The new Arai Tour X-5 has just been revealed, we take a look at it and the rest of the 2024 collection. Which would you choose?
iggy-grainger13 October 2023
If you're a rider who suffers with a misting visor in damp or cold conditions this VISIN Heated Visor Insert might just be what you've been looking for. The VISIN heated visor insert has been developed by a UK company with a history in creating specialist heater systems to the…
iggy-grainger14 August 2023
It’s a sad day when we even have to think about fitting products like this anti-hijack/engine immobiliser to our scooters. With an ever-growing motorcycle theft epidemic and thieves taking to bike jacking with increasing frequency that time has come, I’m afraid. As an example a Vespa GTS rider was hijacked…
iggy-grainger31 July 2023
Like its bigger siblings, the 125cc Suzuki Burgman has been around for years. Introduced in 2002, to join the AN400 and 650 Burgmans it was a maxi scooter with a learner-legal liquid-cooled engine. Fast-forward to summer 2023 and the big old Burger 125 has been replaced with an all-new, compact,…
iggy-grainger27 July 2023
Can you believe that the Suzuki Burgman is 25 years old this year? Yes, the ubiquitous maxi scooter is a quarter of a century old. Amongst its peers the Suzuki is starting to show its age as well, the once class-leading scooter doesn’t have all the toys you expect to…
iggy-grainger21 July 2023
I think the evolving world of personal transportation has changed buying trends massively and not always for the best. The authorities have allowed various forms of unlicenced (and often illegal) electric vehicles to propel young kids, teenagers and adults to the local park, school, town, city, work… or death. I…
iggy-grainger13 June 2023
Back in early 2022 Yamaha set out their mission to diversify their two-wheeled range and revealed their new ‘Switch ON’ strategy. In March of the same year, we were at the launch of their new NEO’s electric scooter in Amsterdam. Then they introduced the Moro 07, Wabwash and Crosscore eBikes.…
iggy-grainger8 June 2023
Without a doubt, the 300 scooter class is the best option for most riders. You’re getting enough performance for most situations. They’re lighter than a maxi scooter, more nimble. They’re cheaper to buy, run and maintain. And other than three-figure top speeds you can do everything a maxi scooter is…
iggy-grainger31 May 2023
I could quite easily save myself quite a lot of time and trouble by just telling you to click this link then go out and buy yourself the latest Vespa GTS RST22. It really is that good. But you probably want to know why, so here goes… You all know…
iggy-grainger15 May 2023
I’ve been lucky enough to ride every incarnation of the Piaggio MP3 since it first arrived way back in 2006. Even so, I’m still impressed every time I get on one. The version you see here is the latest MP3 530 HPE Executive, it’s the big daddy of the MP3…
iggy-grainger3 May 2023
