Valentino Rossi’s famous Yamaha scooter sold at auction
Valentino Rossi has sold the scooter that he used in the MotoGP paddock for £15,000 (€17,000).
Valentino Rossi (ITA), Yamaha Factory Racing Team, Yamaha M1, 46, 2007 MotoGP World
The Yamaha Giggle 50 was used to transport the biggest superstar in the sport in 2008 anꦉd 2009, two years in which he won the worldꦏ championship.
It has no𝔍w been auctioned at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola on Minardi day with the proceeds going to an autism charity.
The particula💛r model, used by Rossi and other members of the Yamaha team during their golden period, has been autographed by♓ the Italian icon.
The engine of the Yamaha Giggle 50 is single-cylinder four-stroke, three-valve and liquid-cooled. It has 3hp and a maximum torque of 3 Nm at 5,500 r🅘pm.
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