★ 2022 ITALJET DRAGSTER 200 REVIEW ★

[@timbounds7190]

They are just SO COOL!!! I want one! Not that expensive either - comparable to the Honda Forza 125 for example. However, it's utterly impractical (no storage or screen), and it's life expectancy before being nicked if parked on a City Street would be measured in minutes rather than hours....

[@markpulling12]

That's funny Tim ...I actually thought about it's theft potential when I was riding it !!!!

[@22995555]

Hi Mark, my wife and I have just purchased 2 of these and we live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. We love them and perfect for running around here and so much fun, every time we stop at a cafe or petrol station someone comes up and starts asking questions. Ripper scooter and your review is spot on 🇦🇺🛵👍

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment.....that's great about you and your wife both having them .....they really are stunning best wishes mark

[@garethkimbley-brown9646]

I picked up my 125 in black/grey/red on Friday and wow what a machine I had people asking me about it at the traffic lights! And it’s fast! I’m waiting for it’s first service to fit the full malossi variator/clutch kit and inbox air filter! I love it! And so does everyone else who sees it!

[@markpulling12]

Nice one Gareth... great choice 😊

[@clangerbasher]

I think these are some of the coolest things on two wheels. Glad you are testing the slightly bigger one.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks yes it went well :)

[@mysterybiker1717]

Having recently bought a bmw c400gt, which I love,it is 215kg, the italjet nearly half that weight! Incredible piece of design, bordering on art for no money. Wish they would do a 350/400 version.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Richard yes a 350 version would be great 👍😊

[@osyddall1]

I had a C400X, great scooter but too heavy for nipping around locally in my opinion

[@cliveswabs9365]

@@markpulling12 nexus 500 engine it

[@rossmaher4501]

They must have been listening to you because they have just put a concept at Eicma 2022

[@catalin1588]

There are roomers of a 500cc version of this, which is going to be mental :))

[@Ducatijayv4]

I own a bm xr and honestly I miss my gilera runner 125, today it's pretty much just as fast a to b and great fun to ride, I can see these making a come back, great video as always 👍

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks Jason 😊☺️

[@AliasMrHackenbacker]

Great review Mark it’s good to see scooters getting positive reviews. This Italjet is a funky looking scooter which if I could afford it for a play thing I would certainly consider it. The strange thing is that in the last couple of days my son has just purchased the 1990s original and is having a real hoot riding it. Looking forward to more scooter reviews from you.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Dave ...yes what an awesome scooter great fun to ride ;)

[@joostvelner1]

What a bike, I think I’m in love!

[@stevied6286]

The Early two-Strokes were a totally different ball game and were properly & excitingly fast.The Formula was a twin cylinder 125 that had torque as well as a manic top speed so relatively modest capacity returned thrilling Performance!! Sadly the Fun Police soon threw a spanner in and motorcycling has never been the same. 90mph 180cc 2 stroke Scooters are Shed & Buried and thats a real shame!!

[@nickdunn7289]

Great piece of two wheeled you British You tube journalism-as always,Mark.If only it were 2stroke! Pleased with the Italian tri colour detailing and off this planet styling. Styled as eye catching as Ducati's super Moto Graffiti bike Ital jet Dragstar 200-far more appealing than what Vespa offer in there range although Vespas 300 engine would be interesting though expect some tuning would see some usable,reliable improvements outside of warranty. Cheers Mark.

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks Nick 😊

[@stevesane800]

Instant classic Mark! Coolest scooter on the market then & now!🇮🇹👍

[@besimhajdari8793]

This is made in china bro

[@IrelandRider]

That looks like it should be in an art museum, it looks great. I do appreciate a decent scooter, anything on 2 wheels with an engine is good for me, electric or not, we have to move with the times I guess. Nice review Mark, they always are 🤙👍

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment Richard:)

[@IrelandRider]

@@markpulling12 you're welcome 😊

[@jigzonyt517]

They really did the mk1 justice. This is an amazing machine.

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

Jaw dropping! I don't think it's expensive for something so special either.

[@willgarrod9907]

Wow, that looks great. As a previous owner of a Gilera Runner 180SP I can vouch for how fun these scooters are and by just teenagers hacks for riding to college. I hope these sell really well. Thanks Mark.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks will:)

[@BK-rr2ws]

180SP? Respect! I loved my Gilera, Happy days 😎🏍️

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Saw one at the bike show in Birmingham. What a stunner. It was getting plenty of attention. A work of art. No wind protection though so it must get breezy.

