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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

Black Friday - 20% off all SLUK Plastics.

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UPDATED SLUK Plastics/Merch Black Friday offers – 20% off ! NEWS

Black Friday, what's that all about? Well, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! We've got 20% off on the following products until the end of November...*UPDATE - SLUK PLASTICS NOW INCLUDED IN THIS 20% OFF BLACK FRIDAY DEAL** That's right, from now until November 30th any SLUK Plastics will…

iggy-grainger23 November 2023

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EICMA classic scooter round up | FEATURE

Although there wasn't really a plethora of brand-new stuff to excite us classic scooter nuts at EICMA last week, there was still a fairly good presence of parts and accessories. Here's a round-up of some of the bits and pieces you'll be able to buy next year. We've included galleries…

iggy-grainger16 November 2023

Lambretta advertising sign at EICMA 2023.

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Lambretta at EICMA | NEWS

One brand that is always going to cause a negative reaction from many classic scooter riders is Lambretta. The iconic brand name is owned by Dutch entrepreneur and brand developer, Walter Scheffrahn. Don't shoot the messenger, here's a look at what's new and current from the Lambretta range. What's underneath…

iggy-grainger10 November 2023

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Massimo Tartarini introduces his Italjet Dragster 559 twin | EICMA NEWS

We all saw the prototype of this beauty at last year's EICMA, the 'Dragster 500GP' has now become the Dragster 559 Twin and it looks mental! Is it a scooter, a superbike or a cross between the two? Well, it has scooter-sized wheels and a manual six-speed motorcycle engine -…

iggy-grainger7 November 2023

Italjet Dragster 300 rear endin fluro and white.

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Italjet Dragster 300 arrives Jan 2024 | EICMA NEWS

Following on from the 125cc and 200cc Italjet Dragsters comes the brand-new Dragster 300. This new capacity is due to arrive in January 2024. We're told the production version of the Dragster 300 will use the latest Piaggio-derived engine, as seen in the RST22 Vespa GTS. The show models were…

iggy-grainger7 November 2023

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Vespa at EICMA 2023 | NEWS

As a lifelong Vespa owner and fan I was kind of hoping to see something new and exciting on the Piaggio stand to share with ScooterLab readers from EICMA.Sadly, that's not the case. Piaggio seem to have channelled their efforts into the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio (which takes centre stage).…

Iggy Grainger7 November 2023

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SLUK AT eicma 2023 | news

Milan's annual EICMA show is THE place to see what's new for next year when it comes to two wheels. We've already had a very unofficial sneak preview before the show opens tomorrow morning. We'll bring you live updates and news as it happens during press day tomorrow and more…

Iggy Grainger6 November 2023

Llandudno seafront with scooters parked along the roadside during the 2023 scooter rally.

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BSRA #8 – Llandudno National Scooter Rally 2023 | RALLERY

Although I've enjoyed Southport as a town it’s not been perfect as a rally destination since the Floral Halls closed for renovation (it will be back though). It was a nice change to be pointing the scooter towards Wales instead for the final National of the 2023 season. Llandudno is…

iggy-grainger6 November 2023

Markus Andre Mayer crouched beside the globe in Nordkapp alongside his white Vespa T5.

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The 10,000 mile penis tour – Germany to Nordkapp by Vespa T5: Part 1 | FEATURE

Markus Andre Mayer has already ridden around the world by Vespa but fancied another little adventure this summer...

iggy-grainger1 November 2023