iggy-grainger, Author at ScooterLab.uk (SLUK)

Retro Retro News

100bhp Lambretta Lutz Twin to premiere at Euro Lambretta | NEWS

Back in February, we brought you news of a new twin-cylinder Lambretta engine that had cracked the 100bhp barrier. Now we have an update for you. Since our story, Lutz at Lutz-Lambretta has continued to develop the project and has taken positive steps towards industrialising his evil Twin, with a…

iggy-grainger27 May 2026

Modern Modern Scooter News

25th Anniversary Piaggio Beverly 400 | NEWS

How can that even be true? The Piaggio Beverly is a quarter of a century old already! Back in 2001, Piaggio's *unfortunately named Beverly scooter was released. It combined a refined, motorcycle-inspired chassis with high wheels to produce a fine-handling scooter. In 2011, Piaggio introduced the Beverly 350, complete with…

iggy-grainger27 May 2026

Retro Retro Feature

Spanner’s Lambretta Manual – Edition 4 Q&A with Sticky | Interview

If you have more than a passing interest in Lambretta scooters, there is only one book you really need to buy. Well, that's a lie because THAT book is now onto its fourth edition. Sticky's Complete Spanner's Lambretta Manual has become the bible for thousands of enthusiasts and is also…

iggy-grainger21 May 2026

Retro Retro Events

Cat the Cat Souvenir Scooter rally | RALLERY

Well this was a bit of a different experience for me, a trip down to France with rally trader, Disco Dave... in his motorhome. We were off to the Cat the Cat rally. An event held in memory of artist, Kathrine, who sadly died of cancer. The event was in…

iggy-grainger19 May 2026

Modern Road Tests

More for less: The 2026 Suzuki Address 125 | ROAD TEST

In this day and age, it's not often we get more for less, but in the case of this Suzuki Address 125, you really do. The Address was launched and road tested by us back in March 2023, along with its stablemate, the Avenis 125, and later that year, the new Burgman…

iggy-grainger18 May 2026

Retro Retro Events

BSRA #1 Scarborough National Scooter Rally 2026 | RALLERY

It's been a few weeks now since Easter. We held off on publishing this feature as a mark of respect to a good friend who sadly never made it to Scarborough. Still a buzz Scarborough at Easter has become the norm since VFM were forced to drop Whitby, but it's…

iggy-grainger13 May 2026

Modern News Retro Retro News

Piaggio Open Doors road test event | NEWS

Piaggio dealers are hosting an open weekend on the 23rd -24th of May, with discounts and test rides available on many models. Of course, the Piaggio Group have various brands, including Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, so test rides will be available on various bikes and scooters (check with your…

iggy-grainger8 May 2026

Ben Payne from 2-stroke couriers with young scooterist, Alfie.

Retro Retro News

Young scooterist gifted a scooter after being duped | NEWS

A 13-year-old scooterist was recently duped by an unscrupulous Facebook Marketplace seller and ended up with a written-off scooter in exchange for his hard-earned savings. Alfie, pictured above, is sitting on the LML with his 8-year-old brother, Harry, riding pillion. Both lads are scooter crazy. Despite coming from a non-scootering…

iggy-grainger5 May 2026

Tenby Scooter Rally 2026 flyer for the event.

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Win 2 tickets for Tenby BSRA National Scooter Rally | NEWS

This weekend sees the BSRA heading to beautiful Tenby for the Welsh National Scooter Rally, and we've got two tickets for you to win. Tenby is officially the most beautiful town on the BSRA calendar, with its brightly coloured cottages, stunning coastline and Welsh charm, it has everything you need…

iggy-grainger29 April 2026

Modern Modern News Retro Retro News

Italjet heading back to the UK | NEWS

We have some exciting news for fans of this iconic Italian scooter brand. After three years without a UK importer, Italjet are back! The company, based in Bologna have been busy in Europe and Asia, but until now the UK only received the early 125 and 200cc Dragsters before they…

iggy-grainger23 April 2026