Put your scooter knowledge to the test with the DWJ Scooter Trivia Quiz!
Results
#1. In Europe, the Honda Ruckus goes by a different name - which one?
In Europe, the Honda Ruckus is known as the “Honda Zoomer”
For more information, check out the Specs & Stats post about this unique scooter.
#2. The millionth Piaggio Vespa ever made received a special treatment from Pope Pius XII. What did he do to it?
In 1956, the millionth Vespa ever made was blessed by then-Pope Pius XII – on an altar and all.
Read more about the history of the Vespa (including one built for war) here.
#3. In which Italian city were Innocenti (the makers of the Lambretta scooters) based?
Innocenti was based in Milan and built not only Lambretta scooters but also cars under license from BMC.
Find out more about 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Lambretta Scooters here.
#4. What does "Kymco" stand for?
Kymco is an anagram from “Kwang Yang Motor Company”
You can find out more in the 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Kymco post.
#5. What are PGO Scooters branded as in the United States?
In the United States, PGO Scooters are available under the Genuine Scooters brand.
You can find out more in the post 7 Things You Didn’t Know About PGO Scooters.
#6. What is "Lambretta" named after?
Lambretta is named after the Milan suburb of Lambrate.
Discover more in the post 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Lambretta Scooters.
#7. Which manufacturer built a scooter named the "Topper?"
It might surprise you, but it’s actually Harley Davidson who made a scooter called the “Topper.”
Would you like to know more about it? Check out the 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Harley Davidson blog post.
#8. What does "CVT" stand for?
The most common scooter transmission type is the CVT transmission, or “Continuously Variable Transmission.”
If you’d like to know more about how the CVT transmission works, check out the blog post about it here on the Dual Wheel Journey.
#9. In which American city are Genuine Scooters headquartered in?
Genuine Scooters are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
For more information about this unique scooter brand, check out the post “Genuine Scooters – A Brand Introduction.”
#10. Which of these scooter brands is NOT Taiwanese?
Out of all these scooter brands, Daelim is the one that is not Taiwanese – Daelim is a Korean scooter and motorcycle brand.
#11. Which one of these two scooters is a Piaggio Vespa?
Scooter 1 is the Piaggio Vespa. You can tell by the fact that it has its engine mounted on the side.
#12. Which two characteristics are common on an underbone motorcycle?
Unlike scooters, underbone motorcycles have:
- Engines mounted in the front of the rider’s feet
- Semi-automatic transmissions
For more information about underbone motorcycles, check out the blog post Underbone vs. Backbone Motorcycles – What’s the Difference?