Adiva’s convertible scooter now available in 250cc version
Like ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s no doubt that the scooter market is far more open to innovation than the big boy’s bike market. Electric engines, strange front-ends like the one on the Piaggio MP3, continuously variable transmissions, huge storage capacities, supercharged engines - for a market segment that’s looked down on by many bikers, it’s certainly proving itself to be a lot more progressive.
This doohicky is the Adiva 250, and it’s a convertible, featuring a fully retractable roof and a windshield complete with a wiper. This will no doubt remind many people of the disastrous BMW C1, a roofed scooter that failed dismally because the sort of people that wanted to be able to stay dry on their scooters also didn’t want to deal with helmet hair, and the C1 never qualified for a helmet exemption.
But I believe there’s still a market out there for a scooter with a roof - I mean, how many times do interested non-riders ask you “what happens when it rains?” With the Adiva the answer doesn’t have to be “you get wet,” although you’d better hope the car beside you doesn’t go through a big puddle.
The foldaway roof stows in the top box compartment, probably taking a fair bit of luggage space with it, but then you can remove it entirely on nice days. The original patent design also shows some sort of bodywork extending a rail across the side of the bike to help deal with falls and side impacts, but it seems these haven’t made it to the roadgoing version.
The price… Well, comparable to a Piaggio MP3 at UKP4,999, which is a lot. And who knows if it will sell - but I for one am glad to see this sort of wacky concept get a run, if only to shake up the ridiculously conservative motorcycle market a bit!
For more info, check out this road-test review of the earlier 150cc version when the Adiva was manufactured by Benelli:
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.“This humble scribe has been involved with testing motorcycles and cars for 25 years and in that time, I’ve driven and ridden most everything of note and NOTHING spins heads like the Adiva with the roof on. It is laugh-out-loud material - people point from the footpath as you ride down the road, and it isn’t an isolated incident to see large groups of people turn in unison as one of their throng exclaims loudly upon sighting the Adiva. Park it in a built-up environment and you suddenly have people around you asking questions.”
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February 19th, 2008 at 4:42 am
[…] Remember the Adiva? The Adiva convertible scooter that Benelli’s old importer displayed at trade shows a few years ago has turned up in Japan, produced by a different company. While checking out the new “Andretti” Benellis (more on that soon), We asked U.S. importer Steve Rubakh about the Adiva, he said Benelli’s parent company Qianjiang sold the rights to the model and abandoned it because of safety problems. With the BMW C1 and the Diamo Velux also resigned to history, was the convertible scooter ahead of its time, or just a bad idea? […]
March 19th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
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November 5th, 2008 at 7:56 am
BEST BIKE BUT I NEED TO KNOW MOR ABOUT IT AND OFCOZ ITS PRICE TOOO
December 12th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Well if your in to the canopy style scoots check this company out http://www.theautomoto.com/ . very cool trike.
January 5th, 2009 at 6:51 am
I’m in the United States and was wondering if the Adiva 250cc convertible scooter was being sold at a dealer here? I look forward to hearing from you soon!!! THANKS!
March 31st, 2009 at 1:12 am
may i know all the specifications of Adivas convertible scooter 250cc,and price including shippment to tha port of mombasa in kenya. Thankx.
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I am looking to purchase quantities of the Adiva 250 convertible scooters for import into the USA, Are these EPA and DOT certified yet? How can I get in contact with the manufacture?
Thanks Bob
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
We are still looking to import these scooters into the USA, can anyone help me?
May 26th, 2009 at 1:53 am
I finally found very nice site. am very happy to join you. if you are willing to import ADIVA scooter, I can introduce direct contact of sales division.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I am looking to purchase the Benelli Adiva scooter. I live in NY, are there any dealers in the US? I really want one! Will even purchase used! Thank you, Lynn
September 20th, 2009 at 11:55 am
how much does the adiva 250 cost?
January 9th, 2010 at 12:26 am
how much does it cost?
February 20th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Does this company even exist. I am looking to import I cannot find any info.
If anyone has any contact info for Adiva, please send it my way. Thank you
Mattterriss@hotmail.com
March 5th, 2010 at 12:53 am
ADIVA Official website
http://www.adiva.com.tw/contact.html
March 5th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Is anyone out there able to help me sell my ADIVA AD400?
Regards Gerald Tindale.
March 29th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Dear Sir,
Please e-mail me the specs on your 125/150 Adiva Convertible Scooters including the price.
Many thanks,
O.Grant
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:44 am
Bitte senden verköifer andresse in germani für “ADIRA 250″ danke