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Part 1: Vespa GTS Buyers Guide – 2005-2018 | FEATURE

For many scooterists the Vespa GTS has become the modern long-distance equivalent of the PX200. Its a thoroughbred workhorse with the modern attributes and style a premium-priced scooter needs. In this two-part feature we're going to take a look at the model history, things to look out for when buying…

iggy-grainger15 January 2024

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Wrapping up 2023 with a quick roundup | FEATURE

We're skidding quickly towards New Year already and what a year it has been. I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that this year felt pretty 'normal' at last (or as normal as the life of a scooterist gets). We'd suffered two years of COVID-enforced lockdowns and event cancellations throughout…

iggy-grainger21 December 2023

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Game-changing Kymco Ionex battery swap tech | FEATURE

Kymco are the market leading scooter, motorcycle, ATV and mobility scooter manufacturer in their homeland of Taiwan and have been for the past 22 years. They still continue to produce and develop new ICE, (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles, like the superb AK550, Downtown 350 and CV3. However, Kymco's vision is…

iggy-grainger7 December 2023

Scooters on the Suzuki stand at Motorcycle Live 2023.

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Motorcycle Live 2023 – A-Z show roundup | FEATURE

Motorcycle Live kicked off at the NEC in Birmingham over the weekend and we know quite a few SLUK readers have already paid a visit. We've published quite a bit of content from the recent EICMA show and sadly, many of the new/updated machines and concepts weren't at Motorcycle Live.…

iggy-grainger22 November 2023

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1000-mile electric scooter tour: Turn left at Dublin | PART 2

Two friends complete a 1000-mile tour of Ireland on a pair of classic scooters that have been converted to electric.

iggy-grainger24 October 2023

Two classic scooters parked on the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland.

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1000-mile electric scooter tour: Turn left at Dublin – Part 1 | FEATURE

How far can you go on an electric scooter? Niall from Retrospective Scooters in London, and his mate, John (the man who designed these electric kits) set off for a 100-mile jaunt around Ireland to find out.

iggy-grainger19 October 2023

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Distretto Ruote Piccole 2024 @ Motor Bike Expo Verona | DIARY DATE

January sees Verona hosting a giant Motor Bike Expo with a good smatteringf of fine scooters thrown into the mix.

iggy-grainger12 October 2023

#65 ben Readings riding his Lambretta at Cadwell Park, moody black and white image.

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BSSO Scooter Racing – Rookies’ report: Round 7 | CADWELL PARK

Cadwell Park is a favourite track for many racers, it's technical, fast, and great for riders and spectators alike. The BSSO season finale was held at the Lincolnshire circuit recently and marked the end of the first full season for our 2023 SLUK Rookie, Ben Readings. It was also the…

iggy-grainger9 October 2023

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BSSO scooter racing season finale – Cadwell Park | PREVIEW

If you’re not riding down to Woolacombe this weekend why not head over to Cadwell Park for the BSSO scooter racing season finale? The meeting takes place on Saturday 23rd-Sunday 24th September and is bound to be action-packed as the various classes and championships get wrapped up. Here's a quick…

iggy-grainger21 September 2023

Adie Horrocks 122mph Vespa run image by Phil Evans Images

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This weekend: Green Light Scooters present Scooter Shootout | EVENT

This coming weekend sees Green Light Scooters and Straightliners running their first joint Scooter Shootout event at Melbourne Raceway, near York. The event is open to all scooters and gives riders a chance to ride flat out up a sprint track to see what the sport is all about. Sprinting…

iggy-grainger14 September 2023