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Vespa T5 headset with new replacement speedo from SIP Scootershop.

New SIP speedo for Vespa T5 | NEW PRODUCT

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

Group of scooter boys and girls on the Isle of Wight campsite in the 1980s surrounded by scooters, tents and litter.

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VFM/Red Funnel Isle of Wight competition winner | NEWS

Thanks to everybody who took part in our recent Isle of Wight scooter rally photo competition. It was kindly sponsored by VFM and Red Funnel Ferries. We had some fantastic images sent in depicting many decades of this prestigious event. Our winner is... After much deliberation, the lovely Tori from…

iggy-grainger26 July 2023

Three Vespas parked on the roadside with The Alps in the background

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SIP Scootershop Vespa road trip to Switzerland | NEWS

Following on from Shaun's ride to Switzerland for Vespa World Days, SIP Scootershop have also enjoyed a road trip on their Vespas, along with a few friends. Hardcore Vespas Of course, SIP always produce stunning imagery and this trip was no different, so if you want to read all about…

iggy-grainger24 July 2023

Suzuki Burgman 400 LED lights at night on a dark road.

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Life in the old dog? Suzuki Burgman 400 | Road Test

Can you believe that the Suzuki Burgman is 25 years old this year? Yes, the ubiquitous maxi scooter is a quarter of a century old. Amongst its peers the Suzuki is starting to show its age as well, the once class-leading scooter doesn’t have all the toys you expect to…

iggy-grainger21 July 2023

Vespas riding The Alps with mountains in the background.

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Part 2: Vespa World Days: Switzerland | RALLERY

If you missed part 1 of Shaun's trip to Switzerland you can catch up here. Furka Pass Friday morning dawned and throwing open the shutters to be greeted by the Eiger, Jungfrau and other snow-capped peaks took your breath away. Rather than do any organised tours on these trips we…

iggy-grainger18 July 2023

Neuf Brisach, Mausa Vauban, boy with hammer street art painting surrounded by coloured bricks.

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Part 1: The cultural journey to Vespa World Days: Switzerland | RALLERY

We have certainly been spoilt with the destinations recently for the annual gathering of Vespisti in Europe. with the Euro Vespa in Portugal last year and now a chance to ride down to the stunning Swiss Alps for Vespa World Days, I didn’t need much persuading to load up the…

iggy-grainger17 July 2023

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Win or save a scooter: Welcome some new sponsors to SLUK | NEWS

As you’re reading this for free (as well as every other story and feature we’ve published since 2016) we thought we’d introduce a couple of our new SLUK supporters. After all, they are the people who help keep ScooterLab free for you to enjoy. Stop My Engine Firstly we have…

iggy-grainger13 July 2023

Head-up display for motorcyclists by Tilsberg, shown here in a crash helmet.

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Heads up for Tilsberk/Sygic rider navigation | NEWS

This kind of tech was once only available to fighter pilots and sci-fi characters but now we mere mortals can use head-up display in our own motorcycle helmets for about the price of a bike sat nav. Developed by Tilsberk and using Mobile SDK tech from Sygic, this head-up display…

iggy-grainger13 July 2023

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Photo comp: Win IOW tickets and ferry with VFM & Red Funnel | COMPETITION

Next month thousands of us will be pointing our scooters towards the Isle of Wight once again for the annual Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally. We've teamed up with the rally hosts, VFM to offer a pair of weekend tickets (worth £60) for the scooter rally. Red Funnel have…

iggy-grainger13 July 2023

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Big 7 scooter rally 2023: Preview | NEWS

After 10 years at The Hop Farm, Big 7 Scooter Rally moves to a new venue for this weekend's BSRA event. The South of England Showground is the venue, will you be there? The Showground is set in 150 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside and is located around 20 miles…

iggy-grainger12 July 2023