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They just don’t make them like they used to...

Recently, a news article caught my eye as it mentioned a company with a revolutionary new scooter design. Intrigued to hear more, I soon found out that it had nothing to do with a new engine design or improved performance. The story was about how its chassis was built and that the new cost-effective method would drastically reduce build costs. It is a bit ironic as, when finished, purchasing one will set you back around 15 grand, which doesn’t sound very cheap even in today’s expensive world.

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