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Save cash at Motorcycle Live 2022 | TICKETS & INFO

This weekend sees the UK's biggest bike show opening its doors at the NEC in Birmingham. Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure will run from November 19th-27th. Of course, most of our readers will be most interested in seeing the latest new scooters in the flesh. If you're into modern…

iggy-grainger16 November 2022

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The 2023 Vespa GTS RST22 300 | LAUNCH REPORT

UK scooter press None of the UK scooter press were invited to the launch of this new Vespa GTS, which saddens us, as obviously we're lifelong Vespa fans. However, we'd like to thank well-known and respected motorcycle journalist, Chad for covering the event for us. Here's what he had to…

iggy-grainger14 November 2022

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Support ‘real’ scooterists at the Isle of Wight 2023 | NEWS

Today we've started seeing online advertising for a large scale event that is directly in competition with the official VFM Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally. The 'other' event is being held on the island at the previous rally campsite at Smallbrook Stadium and has lots of live bands, camping etc.…

iggy-grainger10 November 2022

Smoking Lambretta choppers on a campsite at the Flatlanders Scooter Rally

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Flatlanders – Gimme 6, Run to the Fens | RALLERY

After a successful Flatlanders, “Run to the Fens” in September 2021, getting tickets for the 2022 event was a no-brainer. As soon as Terry and the team released the pre-sale, we were on it. Over the year a few others grabbed tickets. Pre-ordering tickets so far in advance had its…

iggy-grainger10 November 2022

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International Lambretta GP/DL Rally Milano 2022 | FEATURE

The Lambretta Club Milano (LCM) is extremely active and in the years preceding Covid, they had organised several mono-model rallies for Lambretta Lunas, D & LDs, Series 1s and Models As. This time, it was the turn of Innocenti’s final, and some would say finest 2-wheeled creations: the Lambretta GP/DL…

iggy-grainger9 November 2022

Honda em1 e: pictured at EICMA with a Honda model on board

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Honda’s electric EM1 e: heads to Europe | EICMA NEWS

Honda's first EV two wheeler for European customers will be released in summer 2023. The EM1 e: is the first of Honda's plans to launch 10 or more electric motorcycles around the world by 2025. It's a big step towards meeting their aim of being carbon neutral for it's entire…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

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Double power for Piaggio 1 MY23 | EICMA NEWS

Piaggio's already very competent and affordable electric scooter gains extra power for 2023. Changes to the power unit means the moped version Piaggio 1 (limited to 28mph)/45kmh) now has almost twice as much power at 2.3 kW - that's an increase of 14%. The derestricted motorcycle version - Piaggio 1…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

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Piaggio MP3 to get airbag tech? | EICMA NEWS

Piaggio have shown one of their MP3 scooters at EICMA complete with built-in airbag in the inner legshield. The concept is still in development but when it gets released it'll become the first airbag-equipped scooter in the world. Honda have had airbags on their top of the range Goldwing since…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

2023 Vespa GTV at EICMA with funk orange screen and detailing

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Vespa at EICMA | NEWS

Having already launched the 2023 VESPA GTS range in Rome a few weeks ago* there's not too much for Vespa fans to get excited about at this year's prestigious EICMA show. *NONE of the UK scooter press were invited or even told about the new model until after it had…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

Production ready version of the Italjet Dragster #e01 in yellow & white livery

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Italjet Dragster #e01 Electric | EICMA 2022

Italjet are planning to launch their zero emissions # e01 Dragster in the second half of 2023. Featuring the iconic Dragster steel trellis frame and futuristic styling, the # e01 will be powered by a 12 kW electric motor making 6 kW of nominal power and 360 Nm of maximum…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022