There is now a VW scooter.

[martin734]

I think it looks quite cool.
https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/volkspod-wheel-hub-scooters-3-5dcd1e20d6330__700.jpg
https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/volkspod-wheel-hub-scooters-5-5dcd1e255e660__700.jpg
https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/volkspod-wheel-hub-scooters-4-5dcd1e22cb089__700.jpg
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[martin734]

The Volkspods scooters use custom-built frames with Volkswagen engines built in and covered by type 1 classic Beetle model fenders. It is equipped with a retro bike handlebar, a seat, as well as head- and tail lights. there are two classic variants: birch green and pastel blue.

The original (green) has a 79cc motor and is more for looks than it is practical. The second (blue) one has more ground clearance and a 212cc motor. It is more practical to ride around on the road.
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[Fisty]

I can hear hipsters jizzing into their craft beers from here.
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[Easy-X]

Short wheel base, tiny tyres, 212cc... what could possibly go wrong?
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[martin734]

Underneath it looks kind of like the old Cushman scooters or a Honda Z50
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[RhynoCZ]

They should call it the Nutcracker, as that is exactly what's going to happen in a head on collision.
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[Polarbear]

[iooi]

[martin734]

[Ste]

wtf is that thing good for?

[Pete.]

[suburban myth]

It's fucking hideous. It may have even made sense if it were made from an actual Beetle wing, in an upcycling kind of way. Scooters often have some element of both storage and wind protection. This appears to have neither.

[BTTD]

If they used the fender as the rear bodywork of a properly designed scooter and a bonnet inspired front piece, it could look quite smart, but it would have to have some useful storage as well, like the bonnet opening up like a clam shell or something, to be beetle inspired.

That thing is an exhibition piece only.

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[JackButler]

These look fun. I judge the unusual by how much I want to make one myself . . . & I reckon I could knock one of these up in a day or three.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo_zXe2UWKw

[Easy-X]

Oh yeah, all Randy's stuff is totally bonkers. Hope you have a spare month or two to beat out each panel!
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[JackButler]

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Not the split-screen version....not interested.
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[JackButler]

[stevo as b4]

There's no VW engines in those scooters unlike what you stated. They are Chinese clone industrial/power equipment motors and will be extremely crude and underpowered.

They should have bought some new Piaggio or Minarelli twist and go engines to make a better job of it.

[Easy-X]

[Courier265]

Where the fuck will the number plate go?

Also the indicators are missing.

Flawed.
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[almostthere]

where are the brakes? or is it that slow you just put your feet down to stop
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