing system designed to work only at low speeds is being developed by an Ukrainian firm for commuter or delivery bikes.
Zontes has launched its new ZT125-M 125cc scooter, with 14 horsepower, from an SOHC, water-cooled eighth-of-a-litre unit.
A new motorcycle has appeared from the Spanish brand, Wottan, with the new 125cc Storm-V touring scooter which costs just under £3,500.
A new 10th anniversary edition of the Vespa 946 has been announced that will also celebrate the Chinese New Year celebrations beginning later this month.
A new model, the VoltGuard, has been added by Yadea to its scooter range, adding to the electric element of its commuter roster.
Peugeot has announced its 2023 range of two-wheelers, including a motorcycle and an electric scooter, with the unveil coming at EICMA 2022.