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  • SIP Classic inner bag makes Vespa GTS top case storage easier

    SIP Classic inner bag makes Vespa GTS top case storage easier

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The SIP Classic inner bag for the original Vespa GTS top case is a high-quality, perfectly fitting transport bag designed to make loading and unloading the top case quick and easy. Anyone touring on a Vespa will be familiar with the problem: upon arriving at a hotel, stopping for a meal or boarding a ferry,…

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  • The Glööckler: When black powder coat meets 24-carat gold leaf

    The Glööckler: When black powder coat meets 24-carat gold leaf

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    Mark Lancaster

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    When structural powder and gold leaf meet a kitsch designer, the results are something rather unique on this custom Vespa. Stu Owen reports… We all look for that bit of inspiration when it comes to a creative idea for a custom scooter theme. Anything from album covers to Adidas trainers, you name it, somewhere it’s…

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  • Armonica Elettronica: When Hi-Fi Dreams Meet Framebreather Reality

    Armonica Elettronica: When Hi-Fi Dreams Meet Framebreather Reality

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    Mark Lancaster

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    From ten paces, it’s a perfectly judged Series 1 Lambretta. Look closer, and Armonica Elettronica reveals a beautifully layered love letter to sound, style, and mechanical poetry. Stu Smith reports… There are scooters that are vocal, some that pose, and some that quietly wait for you to notice. Gav Burt’s Series 1 frame-breather sits very…

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  • It’s a Twiggy World

    It’s a Twiggy World

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    Mark Lancaster

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    When Mod muse meets a modern Lambretta and fashion meets fuel, and mini-skirts collide with metalflake, the result was always going to turn heads. Stu Smith reports… If ever there was a scooter that could strut down a catwalk, then ‘It’s a Twiggy World’ would be the one to do it in style. This Lambretta…

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  • Looking back: Veteran Vespa Club goes Up Hill & Down Dale

    Looking back: Veteran Vespa Club goes Up Hill & Down Dale

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    Mark Lancaster

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    A couple of months on, we look back at the Veteran Vespa Club’s May 2026 spring rally, based at the Fat Lamb Country Inn near Kirkby Stephen. Big Chris recalls several days of classic two-stroke Vespas, spectacular roads, high passes, unpredictable weather and plenty of camaraderie. It was on our return from a planning visit…

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  • Musicians unite for memorable night of music honouring The Jam’s Rick Buckler 

    Musicians unite for memorable night of music honouring The Jam’s Rick Buckler 

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Musicians will come together for a one-off charity concert in Woking honouring the life and legacy of Rick Buckler, the legendary drummer from The Jam.  Friends, family and fans of The Jam are set to flock to Woking for the concert at Woking Theatre on Monday 12 October.  Rick Buckler: Music, Memories and The Jam…

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  • Inside Polini: 10 years of Project Polini and a visit to the factory

    Inside Polini: 10 years of Project Polini and a visit to the factory

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Incredibly, it’s been 10 years since we began ‘Project Polini’, our longest-ever road test. What better way for Stan to mark the anniversary than with a visit to Polini HQ… Full disclosure: I’m a big fan of Polini. My relationship with the brand began back in 2016, when my previously trusty PX blew a hole…

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  • Refining a Classic

    Refining a Classic

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    Mark Lancaster

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    On the Isle of Wight, one scooter stands out among the rest: a Lambretta Series 1 that has heads turning and jaws dropping… Stu Smith reports. It’s hard not to notice Ashley Mullens as he cruises past on his porcelain green and Old English white Lambretta Series 1, which is a lovingly restored slice of…

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  • Fancy a bit on the side?

    Fancy a bit on the side?

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    Mark Lancaster

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    If you’re thinking of something different this season, how about a Royal Alloy sidecar combo? hey caused plenty of interest when unveiled at Motorcycle Live, and now Royal Alloy’s sidecar combinations are available from a dealer near you. Based on either the GP or TG 300 platforms, the scooter’s technical specification remains almost the same…

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  • Roadskin Dakota brings lightweight protection to summer riding

    Roadskin Dakota brings lightweight protection to summer riding

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Summer may be halfway through, but there’s still time to invest in a quality lightweight jacket. To some extent, Roadskin’s reputation for providing comfortable, practical, safe and affordable riding gear was founded on its range of armoured hoodies and jackets. Never one to rest on its laurels, Roadskin has listened to feedback and recently launched…

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