Stripped-Down Italjet Dragster @ EICMA - Are You Ready For The Most Aggressive Looking Class 2B Scooter?

For us, one of the best aspects of the Italjet stand at this years EICMA was the stripped-down Dragster displayed on a ramp which you could move up and down and take a close look at exactly how the Dragster is designed & engineered.

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Not many manufacturers, especially scooter manufacturers, would ever dare display their bikes naked at a show, as typically, all the ugly bits or design shortcuts are hidden underneath the panels.

When you get the chance to see the Dragster exposed like this, you realise what makes it unique and why the Dragster is in a different league than any other scooter ever made. It would seem that Massimo Tartarini, the designer of the Dragster and President of the company, has put just as much effort into designing the bits you wouldn't usually see as he did the sculptured outer panels.

Every little detail is placed perfectly and with careful thought, even down to things like the ABS pump, wiring and fuel tank.  

Italjet are famous for their frame design, The trellis frame on the Dragster looks impressive with or without the panels, but when stripped down, you can really appreciate its modular nature and see the various pieces that fit together to form the core on which the Dragster is built.

One thing people need to understand about the Dragster is this is not simply a product Italjet want to release to make money, but it has real passion behind it. Italjet wants to show the world what they can do and how they refuse to conform to the normal, and the new Dragster couldn't be any further away from normal. 

Massimo commented in a recent interview that he is not interested in creating a sensible commuter vehicle; instead, Italjet has a key focus on high-end machines that break the mould and stick the middle finger up to practicality. 

The Dragster appeals to those who have an eye for design and appreciate engineering its fair to say the level of detail on the Dragster is easily on par with the likes of MV Augusta or Ducati, You could even argue it's in some ways better. Taking this into account, the Dragster is exceptionally good value for money. Some people have said it's a bit expensive for a scooter, but the Dragster is so much more than a scooter. Its automotive artwork driven by a true passion for innovation and design.

These days we find many manufacturers sharing components, copying other people's designs or simply rebadging otherwise identical vehicles. So it's a real breath of fresh air to see a new scooter that is entirely bespoke, except for the Piaggio engine that powers the new Dragster.

The original Dragster was considered by many as one of the best scooters ever made. Well, it's back and ready to take its throne back. To me, it also signifies one final hurrah before we are all forced to go electric. 

Long live the King!

Excerpt from Bobby Becks.