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Vespa Officina 8 special edition Vespa GTS and Primavera with riders in Vespa apparel.

Vespa Officina 8 special editions | NEWS

I must admit most of the Vespa special editions are a little bit 'out there' and don't appeal to the average scooterist, but Piaggio's design house has done a great job with the new 'Officina 8. The backstory to Officina 8 is quite cool as well and we'll share the…

iggy-grainger17 June 2025

Piaggio open doors event saturday 21st June.

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Saturday 21st June: Piaggio Urban Days ‘Open Doors’ dealer event | NEWS

If you're thinking about buying a new Piaggio Group scooter, this weekend could be the time to do it. The Italian manufacturer is having a special promotional event at their UK dealers. Piaggio 'Urban Days - Open Doors' is happening this Saturday, 21st June, at all Piaggio dealers (some new…

iggy-grainger16 June 2025

SIP 5644 radial monobloc calliper in red for Vespa.

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New 4-pot SIP Radial calliper | News

Launched at their recent open weekend are these tasty new SIP 5644 monoblock radial Vespa callipers. As the power and performance of scooter engines increase we need to upgrade other components to match. These brake callipers are compatible with various Vespa and Piaggio models, including PK, PX, GTS, and Zip,…

iggy-grainger4 June 2025

SIP Scootershop "Turning my Heartbeat Up" navy blue hoodie.

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SIP clothing competition winners | NEWS

Last week, we brought you news of SIP's new clothing and accessories brochure and we had quite a few entrants for a competition to win something from it. That competition has now been drawn and below, you can see the lucky winners. If you're one of them, get in touch…

iggy-grainger30 May 2025

Adie Horrocks on his 127mph Vespa at Elvington Speed Week 2025.

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127mph Vespa: Adie Horrocks claims eight world speed records | SPORT

Last week flew by for Green Light Scooter’s rider, Adie Horrocks. He took part in the Straightliner’s Speed Week at Elvington, York on his Vespa Smallframes and made history. Adie has recently made the switch to track racing with the BSSO and BSEC but can still go fast in a…

iggy-grainger28 May 2025

A Piaggio showroom with Vespas and Aprilia motorcycles.

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New four-year warranty on Piaggio Group scooters | NEWS

Good news for anybody buying a new Vespa or Piaggio Group scooter from yesterday (19th May) onwards. Your warranty has doubled to four years! The new warranty terms will apply to all new petrol scooters (50cc - if Euro 5 and Euro 5+ on higher displacements) from the Piaggio, Vespa…

iggy-grainger20 May 2025

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Win something from the new SIP clothing range | COMPETITION

SIP have just launched a new 44-page glossy fashion and accessories catalogue featuring lots of stylish scooter-inspired designs and you could win one of them. The Germans certainly know how to make everything they do look cool and this catalogue is no different. It's packed with t-shirts, hoodies, bags and…

iggy-grainger20 May 2025

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Vespa World Days kicks off in Gijón | NEWS

Thousands of Vespa fans from around the world are converging in Gijòn, Spain, this weekend for the annual Vespa World Days event. It's the first time Spain has hosted the event in 25 years, and it should provide a great spectacle for locals and the attending Vespiti alike. Last year's…

iggy-grainger1 May 2025

An Apple Green Lambretta SX overtaking an Italian Mini.

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READY STEADY GO! 125cc scooters now legal for Italian Motorways and Superstradas | NEWS

On December 14, 2024, a new version of the Italian highway code was introduced, finally putting to rest one of the most arcane and archaic bits of motoring legislation in Europe. Original Piaggio promo for the PX in 1977, before the addition of indicators. At the time, only two of the…

iggy-grainger29 April 2025

The Resort Moseltal in the Moselle Valley, Germany.

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MadMoselle Scootacular: The new Scooterist Meltdown | NEWS

What happens when you cross the spirit of Scooterist Meltdown with a beautiful area of Germany, famed for its locally produced wine and stunning scenery? That's right, you get the MadMoselle Scootacular! It's a brand new ALL-INCLUSIVE event by Spirit of 84 Scooterists - the team behind legendary events like…

iggy-grainger17 April 2025