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Mopeds in Norway used to go at least 50 km/h (30 mph) (usually 55–65 km/h; 35 to 40 mph) before adaptation of EU regulations. With the 45 km/h (30 mph) speed limit tuning the engines are common. Until August 1, 2013, operators could have a passenger on if they were under 10 years old, but from this date, a passenger is no longer allowed.
Fantic produced a "sensational chopper moped" and a TI ("Tourismo Internazionale)," both of which became very popular quickly, [2] with the reputation of being some of the fastest mopeds on the market, going as fast as 70 mph. [3] From the 1970s until the early 1980s, Fantic produced a series of 50cc mopeds called Fantic Motor Lei. [4]
In 2004, Vespa reintroduced a modernized PX 150 to the United States. In the fall of 2005, Piaggio offered their largest-selling Vespa scooter ever, the 250 cc-engined GTS250, available in Europe with ABS. In 2009, Vespa released the GTS 300 which can cruise at 105–113 km/h (65–70 mph). [19]
A speed limiter requirement for mopeds was introduced in 1977, with the speed cap being progressively redefined from 35 mph (56 km/h), to 30 mph (48 km/h), back up to 31 mph (50 km/h) and finally to 28 mph (45 km/h) in the late 2000s. [n 1] The 70 mph (113 km/h) speed limit was made permanent in 1978. [n 8]
The legal definition of a moped in the United Kingdom was revised in 1977 to include a maximum design speed of 30 mph (48 km/h). This was further revised to 50 km/h (31 mph) in the 1990s, then 45 km/h (28 mph) in the late 2000s to fall in line with unified European Union licensing regulations. [n 1] [better source needed]
CCTV footage captures the moment a pair of moped riders narrowly escaped being struck by a train travelling at up to 70mph, after dodging barriers at a level crossing near Littlehampton, West Sussex.