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VMC RVA 110: New 110cc Cylinder Kit for Vespa 50 and PK 50

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Mark Lancaster

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7th November 2026

Developed by VMC in collaboration with Gilardoni, the RVA 110 cylinder kit offers almost 110cc for Vespa 50 and PK 50 smallframe engines. It combines a 57mm bore with the original 43mm stroke and direct reed induction. VMC’s new RVA110 combines a 57mm bore with the original 43mm smallframe stroke, with direct reed induction. Developed…
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How Lambretta Tuning Took Off in Britain – and Why the Official Importer Changed Its Tune

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Mark Lancaster

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5th November 2026

The early days of Lambretta tuning in the UK were frowned upon by the official importer; that was until they realised there was money to be made from it! Stu Owen reports… Buying a Lambretta in the UK during the 1950s centred around cheap, economical travel for the masses. A decade later, that philosophy had…
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Got a classic scooter? Scooter World wants you at Newark in 2027!

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Mark Lancaster

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4th November 2026

Own a treasured Vespa, a beautifully restored Lambretta or a rare scooter with a story to tell? Scooter World is returning to the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic at Newark Showground on January 9–10, 2027 – and private owners and scooter clubs are being invited to put their machines on display. Every classic scooter has…
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From Fighter Jet to Lambretta: The Incredible Eight-Year Restoration That Changed One Man’s Life

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd November 2026

A former military pilot in Malta spent eight years restoring a 1962 Lambretta Li150, building a unique sidecar from a Hawker Sea Hawk drop tank and rediscovering his passion for life along the way. Colonel (Ret’d) Mark Said reports… Sometimes a restoration project becomes much more than nuts, bolts and paint. Mine began as an…
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Royal Alloy’s Next Big Move: Electric Racing, Retro Tech and a Whole New Way of Life

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Mark Lancaster

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31st October 2026

Royal Alloy is looking beyond its established retro-scooter range with RA Life, a new concept embracing outdoor leisure products, retail spaces and electric racing. Stan explores the Arden project, its semi-solid-state battery technology and an extraordinary electric race machine. Stan reports… Royal Alloy Life Previously, Stan reported on Royal Alloy’s ground-breaking electric range. This month…
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Plurimus: The Stunning Custom Lambretta GP Packing 40.6bhp

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Mark Lancaster

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29th October 2026

Scunthorpe scooter enthusiast Dave Kirk’s Plurimus is a custom Lambretta GP combining distinctive paintwork by Dave Dickinson with a heavily modified Casa SST engine tuned by Darrell Taylor. Producing 40.6 bhp, it’s a scooter built not just to impress, but to clock up the miles. Stu Owen reports… Plurimus One area of the UK consistently…
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Road of the Brave: The Royal Alloy TG 300 That Tackled China’s Epic G219 Highway

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Mark Lancaster

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28th October 2026

In 2023, Chinese rider Wang Shanshan took on the challenging G219 Highway aboard a modified Royal Alloy TG 300. From remote mountain roads to altitudes exceeding 5,000 metres, this is an extraordinary scooter adventure. Stan reports… The G219 Highway in China has some of the most beautiful and challenging roads in the world. In 2023,…
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The People’s Princess: An Extraordinary Lambretta Tribute to Diana

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Mark Lancaster

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27th October 2026

Darryl Braga’s 1959 Lambretta Li150 Series 1 has been transformed into an elaborate tribute to Princess Diana. With intricate airbrushed murals, bespoke components and gemstone detailing, The People’s Princess brings together specialist craftsmanship from across the UK and Europe. Stu Smith reports… The People’s Princess Darryl Braga transformed a 1959 Series 1 Lambretta into one…
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Scooter Battery Care Explained: How to Extend Battery Life, Avoid Breakdowns and Choose the Right Type

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Mark Lancaster

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24th October 2026

A flat battery remains one of the most common causes of scooter breakdowns in the UK, yet it is also one of the most preventable. With modern scooters often ridden infrequently and an ever-widening choice of battery technologies on the market, understanding how batteries work — and how to look after them — has never…
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SIP Vespa Joyride 2026: Riders from Scotland to Delhi Join Summer Scooter Run

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd October 2026

Vespa enthusiasts travelled from Scotland, Delhi and across Germany to join SIP Scootershop’s 2026 summer Joyride. The 55km ride took participants through the Landsberg district, finishing at Lake Ammersee for food, drinks and plenty of scooter chat. SIP’s summer Joyride Enthusiasts came from Scotland, Delhi and across Germany to join SIP Scootershop’s 55km summer run…
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