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ScooterLab & ScooterNova present ScooterExpo 2023 | NEWS

Many of our readers will remember ScooterExpo 2019, well it’s back again for next year. The event will take place at Alfreton Leisure Centre on Sunday, May 21st and is being sponsored by Lexham Insurance and VE (UK). Prepare to be dazzled! Once again we will be co-hosting the prestigious ScooterExpo…

iggy-grainger1 December 2022

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New SIP Series Pordoi bar end mirrors | NEWS

SIP Scootershop have just released these bad boys for modern Vespa riders. Their Pordoi Series bar end mirrors are made specifically for scooters, unlike most motorcycle bar end mirrors - and they look pretty trick. What's the spec? The mirror heads and stems are CNC-milled from aluminium, which are…

iggy-grainger30 November 2022

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BLACK Friday deals at SIP/Scooter Center/VE/Scorpion/SLUK | NEWS

If you're planning on doing some scooter parts shopping you might as well take advantage of the Black Friday offers at three of the biggest scooter parts companies.10% off at Scooter Center Scooter Center Cologne are offering 10% off everything on 25th, 26th, 27th November. Just enter code: REDSC22 at…

iggy-grainger24 November 2022

20% off at Scorpion Exhausts for Black Friday. Image shows Vespa GTS with a Scorpion liveried car in the background.

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Black Friday 20% off all Scorpion Exhausts | NEWS

We try not to get drawn into all this 'Black Friday' stuff but when one of our suppliers offers a special discount we're happy to match it. Scorpion Exhausts are offering 10% off all their car, bike and scooter exhausts until November 30th. To make this offer even more worthwhile…

iggy-grainger24 November 2022

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Save cash at Motorcycle Live 2022 | TICKETS & INFO

This weekend sees the UK's biggest bike show opening its doors at the NEC in Birmingham. Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure will run from November 19th-27th. Of course, most of our readers will be most interested in seeing the latest new scooters in the flesh. If you're into modern…

iggy-grainger16 November 2022

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Support ‘real’ scooterists at the Isle of Wight 2023 | NEWS

Today we've started seeing online advertising for a large scale event that is directly in competition with the official VFM Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally. The 'other' event is being held on the island at the previous rally campsite at Smallbrook Stadium and has lots of live bands, camping etc.…

iggy-grainger10 November 2022

2023 Vespa GTV at EICMA with funk orange screen and detailing

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Vespa at EICMA | NEWS

Having already launched the 2023 VESPA GTS range in Rome a few weeks ago* there's not too much for Vespa fans to get excited about at this year's prestigious EICMA show. *NONE of the UK scooter press were invited or even told about the new model until after it had…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

Production ready version of the Italjet Dragster #e01 in yellow & white livery

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Italjet Dragster #e01 Electric | EICMA 2022

Italjet are planning to launch their zero emissions # e01 Dragster in the second half of 2023. Featuring the iconic Dragster steel trellis frame and futuristic styling, the # e01 will be powered by a 12 kW electric motor making 6 kW of nominal power and 360 Nm of maximum…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

Italjet Dragster 500GP concept studio image in red and white colour scheme

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Italjet unveils ‘Urban Geared’ 500GP Dragster | EICMA 2022

Italjet have literally ripped up the scooter design and sensibility rulebooks and created this thing of absolute joy, beauty and insanity. Enter the Italjet Dragster 500GP. Unveiled today for the very first time at EICMA in Milan this scooter hybrid is certainly going to cause a stir. Not only is…

iggy-grainger8 November 2022

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Italjet Malossi Racing Academy | EICMA 2022

Also unveiled at EICMA is this special Dragster 200 in full Malossi MHR race livery. Italjet has announced a partnership with Malossi to run a one make race series in Italy for young racers from the age of 14 to 24.The 200cc version of the Italjet Dragster will come with…

iggy-grainger7 November 2022