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

Entry Level Italjet Speedster | EICMA NEWS

It's fair to say that the excitement has been lost by most modern bike designers, it's not often you see something to get excited about. Italjet seem to be pushing the boundaries though. Enter the brand new entry level Italjet Speedster. This is an affordable and stylish way for a…

iggy-grainger5 November 2024

Modern Modern News

UPDATED – Production ready Italjet Dragster 700 Twin revealed | EICMA NEWS

Italjet revealed their production ready Dragster 700 Twin at EICMA today. We revealed the protoype 559 Twin in our 2023 coverage. It's since changed to a 700! The big reveal | VIDEO Order books opened for the limited edition version a few months ago and there have been 650 orders…

iggy-grainger5 November 2024

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Vespa GTS 310 – WALKAROUND VIDEO: EICMA NEWS

We'd heard rumours of this fabled new Vespa GTS 310 as far back as June this year, those rumours turned closer to reality when the MP3 310 was launched in September. There has still been no official confirmation or press release from Piaggio about the GTS 310, even though it…

iggy-grainger5 November 2024

Modern News Retro News

20% off all Scorpion Exhausts in November | NEWS

If you've been thinking about upgrading the exhaust on your modern scooter, November is the time to do it. British company, Scorpion Exhausts, are offering 20% off all their car, bike and scooter systems for the whole of November! Reasons to choose Scorpion Handmade in the UK Lifetime warranty Stainless…

iggy-grainger1 November 2024

Retro News

Are you a Lambretta model kit winner? | NEWS

Last week's competition to win a very well-detailed plastic Lambretta GP model kit went down very well with our readers! We had over 30 entries sent in and have picked a winner from the 17 who guessed the correct answer to our question. The answer was C: 30 hours. Yes,…

iggy-grainger31 October 2024

New 2025 TMAX Tech MAX pictured side on.

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New 2025 TMAX Tech MAX breaks cover | NEWS

Yamaha has released details about their 2025 TMAX Tech MAX 560. The news comes a few days before next week's prestigious EICMA show in Milan. Of course, we'll be at the show to bring you news, photos and video of all the most important new scooters and products, so expect…

iggy-grainger31 October 2024

Vespa PX200 RD cylinder and piston by Ron Daley.

Retro News

New ‘RD 200’ Vespa PX 200 cylinder from Ron Daley | NEWS

Vespa PX 200 owners wanting to keep their scooters fairly standard, rather than going down the full-on tuning route will be pleased to know there's an alternative available. Ron Daley have introduced the 'RD 200' cylinder and piston kits for the workhorse geared Vespa. The cast iron cylinder is a…

iggy-grainger31 October 2024

Modern Modern Road Tests

Longtermer PART 1: 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 | REVIEW

Back in August we road tested a Yamaha RayZR 125 and picked up a longterm Yamaha XMAX 300 to keep and use for a few months. It was the first time I’d ridden the XMAX since we reviewed after the launch in Italy back in May 2023. It’s always good…

iggy-grainger29 October 2024

Loats of scooters parked at the EMSA/ScooterNova parts fair in Melton Mowbray.

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ScooterNova/EMSA Mammoth Parts Fair | EVENT

The twice-annual ScooterNova/EMSA Mammoth Parts Fairs are a firm fixture on the scootering calendar. With a pre-season March event and one at the end of the season in October, they're a great place to buy and sell. After a cold start yesterday, glorious sunshine helped thaw out the early morning…

iggy-grainger28 October 2024

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NEW: SIP MK III 13″ rims for Vespa GTS | NEWS

SIP have updated their elegant 13" Vespa GTS rims. As with previous versions, the MK III rims are 100% made in Germany and type-approved for use on the road. The latest version of the rims is available in four finishes: matt black, gloss black, gloss black with polished spokes and…

iggy-grainger28 October 2024