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Book promo image for Taking in the view by Mark Bennett, featuring a grey Lambretta GP with 'Solid Air' painted on the side panel.

Taking in the view – life from a scooter by Mark Bennett | Book review

I'm not sure about you lot but I'm a sucker for a true story, especially if it's about something that I'm quite interested in. I've just finished reading Mark Bennett's brand new 244-page, 70,000 word autobiographical account of his life as a scooterist and enjoyed every page. 50 autographed copies…

iggy-grainger14 December 2023

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

The RST factory showroom at their HQ in Derbyshire with various RST motorcycle kit on display.

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RST 2024 Season PREVIEWS | NEWS

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

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2024 Arai collection preview | NEWS

The new Arai Tour X-5 has just been revealed, we take a look at it and the rest of the 2024 collection. Which would you choose?

iggy-grainger13 October 2023

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Chiemgau Tec Production Vespa steering damper | NEWS

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

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White One Racing Torque and RPM Vespa Box Exhaust | TEST

The world of Vespa box exhausts is constantly evolving, meaning our previous box exhaust tests are now well out of date; thanks to a plethora of new models from the main tuning houses.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

Twin cylinder Scooter the Fero Chimera engine shown in a display frame.

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Scooter the Fero Lambretta Twin | FIRST RIDE

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

AF Rayspeed 8-plate Lambretta clutch disassembled.

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AF Rayspeed 8-plate ‘Python’ Lambretta clutch and 5-speed layshaft | NEW PRODUCTS

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

VISIN heated visor insert shown in motorcycle helmet.

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VISIN heated visor ends misting problems | NEWS

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

Hammer wielding thug stealing a Vespa GTS.

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StopMyEngine anti-hijack device/immobiliser | REVIEW

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