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Vespa GTS: gone in less than 60-seconds | VIDEO

How long do you think it takes a couple of young scrotes to steal your chained-up pride and joy? The answer, sadly is much less time than you'd imagine. This daylight theft happened to a scooterist in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire two weeks ago. The Vespa GTS was parked outside the owner's…

iggy-grainger7 October 2024

The new Piaggio MP3 310 being road tested for ScooterLab.UK in Cannes, South of France.

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New Piaggio MP3 310 & MP3 310 Sport | LAUNCH REPORT

Over the summer there have been rumours and speculation about a new more powerful Piaggio engine for the Vespa GTS. The launch of the upgraded Piaggio MP3 310 in Cannes last week put an end to that speculation. You can be sure that it won't be long before the new…

iggy-grainger1 October 2024

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SIP Pordoi for modern smallframe Vespas | NEWS

SIP's Pordoi Series exhaust for the Vespa GTS 300 looks pretty cool and they've just released a version for the modern smallframe Vespas. The exhaust will fit the Primavera and Sprint 125/150. With its narrow design and compact silencer it gives an unobstructed view of the rear wheel making the…

iggy-grainger5 September 2024

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SLUK Discount: Exped Dura four-season camping mat | Product Review

How many times have you bought cheap airbeds in your life? If you’re anything like me, I’d say we go through at least one a year. Our most recent purchase, earlier this year, was your typical Coleman’s double-airbed. You can see it above on the seat of the Lambretta. It…

iggy-grainger2 September 2024

Yamaha's RaxZR 125 scooter in Midnight Black being ridden by Iggy for a ScooterLab road test.

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Yamaha’s wallet-friendly RayZR 125 | First ride

At just £2301, Yamaha's new for 2024, RayZR 125 scooter is certainly friendly on the wallet. In fact it's affordable enough to put on most people's credit card. Despite being budget-priced, this scooter ain't bad at all, in fact I was pleasantly surprised when I took one for a spin…

iggy-grainger16 August 2024

Nissan announce partnership with Silence to distribute cars and scooters in UK. Pictured, a Silence S01 scooter and Nano S04 micro car.

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Nissan to distribute Silence in the UK | NEWS

Car giant, Nissan has announced a partnership with Spanish micro-mobility company, Silence to distribute their scooters and micro cars in the UK. The deal will mean that Nissan customers will be able to access the range of Silence products in their usual car showroom from October 2024. The partnership follows…

iggy-grainger15 July 2024

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Win one of these beauties tonight for £2 | RAFFLE HUB

Do you want to win a scooter? It's been a while since we shared any Raffle Hub competitions but quite a few SLUK readers have bagged themselves a scooter (or other prizes). Here's what you can win tonight for less than £2! Hand-built Frank Sanderson carbon fibre Scomadi TL250 (Number…

iggy-grainger4 July 2024

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52bhp LeFt Vespa GTS V450 in production | NEWS

Power-hungry Vespa GTS fans will be pleased to see this development by Chris Lebschik. The Left V450 engine is a 52bhp (at the rear wheel) replacement for the Piaggio unit. Yes, that's correct. A 52bhp CNC machined billet engine to replace your standard 22bhp (at the crank) Piaggio lump. Mmmm,…

iggy-grainger31 May 2024

A green Silence SE-01 electric scooter parked alongside a Nottingham City Wind trail e-scooter.

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Ask your MP to support Powered Light Vehicle Manifesto | NEWS

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has published a Powered Light Vehicle Manifesto. It aims to give the next government a chance to turbocharge this £7 billion industry. The motorcycle industry employs over 55,000 people in the UK and with a focus on sustainable, low emission and more efficient ways to…

iggy-grainger31 May 2024

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BSSO 2024: Round 1 – Croft | SCOOTER RACING

Some of the spectator's scooters at Croft Last year's SLUK Rookie, Ben Readings is back this year to share his second race season. We'll also have some race coverage from 14-year-old new boy, George Fielder. He'll be writing about the rounds he can wag school to compete in. Here's Ben's…

iggy-grainger17 April 2024