[@JW-ym5yb]

That is more than a scooter, that is garage art. Better yet the performance lives up to the looks. Thanks for taking that scooter for a ride!

[@markpulling12]

Thanks yes it's great 👍

[@MegaRaven1968]

After watching the video I decidet to buy one great review thank you 👍🏼

[@markpulling12]

Thanks great choice 😊

[@ATomRileyA]

Lovely machine, have one of the original 2 stroke ones i bought new in 2001 so would quite like one of these to go with it. Great review.

[@vince6219]

Great review again Mark.. 3 things came to mind. Firstly brilliant styling again from the Italians, they always get it right.. it's a work of art. Second... I nearly fell through the floor when you mentioned the price, that is a lot of dough. Considering what you can get for that money. Thirdly.. I thought that's gunna be a bugger to clean.. Having said all that I'm sure they'll be a market for it.. but I'm afraid it isn't something I would buy. Each to their own eh!?. Thanks again Mark 😊

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Vince :)

[@morganmadden7655]

It’s for the people who have a Ducati V4R in their London penthouse, but happen to also like scooters

[@PEACEPISTONS]

Same money as the Vespa GTS to be fair and I know what I would rather ride

[@markpulling12]

@@PEACEPISTONS me too ☺️

[@MercMan115]

anyone remember the MK1 that people used to put malossi 172cc race kits in and bang a PM Tuning exhaust on? #oldschool

[@SLAYER-nm5zw]

I have a gilera runner 180 2 stroke 21 hp from the factory and 120kg with gas and oil full 😅

[@brettroman3218]

Engineering prowess.Wow what a technological piece piece of work!Looks like it was designed by retired F1 engineers.Excellent reiview Mark,thank you.

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks Brett it's amazing 🤩

[@davidpotts4673]

Hi Mark Great review as usual, A very interesting concept scooter - I can see this being very popular in cities - Rome, London etc with the youngsters. Italian design at its best

[@markpulling12]

Thanks again David ...loved riding this today:)

[@martinehulme8743]

Love it, what a bundle of fun on 2 wheels, with the price of fuel I'm thinking the lower ccs will rocket in sales, it doesn't have to be 1000cc to make you grin.... Great review Mark 👌

[@markpulling12]

Thanks matine ...yes what a fun scooter this is:) Best wishes mark

[@silenthilltim]

Really cool bike, much more than I thought. The attention to detail is stunning.

[@markpulling12]

That's what I thought Timothy Cheers mark

[@samboles3670]

I thought it was a Ducati at first glance, its beautiful. In the future Mark a night ride or at the very least remark on how the headlights fair in the dark. Love your work!

[@markpulling12]

Cheers Sam :)

[@-JSLAK]

Never knew these existed, thanks for bringing it to my attention!

[@markpulling12]

Thanks I'd heard about them from the 90s but not this one 👍

[@jamesprice7470]

Nice review mark,I do remember these an over engineered scooter,which is stunning,and there is nothing else like it on the market

[@markpulling12]

Thanks James ...yes over engineering at it's finest !!!

[@robnobbycrawford4378]

Thanks for the review Mark👍, I had a dragster 180 2 stroke brilliant scoot, prefer the updated looks even more so today bravo 👏 Italjet

[@VapidUsername]

Italjet. There's a name I've not heard in a good while. Really nice looking contraption. Some effort went into the design. Definitely going to turn heads. Love the indicator stalk thingamajigs. Even sounds quite good.

[@worzysp1]

Awesome looking thing. Would be a pain to keep clean!

[@worzysp1]

Ive also seen a 500cc concept of this bike on KZbin. Looks amazing Such a shame aprilia never done another big scooter after there aprilia srv 850. Honda being the biggest at the moment with there xadv and forza 750. But we want the style Tmax!! Keeping as a scooter style.

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

Another excellent review M well done.

[@bucko321]

Its a scooter for the 21st century....I like retro stuff but something like this would be worth a test ride and ownership.

