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Vespa GTS 13″ wheels and SIP sticker kits | NEWS

SIP have released a couple of tasty new products for Vespa owners who want to add a bit of extra style to their scooters.First up, we have these stylish graphics kits. Designed specifically for modern Vespas and the PX, they're made with high-quality, durable 3M Comply technology. SIP said the…

iggy-grainger29 January 2026

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2026 BSRA, LCGB, VCB and important rally dates | NEWS

The nights are getting lighter, scooters are being prepped and the rally season is just around the corner. Spring and a waft of two stroke is almost in the air... To help you plan where you're going, here's a list of all the important BSRA National Scooter Rally dates, Lambretta…

iggy-grainger27 January 2026

Shark crash helmet fitted with IRID® photochromatic visor.

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New IRID® instant dark visors from Shark | NEWS

Shark Helmets have released an innovative instant photochromatic IRID® Visor that can change from tint to light in less than a second. Photochromatic visors aren't exactly new, but they can be quite slow to transition, taking up to 40 seconds to change (not much use if you're riding into darkness…

iggy-grainger19 January 2026

A batch of remade Indian Lambretta headsets.

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New Lambretta GP headsets from original moulds | NEWS

Fresh out of the Indian foundry, Manish looks happy with the results Manish from UNI Auto in India got in touch earlier today to say he'd just started to get the first new (for many years) Lambretta GP headsets made. Working from 60-year-old original Scooters India Ltd moulds, which were…

iggy-grainger14 January 2026

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Road Safety Strategy calls for lower drink drive limits | NEWS

The long-anticipated Road Safety Strategy document has been released by the government this morning - the first in over a decade. By 2035, it aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 65%. Some of the proposed changes will have a big impact on us once they…

iggy-grainger7 January 2026

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Alpinestars Clayton Jacket and Crestone Gloves | REVIEW

Alpinestars is a brand synonymous with protecting motorsport athletes at the highest level and, of course, with providing safety and style for 'normal' road riders like you and me. I've been wearing an Alpinestars Clayton WR jacket and a pair of Crestone Gore-Tex® insulated gloves for the past year and…

iggy-grainger6 January 2026

Lambretta Series 3 fitted with an Öhlins rear shocker.

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How to set-up scooter suspension: with Öhlins for Lambretta | TECHNICAL

Are you one of the ‘posh’ people who has a scooter shock with some adjustable features on it? Well done on entering the 21st century. Now you need to set it up… With the arrival of the new Öhlins rear shock for Lambretta, we now have a shock with as…

iggy-grainger15 December 2025

1960s style female mod sat on a Lambretta Series 1 at the Goodwood Revival.

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Be part of Goodwood’s 80 years of Vespa celebration | NEWS

I'm sure most of our readers will know that Vespa is celebrating a very big birthday next year. You'll also know that the Goodwood Revival is the most iconic vintage motor sports weekend of the year. In 2026, you can combine the two, as Goodwood is set to celebrate in…

iggy-grainger10 December 2025

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South West Scooter Clubs: Ladram Bay 25 | RALLERY

After a very hectic rally season, it’s time for my final jaunt of 2025. It’s Thursday night, and I've actually packed everything and am ready for the ride to Ladram Bay on Friday. Practice makes perfect. This time, I've got my wallet (forgot it for Woolacombe), my charger lead (forgot…

iggy-grainger9 December 2025

Scooterboys and girls outside a pub at Whitley Bay in around 1990.

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Do you want to be part of scootering history? NEWS

I'm not sure what it was like for you, but when I was at school, history was pretty dull. Who cares about all those old Kings and ancient battles? Well, let's put all that behind us and concentrate on something a bit more exciting. A Bournemouth-based university lecturer is attempting…

iggy-grainger5 December 2025