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scomadi factory production line in Thailand 2020.

Ironic UK comeback for Scomadi? | NEWS

If the rumours and teasers are true, it looks like Scomadi may well be landing on our shores again in the near future - with an importer we'd never have imagined possible. All's fair in love and war (and business)... Yes, former Royal Alloy importer MotoGB are hinting that they'll…

iggy-grainger4 March 2025

New 2025 Piaggio Liberty scooter in Grigio Materia.

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New Piaggio Liberty 50/125 arrives | NEWS

Piaggio's best-selling Liberty has had a total makeover for 2025 and it's ready to hit the dealer's showrooms. The learner-legal scooter has always been very popular, especially in Italy. It's a lightweight, affordable and high-quality scooter, with a choice of 50cc or 125cc. With classic Italian style and reliability, it…

iggy-grainger27 February 2025

Tucano Urbano New Step jacket in yellow Ochre being worn on a Yamaha XMAX 300.

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Tucano Urbano New Step Hydroscud jacket | REVIEW

Sometimes, you need to see a jacket up close rather than online, or in a catalogue, to get a feel for it. Despite ScooterLab being a Tucano dealer, this one had passed me by until I saw it on the Tucano Urbano stand at EICMA in 2023. I ordered one…

iggy-grainger3 February 2025

Publicity image for the 2025 Honda Monkey, Dax and Cub showing all 3 models.

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Upgrades for 3 Honda icons: Super Cub, Monkey and Dax | NEWS

Three iconic Honda 125s have had a Euro 5+ makeover for 2025. The Super Cub, Dax and Monkey are fun-looking but very useful 125s. For this model year, they all get upgraded to Euro 5+ emissions compliance and also receive a few upgrades and new accessories. ST125 Dax This model…

iggy-grainger28 January 2025

Royal Alloy JP/ Swan series 1 style scooter, rendered image in white and blue.

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First spy shots of new Royal Alloy Series 1 lookalike | NEWS

Earlier this week the CAD drawings for a new Lambretta Series 1 style Royal Alloy were posted on the Royal Alloy Club of Great Britain Facebook page (pictured above). Well, we've managed to obtain the first spy shot of how it's expected to look. That's right, just when you thought…

iggy-grainger24 January 2025

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Laser Tools: 3-in-1 wire stripper, crimper & bolt cutter | NEWS

Scooterists love a decent tool and if it saves some space in the toolbar then it's a bonus. This 3-in-1 tool features a wire stripper, crimper and bolt cutter. I own and use quite a few Laser Tools myself, they're decent quality and affordable. This latest addition is the Multipurpose…

iggy-grainger24 January 2025

SIP forged aluminium rims for Vespa GTS in black.

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Mk II Forged aluminium 13″ rims from SIP Scooter shop | NEWS

Vespa GTS styling is a massive growth area within scootering and German scooter giant, SIP, is all over it like a rash. Look at their latest forged aluminium rims, they're stunning... These tasty-looking 13" MK II rims aren't just a fashion accessory though. Forged rims have some important advantages over…

iggy-grainger22 January 2025

Estoica Motor electric Vespa PX engine in situ.

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Spanish firm Estoica Motor’s novel PX electric conversion | FEATURE

The latest company to join in with the electrification of classic scooters is Estoica Motor. They’re a Spanish start-up business with a novel reverse-engineered approach. Luis Miguel Sánchez is the man behind the concept. He’s an engineer with a master’s degree in design. As a Vespa rider from Seville, he’s…

iggy-grainger21 January 2025

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3 year warranty on all new Yamahas | NEWS

Yamaha has added an extra year to its current warranty and now gives a Three-Year Factory Warranty as standard. It covers ALL new road-going 2025 model-year motorcycles and scooters. The extended warranty is a testament to Yamaha's confidence in the reliability and quality of its vehicles. It includes everything from…

iggy-grainger14 January 2025

Vespa 946 the Snake limited edition sat on an icy mountain.

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Vespa 946 Snake | NEWS

Many rally-going scooterists will be choking on their Corn Flakes when they see the latest limited edition Vespa 946. 'The Snake' brings up connotations of a classic but overplayed Northern Soul record but obviously this Vespa model isn't aimed at most of us. This is an ultra-exclusive 125cc scooter costing…

iggy-grainger10 January 2025