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Polini double tone wheel for the Vespa GTS 310.

Polini double tone wheel for Vespa GTS 310 | NEWS

If you're a long-distance Vespa GTS 310 rider, you'll no doubt be sick of hitting the rev limiter. Thankfully, Polini can help you there. The harsh limiter on the latest 310 Vespa was my only criticism during my road test. Polini have developed a Double Tone Wheel to improve performance…

iggy-grainger14 July 2026

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Vespa Roma 2026 – 80 years of an icon | NEWS

As many of our readers will know, Vespa celebrates its 80th Birthday this year. Instead of the usual Vespa World Days event, they're hosting the biggest Vespa party ever seen, 'Vespa Roma 2026.' The date is set for June 25th to 28th in the heart of Rome. With four days…

iggy-grainger28 May 2026

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Piaggio Open Doors road test event | NEWS

Piaggio dealers are hosting an open weekend on the 23rd -24th of May, with discounts and test rides available on many models. Of course, the Piaggio Group have various brands, including Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, so test rides will be available on various bikes and scooters (check with your…

iggy-grainger8 May 2026

Tenby Scooter Rally 2026 flyer for the event.

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Win 2 tickets for Tenby BSRA National Scooter Rally | NEWS

This weekend sees the BSRA heading to beautiful Tenby for the Welsh National Scooter Rally, and we've got two tickets for you to win. Tenby is officially the most beautiful town on the BSRA calendar, with its brightly coloured cottages, stunning coastline and Welsh charm, it has everything you need…

iggy-grainger29 April 2026

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Vespa Sprint and Primavera S models arrive | NEWS

Just in time for spring, the Vespa Primavera and Sprint S models have arrived, and they boast quite a lot of new features and some pretty tasty colours. Both the Primavera and Sprint have been around in their modern format for quite a few years now, but Vespa have added…

iggy-grainger19 March 2026

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SLUK IS 10 YEARS OLD – GRAB A T-SHIRT FOR A TENNER| NEWS

Time certainly flies, myself and Sticky were young whipper snappers back in 2016 when we launched ScooterLab to an unsuspecting worldwide audience. The Tag Aqua Racer above, owned and ridden by Stefan Hall, was the first scooter to get a SLUK feature. Wing and a prayer ScooterLab came about after…

iggy-grainger5 March 2026

Pinasco 4-piston radial brake caliper for Vespa.

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V3 Pinasco Vespa radial brake calipers | NEWS

Pinasco have released their newly updated 3rd series, 4-pot radial brake calipers just in time for the new season. Machined from solid billet and tested in Italian endurance racing, the latest version features a few worthy upgrades, including the new billet heat sink, designed to stop the brake fluid from…

iggy-grainger23 February 2026

Custom Vespa smallframe with S6X. Vespa parts fitted.

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Green Light for S6X Vespa in the UK | NEWS

Green light Scooters have been announced as the UK stockist and distributor for S6X.Vespa products. World speed record (127.5mph Vespa) holder and BSSO rider, Adie Horrocks, is the man behind Tewkesbury-based Green Light Scooters. Adie has already started bringing some of the trick S6X parts in and more will follow. About…

iggy-grainger12 February 2026

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New Pinasco Large Frame Vespa PX seat | NEWS

Pinasco have just released this tasty-looking new sports seat for large-frame Vespas. The seat will work with all traditional Vespa large-frame models from the 1960s onward. Its base is designed to closely follow the lines of the scooter's frame. As a result, it gives an overall slimmer profile and a…

iggy-grainger10 February 2026

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Oxford Atmos Exo Softshell | NEWS

With spring just around the corner, it might be time to treat yourself to a new windproof layer and at just £59.99, this new Oxford Atmos Exo jacket won't break the bank. This jacket is densely woven to block the wind; it's lightweight and can be packed into an inner…

iggy-grainger9 February 2026