New for 2016, the Django S is an urban take on Peugeot’s ‘neo-retro’ Django scooter.
Based around the 125cc Sport Model, the Django S has matt black body panels with a colour-matched cover behind the seat that can be removed to reveal a passenger saddle. Wheels, fork legs and engine cover are all painted black, with contrasting satin chrome finish on the trim, mirror covers and headlamp peak.
Inspired by Peugeot’s S57C scooter of 1958 and named after the legendary Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, the Django S is jam-packed with contemporary technology, including Synchro Braking Control (SBC), which distributes braking effort simultaneously between the front and rear 200mm disc brakes, for controlled and balanced stopping power.
The classic analogue speedometer dial has an LCD screen display set into it, featuring a trip computer, and the lockable dual compartment glove box has a 12-volt power socket inside for charging gadgets on the go. Modern LED lighting features throughout: in both the front and rear indicators, rear light and the signature lighting in the front grille. There’s also a helmet-size luggage bay beneath the seat.
The Django S is expected to sell for under £3000- and will be covered by a two-year unlimited mileage parts and labour warranty.
Information and details of authorised Peugeot Scooter dealers can be found at www.peugeotscooters.co.uk
Peugeot has reviewed the price of its maxi-scooters ahead of 2016, helping British commuters to travel in style for less. The City Star 125i, Satelis 125i and RS versions are now all available at much more aggressive price points, as the UK scooter market continues to grow.
According to the latest statistics, 71% of UK workers still commute by car*, but figures suggest increasing numbers are switching to two wheels, to help beat rising travel costs and congestion.
The number of motorcycles and scooters registered in the UK has almost doubled over the past 20 years**, and the motorcycle industry’s own figures suggest the trend towards smaller capacity machines, designed for the daily commute, is also on the up: showing a 6.7% rise in the sale of new scooters in the first half of 2015***.
Priced at just £2899 (a saving of £500 on the previous list price) the CityStar 125i is ideal for carving through urban streets. Its 14bhp, liquid cooled, 125cc engine is capable of more than 80mpg and 70mph, and has easy-to-use ‘twist and go’ fully automatic transmission. Wrap-around bodywork and windshield help keep off the worst of the weather, and a generous underseat storage area helps with carrying the daily essentials.
The Satelis 125i (was £3999, now £3499) combines a steel dual cradle chassis with Michelin Pilot SC tyres, so it’s stable at speed and is agile around town too. Powered by Peugeot’s latest LFE (Low Friction Efficiency) 125cc engine, it consumes just 3.6 litres of fuel per 100km (78.5mpg). Powerful twin 55w headlights and LED lights round both front and rear light clusters help you see and be seen. There’s a 12-volt power supply in the lockable glove compartment, so you can charge devices on the move. Beneath the spacious seat is a storage bay, large enough to carry two full face helmets.
The prices of the RS ‘sport’ versions of both the City Star and Satelis have also been reviewed.
For full specifications of the above machines, and details of the complete range of Peugeot scooters and all current offers, call 01202 823344 or visit www.peugeotscooters.co.uk
Notes: The above prices include manufacturer’s delivery, pre delivery inspection, petrol, number plate and VAT at 20%. Government first registration fee and vehicle excise duty are not included and will be charged at the prevailing rate. Prices correct at time of print.
Specifications and prices may change without notice due to availability of materials, and product changes.
*Source: Office of National Statistics
**Figures from Gov.UK Statistical Data Set Motorcycles (VEH03) show that the number of motorcycles, mopeds and scooters licensed for the road was 720,900 in 1994, rising to 1,326,500 for summer quarter 2014.
Peugeot’s new Satelis 400i blends the practicality of a maxi scooter with class-leading performance.
Its 400cc four-valve fuel-injected engine puts out 37 hp with 38 Nm of torque – plenty of power for congested urban streets and for motorway cruising too. Mated to the twist & go CVT transmission, it makes light work of even the busiest of journeys, while generous 6,200-mile service intervals makes running the Satelis easy on the wallet too.
Designed for reliability as well as class-leading performance, the low friction engine requires little maintenance between services and its dual belt transmission is clean and fuss-free, with no messy chains to adjust or lubricate.
Unlike most maxi scooters, the Satelis has a large flat floor-pan, providing plenty of legroom, and special foot rests that allow riders to stretch their legs for feet-forward cruising, while the windscreen and aerodynamic body provide an effective shield from wind and weather. Passengers also enjoy a comfortable ride, thanks to the spacious dual seat and flip-out pillion foot pegs.