[@silviosirianni9260]

great review. just ordered one thanks to your review

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks great choice... fantastic looking cheers mark

[@SumeetBGoode]

This was the scooter to have alongside the Runner 200 in the 90s/early 2000s. I have the runner. So much fun. The italjet was what people wanting to do wheelies got 😂😂. That wasn't me. Both were likely to get nicked

[@eguy83]

The display is lacking...also you can easily break the key when you mount the bike

[@jigzonyt517]

You are one lucky plucker reviewing this. I miss my draggy so bad

[@markpulling12]

Yes it's stunning to look at Many thanks 👍

[@steveburge4155]

What a great looking machine. Thanks for the review.

[@marvbimbo8226]

Is this machine better then the aprilia sr gt 200cc ai wondering about that qestion

[@markpulling12]

Hi I'd say it's equal in performance but the italjet looks way better imo Cheers mark

[@thimbur3543]

Very nice. Certainly lovely to look at. I'd be concerned about kicking that front shock to death getting on and off and/or people fiddling with the damping while it's parked.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment 😊

[@mw6563]

I sure hope these come to the United States!

[@motorcyclerescuer]

There is no point having a 200cc in the UK, they would have been better of putting a 250 or 300 in. The original 180 2 stroke was unbelievable, great looking and quick. I owned a couple.

[@donp9898]

Yes me too has a 172 in 2003 absolute beast

[@motorcyclerescuer]

@@donp9898 I recently had a tuned vespa 300 which felt similar. I definitely got a similar feeling from it.

[@Shinysideup]

Not a scooter fan but I have to admit that’s a cool looking scooter.

[@Adam-mo2qw]

I remember the first bike magazine I bought 20 years ago or more. There was a review of the italjet formula something... looked similar I think.

[@willyrackham2957]

It's beautiful...I love it .....rear end suspension looks like a Dr John moto Guzzi ...which is good whole concept so well done Italian flair at its best ...and its affordable...I would like one just to sit and look at ! ....great review thank you

[@compass.online]

Do you have feedback of what it would be like with a passenger on board?

[@markpulling12]

Hi Michelle no sorry....but I'm 100 ,% sure it would only be ok for very small trips because it's the size of a postage stamp hehe :) Best wishes mark

[@drdoolittle5724]

Nice one Captain Kirk, like the bog roll storage areas but not a bike for wet days, every hour riding will be an hour cleaning!!

[@markpulling12]

Yes lots of cleaning!!!

[@thebikegeekandmore2448]

Thanks for onother great review. How is the passenger seat? Is it possible to go two up? I know it is not made for touring but would it be possible attach some soft luhuage to it?

[@markpulling12]

Hi the seat is tiny so I wouldn't recommend it for any more than half an hour for a passenger...you could fit a small tail pack I'm sure Best wishes mark

[@sunrisejak2709]

I'd have one in a heartbeat! But sadly not available where I live. Absolutely awesome though.

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Man, if that was 250cc and about 25 hp - perfection!

[@markpulling12]

Yes I agree 💯

[@garygriffiths9700]

Nice video Mark, torn between this and the Aprilia SR GT200. Have you ridden the Aprilia to compare? Would be interested to know thoughts.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Gary no I haven't tried the aprilia it looks a good bike I would say the performance is similar they both have around 17 to 20 horsepower the aprilia is about a thousand pounds cheaper and looks like it might be the more practical option however the Italjet looks absolutely stunning so if you're looking for a masterpiece of a scooter I would go for the Italian jet if you're looking for something a little bit more practical probably go for the aprilia but I think my choice for a practical scooter would be the Forza 350 best regards Mark

[@michellewilson8845]

A complete work of art, would be a pig to keep clean though

[@MGman100]

Looks fantastic. I wouldn't mind one of these as a runabout but £5k is steep

[@markpulling12]

Yes they look amazing Cheers mark

[@kramnam4716]

Great for Italy or France or sunny days only

[@poolemotosales3727]

Not sure about that. It looks like Mark Enjoyed riding it around Dorset

[@normanmunns4743]

I used to be the sales rep for italjet in the late nineties early noughties. The New version looks a lot nicer, especially at the front end. However the 200 four stroke is no match for the older 180cc Two stroke version which was infinetly quicker on acceleration They should have made it 300cc (25 HP) 4 stroke to compensate. Norman

[@Maverick-moto]

Launched at EICMA this week it seems 🎉☺️☺️👌

[@jongreen3027]

another great review, mark very stylish scooter

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Jon one of the best scooters I've tried :)

[@themoaningminnow8653]

Nice little 200cc hopefully getting a ped soon

[@TheTimbo07]

I set up the original Italjet scooter dealer network in the late nineties early noughties. This new model certainly looks nicer, especially around the front end. Sadly , due to the demise of the 2 stroke engine the performance of this 200 cc 4 stroke engine is not a patch on the older 180cc 2 stroke They should have made it 300cc 4 stroke to compensate

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment ...yes couldn't agree more cheers mark

[@Mrm27274]

what a beautiful machine!

