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KSR Group back in business | NEWS

Back in September we shared the news that Austrian multi-brand distributor and manufacturer, KSR Group had gone into administration. Today, 20th December, The Krems an Der Donau district court lifted the external administration proceedings of KSR Group GmbH. They approved the restructuring plan, clearing the way for a new start…

iggy-grainger20 December 2023

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NEW AF Rayspeed 8-plate Python Clutch | NEWS

AF Rayspeed's 6-plate Road clutch is a great bit of kit with a well-proven history but AF have just released their new 8-plate Python clutch (pictured above). Aside from having an extra two plates, the Python is lighter and stronger than the Road and is said to give great feel…

iggy-grainger20 December 2023

Front cover and contents for issue 41 of ScooterNova Magazine featuring an 80s Lambretta custom and the 333cc Lambretta Sledgehammer from Casa Performance.

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Out now! Issue 41 of ScooterNova Magazine | NEWS

If you're already a subscriber or have bought the mag online, Issue 41 of ScooterNova Magazine will be heading for your doorstep later this week. As usual, it's packed with features, news, reviews and events and will give you something to read while you're recovering from the Christmas festivities.Edition 41…

iggy-grainger13 December 2023

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Does your area boast the smoothest/worst potholed roads in Britain? | NEWS

Potholes seem to be the scourge of Great Britain, our roads are more akin to a Third World war zone than a peaceful developed nation. The AA recently advised drivers to avoid puddles after a record month for pothole-damage related call outs. Of course the danger for riders far…

iggy-grainger6 December 2023

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SIP Vespa T5 Speedo competition entries | PART 3

It seems there are lots of T5 Mark 1 owners who need a new speedo with a working rev counter! Here's part three of our competition entries. Tomorrow we'll have the final batch (providing we don't get loads more flooding in) and will pick a winner. If you've missed out…

iggy-grainger6 December 2023

SIP speedo for Vespa T5, shown lit up with all dials and digital screens.

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SIP Vespa T5 speedo comp entries | PART 2

It seems like lots of SLUK readers want to win a new SIP speedo for their T5! You can see the first eight entrants in part one here. And if you want to find out how you can enter just have a read of this post from last week. More…

iggy-grainger5 December 2023

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SIP Vespa T5 speedo comp entries | PART 1

Our Vespa T5 SIP speedo competition has had our virtual mailbox overflowing over the weekend! Entries are flooding in so we've decided to show a selection in part 1 and follow that up with another two parts during this week. If you own a T5 and haven't already entered, you…

iggy-grainger4 December 2023

Vespa (RED) Primavera as part of the collaboration for World AIDS Day 2023.

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Vespa and (Red) together at World AIDS Day 2023 | NEWS

Tomorrow, December 1st is World AIDS Day and Vespa will host a special event at their Milan Motoplex. In an open talk hosted by Elena Di Cioccio and Lavinia Farnese, they'll be raising awareness about sexual education. Aimed at broaching a topic that is often neglected, especially by younger people. Vespa…

iggy-grainger30 November 2023

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Win a new SIP T5 speedo worth £277 | COMPETITION

Earlier this year we announced that SIP would be releasing a new speedo for the original Vespa T5, well they're finally ready for production and one T5-owning SLUK reader can win one. Original parts for the T5 are getting pretty hard to find now and the T5 mark 1 speedos…

iggy-grainger30 November 2023

Casa Performanmce Lambretta Series 1 being ridden in Italy with a 333cc Sledgehammer engine.

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SledgeHammer: CP’s 333cc touring engine for Lambretta | FIRST ROAD TEST

What is it? The SledgeHammer is Casa Performance’s first proper go at a touring engine; as most humans understand the phrase ‘touring’. The CP boys might disagree. Their SST 265 was supposedly their ‘touring’ engine before, but I’ll be honest, not many people would prioritise 100+mph performance over fuel economy…

iggy-grainger23 November 2023