Peugeot Scooters have a reputation for great handling and the Satelis 400i continues this tradition, with 14-inch alloy wheels and Michelin City Grip tyres, combined with double steel cradle frame, telescopic front forks and preload-adjustable rear suspension. Twin 260mm front brake discs and Nissin hydraulic callipers, with a 240mm rear brake disc, provide powerful and predictable stopping power.
Practicality also features throughout; beneath the seat is a lockable storage compartment, large enough to hold two full-face helmets. For convenience, it opens via a button on the dash panel or by optional remote control. A car-style dash with digital displays of average and instantaneous fuel consumption, remaining range and much more, keeps the rider well informed. Standard equipment also includes LED daytime running lights, an on-board 12V socket and handy storage compartments in the leg-shields.
The Peugeot Satelis 400i is available in Pearly Black, Pearly White and Havana Grey, priced at £4599- on the road and is covered by a two year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty. There is also a sporty RS edition, featuring tinted low profile screen, black wheels, polished stainless steel silencer and sports trim seat. Available in White Snow and Titanium colours, the RS sells for £4799. For details visit peugeotscooters.co.uk.
A sports exhaust has been developed for the Peugeot Metropolis 3-wheeler that is not only half the weight of the original, but also boosts the engine’s power by 5% and is road legal too.
Specially manufactured for Peugeot by Scorpion exhausts in the UK, the slip-on style silencer has a 400mm long T304 stainless steel sleeve with a flared oval construction, for extra ground clearance, enabling riders to take full advantage of the 3-wheeler’s 39-degrees of lean.
Fitting is straightforward, thanks to a Ø38.5mm OD connecting pipe that is designed to fit over the original header pipe. Weighing in at just 4kg, the sports exhaust is less than half the weight of the original system, (8.4kg).
Noise output is similar to the original, (within 1%), with a distinctive audible note. A removable ‘db killer’ is fitted as standard.
Retailing for £349.00 including VAT, the Peugeot Metropolis Sports exhaust is available from Peugeot Scooter dealers. For details visit peugeotscooters.co.uk.
New for summer 2015, the Blue-Line is a special edition of the Peugeot Metropolis 3-wheel scooter.
Its distinctive two-tone bodywork is inspired by the latest automotive colour trends and is enhanced by machined black wheels with blue detailing and a dual-texture sport seat, highlighted with blue stitching. The Blue-Line also gets a low-profile smoked sport windscreen and black engine casing.
Power is supplied by Peugeot’s new 400i Low Friction Engine, which is quiet, smooth and delivers excellent fuel economy. The two front wheels tilt when cornering, so the Metropolis corners and steers like a motorcycle, but with three tyres gripping the road, it is reassuringly stable, whatever the conditions. Riders can lock the Metropolis upright at the push of a button, for improved stability in slow-moving/stationary traffic, at the petrol pumps and for ease when pushing it into a parking space.
Synchro Braking links the twin 200mm front disc brakes and 240mm rear for powerful and controlled stopping. Tyre pressure monitors, with a real time display in the dashboard, are included as standard.
Other technical features include an electronic key-less ignition that is recognised within 1.5 m of the Metropolis and an electric parking brake, operated by a switch located in the centre of the handlebars. Bright daytime LED running lights feature between the front wheels.
Twin storage bays located beneath the seat and boot can be independently opened remotely using buttons on the dashboard and there is a 12-volt power socket in the glove box. The multi-position windscreen can be adjusted without tools.
The Peugeot Metropolis Blue-Line is an A2 category motorcycle but can be ridden on a car licence by drivers who passed their test before 19 January 2013. It sells for £7199- on the road and is covered by a two year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty. For details visit peugeotscooters.co.uk
Peugeot has launched the fourth generation of its iconic Speedfight scooter, which arrives in UK dealers this summer, ahead of its 20th birthday next year.
More than half a million Speedfight scooters have been sold since its launch in 1996 and the new Speedfight 4 gets a complete makeover, with a new engine and higher specification.
Styling is inspired by the Peugeot Exalt concept car, with twin helicoid headlights, separated by the distinctive grille, micro bulb crystal turn indicators and aviation-style fuel cap.
The dashboard has both USB and 12V sockets and is ready to take a RAM® X-Grip® smartphone holder; it also features an on-board digital multifunction computer.
