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[Shutterfly]

I am looking for a particular scooter. I see this scooter everywhere! But when I want to show my co-worker ( who is helping me to buy one) This style of bike, It is never around. Does anyone know of a site, where i can find all different kinds of korean scooters? I have googled a million times, and it is never successful. I cannot describe the style of this scooter, I just know it to see it. Please help me! My boyfriend really wants this scooter!

[Pyongshin Sangja]

www.dmc.co.kr

www.hyosungmotors.co.kr

The two largest motorcycle/scooter manufacturers in Korea.

[Shutterfly]

i looked through the scooters and bikes, but unfortunatley the one I am looking for is not there. The only way I can describe it, is as kind of retro looking. It is alot rounder than the other scooters as well. Thank you for your help anyways.

[Koreabound2004]

Could it be a vespa?

[Shutterfly]

I don't think so, I think I would of remembered if it was a vespa, maybe not though. Are vespa's very common in Seoul?

[Shutterfly]

Does any one know of good places to shop for second hand bikes and scooters in Seoul? The internet thing isn't really working out

[Pyongshin Sangja]

You are thinking of a "Vino." It's a Yamaha 50 cc, I think. Popular with girls and mod-minded types without the money for a Vespa.

[Zark]

There was an article in Seoul Magazine last year about a new Vespa shop in town that was selling the new super cool "retro" Vespas - which carry a different (the designer's?) name - like Piaggio or something similar. Kind of 1950s style to them. Maybe that? Cool lookin' scooter though . . .

[Godzilla]

I think it is the Vino you're after. It's a Yamaha and I know you can get them in Toegyero (Chunmuro Station). Have a look at this link.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/unitinfo/2/mcy/8/328/0/yamaha_vino_125.aspx

[Pyongshin Sangja]

Yeah, Piaggio is the parent company of Vespa. Vespas have the retro styling, Piaggio's are a bit more modern looking. Same underneath.