[@michaelsch5796]

Love your vids Mark.. all i need now is a motorcycle licence 😂😂

[@markpulling12]

Haha thanks Michael 😊

[@JDMz]

Get one. Just do your cbt you can then practice on a 125. Or even just stay on a cbt. Then replace it every 2 years.

[@michaelsch5796]

@@JDMz i will likely do my full motorcyle next year.. i just spent a few quid getting my Class 1 HGV, which i only passed few weeks ago.. but, as soon as i can, i will 🙂

[@MrAckers75]

I had the 2 stroke 125 over a decade ago it was bonkers

[@alexk_215]

Very nice review thank you !

[@DatOldeBiker]

Thank you Mark. What a little beauty this is, if you hadn't shown the original from a few years ago I'd have thought this was a "concept bike" The design and styling is very appealing - one to look at for commuting etc for sure. :>)

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Peter yes it's a masterpiece for sure:)

[@honeyglazeham9621]

What is the top speed?

[@markpulling12]

About 75 mph on this

[@captainaverage721]

Would love it with tuned 2t and an expansion pipe

[@markpulling12]

Oh yes please 😃

[@williamharling9604]

Wasn't it BMW that first brought out that type of front steering..? Amazing little bike for riding around locally ..Quirky and a design masterpiece..

[@1990-t1j]

Stunning scooter. What a pity it has a 12'' front wheel. 14'' would have been better at both ends. Even better, 15''. Small underseat storage but that isn't what this is about, and at least there's some. No side stand? I like the handlebars. I thought the key looked like a hook to hang shopping on. A 300cc version with a rear rack strong enough to take a 26-litre topcase and running on 15'' wheels and I'd probably want one for when I'm in Europe. Very good review, Mark.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks nik yes a 300 version would be fun ...but what an awesome scooter

[@1990-t1j]

@@markpulling12 Just watched this again, Mark. A 300cc one is coming out and it has a side stand.

[@markpulling12]

@@1990-t1j yes I saw that too nick 300 should be great 👍 Cheers mark

[@1990-t1j]

@@markpulling12 I am moving back to England from Portugal on my Can-Am next spring. Destination: Scarborough [for part of the year]. Couriering the Buell back. I don't need/want a big bike, so maybe sell it and buy a Italjet 300? It would be a hoot to blast around the town and coast road on.

[@İkitekerşart]

Italians know bike job really well

[@marcusmcgrory1853]

How the bike 2 years on please mate honestly feed back lol

[@TronciM]

Such a cool scooter. Imagine it was a 2 stroke

[@evoermine]

Looks ace. Although the seat looks very close to the front end for me, being tall. Be good to be able to slide back slightly but the design of the seat stops you doing that. Cool machine though.

[@saviorchannel5558]

It looks really good. reminds me of my old yamaha aerox

[@zedcharlie]

Cool. Esp in yellow 💛

[@markpulling12]

Yes think I'd go for the yellow 🟡

[@nigelreadon8381]

I would consider an ATV which you do not do reviews on, but I HAD A two wheel scooter a few years back, some boys try steal it but had a back wheel lock on it, so they just topped it over. they cannot do that with an ATV. and its hard to get an MOT outside London on 3 and 4 wheeled machines. It all traditional 2 wheeled motorcycles.

[@marktiller1383]

I would of thought that there would be a increase in sales for economical bike's, with the crazy fuel price. So I'd imagine you'd get quite a bit of interest in this video.

[@markpulling12]

Yes mark ...these small economical bikes make good Sense now

[@dirkhuman760]

Must be very easy to take apart.

[@MikMech]

WOW. That's some pretty Subjective Styling...