Topping the range are the Iceblade and Pure special series, with matching pillion seat cowls, stainless steel footboards and bar ends, highlighted inserts in the air intakes and limited edition alloy wheels. Power is supplied by a new liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine, delivering 5% more power and 15% more torque than the previous model, and potent braking comes from a Ø 215 mm Shuricane front disc with radial calliper and dual piston, backed up by a Ø 190 mm Shuricane disc at the rear.
There are three colour options for the base model – blue France, flat red and fluo apple green – all styled on the same principle as the 30th anniversary Peugeot Sport 208 GTI, with matt black rear bodywork that contrasts with a bright colour at the front. Its 50cc 2-stroke engine is air-cooled, with a new Dell’Orto carburettor that delivers 10% more torque than before. It has a Ø 215 mm shuricane radial calliper disc brake up front, with a Ø 110 mm drum at the rear.
The Speedfight 4 can be ridden on an AM licence, making it accessible to anyone aged 16 or over. AM category scooters can also be ridden by anyone who passed their car driving test before 1st February 2001, without the need to take any extra tests.
Prices start at £1899 OTR, for the base series Speedfight 4; the special series Iceblade/Pure are £2099. All are covered by a 2-year unlimited mileage parts & labour warranty. Information and details of authorised Peugeot Scooter dealers can be found at peugeotscooters.co.uk
Peugeot’s ‘neo-retro’ Django scooter will be available with the option of a 50cc engine in time for Summer 2015.
Already produced with a choice of 125cc and 150cc motors, the 50cc version of the Django can be ridden on an AM licence, making it accessible to anyone aged 16 or over. AM category scooters can also be ridden by anyone who passed their car driving test before 1st February 2001, without the need to take any extra tests.
Named after the legendary Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, the styling of the Django is inspired by Peugeot’s S57C scooter of 1958. Like the early Peugeot scooters, the Django 50 is powered by a 2-stroke engine, although the modern motor is more fuel efficient and complies with tough emissions regulations, making it kinder to the environment.
And while the name and styling might be rooted in the past, the rest of the Django is totally contemporary, with modern LED lighting (front and rear indicators plus rear light). The classic analogue speedometer dial has an LCD screen display set into it, featuring a trip computer. and the lockable dual compartment glove box has a 12-volt power socket inside for charging gadgets on the go. There’s also a helmet-size luggage bay beneath the seat.
There are currently two models to choose between. The Sport 50 comes in French Blue and Silver Satin colour schemes. The colour-matched cover behind the seat can be removed to reveal a passenger seat, alloy pillion footrests fold out from the bodywork and there is a chrome hand-grip too.
The Evasion 50 comes in a variety of two-tone colour schemes, with white wheel rims and whitewall tyres. Fitted with a fly screen and chrome front luggage rack as standard, the Evasion is very evocative of the 1950s.
The Sport and Evasion 50 both sell for £2399 and are covered by a 2-year unlimited mileage parts & labour warranty. Information and details of authorised Peugeot Scooter dealers can be found at peugeotscooters.co.uk.
Peugeot’s versatile Vivacity 125 scooter is now available in the sporty RS specification.
In RS trim the Vivacity comes with ‘mad grey’ bodywork, 12” black alloy tri-spoke wheels with machined rims and matching black front fork legs. The silencer gets a chrome cover, the dual-texture sport seat has contrasting grey stitching and the rear passenger grab rail is black aluminium.
Designed to provide class-leading carry capacity, the Vivacity has two generous luggage compartments; beneath the dual seat is a 22-litre storage bay, large enough for a full-face helmet, and behind the front bodywork is an additional 13-litre compartment, with sufficient space for an open-face helmet. There is even a 12-volt power output for charging gadgets on the move.
Its modern 125cc 4-stroke engine delivers excellent fuel economy and the 7.5 litre fuel tank, hidden beneath the floor, gives the Vivacity plenty of range and also lowers the centre of gravity, for balanced handling.
The Peugeot Vivacity 125 RS sells for £1899 OTR and is covered by a 24-month unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty. Available through participating dealers – visit peugeotscooters.co.uk or call 01202 810100 for details.
The 125cc Speedfight is now available in the Team Sport colour scheme made famous by Peugeot’s rally team.
Along with the sport-inspired livery, the Speedfight 125 Team Sport gets aluminium floor plates, retractable aluminium passenger footrests, black wheel rims with machined sidewalls and dual-texture seat.
