RST are the UK's premier brand when it comes to riding kit, based in Derbyshire they design rider wear that works come rain, shine or slide.
iggy-grainger17 October 2023
We all love a bit of scooter porn, especially when it looks as cool as this new Vespa steering damper set up from Chiemgau Tec Production in Germany. Bracketry for the C.T.P. “Handlebar Guide” is CNC machined from aircraft-grade aluminium. Model-specific versions are available for Vespa Largeframe, VBB, PX, LML…
iggy-grainger13 September 2023
The world of Vespa box exhausts is constantly evolving, meaning our previous box exhaust tests are now well out of date; thanks to a plethora of new models from the main tuning houses. In addition, lots of smaller outfits are making their own submissions. One such enterprise is White One…
iggy-grainger23 August 2023
Commercially available Lambretta twin-cylinder engines were once like hen's teeth but not any longer. They're two a penny these days, well almost. The Targa Twin has been around for years now. Then we've got the high-power Casa Performance Twin - soon to arrive. In the UK, Gran Turismo are well…
iggy-grainger17 August 2023
Whilst at the Euro Lambretta, Darren 'Scotty' Scott of DSC Racing was able to give Shaun a sneak peek at a couple of new products that they have been testing in his race bikes for AF Rayspeed. Including the new 'Python' clutch. DSC team boss, Scotty said “After extensive testing,…
iggy-grainger16 August 2023
If you're a rider who suffers with a misting visor in damp or cold conditions this VISIN Heated Visor Insert might just be what you've been looking for. The VISIN heated visor insert has been developed by a UK company with a history in creating specialist heater systems to the…
iggy-grainger14 August 2023
It’s a sad day when we even have to think about fitting products like this anti-hijack/engine immobiliser to our scooters. With an ever-growing motorcycle theft epidemic and thieves taking to bike jacking with increasing frequency that time has come, I’m afraid. As an example a Vespa GTS rider was hijacked…
iggy-grainger31 July 2023
This is something Vespa T5 owners never expected to see - a brand new replacement speedo for their classic scooters. One of the original T5's weak points was its speedo, or at least the electrical components that powered it, which meant the rev counter would burn out. Original spares are…
iggy-grainger26 July 2023
One of only 5 sand-cast test prototypes Here’s a news item gathered at the recent Rabbit 24-hour race in Italy. BFA-FRT 165 and 180cc kit for Piaggio/SIP smallframe engine cases It seems that the market for large-capacity low-rpm smallframe kits for road use is bigger than anyone anticipated. It’s all…
iggy-grainger6 July 2023
