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Royal Alloy scooters at EICMA, a month later they parted ways with UK importer MotoGB.

Updated – It’s official: Royal Alloy distributor, MotoGB split with Hanway | NEWS

Differences in direction In the dealer's letter, it cites "Differences in direction" as the reason Hanway and MotoGB have parted ways. Although we can't confirm that's how the split occurred. It also goes on to say that "We are filled with optimism as we look to the future, especially with…

iggy-grainger10 December 2024

Piaggio's stand at EICMA 2024 with the MP3

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Piaggio Beverly 310/Medley 200 and new Liberty | NEWS

Shown at EICMA for the first time last month, Piaggio has updated three of its commuter scooters for 2025. With new features, styling and colours plus a 310 Beverly and larger capacity Medley 200 they should prove popular. Piaggio Beverly 310 The big-wheeled Beverly has been around for twenty years…

iggy-grainger3 December 2024

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Vespa factory halts production | NEWS

As reported in Italian newspaper, Il Terreno yesterday - over a thousand Piaggio workers have been laid off until after Christmas as production stops at the Pontedera factory in Italy. The news follows a drop in global sales caused by economic uncertainties as well as a worrying quarterly report by…

iggy-grainger29 November 2024

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New 2025 limited edition IOM TT Arai | NEWS

Arai chose Motorcycle Live to launch their brand new 2025 , limited edition Isle of Man TT RX-7V Evo. The top-of-the-range Arai will appeal to the kind of middle-aged helmet enthusiast who collects things like this instead of fancy watches or Adidas trainers. How much? Brimming with all the features…

iggy-grainger22 November 2024

A flyer featuring James Whitham to advertise Motorcycle Live 2024.

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Coming up: Bikesure Motorcycle Live Amplified | NEWS

It's showtime! Saturday sees Motorcycle Live 2024 kicking off at the NEC in Birmingham and for this year they've shaken things up a bit. Sponsored by Bikesure, MCL24 runs from Saturday, the 16th of November to Sunday, the 24th and features loads more interactive events and chances to ride. It…

iggy-grainger14 November 2024

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Royal Alloy range and new 310 engine | EICMA NEWS

You can't argue with the popularity of the Royal Alloy range of retro-inspired scooters in the UK. That popularity is likely to increase with their latest models and choice of power... The large stand at EICMA featured new models, including the new GT range of machines with very different styling…

iggy-grainger5 November 2024

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Entry Level Italjet Speedster | EICMA NEWS

It's fair to say that the excitement has been lost by most modern bike designers, it's not often you see something to get excited about. Italjet seem to be pushing the boundaries though. Enter the brand new entry level Italjet Speedster. This is an affordable and stylish way for a…

iggy-grainger5 November 2024

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UPDATED – Production ready Italjet Dragster 700 Twin revealed | EICMA NEWS

Italjet revealed their production ready Dragster 700 Twin at EICMA today. We revealed the protoype 559 Twin in our 2023 coverage. It's since changed to a 700! The big reveal | VIDEO Order books opened for the limited edition version a few months ago and there have been 650 orders…

iggy-grainger5 November 2024

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Vespa GTS 310 – WALKAROUND VIDEO: EICMA NEWS

We'd heard rumours of this fabled new Vespa GTS 310 as far back as June this year, those rumours turned closer to reality when the MP3 310 was launched in September. There has still been no official confirmation or press release from Piaggio about the GTS 310, even though it…

iggy-grainger5 November 2024

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20% off all Scorpion Exhausts in November | NEWS

If you've been thinking about upgrading the exhaust on your modern scooter, November is the time to do it. British company, Scorpion Exhausts, are offering 20% off all their car, bike and scooter systems for the whole of November! Reasons to choose Scorpion Handmade in the UK Lifetime warranty Stainless…

iggy-grainger1 November 2024