The scooter | A look back
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1917 Autoped
Built in New York from 1915 to 1921, the front-wheel drive Autoped is regarded as the world's first practical motor scooter.ย To move ahead, the operator simply pushed the handlebar forward to engage the clutch.ย Pulling back the handle disengaged the clutch and applied the brake.ย The hollow steering column served as a supplemental gasoline tank and could be folded down to facilitate storage when not in use.ย The 155cc engine over the front wheel could propel the scooter to a top speed of 18 mph.ย ย ย
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