At its heart is Peugeot’s punchy 125cc engine, tuned for extra mid-range torque. Its 215mm shuricane front brake disc has a bright red four piston radial calliper, backed up by a 196mm rear disc with twin piston calliper, delivering impressive stopping power for a machine of this size. USD 32mm front forks and 13” alloy wheels fitted with sports profile 130/60 section tyres add to its sporty appearance and ability.
Other neat features include a digital dashboard and a dual function 12V socket, so that electrical gadgets can be recharged on the move.
The special edition Speedfight 125 Team Sport sells for £2099- OTR.
Peugeot are celebrating a podium top spot for their Kisbee scooter in the race for European motorcycle and scooter sales.
Figures released by The Motorcycle Industry in Europe [ACEM] show that, for the second year running, Peugeot’s Kisbee 50 was Europe’s most popular scooter, selling 43% more than its nearest rival in the charts, the Honda SH150AD*.
It was also the third best selling Powered Two Wheeler in Europe; BMW’s R1200GS and the Yamaha MT-07 claiming the two top spots.
Competitively priced for a premium specification scooter from a major European brand, the Kisbee sells for just £1199** and is covered by a 24-month warranty.
Its 50cc 4-stroke engine features an updated piston design, lighter con-rod and 3 chamber exhaust, producing extra torque while remaining compact, lightweight and reliable. It delivers over 100 mpg yet emits around 30% less Co2 than an equivalent size 2-stroke scooter.
Chunky 12″ wheels with sports profile tyres, telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers give it a sure-footed feel on the road and, weighing just 90kg, it’s easy to squeeze into the tightest parking spaces. Capacity for two people and a full face helmet under the seat add to the day-to-day practicality.
Notes: *12,561 units registered in 2014, compared to 8754 units of the Honda SH150AD.
**Price includes manufacturer’s delivery, pre-delivery inspection, petrol, number plate and VAT at 20%. Government first registration fee and vehicle excise duty are not included and will be charged at the prevailing rate. Prices and specifications correct at time of print.
Peugeot’s ‘neo-retro’ range of Django scooters are now available with the option of a 150cc engine, producing 10% more power than the standard 125cc motor.
Inspired by Peugeot’s S57C scooter of 1958, the Django combines the best of ‘fifties styling with the latest technology. Powered by a fuel-efficient 4-stroke engine, the Django 150 has LED indicators front and rear, LED rear light and classic analogue speedometer, with LCD screen display and trip computer. Beneath the seat is a helmet-size luggage bay and there is a lockable glove box with a 12-volt power socket inside for charging gadgets on the go.
Prices start at £2599 for the Django Heritage 150, which is available in a choice of four retro monochrome colours, with white wheel rims, double stitched dual seat and aluminium passenger hand-grips.
At £2899, the Sport 150 is equipped with Synchro Braking Control (SBC), which distributes braking effort simultaneously between the front and rear 200mm disc brakes, for controlled and balanced stopping power. Its dual seat has a removable colour-matched passenger seat cowl and chrome hand-grip too.
The Evasion 150 comes in a variety of two-tone colour schemes, with white wheel rims and white-wall tyres. Fitted with a fly screen and chrome front luggage rack as standard the Evasion also has SBC linked brakes and sells for £2899.
Topping the range is the Allure 150, with two-tone bodywork, fly screen, white-wall tyres, three-tone seat and SBC braking. In addition, the Allure comes with a colour-matched top-case, passenger back-rest and chrome rear luggage rack as standard, selling for £3099.
The Peugeot Django 150 can be ridden on an A2 motorcycle licence and is covered by a 2-year unlimited mileage parts & labour warranty.
Information and details of authorised Peugeot Scooter dealers can be found at www.peugeotscooters.co.uk.
Peugeot will display the fourth generation of the iconic Speedfight scooter for the first time in the UK at Motorcycle Live.
More than half a million Speedfight scooters have been built since its launch in 1997 and the new Speedfight 4 gets a new look and a new engine.
Change is most obvious from the front – twin optical 35W headlights, micro bulb crystal turn indicators, restyled grille and instrument console. The dashboard also gets a makeover, with an on-board digital multifunction computer and USB socket for smartphone connectivity.
