Zoom Zoom

Oki-ni, an independent, London-based design group which works in collaboration with a range of globally renowned brands and clothing designers such as Adidas, Evisu, Levis, Paul Smith, etc., has teamed up with Honda to produce this Limited Ed. Zoomer scooter:



According to their website:

Oki-ni in collaboration with Honda introduces the eye-catching Zoomer exclusively to the UK market. Unavailable anywhere else until summer 2005, oki-ni has managed to secure a total of 15 Zoomers, but due to the limited distribution from Japan oki-ni will only be releasing 5 zoomers per month for the next 3 months.

The Zoomer is available in three colors: plasma yellow, camouflage green and black. Apparently there is a Zoomer culture in Japan and there is an on-line magazine created especially for UK Zoomer owners at www.zoomerzine.co.uk. With a price of $3,915, I'd have to trade in my car just to be able to afford to join the Zoomer culture, and that ain't gonna' happen during the winter. And remember, riding a scooter is like fuckin' a fat chick; it might be fun, but you don't want your friends to see you on one.

[Via Josh Rubin: Cool Hunter]

Update: In the states the Zoomer is known as the Ruckus and is available from most Honda Motorcycle dealers for $1,999. The 2005 version comes in either black or silver/gray camo. There is also a 250cc version of the Ruckus known as the Big Ruckus:



Which will run you $5,499. Ain't it just the cutest little thing?! Kinda' like a small penis.