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Scooters arriving at the Isle of Wight scooter rally with glamping tents in the background.

It’s good to be back | NEWS

Welcome back SLUK fans, or at least welcome back to me! I’ve been away doing the Isle of Wight and Mersea Island rallies. It’s been a great (but very tiring) couple of weeks on the road, meeting up with lots of friends, and making a few new ones along the…

iggy-grainger8 September 2026

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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

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SLUK IS 10 YEARS OLD – GRAB A T-SHIRT FOR A TENNER| NEWS

Time certainly flies, myself and Sticky were young whipper snappers back in 2016 when we launched ScooterLab to an unsuspecting worldwide audience. The Tag Aqua Racer above, owned and ridden by Stefan Hall, was the first scooter to get a SLUK feature. Wing and a prayer ScooterLab came about after…

iggy-grainger5 March 2026

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Oxford Atmos Exo Softshell | NEWS

With spring just around the corner, it might be time to treat yourself to a new windproof layer and at just £59.99, this new Oxford Atmos Exo jacket won't break the bank. This jacket is densely woven to block the wind; it's lightweight and can be packed into an inner…

iggy-grainger9 February 2026

A bike rider wearing a Knox Urbane Pro undershirt with beautiful scenery behind him.

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Knox Urbane Pro Move armoured undershirt | NEWS

In 2015, I had one of the original Knox armoured undershirts. It's a great piece of kit and is still going strong. I love it. Things have moved on, though. Armour has become less cumbersome thanks to advances in materials, fabrics are increasingly technical, and garments are ever more stylish.…

iggy-grainger6 February 2026

2023 Suzuki burgman 125EX street in white and grey pictured side by side near a river.

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Prices dropped on Suzuki 125cc scooters | NEWS

Suzuki has dropped prices of their 125cc scooters by as much as £900 as part of its Pricing Realignment Strategy. This time last year, a Suzuki Address 125 would have cost you £2,999; you can buy the same scooter now for just £2,099, a saving of a whopping £900! Suzuki…

iggy-grainger2 February 2026

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Vespa GTS 13″ wheels and SIP sticker kits | NEWS

SIP have released a couple of tasty new products for Vespa owners who want to add a bit of extra style to their scooters.First up, we have these stylish graphics kits. Designed specifically for modern Vespas and the PX, they're made with high-quality, durable 3M Comply technology. SIP said the…

iggy-grainger29 January 2026

A Honda advert showing new 2026 colours for Dax, monkey Bike and Cub.

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Fresh new colours for three iconic Honda models | NEWS

Honda has unveiled new 2026 colours for three of their most iconic bikes. The Dax, Cub, and Monkey are bikes synonymous with the fun we associate with two wheels. ST125 Dax This model was reintroduced in 2023; its reincarnation is very sympathetic to the 1960s original, albeit with a few…

iggy-grainger23 January 2026

Shark crash helmet fitted with IRID® photochromatic visor.

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New IRID® instant dark visors from Shark | NEWS

Shark Helmets have released an innovative instant photochromatic IRID® Visor that can change from tint to light in less than a second. Photochromatic visors aren't exactly new, but they can be quite slow to transition, taking up to 40 seconds to change (not much use if you're riding into darkness…

iggy-grainger19 January 2026

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Road Safety Strategy calls for lower drink drive limits | NEWS

The long-anticipated Road Safety Strategy document has been released by the government this morning - the first in over a decade. By 2035, it aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 65%. Some of the proposed changes will have a big impact on us once they…

iggy-grainger7 January 2026