July 12th, 2010
Update: News on new Stella 4 strokes.We are working to resolve an issue with US Customs regarding an alleged oversight by the factory in India over an issue that would appear easily corrected. We appreciate your patience, and will continue to keep you updated as we obtain more information.
May 17th, 2010
Dean and Rog from Houston, two tough radio guys "buddying up" on a Pamplona! Take a look!
April 30th, 2010
Chuck and Sarah make a daring rescue with the help of a Genuine 150cc Buddy International St. Tropez!Click here for the video!
April 7th, 2010
NBC'S CHUCK FEATURES GENUINE SCOOTERSDon't miss the upcoming April 26th episode of CHUCK as Chuck and Sarah save the day on their Genuine St. Tropez scooter.
Click here for the trailer
Mar. 15th, 2010
Great syndicated article about Genuine: America's smallest scooter company has strategy for challenging times! A fun and inspiring read.... TAKE A LOOK!
Mar. 1st, 2010
Over the summer our International scooters made an appearance on MTV's Nitro Circus see the entire episode here!
Oct. 30th, 2009
RIDE ON SNOW! Don't put Stable for your gas yet! It's easily installed on many scooters so here's a sure fire way to stay on your scooter all winter long! SnoScoot is coming soon! See the video!
Aug. 24th, 2009
The Genuine Scooter Company, and it's official safety director, Dr. Wilhelm Junkers, today announced a national "CASH FOR SMALL CLUNKERS" program. Dr. Junkers, together with participating GENUINE SCOOTER DEALERS nationally, will offer a $300 CASH CREDIT towards any GENUINE SCOOTER PRODUCT in exchange for any "titled" 2 wheeler that can be rolled or driven in to it's dealership. Click for more information
July 14, 2009
Jason Howell is riding across the country on a Buddy Scooter and he's taking incredible photos and Blogging along the way. Join him on his Genuine sponsored journey.
July 6, 2009
Jay Leno is our Buddy. He's signing a 2009 Black Buddy for a local charity raffle. Good guy, big hearted and a lot of fun!.
June 20, 2009
Modern Buddy celebrates it's 3rd Birthday...providing a scootering fellowship, technical advice, and spirited fun throughout the united states...visit www.modernbuddy.com.
June 18, 2009
Genuine Scooter teams up with #1 motorcycle insurer Progressive to make sure its customers can get instant insurance coverage for their new scooters.Consumers can now get an insurance quote on their scooter while they're at a Genuine Scooter dealership, either by calling a toll free number or by visiting a specially dedicated Web site, progressive.com/Genuine.
"This arrangement with Progressive will make it faster and easier for our customers to get insurance right away," said Philip McCaleb, CEO of Genuine Scooter Company. "Instead of hesitating and wondering whether they'll be able to insure their scooter, they'll be able to ride right out of the dealership knowing they're covered by the #1 name in motorcycle insurance." There will be a lifesize cut out of "FLO", the bubbly spokeswoman for Progressive, in every Genuine Dealer, to promote the exciting partnership.
May 25, 2009
Our 2-stroke thriller, the Rattler 110 was recently reviewed at Just Gotta Scoot.com! "The Rattler 110 charges out of the gate on demand and almost feels like it's daring you to push it harder".Read the whole review
May 13, 2009
Scooter-news.com recently published an insightful review of the 2009 Genuine Stella. The article features not only word and photos, but video of Genuine's all-metal beauty in action. After putting the manual shift two-stroke through its paces, Scooter-news.com had this to say:"For getting around town in style, the Stella really can't be beat."
Click here to read more!
April 20, 2009
ScooterRidersNow is a great new website founded by acclaimed moto-journalist Genevieve Schmitt. Since 1993, Schmitt has written articles and monthly columns for publications like American Iron, Road Bike, and American Rider. She is also a well respected journalist for several motorcycle industry publications, and her work to raise awareness for female motorcyclists earned her an induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame.After years focused on the big bikes, Ms. Schmitt recently caught the scooter bug in a big way. Realizing that scooters are fun to ride, practical, eco-friendly, and economical, she created a web site dedicated solely to scooters. ScooterRidersNow is an innovative combination magazine, discussion forum, and online resource. It enables scooter enthusiasts of all experience levels to access information on new products, scooter-related clubs and events, as well as share stories, photos, and events.
ScooterRidersNow recently posted news on the upcoming 4-stroke Stella, and a full review of the 2009 Genuine Scooter line-up. Check it out!
April 10, 2009
Get "Big Bike" Service from Your Genuine Scooter
Genuine Scooter Company recently teamed up with Gart Sutton and Associates to organize Genuine authorized dealers into "20 Groups." These 20 Groups allow dealers from all over the country to share information and ideas to improve their customer service, inventory management, operation of their repair departments, and so forth. Gart Sutton works with industry heavyweights like Harley-Davidson and KTM, and is considered a top expert in the 2-wheel industry.How does this benefit you, the customer? We think that when your dealer offers fast, friendly and efficient service, it improves your scooter and purchase experience! In other words, you shouldn't need a big bike to get big bike service!!!
