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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

Black Friday - 20% off all SLUK Plastics.

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UPDATED SLUK Plastics/Merch Black Friday offers – 20% off ! NEWS

Black Friday, what's that all about? Well, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! We've got 20% off on the following products until the end of November...*UPDATE - SLUK PLASTICS NOW INCLUDED IN THIS 20% OFF BLACK FRIDAY DEAL** That's right, from now until November 30th any SLUK Plastics will…

iggy-grainger23 November 2023

Lambretta advertising sign at EICMA 2023.

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Lambretta at EICMA | NEWS

One brand that is always going to cause a negative reaction from many classic scooter riders is Lambretta. The iconic brand name is owned by Dutch entrepreneur and brand developer, Walter Scheffrahn. Don't shoot the messenger, here's a look at what's new and current from the Lambretta range. What's underneath…

iggy-grainger10 November 2023

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Massimo Tartarini introduces his Italjet Dragster 559 twin | EICMA NEWS

We all saw the prototype of this beauty at last year's EICMA, the 'Dragster 500GP' has now become the Dragster 559 Twin and it looks mental! Is it a scooter, a superbike or a cross between the two? Well, it has scooter-sized wheels and a manual six-speed motorcycle engine -…

iggy-grainger7 November 2023

Italjet Dragster 300 rear endin fluro and white.

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Italjet Dragster 300 arrives Jan 2024 | EICMA NEWS

Following on from the 125cc and 200cc Italjet Dragsters comes the brand-new Dragster 300. This new capacity is due to arrive in January 2024. We're told the production version of the Dragster 300 will use the latest Piaggio-derived engine, as seen in the RST22 Vespa GTS. The show models were…

iggy-grainger7 November 2023

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Vespa at EICMA 2023 | NEWS

As a lifelong Vespa owner and fan I was kind of hoping to see something new and exciting on the Piaggio stand to share with ScooterLab readers from EICMA.Sadly, that's not the case. Piaggio seem to have channelled their efforts into the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio (which takes centre stage).…

Iggy Grainger7 November 2023

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SLUK AT eicma 2023 | news

Milan's annual EICMA show is THE place to see what's new for next year when it comes to two wheels. We've already had a very unofficial sneak preview before the show opens tomorrow morning. We'll bring you live updates and news as it happens during press day tomorrow and more…

Iggy Grainger6 November 2023

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Black Friday – 20% off all Scorpion Exhausts during November | NEWS

If you're considering buying a new exhaust for your scooter (or motorcycle) November is the time to do it. Scorpion are offering 20% off for the whole of November in their Black Friday promotion! Yes, that's right, you'll get 20% off your new Scorpion exhaust if you buy during November.…

iggy-grainger30 October 2023

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BSRA National Scooter Rally calendar 2024 | NEWS

Hot off the press! Live from the meeting in Llandudno, here are the BSRA National Scooter Rally dates and venues for 2024 and it's probably the biggest shake-up in years. The National calendar will encompass England, Scotland, Wales and for the first time ever, Northern Ireland. Portrush (update - sold…

iggy-grainger28 October 2023

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Issue 40 of ScooterNova Magazine – Out now | NEWS

Wow, how time flies! ScooterNova Magazine has already reached issue 40. The magazine hit the doormats of subscribers last week and is available to buy from many leading scooter shops. The glossy 100-page mag comes with a free wall planner this month, giving you a place to plan all your…

iggy-grainger23 October 2023