There are two engine choices. The standard model has an air-cooled 50cc 2-stroke power plant, with new Dell’Orto carburettor, producing 3.8 horsepower (2.8 kW) when de-restricted and a 4.8 horsepower (3.6 kW) liquid cooled version.
Braking is beefed up with a shuricane Ø 215 mm front disc with radial calliper and black painted piston.
There are three colour options for the standard model – blue France, flat red and fluo apple green – and a further three special edition models, the Darkside in mad black, Iceblade in icy white and Pure, also in icy white. The special editions all get the liquid cooled engine and Ø 190 mm shuricane rear disc brake as standard.
The new Speedfight 4 is expected to arrive in UK showrooms in summer 2015 and prices will be announced closer to the time. See it at Motorcycle Live, 22-30 November 2014 at the NEC Birmingham, Stand 2E30 in Hall 2.
Save £300 on the price of a new Speedfight 125 scooter in Peugeot’s end-of-season sale. Launched earlier this year, the 125cc sport scooter normally sells for £2299, but limited numbers, in red and blue, are available for £1999, if purchased before the end of October.
Combining sharp styling with performance parts, the Speedfight 125 is powered by the company’s latest 4-stroke engine and is tuned for mid-range torque. Braking power is delivered by a 215mm shuricane brake disc with four piston radial calliper at the front, backed up by a 196mm rear disc with twin piston calliper. Its compact wheelbase (1290mm), light weight (114kg) and low centre of gravity (the 7.5 litre fuel tank is beneath the floor pan) provide responsive handling, which is enhanced by 32mm upside down front forks and 13” wheels fitted with sports profile 130/60 section tyres.
Attention to detail is apparent throughout the Speedfight 125, with its fully digital dashboard, stainless steel bar end weights and dual function 12V socket, for charging accessories on the move. Twin optical headlights light up the road ahead and the crystal indicators use micro-bulbs for sleek styling and durability. The spacious dual-texture sport seat is big enough to carry rider and passenger in comfort and there are retractable aluminium footrests for the pillion too. Beneath the seat is a lockable luggage bay that is sufficient to store a full face helmet.
To qualify for the discount customers need to download a voucher from the Peugeot Scooters website at www.peugeotscooters.co.uk
Peugeot has introduced an entry level version of its Citystar executive scooter that shares most of the features of the top-of-the-range Citystar 125i, yet sells for £800 less, making it the most affordable GT scooter in the range.
Peugeot has made the saving by replacing the liquid-cooled/fuel-injected/4-valve engine fitted to the current Citystar 125i with the company’s new 2S Evo air-cooled 125cc single cylinder/twin valve motor, which is more cost-effective to manufacture thanks to its simpler design and larger production runs.
Aimed at urban riders who want the comfort of a GT executive scooter with the compact dimensions and quick handling of a smaller machine, the Citystar has a generous dual seat and plenty of legroom, as well as a lockable compartment under the seat big enough to accommodate two helmets and a handy glove box containing a 12V socket for charging devices while on the move.
Like the range-topping Citystar 125i, the air-cooled model has 13’’ alloy wheels, 37mm diameter front forks and adjustable rear suspension, for secure road holding and stability at speed. A 240 mm brake disc at the front and 210 mm disc at the rear provide controllable stopping power. Twin halogen 35W headlamps illuminate the road ahead and the dashboard is fully digital. A 90° turning radius makes the Citystar maneuverable in traffic and other tight spaces and at 145 kg the air cooled model is lighter than the liquid cooled version (at 150 kg).
Priced at £2,599- the Peugeot Citystar 125 AC is covered by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. For further information call 01202 810100 or visit peugeotscooters.co.uk.
The above prices include ‘On the Road’ preparation. This includes manufacturer’s delivery, pre delivery inspection, petrol, number plate and VAT at the current rate. Government first registration fee and vehicle excise duty are not included and will be charged at the prevailing rate. E&OE
Peugeot have announced prices for their ‘neo-retro’ range of Django scooters, which are due in UK showrooms this autumn.
Inspired by Peugeot’s S55 scooter of 1953, the Django combines long flowing bodywork, reminiscent of saloon cars of the Fifties, with the latest technology. Powered by modern fuel-efficient engines, in 125cc and 150cc options, the Django has LED indicators and rear light, an LCD screen display on the dashboard and 12-volt power socket in the glove box.
Prices start at £2599 for the 125cc Django Heritage, which is available in a choice of four retro monochrome colours, with white wheel rims, double stitched dual seat and aluminium passenger handgrips.