October 20, 2008
TheStreet.com interviewed Genuine Scooters President Philip McCaleb about the growing scooter market amid troubled financial times."...(Genuine) doesn't need to ask the U.S. government for a bailout check," says journalist Steve Cooper. More
August 25, 2008
Genuine dealer Sportique Scooters was featured in an NPR article on buying a scooter. Sportique's Adam Baker gives some buying tips and insights...
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July 15, 2008
MSN highlights the BUDDY, with a sweet seafoam green gal named "Bella". After all the research and comparisons with the "big guys", financially savvy Tracy Harger chose her steed, or is it a "Philly"?Click to read the review!
July 11, 2008
America's favorite scooter was prominently featured in the La Times! Staff writer Susan Carpenter reviews the St. Tropez and finds it "irresistible".Click to read the review!
June 20, 2008
Bike Barn, a great new Genuine Scooter dealer in Medford, Oregon, was recently featured in Motorcycle USA.com. Noticing the recent addition of scooters to their shop, the online magazine decided to write an article about scooters and gas prices. Genuine was heavily featured in the article. More
May 23, 2008
First Business, a finance-oriented news program, recently featured Genuine Scooter Company...More
April 18, 2008
GENUINE SCOOTERS is now a national sponsor of NPR, National Public Radio... by sponsoring "The Plant Detective" which runs daily in many of NPRs markets. More
Feb. 25, 2008
The GENUINE LOVE BUS leaves for Goodwill tour with ED, his trusty dog SCOOTER, and a selection of GENUINE'S hottest products to show hundreds of interested dealers nationwide. ED and Scooter will be attending rallies and holding FACTORY rep days at Selected dealers in the east all Spring!
Feb. 22, 2008
Rest in peace Libby Maynard. Your daughter really loves you. Gee, what do YOU think Genuine Scooter Company is going to do about this??? Stay tuned.
Feb. 22, 2008
Buddy sets the pace for pro cyclists.
Some of the country's top cycling teams now use Buddy scooters to train for international racing events. More
Jan. 29, 2008
Thanks Phil...for bringing Stella back! Man, I missed having that scoot on the floor and what a difference it makes. The new colors are sweet and the paint work is very, very nice. The whole Genuine line-up is very, very nice. You've really got it dialed in for us. 08's going to be a big one! Dave Rueve-Metro Scooter
Dec. 19, 2007
Sheffield financing, well-known consumer financing specialists, signed a deal with GENUINE to provide customer financing at attractvie rates through ALL genuine Dealers. The Sheffield/Genuine partnership will allow GENUINE DEALERS an attractive alternative for their customers with very special monthly rates! Finance your new GENUINE SCOOTER today!
Dec. 17, 2007
New and Improved Genuine Scooter Company Web Site!We're very excited to kick off our redesigned web site in conjunction with our 2008 model launch. We hope that you'll find it easier to navigate and much cooler to look at. Also, we will be updating the site more frequently, so please make sure to visit us often to check out new developments in our product line and to hear breaking news about scooters and scooterists in general. On to the new scooters!!
October 22, 2007
America's favorite scooter was prominently featured in a recent episode of ABC's Desperate Housewives. Even when surrounded by Hollywood's hottest stars, the Buddy stole the show!
Click to see the Buddy's soon-to-be Emmy award winning performance!
October 21, 2007
If you enjoyed listening to Genuine Scooter Co. President Philip McCaleb talk about Scooterworks' rise from its humble beginnings in a garage back in 1989, now you can check out the rest of the story. Click this link to hear McCaleb talk about Genuine Scooter Company's early days with the Stella and its evolution into the Buddy and Rattler!
October 21, 2007
Check out thescooterscoop.com for a review of the Buddy 125. Reviewer Steve Guzman had reservations about the Buddy and it's ability to speedily transport a 6 foot, 200 pound rider. But after 250 miles, Guzman deemed the Buddy "bulletproof" and "...the best all-purpose scooter" he's ever ridden. Click here to read the full article!
October 15, 2007
Alix Bryan is winding up her historic 11-week, 11,000 mile "P.E.A.C.E. Scooter" ride. Her final major stop was Crawford, Texas home to President George W. Bush. Her arrival was documented by CNN. Click here to watch the video and to hear Alix's views on peace. Great job, Alix!!!
October 5, 2007
Genuine Scooters Co. is proud to team up with the US Women's Cycling Development Program (USWCDP). The program develops the top female cycling talent in the US, including 2007 US National Champion Mara Abbott. More
September 13, 2007
Scooter Scoop Has a nice review of our Rattler Buck Ten. "I mean this bike stood out...", "I haven't had that much fun in a long time, commuting to work no less!" More
September 7, 2007
NBC 5 Chicago did a little story on scootering in the city. Most of the footage was shot in and around Scooterworks, with Genuine Scooters proudly featured! More
July 5, 2007
Genuine Scooters is sponsoring Alix Bryan, P.E.A.C.E. activist and fellow scooter enthusiast. Genuine contributed a Buddy scooter and technical support for Alex's 9,000 mile trip. More