by Mark
The main reason I wanted to share this press release was the, frankly, fantastic names that scooters get in order to ‘entice’ young riders.
Names like ‘Dark Side’ or ‘Ice Blade’ are supposed to make any 16 year old wet themselves with glee at the thought of turning up to school/college/Dixons car park on one.
The reality is much more painful!
Peugeot has unveiled two cool new colour schemes for the Speedfight 3; ‘Ice Blade’ for those who love to stand out from the crowd, and ‘Dark Side’ for riders who prefer a more stealthy style. Subtle but stylish, each version features ‘tribal’ graphics, black alloy rims and contrasting hot red highlights; perfect for cool urban commuters.
Function hasn’t given way to form with the new models; the Speedfight’s liquid-cooled, two-stroke engine provides plenty of go to get around town, and can save a packet in fuel thanks to excellent economy. Its class leading 8.5 litre petrol tank (hidden beneath the floor pan) also means much greater range, with around 150 miles between fill-ups possible.
The Speedfight’s responsive chassis, hydraulic front forks and 13” wheels, give reassuring handling and a smooth ride, ideal for nipping around busy city streets. While the dual piston radial caliper and ‘wavey’ shuricane front disc offer plenty of stopping power. Under the seat is a substantial storage bay and a dual function 12V socket to keep mobile phones charged on the move.
Anyone aged 16 and over can enjoy the new Speedfight 3 (having completed Compulsory Basic Training) – and drivers who obtained a full car licence before February 2001 are automatically entitled to ride one, without L-plates.
Both the Ice Blade and Dark Side versions of the Speedfight 3 are available at an RRP of £2199 but are on offer until the end of July for just £1999 at the website.
