Saturday, April 30, 2011

Zoom-Zoom V



My fascination with les motocyclettes in Paris has become more focused on the details. This scooter has many accessories: windshield, wipers, roof and semi-enclosed cab, a trunk for storage, headrest. The leather guards for feet and hands seem quite necessary for a gentleman professionally dressed such as this.

What a Beemer!
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22 comments:

  1. jbApril 30, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Also strong Edsel genes...
    An utter failure in the marketplace

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  2. JulieApril 30, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    That cab must be a version of a roll-bar because I cannot see it keeping much of the weather out. Is that a BMW logo I note on the front RHS?

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  3. beau gosseApril 30, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    We refer to this as "Human Encapsulation", Genie! ^_^

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  4. This is BelgiumApril 30, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    isn't is amazing how people dressed for work, actually get to work.. in these new contraptions?

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  5. MalyssApril 30, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    With doors, it would almost be a car! :)
    have a nice week-end, dear Genie!

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoApril 30, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Hi Genie,

    Now that's what I call a substantial motorcycle, I think even I could manage one of those.

    Best wishes

    Grace

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  7. AndyApril 30, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    They were a lot of fun when I was younger. Now of days I prefer to travel by car.

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  8. DianneApril 30, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Very stylish - but is there room for me in there?

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  9. Cezar and LéiaApril 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    This kind of roofed scooter is so cool and the brand explains why so many comfort details...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  10. JoeApril 30, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I think it's missing a couple of wheels.

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  11. MApril 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I was intrigued by them as well ... After buying all the accessories ... Have you paid as much as a car? And then, how does the added weight reduce the fuel efficiency? Hmmmm ....

    I like it in B&W!!

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  12. brattcatApril 30, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    This man and his motorcyclette...they are both interesting hybrids, I think.

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  13. VirginiaApril 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    A Smart Car without doors? I am still LOL at jb's comment. What's with the hand covers???
    V

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  14. HalcyonApril 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    They sure can zip around in these! I wonder how much a decked out scooter like this would cost.

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  15. AlexaApril 30, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Would love to have one of these for scooting around NYC (if I didn't do my scooting on foot or underground, that is). You'd even be able to park it. I think you'd get one of these if you moved to Paris for good, Genie!

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  16. AlexaApril 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Hard to tell from the logo, but maybe this is the C-1E (the electric version). Not cheap, but you can probably go far on a gallon of gas.

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  17. biebkriebelsApril 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    We don't see them here much, we have scooters and haavy motor's.
    But for rainy wheater it is wonderful.

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  18. StarmanApril 30, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    JB may think this is an utter failure, but if he was to go to Paris, il serait certainement beaucoup de ces.

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  19. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    A living room on two wheels! :-) Cool!

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  20. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 30, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    JB -- You are a mess!

    Julie -- Oh, yes, it's a BMW. I think that in inclimate weather that there is a zip-on side panel

    beau gosse -- Sbbbtt! Love that... "human encapsulation"...

    Anni -- This one is so clean and without dents... I would be worried

    Malyss -- Perhaps it is for someone who has not quite let go of the car concept yet... bon weekend à toi

    Grace -- I think that I have posted a similar style that I saw in the Marais a year or so ago here..http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/01/zoom-zoom-rouge.html

    Andy -- My parents would not let me ride on one but in Paris, I think that one would come in handy

    Cezar -- It is cool and a bit over the top, hehe

    Dianne -- There is room for one but only one... I'll take turns with you

    Joe -- Haha, there are some with two wheels in front (or is that in the back?)

    Marie -- True, but at least you do not have to worry about parking it.

    brattcat -- This man does look a bit intense and uptight. Hybrids, hummmmm...

    Virginia -- To keep the hands warm, dry, and not covered with the sludge of the streets?

    Halcyon -- $$$$$ or €€€€€

    Alexa -- I think you are right, mon amie! We must talk about how you are so well-versed in this - hah!

    biebkriebels -- I think that a regular moto would not be good in the rain and cold

    Starman -- I have seen several and think that the price is the limiting factor

    JM -- Hahaha, that is a good one!

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  21. RandyMay 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    That really looks like a fun ride.

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  22. PeterParisMay 2, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I think that this BMW is not manufactured any more, but there are some "copies" on the market. Many see it as an advantage that wearing a helmet with this kind of scooter is not compulsory.

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Merci for your comments!