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SIP Pordoi 4-piston Vespa GTS brake caliper in black.

SIP Pordoi brake caliper for Vespa GTS | NEWS

SIP has just released this CNC-milled 4-piston crake caliper as a direct replacement for the original 2-piston caliper on the Vespa GTS. Machined from aluminium, with 2x 34mm and 2x 30mm pistons and larger Galfer pads, the caliper should improve brake feel and performance, as well as help to dissipate…

iggy-grainger20 December 2024

A banner advert for AF Rayspeed featuring Lambrettas.

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Order online: AF Rayspeed join the 20th Century! | NEWS

Never let it be said that Yorkshire are behind the rest of the country when it comes to technology. AF Rayspeed has a new fan-dangled webshop where you can order your Lambretta parts... Yes, that's correct - the North East's favourite old-school Lambretta shop…

iggy-grainger16 December 2024

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New UK distribution and parts supplier for Royal Alloy | NEWS

Royal Alloy's CEO, Steve Oliver has announced that they've joined forces with BSA importer, Lukas Distribution Ltd as the new UK supplier for the Royal Alloy range. After a tumultuous week for the popular brand, Royal Alloy will be sharing the stage with BSA Motorcycles from January 1st 2025. The…

iggy-grainger12 December 2024

Royal Alloy scooters at EICMA, a month later they parted ways with UK importer MotoGB.

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Updated – It’s official: Royal Alloy distributor, MotoGB split with Hanway | NEWS

Differences in direction In the dealer's letter, it cites "Differences in direction" as the reason Hanway and MotoGB have parted ways. Although we can't confirm that's how the split occurred. It also goes on to say that "We are filled with optimism as we look to the future, especially with…

iggy-grainger10 December 2024

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Vespa factory halts production | NEWS

As reported in Italian newspaper, Il Terreno yesterday - over a thousand Piaggio workers have been laid off until after Christmas as production stops at the Pontedera factory in Italy. The news follows a drop in global sales caused by economic uncertainties as well as a worrying quarterly report by…

iggy-grainger29 November 2024

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New 2025 limited edition IOM TT Arai | NEWS

Arai chose Motorcycle Live to launch their brand new 2025 , limited edition Isle of Man TT RX-7V Evo. The top-of-the-range Arai will appeal to the kind of middle-aged helmet enthusiast who collects things like this instead of fancy watches or Adidas trainers. How much? Brimming with all the features…

iggy-grainger22 November 2024

A flyer featuring James Whitham to advertise Motorcycle Live 2024.

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Coming up: Bikesure Motorcycle Live Amplified | NEWS

It's showtime! Saturday sees Motorcycle Live 2024 kicking off at the NEC in Birmingham and for this year they've shaken things up a bit. Sponsored by Bikesure, MCL24 runs from Saturday, the 16th of November to Sunday, the 24th and features loads more interactive events and chances to ride. It…

iggy-grainger14 November 2024

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New carb rubbers from Scooter Trumps | NEWS

Big Dave from Scooter Trumps has had these multi-coloured, oil-resistant carb rubbers made. They come in sizes 28mm-30mm for £35 and 32-34mm for £38, plus P&P - £4.10 first class, or £3.25 second class. They come in red, yellow, blue, orange, green or black. You can order directly by emailing…

iggy-grainger12 November 2024

Vespa smallframe racer at EICMA 2024 with a wall display of Vespa parts behind it.

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Classic scooter round up | EICMA NEWS

Although EICMA is predominantly a place for manufacturers to showcase their latest new machinery there is still a fair selection of parts for classic scooters. Here's a quick round-up of some of the eyecatching scooters on display, along with some brief details of new parts.Our video shows as much tech…

iggy-grainger11 November 2024

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Royal Alloy range and new 310 engine | EICMA NEWS

You can't argue with the popularity of the Royal Alloy range of retro-inspired scooters in the UK. That popularity is likely to increase with their latest models and choice of power... The large stand at EICMA featured new models, including the new GT range of machines with very different styling…

iggy-grainger5 November 2024