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4,000 mile charity ride: Wales to Istanbul by Vespa

Welsh scooterist, Jason Ude set off last night for a gruelling 4,000-mile ride from Barry in South Wales to Istanbul, Turkey. 53-year-old Jason is doing the trip on his old Vespa GTS 250, which, in theory, makes this trip less worrying. However, he's set himself the daunting task of completing…

iggy-grainger1 July 2024

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Margate National Scooter Rally info | NEWS

This weekend sees the first National Scooter Rally in Margate since 2007 and it looks like being a cracker. The town has hosted some great scooter rallies over the years and also had its fair share of notoriety. Big 7 have put lots of work and even more money into…

iggy-grainger19 June 2024

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Gresini Racing Italjet Dragsters | NEWS

As part of their collaboration with Gresini Racing, Italjet has announced a MotoGP replica Dragster and a limited edition model. Available in 125, 200 and 300cc versions, the standard Gresini scooters will feature the characteristic Gresini Racing livery which has been nicely adapted to suit the lines of the Dragster.…

iggy-grainger17 June 2024

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Peugeot ordered to pay over 1€ million to Piaggio for MP3 patent infringement | NEWS

Hot off the press. Italy's Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal filed by Peugeot Motocycles SAS and Peugeot Motocycles Italia as inadmissible. The appeal by Peugeot was against a ruling made by the court on January 16th 2023 and is in relation to the patent owned by Piaggio &…

iggy-grainger4 June 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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Could DVLA put a stop to classic modifications? | NEWS

The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) and the Department for Transport (DfT) are currently looking at the evidence surrounding registration processes for classic vehicles. The consultation period gives riders and drivers of classic vehicles a chance to have their say before it goes any further. The detailed questionnaire covers…

iggy-grainger20 May 2024

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This weekend: Whilton Mill British Scooter Endurance Racing | NEWS

How about a free weekend at Whilton Mill watching a solid eight hours of non-stop scooter racing? Yes, that's right. The British Scooter Endurance Club are heading to Northamptonshire for the first meeting of the 2024 Championship and it's free to get in, there's camping available and a great 80-seater…

iggy-grainger15 May 2024

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Vespa – big in China | NEWS

Vespa has unveiled their Sprint 150 and Primavera 150 models at a huge party in Shanghai. The event was attended by stars from the Asian world and institutions including the General Consol of Italy in Shanghai, Tiziana D'Angelo. The scooters feature some new materials and the superstructures of the handlebars…

iggy-grainger14 May 2024

Big 7 Margate scooter rally screeengrab from the event website featuring various Margate rally patches.

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Grab your tickets for Big 7 Margate | NEWS

Big 7 Scooter Club are urging people to book tickets for Margate to help ensure the rally is a success. 2007 was the last time the BSRA held a National Scooter Rally in Margate. In just a few weeks, Big 7 will be making a welcome return to the south…

iggy-grainger8 May 2024