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

2023 Vespa GTV at EICMA with funk orange screen and detailing

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

2023 Honda Forza 125 in grey pictured against a concrete structure side on

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2023 Honda Forza 125-350 | EICMA NEWS

Honda's excellent premium class scooter the Forza gets an update for 2023 with enhanced and refined styling, a redesigned dash and a new special edition option. The Forza's standard spec includes an electric screen, space for two full-faced helmets beneath the seat, full LED lighting and smart key operation.The new…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

Italjet Dragster 500GP concept studio image in red and white colour scheme

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Italjet unveils ‘Urban Geared’ 500GP Dragster | EICMA 2022

Italjet have literally ripped up the scooter design and sensibility rulebooks and created this thing of absolute joy, beauty and insanity. Enter the Italjet Dragster 500GP. Unveiled today for the very first time at EICMA in Milan this scooter hybrid is certainly going to cause a stir. Not only is…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

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Italjet Malossi Racing Academy | EICMA 2022

Also unveiled at EICMA is this special Dragster 200 in full Malossi MHR race livery. Italjet has announced a partnership with Malossi to run a one make race series in Italy for young racers from the age of 14 to 24.The 200cc version of the Italjet Dragster will come with…

iggy-grainger7 November 2022

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New SLUK website goes live! | NEWS

Well folks, the new SLUK website is now live (as you can see because you're reading it!). Hopefully you'll find this a much smoother and quicker experience than the previous site. Before you head off to explore we'll give you a couple of pointers and explain how things work. Search…

iggy-grainger5 November 2022

2023 National Scooter Rally dates flyer with updated details for Big 7 scooter rally.

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2023 BSRA National Scooter Rally dates announced | NEWS

Big 7 date/venue change Update 17th March Due to huge price increases imposed by the usual Hop Farm venue, the date and venue for the Big 7 rally have had to be changed. The event will now take place at the East of England Showground in Ardingly West Sussex over…

iggy-grainger26 October 2022

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Tucano Urbano’s recycled ‘Good Wheels’ range | NEWS

The winter Tucano Urbano collection is available now and includes quite a few new products. Their new ‘Good Wheels’ range of clothing is made from polyester derived from plastic bottles and other recycled products. The Good Wheels range also uses less packaging and is designed to be repairable so not…

iggy-grainger25 October 2022

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Magny Cours Challenge Scootentole | RACING

The Circuit de Nevers, Magny Cours was once home to the French Grand Prix. It’s located about 300 miles into France, next to it is another track, now owned by BMW and used for track days and testing, and is also used for the Challenge Scootentole 10 hour scooter endurance…

iggy-grainger20 October 2022

Kymco CV3 550 ridden by Iggy on a press launch in Buckingham 2022.

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First rides: Kymco IONEX/CV3/DTX 360 & AK550 | REVIEW

We were recently invited to a press event by Kymco UK. Basically, it consisted of a selection of their current and future range for us to have a blast on around Buckinghamshire for the day. Obviously this won’t be an in-depth or exhaustive road test but it will give you…

iggy-grainger19 October 2022