Pedmoto Series 1 exhaust system developments

Pedmoto Series 1 exhaust system (prototype)

If you've been following the discussion on our Facebook page then you'll have heard about the good results of our Pedmoto Series 1 exhaust during testing. A big "thank you" to Ben Davies and Tom Holloway who allowed us to torture their bikes for an evening. All tests went better than expected with surprisingly pleasing figures as a 50 and 70cc exhaust. Shocking really, this system was only intended to come out as one of the strongest performing 50 systems and it has ended up out performing some of the best and poorest in both stock 50 format and mid-range 70 setups.

Visually, the aggressive angle of the Series 1 really benefits the bike by making more of the rear wheel visible. Fitting and removal of the pipe is also easy thanks to the accessibility of the exhaust manifold. The finished system will be sold with a black anodised silencer and will be supplied in a lacquered or bare metal finish just in case anyone wants to have them chrome or nickel plated. We still need to crunch the price a little but we can guarantee it will be hard to beat on performance, price, appearance and general quality for a quite possible RRP of £99.99. We'll keep you updated with further developments.

FREE Series 1 Pedmoto exhaust system up for grabs!

Pedmoto Series 1 exhaust system (prototype)

Here's a sneak preview of the latest prototype which has now reached the 'beta' stage of development meaning it's now close to going into production. Stocking most of the best brands has made it easy for us to see what's needed to make a good system and hopefully at a lower price than any of the potential competition (providing we've done our sums right)!

Our very own Pedmoto Series 1 performance exhaust has been developed for the popular 50 to 70cc sports range, and now we want one of you guys to help us in our development:

Although our exhaust has already proven to be one of the strongest performers if not the strongest on our test bike, we want to test it on some fresh meat before we commit to a production run. So we need a volunteer with a standard scooter that has a Minarelli horizontal engine (2010/2011) with no more than an aftermarket exhaust fitted and re-jetted etc. (e.g. Aerox, Jog RR, Malaguti F12/F15). Remember guys we're based in Barnsley so it might make sense for you to be quite local. As a reward the owner of the test bike used will receive a FREE Series 1 Pedmoto system!

Interested in helping out? Simply go to our Facebook page to express your interest.

By the way, the eagle eyed among you may have spotted a familiar silencer clamp used for testing in our prototype, no prizes unfortunately for guessing which one!

EICMA 2009 - Piaggio USB / Gilera GP800

More show news from Milan:

Piaggio USB

Piaggio presented a gas-electric concept scooter at EICMA - the 'USB' (Urban Sport Bike). Designed by Marco Lambri at Piaggio's Pontedera Style Centre, the USB has a distinct futuristic look about it with its flowing lines and Persil white cleanness. But like many concept bikes, you just know the machine won't ever hit the streets, however the design ideas and the styling may eventually filter down into production models. As it turns out the technology inside the USB has already been incorporated by Piaggio in the MP3 Hybrid which was also on display at EICMA. The USB runs on a gas-electric hybrid system which utilises lithium polymer batteries to power an electric motor attached to the rear wheel. The electric power is mated with an internal combustion engine. Surprisingly the USB's gas engine is a direct-injection two-stroke as opposed to the MP3 Hybrid's four-stroke engine. Performance claims aren't much to shout about with a top speed of 62mph. Eco-friendliness and fuel economy are the main selling points for the machine, Piaggio claim you can get 155mpg out of the bike and running on battery power alone the USB can be ridden at an average speed of 37mph for 31 miles.

Gilera Trofeo GP800

If maxi-scooters and tuned four-strokes are your thing, then Gilera's Trofeo 839cc GP800 should be of interest... Spec as follows: Ported engine, larger intake/exhaust valves and a larger throttle body. Improved air flow, K&N air filter. Rapid Bike II remapped ECU. Transmission mods include a lightened and tuned variator, lightened and tuned clutch, lightened drum clutch, D.I.D ERV3 520 size final drive chain, a 49-tooth ergal rear sprocket and an OEM front sprocket modified to 520 size. The exhaust system is made from steel and carbon and dyno tuned and flowed by FF FRESCO.

To match the performance of the bike, the handling of the GP800 has been improved with an adjustable front fork made by Alex Racing Suspension and an adjustable MUPO rear shocker again by Alex Racing. Stopping power has been improved with PT evo II oversize master cylinders front and rear and sintered brake pads. Finally, the seat has been modified for racing and is the work of Gabriele Musco. We'd love to see the bike in action.