Italjet Dragster
The Italjet the Italian manufacturer Moto Italjet Dragster (1998-2003) is the first and only mass-produced scooter with axle steering and tubular frame. Alessandro Leopoldo Tartarini received a patent in 1997 on a tubular space frame and axle steering for motor scooters.
Technology
The Ackermann steering is a type of front suspension of motorcycles rarely used in scooters this wheel location has not yet been applied. The Yamaha GTS 1000 (1993-1997) can be considered as the inspiration of the brothers Tartarini. Innovative technology and exceptional design drawn from the Dragster series.
" This scooter is not for the pragmatist, but a clear case for exhibitionists. "
All dragster models based on a framework version that was obviously designed for more power. The front wheel was in the dimension 120/70-11, delivered the rear wheel in size 130/70-12 ( 130/60-13 2007 model ), the wheelbase was 1310 mm. The model Dragster 50 in 2007 temporarily reissued, in addition to the model Dragster 250 Italjet Dragster The Ackermann steering on the left driving impression as a " discordant and cant liges drivability at low speeds ." Despite water cooling and unregulated catalyst - - In addition, the background noise was the large two-stroke engine complains:
"With the Italjet Dragster 180 to roll quietly through the residential area is impossible. Who buys this scooter, but also want the not at all. "