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Vespa – big in China | NEWS

Vespa has unveiled their Sprint 150 and Primavera 150 models at a huge party in Shanghai. The event was attended by stars from the Asian world and institutions including the General Consol of Italy in Shanghai, Tiziana D'Angelo. The scooters feature some new materials and the superstructures of the handlebars…

iggy-grainger14/05/2024

MoniMoto 9 with remote and mobile phone.

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New MoniMoto9 introductory offer | NEWS

The brand new MoniMoto 9 arrives this week, it's smaller and lighter than its predecessor and is now rechargeable. We've been using and recommending these fantastic wireless tracking devices since the first MoniMoto came out in 2018. I still use a couple of those ones. Then the MM7 arrived a…

iggy-grainger25/04/2024

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8000 scooters to take part in Vespa World Days parade | NEWS

Thousands of Vespa fans are converging in the manufacturer's home town, Pontedera this weekend to celebrate Vespa World Days.Vespa clubs from 55 countries are represented at the event with Vespitsi from Australia, Canada, Japan, the US, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, the Philippines, China, Pakistan, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia,…

iggy-grainger19/04/2024

140th of Piaggio Vespa GTV special edition scooter in white with blue graphics.

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Limited edition Vespa GTV | NEWS

Vespa fans from all over the world will be heading to Pontedera, home of the Vespa, for Vespa World Days later this week. Piaggio was established in 1884 and to celebrate its 140th anniversary they've created this special edition Vespa GTV. The scooter will be sold for just four days…

iggy-grainger16/04/2024

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Quick release system for SIP Classic bags | NEWS

SIP have come up with a clever lockable quick-release system for their Classic scooter bags. The system consists of a carrier plate for mounting onto your rear carrier and a base plate that fits to the bottom of your bag. Once the quick-release system is installed you can simply use…

iggy-grainger19/03/2024

Mobile pizzeria Vespa GTS and sidecar. - ridden by the Pizza Pilgrims.

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UK Pizza Pilgrims tour Italy with mobile Vespa GTS pizzeria | NEWS

If you like Italian food and scooters you might want to watch this series of films by renowned Pizza Pilgrims James and Thom. The brothers embarked on a voyage of discovery back in 2011 by flying to the toe end of Italy, buying a Piaggio Ape 3-wheeler and driving it…

iggy-grainger26/02/2024

Win a Lambretta or Vespa with Raffle Hub

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Win a scooter for FREE with Raffle Hub | Competiiton

SLUK readers have a chance to win a scooter for FREE with Raffle Hub. Read on for full details... There are lots of raffle companies doing the rounds and I'm sure most of us know one or two scooterists who have been lucky enough to win big prizes. Raffle Hub…

iggy-grainger21/02/2024

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Italjet Dragster 300 heading to Thailand | NEWS

Italjet has formed a partnership with international distributor and importer, Maverix Group to supply Thailand with the Italjet Dragster 300. The Thai market will be served initially by a network of nine dealers and eight service centres spread across the country. "We are proud to enter the Thai market with…

iggy-grainger12/02/2024

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New Yamaha battery swapping company | NEWS

Yamaha has established a new European-based battery-swapping company with a focus on recycling. The new company, ENYRING GmbH, based in Berlin will offer swappable batteries at battery stations throughout the city (from 2025) before moving to other cities in Germany and the Netherlands. ENYRING's aim is to create a "Closed…

iggy-grainger03/01/2024

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KSR Group back in business | NEWS

Back in September we shared the news that Austrian multi-brand distributor and manufacturer, KSR Group had gone into administration. Today, 20th December, The Krems an Der Donau district court lifted the external administration proceedings of KSR Group GmbH. They approved the restructuring plan, clearing the way for a new start…

iggy-grainger20/12/2023