At £2899, the Sport 125 is equipped with Synchro Braking Control (SBC), which distributes braking effort simultaneously between the front and rear disc brakes, for controlled and balanced stopping power. Its dual seat has a removable passenger seat shell and chrome hand-grip too.
The Evasion comes in a variety of two-tone colour schemes, with white wheel rims and white-wall tyres. Fitted with a fly screen and chrome front luggage rack as standard, the Evasion also has SBC linked brakes and sells for £2899 [125cc].
Topping the range is the Allure, with two-tone bodywork, fly screen, white-wall tyres, three-tone seat and SBC braking. In addition, the Allure comes with a colour-match top-case, passenger back-rest and chrome rear luggage rack as standard, selling for £3099 [125cc].
Peugeot have introduced a special edition of their new 125cc Speedfight in the distinctive matt black and orange Darkside colour scheme.
Powered by a punchy new 125cc engine that is tuned for extra mid-range torque, the Speedfight Darkside has the performance and specification to match its sports styling. Its 215mm shuricane front brake disc has a four piston radial calliper, backed up by a 196mm rear disc with twin piston calliper, providing class-leading stopping power Responsive handling is delivered by 32mm upside down front forks and 13” alloy wheels fitted with sports profile 130/60 section tyres.
Twin optical headlights light up the road ahead, with stacked bank crystal indicators that make the rider’s intentions clear. Beneath the generous dual-texture sport seat is a lockable luggage bay that is sufficient to store a full face helmet and includes a dual function 12V socket, so accessories can be recharged on the move.
The special edition Speedfight 125 Darkside sells for £2399- OTR. Visit www.peugeotscooters.co.uk for more information.
Peugeot have updated their big wheel scooter for 2014, with the introduction of the Tweet Evo.
Now available with a choice of modern economical 50cc and 125cc 4-stroke motors, the Tweet Evo has a short wheelbase (1330mm), light weight (100kg/50cc and 109kg/125cc) and large 16” wheels, so it handles exceptionally well on both town and country roads.
Peugeot gave the Tweet a face-lift for 2014, restyling the headlight, flush-fit indicators and badge, as well as the combined alloy luggage rack/pillion grab handle assembly. The comfortable dual seat gets sport stitching and is colour contrasted to the scooter; so the Antarctica White has a black seat, light brown for the Blueberry bodywork and maroon for the Onyx Grey models.
In Antarctica White colours the Tweet 50 & 125 also get polished all-black alloy wheels.
Sales of scooters continue to rise this year, up 4.3% during January to May, compared to the same period last year, maintaining a trend that started in 2010, as motorists look to save money in the face of the rising costs of fuel, insurance and parking.
Available from all authorised Peugeot Scooter dealers, the Tweet 125 Evo retails at £2099, including VAT and two year unlimited mileage warranty. The Tweet 50 Evo sells for £1799. For details on the Tweet Evo and to view the full Peugeot range visit www.peugeotscooters.co.uk or call O12O2 823344.
Peugeot’s best-selling Speedfight scooter is now available powered by a new 125cc motor. More than half a million Speedfights have been sold since its launch in the mid-1990′s, but this is the first time that Peugeot have produced it in this engine size – the most popular in the UK market (37% of all new motorcycles were between 51-125cc last year).
Peugeot created the sport scooter sector with their original 50cc Speedfight and the new 125 sticks to the same principles, combining sharp styling with performance parts. Its compact wheelbase (1290mm), light weight (114kg) and low centre of gravity (the 7.5 litre fuel tank is beneath the floor pan) provide responsive handling. This is enhanced by 32mm upside down front forks and 13” wheels fitted with sports profile 130/60 section tyres.
The efficient 125cc 4-stroke engine has been tuned for mid-range torque, while braking power is delivered by a 215mm shuricane brake disc with four piston radial calliper at the front, backed up by a 196mm rear disc with twin piston calliper.
Attention to detail is apparent throughout the Speedfight 125, with its fully digital dashboard, stainless steel bar end weights and dual function 12V socket, for charging accessories on the move. Twin optical headlights light up the road ahead and the crystal indicators use micro-bulbs for durability. The spacious dual-texture sport seat is big enough to carry rider and passenger in comfort and there are retractable aluminium footrests to improve pillion comfort. Beneath the seat is a lockable luggage bay that is sufficient to store a full face helmet.
