The X-City is designed for inner city commuting, unlike its brother model X-Max, which is set up more for higher speed on highways and city ring roads.
Project leader Patrice Maciejewski explains:
"The large 16 inch wheels contribute to the confidence when riding, and they are comfortable because they roll more easily over bumps and holes in the road. As a result of the larger wheels, the rider is placed more in front which leads to an upright, very natural riding position with a good view over the traffic."
X-City suspension and riding character is especially designed to cope with the requirements of rough city roads or cobblestone surfaces, often the daily hassle for commuters particular in southern Europe’s ancient city centres.
Patrice continues: “We designed geometry and suspension particular for the lower speed range of inner city commuting, with those bad road conditions and packed traffic. The upright riding position helps to improve visibility and adds to rider’s control feeling of the front end in particular. For comfort, the suspensions are set more smoothly for very bumpy roads, if you compare it with say our X-Max."
Scooter Product Planning Manager Naoki Segawa explains the development targets. "We wanted this scooter to excel even in the worst traffic conditions and road conditions, like in the big and busy cities in south Italy. In the development we set two major targets: "Super Confidence" and "Emotional Feel".”
