Peugeot Now Has Its Own Spinoff Scooter Brand

Image zipping by means of Paris or Rome on a scooter, weaving previous visitors and parking with a smug grin. In Europe, scooters like these from the brand new Kisbee model by Peugeot Motocycles are the go-to for city life. They’re low-cost, nimble, and ideal for cities the place streets are tight and every part’s fairly shut by. 

However within the US, it’s a special scene. Just about everybody has a truck—even people who don’t really want them. And people who select to go on two wheels select big cruisers, superbikes, or big-bore ADVs—or at the least most of them do.

So, what’s up with this two-wheeled divide, and will Kisbee’s city-friendly scooters ever catch on stateside?

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (also known as ACEM) says over 1.5 million scooters and mopeds hit the roads in 2023, particularly fashions below 125cc. They’re inexpensive to purchase, sip fuel, and don’t want a flowery license. Plus, they’re fairly enjoyable to journey, too. That is the place Kisbee, a brand new scooter model from French firm Peugeot Motocycles, is available in, aiming to make city rides even simpler.

However first, let’s discuss Peugeot Motocycles. First off, that “Motocycles” spelling? It’s not a typo—it’s French for bikes, and I’m picturing somebody in a beret laughing at us whereas consuming a croissant. Additionally essential to notice right here is that this Peugeot has no relation to Peugeot automobiles or Stellantis. Peugeot’s motorbike model has been making two-wheelers since 1898, and now operates below India’s Mahindra Group. 

They’re massive in Europe, and in 2025, they turned their Kisbee scooter line into its personal model. This can be a fairly sensible transfer as Kisbee, significantly the 50cc model, has been a high vendor for years, and now it’s able to shine solo.

Kisbee’s all about protecting issues simple. Overlook complicated mannequin names; they’re utilizing S, M, L, XL, like choosing a shirt from Uni Qlo. The S is compact for metropolis hops, the M’s acquired larger wheels for smoother rides, and there’s an electrical SE for individuals who need to change to electrical energy. It’s constructed for normal people—college students, employees, anybody dodging parking nightmares. With over 200,000 scooters bought since 2010, Kisbee is aware of what it is doing, and focuses on reliability and low costs.

Photograph by: Peugeot Motocycles

The Kisbee SE is a no-frills electrical scooter designed for city mobility

Photograph by: Peugeot Motocycles

The Kisbee 50 is among the many top-selling scooters in France

Talking of pricing, Kisbee’s scooters are a steal in Europe. The S begins at €1,899 (round $2,028 USD), with sporty variations at €2,099 ($2,242). The electrical SE runs €2,999 ($3,203), and the 125cc M is €2,599 ($2,776). They’re hitting sellers throughout France, Italy, and Spain.

Sadly, no US plans but. 

Clearly, this begs the query: may Kisbee scooters pop off within the US? It’s a stretch—American automobile tradition’s robust, and scooters scream “cute” over “badass.” However with cities getting denser and supply riders buzzing round, possibly there’s hope. A $2,000 scooter for errands or work sounds candy, proper?

So will we ever see Kisbee-style rides all over the place, or are we caught with SUVs and cruisers? I’m curious—what’s your take? Hold forth within the feedback under.