Genuine Scooter Motorcycles
Genuine Scooter Company - US scooter brand known for Buddy, Roughhouse, and related city models. Chicago-based Genuine targets American riders who want approachable, stylish commuter scooters with domestic brand support.
History of Genuine Scooter
Genuine Scooter Company is a US-based scooter brand built around practical, stylish city machines for American riders. Unlike historic European marques, Genuine grew as a modern retail scooter company with models aimed at commuting, campus transport, and light urban travel.
The Buddy line is the brand's best-known family, with Roughhouse and other models covering more utility or personality-driven niches. Genuine often appeals to first-time scooter buyers who want something friendlier and more approachable than a full motorcycle, without necessarily paying Vespa money.
US dealer presence is a key part of the pitch. Shoppers commonly compare Genuine with Vespa, Honda Metropolitan/PCX, Kymco, and other small scooters.
Key milestones
- 2000s emergence - Genuine Scooter Company builds a US scooter retail brand
- Buddy era - Buddy becomes the signature Genuine city scooter family
- Expanded lineup - Roughhouse and related models broaden the catalog
What Genuine Scooter is known for
- US scooter brand identity - marketed specifically to American city riders.
- Buddy models - the core recognizable Genuine product family.
- Beginner-friendly commuting - automatic scooters for short urban trips.
- Lifestyle-accessible pricing - often cross-shopped below premium Vespa territory.
Genuine Scooter model families
Buddy
- Buddy series - signature Genuine city scooters
Utility / other
- Roughhouse and related Genuine models for riders who want a different style or use case
Who Genuine Scooter is for
Genuine fits new and casual US scooter riders who want a dealer-backed city scooter with approachable styling. If Italian prestige matters most, choose Vespa. If maximum mainstream parts support matters most, Honda often wins.
Browse Genuine Scooter models for sale on Motohubs and compare Buddy listings by year and miles.