[@vforvienetta7303]

I really would have one but I just think it will be a target for thieves. I'd be anxious about leaving outside work. Looks amazing though

[@markpulling12]

Yes I think it's just a bike to ride admire then put away rather than a practical ride to work bike Cheers mark

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

About £1k more than a Honda monkey bike? I don't think that is expensive for this engineering, it's special, that doesn't come cheap.

[@themoaningminnow8653]

When's the next video

[@markpulling12]

A day or two !!! Something by Yamaha??

[@themoaningminnow8653]

@@markpulling12 oh cool I've got my ped cbt in September

[@peter58murray]

lol was looking at an identical scooter today at my local dealers ..amazing little bike

[@markpulling12]

Yes Peter they are amazing

[@michaelalitao8672]

My dream dragster but no budget 😢

[@keredrellit3992]

A very nice bike with a disappointing engine. Work with Aprilia and make a 200cc two stroke Ditech engine and you'll have a bike the way it should be.

[@TakumoZ]

I was searching for this comment - it just does not go as fast as it looks!

[@jigzonyt517]

Sgame only 500 available in europe this would fly off the shelves

[@jayjay1598]

Beautiful! :-)

[@davidkay4174]

Moves good for a 200

[@Benjay1975]

nice, will probably trade my 21 Tuono factory in for one

[@nicholascrocker4329]

Why do most scooters have rear mudguards but motorcycles don’t 🤔🙄 😤?

[@Polkaknot]

Engine placement?

[@gregsplif6744]

awesome scoot

[@danielforde-pogson]

That looks great fun! But please stop making me add things to my shopping list!!

[@markpulling12]

Lol Daniel 😂

[@danielforde-pogson]

@@markpulling12 btw, I still haven't got my licence - still planning for this summer - but I did have a great 2-up outing to a local bike meet with a friend on his Tracer 7. We also had a Gold Wing in our convoy - with a 72yr old pillion! She loved it!

[@markpulling12]

@@danielforde-pogson great stuff Daniel...you'll love it

[@danielforde-pogson]

@@markpulling12 Thanks! I'm sure of that too. (Even my wife said she thinks she should get a little scooter to go to work on!!)

[@StephanoHamez]

I’m in love 😻 My X Max 300 is now buried after I was knocked of by an idiot running a red light.

[@markpulling12]

Oh no Stevie...hope you're ok Are you getting another did the insurance pay out ok ?

[@StephanoHamez]

@@markpulling12 yes mate got paid out and was extremely lucky I wasn’t badly injured (cuts and bruises) nerve damage right foot. The CTP insurance will also pay out for injuries. I was not going to ride again BUT I miss it…..

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , just do not slide forward off the seat , you might need a bolt and some nuts , other than that it is as said a art form , just ride it down Poole park have an ice cream and stare at it , pick up a bunch of flowers for the domestic goddess , ride it in through the patio door , park in the lounge . An amazing piece of engineering .😉🤔if all goes wrong 🤕, well you tried .

[@bekabeka71]

I so want one but then again with that price I’d buy a Japanese tractor and feed myself when crisis hits 😁😁

[@inplainsight2482]

Really like this scoot, totally unique in its style indeed! 👍🏻 Would make a great 2nd bike/runaround.. However, it could have really done with a bigger cubic capacity, 300cc with 27hp would have been way better, especially looking the way it does! Not sure about the short service intervals either, typical scooter in that regard.

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Rumours of a 500cc in the works, not sure if this style though.

[@clangerbasher]

The market here needs more kool scooters.

[@RenoLaringo]

You cannot even take a shopping bag on that thing. Completely useless and sluggish. But it’s looking absolutely gorgeous, no question about that.

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

What the hell is that?! I have no idea even after watching the video but I do know I want the 125 version 😅

[@markpulling12]

You know you need one jay !!!?

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

@@markpulling12 I know! Madness, I’ve had my CBT booked for 2months and my shortlist has changed about 10 times 😂

[@Jimo368]

The only way this scooter could be any more awesome is if it were a 2 stroke.

[@markpulling12]

Yes I can smell it now !!!

[@KeithWeller63]

I'll give the front indicators a week before they've smashed off

[@levaniabramidze3897]

შე ბიჯო კიდო აგერ მოპედი.არ უნდათ იყიდოს ფხაკუნიომ და ეგია რააა!?პრინციპულია იციან და უჩალიჩებენ ატყოობთ!?ბს ზარბო

[@elijames3041]

I know some one that has one