Prices start at £2299 for the Speedfight 125, which will be available in a choice of Sapphire Blue or Dragon Red. Visit www.peugeotscooters.co.uk for information.
Peugeot will bring four models of its neo-retro Django scooter to the UK in 2014, all powered by a modern 125cc 4-stroke motor. Inspired by Peugeot’s S55 scooter of 1953, the Django has rounded rear wings punctuated by three air intakes and long flowing bodywork, reminiscent of the saloon cars of the Fifties. It is also packed with modern technology, such as 200mm diameter disc brakes front and rear, linked by Synchro Braking Control (SBC), which distributes braking effort simultaneously to both wheels. LED lighting is used for front and rear indicators and rear light, as well as running lights in the front grille. Details of availability and prices will be published on www.peugeotscooters.co.uk in the near future.
Heritage; available in four classic colour options – Black, White and pastel shades of Green and Blue. With white wheels and round chrome mirrors too, this is the purist heritage choice. Click on image for print quality version
Sport; produced in two colours – Silver Satin and French blue – with grey wheel rims and sport number stickers. Sport dual seat has removable passenger seat shell and chrome hand-grip. Click on image for print quality version.
Evasion; in two-tone Pistachio, Dragon Red, Rocky Blue or Vitamin Orange, with white wheel rims and white-wall tyres. Painted rear-view mirrors have a chrome surround. Fly screen and chrome front luggage rack are standard equipment. Click on image for print quality version.
Allure – range-topping model, with two-tone bodywork in choice of Blackcurrant, Satin Silver, Icy White or Chocolate. Grey wheel rims, white-wall tyres and three-tone dual seat. Painted mirrors with chrome surround. Fly screen, colour-match top-case, passenger back-rest and chrome rear luggage rack as standard equipment
For the past 115 years Peugeot Scooters has always found a way to renew itself. As a pioneer in the motorised two-wheeled adventure Peugeot produced its first motorcycle in 1898. More recently, Peugeot invented the modern scooter with plastic bodywork just 30 years ago. Now, by investing in the neo-retro segment with Django, Peugeot delved into its history to create designs for the future.
STYLING HISTORY
Peugeot introduced its first scooter in the early 1950s. At the time the S55 was a very comfortable and well-equipped two-seater scooter with genuine practical qualities. As a symbol of freedom and French elegance, Peugeot’s designers took their inspiration from this scooter to create the silhouette of its successor: Django. Standing solidly on its 12’’ wheels, Django has well-rounded rear wings punctuated by 3 air intakes, with long flowing bodywork that is reminiscent of the saloon cars of the era.
RETRO SPIRIT WITH ‘NEO‘ TECHNOLOGY
While its heritage is undeniable from the aesthetic perspective, Django is nevertheless a resolutely modern scooter on the technology front, as epitomised by the design of its lighting. Equipped with an all-LED lighting system, the Lion set in the centre of the wide front grille framed by the daytime lighting surround sets Django apart from all the other scooters on the market. The same principle is apparent at the rear with a light cluster comprising high visibility signature strip-lighting that enhances Django’s neo-retro spirit. Customers will be able to choose between four different high-performance and fuel-efficient engines, ranging from a 50cc two-stroke to 125cc and 150cc four-strokes.
From the safety standpoint, the Synchro Braking Control (SBC) integral braking system distributes braking effort simultaneously to the front and rear wheels and is available as standard equipment on 125cc and 150cc models. While the dashboard has distinctly ‘Fifties styling, at its centre is an LCD screen, displaying trip meters, ambient temperature and speed, in addition to the analogue speedometer needle.
The low seat height culminating at 770 mm means that Django is accessible for the majority of riders, with comfortable and padded seating is. With a 1,363 mm wheelbase and an overall length of 1,944 mm, Django is particularly roomy to ride, notably two-up, when both the rider and passenger have enough comfortable space to avoid getting in eachother’s way.
As a functional scooter, Django is equipped with a 12V power socket in the glove box located on the back of the leg-shield, a bag hook and extensive under-seat storage space to accommodate a jet helmet. All in all, a scooter with authentic styling that is both high-tech and practical, and perfectly adapted to daily travel in urban environments.
Django will be produced in four styles; Allure, Sport, Evasion & Heritage. Details of availability, options and prices will be published on Peugeot Scooters’ UK website in the near future. Visit www.peugeotscooters.co.uk.
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