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Flyscooters

American motor scooter company

Flyscooters was an American company that marketed gas-powered motor scooters manufactured in China and Taiwan. The company was founded in 2006 in Florida by scooter enthusiasts Leon Li and Daniel Pak, and ceased operations in 2010.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2006Founded1
Flyscooter il bello picnic
Photo: Mindyblee ( talk ) www.Flyscooters.com, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikipedia4

Flyscooters was an American company that marketed gas-powered motor scooters manufactured in China and Taiwan. The company was founded in 2006 in Florida by scooter enthusiasts Leon Li and Daniel Pak, and ceased operations in 2010. During the operating life of the company, Flyscooters' basic business model was to import low-cost scooters from abroad (mostly the Chinese firm Zhongneng Industry Group (Znen)) and distribute them under the Flybrand name to a network of retail scooter dealerships across the United States, providing dealers with warranty and spare parts support.2

Products and brands

Scooters

El Capitan 250

X808 150

Seba 150

Swift 150

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Cadenza 150 cc

Il Bello 50 & 150 cc

La Vie 150 cc

Swift 50 cc

Rio 50cc & 150cc

Trek 50cc & 150cc

Pico 50cc

E-250 250cc

Fly Scout 110cc

Il Bello

The Il Bello is a street legal, gasoline-powered motor scooter assembled in China using parts sourced from China, Il Bello is an unlicensed copy of the Honda Joker and is the flagship vehicle of Flyscooters. The Il Bello has a 4-stroke air-cooled motor and gets 70-90 mpg. It is certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). It comes in 50cc and 150cc. Sometimes the Il Bello is erroneously called Il Bella. The Il Bello is assembled in China at Taizhou Zhongneng Motorcycle Co. Ltd, also known in the industry as ZNEN.

50 cc specification:

Engine: Single Cylinder, 4-stroke

Displacement: 50cc

Fuel Consumption: 88 mpg

Top Speed: 37 mph

Cooling System: Forced Air

Compression Ratio: 10.5 to 1

Maximum Power: 2.7 hp @ 8000 rpm

Maximum Torque 1.6 ft lb @ 6000 rpm

Fuel System: carbureted

Drive System: CVT (fully automated)

Load Capacity: 230 lbs

Starting System: electric and kick start

Front tire: 3.5 – 10 inch

Rear tire: 3.5 – 10 inch

Front Suspension: dual telescopic

Rear Suspension: single non-adjustable shock

Front brake: performance disc

Rear brake: drum

Dry Weight: 213 lbs

Wheelbase: 47.8 inches

Ground Clearance: 3.9 inches

Seat Height: 27.2 inches

Overall Length: 74.1 inches

Fuel Capacity: 1.43 gallon

Battery: 12 volt

Transmission Belts: Gates, United States

Spark Plugs: NGK, Japan

Bearings: NSK, Japan

Piston Rings: ATG, Taiwan

Gasoline: 91 octane

Tires: Chengshin, Taiwan or Duro Huafeng, Taiwan

Battery: YUASA

Headlight: Philips

Carburetor: Deni (joint venture of KEIHIN, Japan) used in Harley Davidson, Honda and other major brands of motorcycles.

150 cc specifications:

Engine: Single Cylinder, 4-stroke

Displacement: 150cc

Fuel Consumption: 79mpg

Top Speed: 50 mph

Cooling System: Forced Air

Compression Ratio: 9.2 to 1

Maximum Power: 8.4 hp @ 7000 rpm

Maximum Torque 5.0 ft lb @ 6000 rpm

Fuel System: Carbureted

Drive System: CVT (fully automated)

Load Capacity: 310 lbs

Starting System: electric and kick start

Front tire: 3.5 – 10 inch

Rear tire: 3.5 – 10 inch

Front Suspension: dual telescopic

Rear Suspension: single non-adjustable shock

Front brake: performance disc

Rear brake: drum

Dry Weight: 223 lbs

Wheelbase: 47.8 inches

Ground Clearance: 3.9 inches

Seat Height: 27.2 inches

Overall Length: 74.1 inches

Fuel Capacity: 1.3 gallon

Battery: 12 volt

Transmission Belts: Gates, United States

Spark Plugs: NGK, Japan

Bearings: NSK, Japan

Piston Rings: ATG, Taiwan

Gasoline: 91 octane

Tires: Chengshin, Taiwan or Duro Huafeng, Taiwan

Battery: YUASA

Headlight: Philips

Carburetor: Deni (joint venture of KEIHIN, Japan) used in Harley Davidson, Honda and other major brands of motorcycles.

La Vie

La Vie is a street legal, gas-powered motor scooter assembled in China using parts sourced from China, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States. The La Vie has 4-stroke air-cooled motor and gets 95-100 mpg. It is certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Department of Transportation (DOT).

La Vie is assembled in China and only available from brick and mortar dealers; it cannot be purchased online or drop shipped. The strict maintenance and care from dealers mandated by Flyscooters is argued as restricting because alterations to the La Vie may void warranty.

La Vie comes in Sea Mist Green, Montego Red, Royal Purple and Cinnamon Brown. It is no longer available in Peruvian Gold. La Vie has locking under seat storage, pop-out passenger foot pegs, both a side and center stand, and a locking forward compartment. It is made from scratch and dig resistant ABS material rather than fiberglass or metal. Deploying the side stand does not kill the engine which is the norm, and starting the motor cannot be accomplished until applying one of the brakes.

The demographic breakdown of La Vie riders is roughly half riders trying to go green and be eco-friendly while the other half is made up of senior citizens.

La Vie riders are active on forums, participate in community rallies, and form clubs dedicated to Flyscooters, like Scooter Squadron. Flyscooters is known for strong dealer support, dedication to customer service and encourages good will and philanthropy that range from teaming with Avon, Massachusetts fire fighters to raise money for a relief fund, to donations to Marlborough School where the La Vie was photographed with actress Jamie Lee Curtis.

Specifications:

Engine: Single Cylinder, 4-stroke

Displacement: 151cc

Fuel Consumption: 74mpg

Top Speed: 55 mph

Cooling System: Forced Air

Compression Ratio: 9.2 to 1

Maximum Power: 8.4 hp @ 7000 rpm

Maximum Torque 5.0 ft lb @ 6000 rpm

Fuel System: Carbureted

Drive System: CVT (fully automated)

Load Capacity: 330 lbs

Starting System: electric and kick start

Front tire: Tubeless 120/70-12"

Rear tire: Tubeless 120/70-12"

Front Suspension: dual hydraulic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension: pre-loaded adjustable hydraulic shock absorber

Front brake: hydraulically operated performance disc

Rear brake: hydraulically operated performance disc

Dry Weight: 242 lbs (110 kg)

Wheelbase: 54.8 inches

Seat Height: 33.0 inches

Fuel Capacity: 1.3 gallon

Battery: 12 volt

Transmission Belts: Gates, US

Spark Plugs: NGK, Japan

Bearings: NSK, Japan

Piston Rings: ATG, Taiwan

Gasoline: 91 octane

Tires: Chengshin, Taiwan or Duro Huafeng, Taiwan

Battery: YUASA

Headlight: Philips

Carburetor: Deni (joint venture of KEIHIN, Japan) used in Harley Davidson, Honda and other major brands of motorcycles.

Accessory

Scooter Bug trailer

From Wikipedia’s article on Flyscooters, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

  1. 2010Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 2006Founded Founded1

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