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New 2025 Yamaha NMAX 125 and NMAX TechMAX shot at dusk against a background of the city of Barcelona.

New 2025 Yamaha NMAX 125 | LAUNCH REPORT

Yamaha chose a good time to launch a brand new NMAX 125. The model currently sits at the top of the sales charts in the UK. Having ridden it, I'd imagine it'll stay there too. For a company better known for its Supersport bikes (among other things), scooters are still…

iggy-grainger25 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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Longtermer PART 1: 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 | REVIEW

Back in August we road tested a Yamaha RayZR 125 and picked up a longterm Yamaha XMAX 300 to keep and use for a few months. It was the first time I’d ridden the XMAX since we reviewed after the launch in Italy back in May 2023. It’s always good…

iggy-grainger29 October 2024

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NEW: SIP MK III 13″ rims for Vespa GTS | NEWS

SIP have updated their elegant 13" Vespa GTS rims. As with previous versions, the MK III rims are 100% made in Germany and type-approved for use on the road. The latest version of the rims is available in four finishes: matt black, gloss black, gloss black with polished spokes and…

iggy-grainger28 October 2024

2025 BMW C 400 X in the new "Rugged" special edition.

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New 2025 BMW C 400 GT and C 400 X revealed | NEWS

BMW is the latest manufacturer to release details of its updated scooter range for 2025 with the BMW C 400 GT and C 400 X getting a Euro 5+ makeover. The aggressive-looking C 400 X and touring-focused C 400 GT have had a facelift for 2025, with upgraded standard equipment…

iggy-grainger11 October 2024

Capstan & Bunsen, two mythical characters that represent ScooterLab. Capstan is the smoking beagle. he rides in the sidecar, Bunsen is the scooter riding monkey. Both escaped the facility in 2016 after being used for others experimental gain.

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Where do Scooterists fit in an A.I. Driven world? | FEATURE

If you feel like you need a break from the invasion of the digital world, then you are not alone. That moment of peace, for many of us, comes when we don a crash helmet, start a scooter and ride. If you are touring then you can take your time…

iggy-grainger10 October 2024