New & Features

Readspeed dropped us a line recently with details of a new Vespa PX disc lock. The PX is renowned for having discs too small for many commercial locks, Readspeed’s comes with the choice of two colours and a mini carrying pouch, and all for just £14.99. While we’re here, Readspeed has a new website and…

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If you only glance at the first few lines of a review, then I’d like to start by saying if you read anything negative about Bull-It jeans from the last pair I wore, then let me tell you that they’ve listened to criticism and the results are certainly positive. Constructed from 12.5oz denim and triple…

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Alpinestars Bogota Drystar Range Jacket RRP £249.99 Trousers RRP £189.99 www.alpinestars.com I’ve had these new all-weather riding/adventure touring garments here, from Italian clothing specialist Alpinestars, since April. The Bogota Jacket is constructed from an abrasion and tear-resistant poly-fabric and features a Drystar membrane for guaranteed waterproofing. This jacket also features superb levels of protection thanks…

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Scootopia continues its march to remake as many Lambretta parts as possible, adding the GP/dl light unit to its range of stock. The glass is marked CEV, the fit of the chrome rim is very good on the example we’ve seen, the finish just right and the prices competitive too with the headlamp rim and…

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The latest addition to the SIP 2.0 range of digital rev counters is possibly the smallest, to fit the V50, 90 and 100 range of Vespa smallframes. Developed with the people at Koso, the DSIP units boast rev counters, speedo, fuel warning, EGT, odometer and time among it’s many other features, all packed neatly into…

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New for 2015 from Dutch clothing brand Macna the Redox is a waterproof urban styled jacket featuring Macna’s new ‘Macna Dazzle’ camouflage print and Night Eye Black. Available in sizes Small to 3XL and three camo colour-ways (black, green or grey), Redox features a three three layer system with removable Raintex membrane and thermo liner,…

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Never ones to rest on their laurels, Scooter Center Koln (the creative source behind the BGM brand) have been developing and improving their Big 
Box Lambretta exhaust and as we reported a few months ago, Version 3 
is now available. A standard looking pipe with full expansion chamber type performance yet sounding close to an…

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Scootopia of Weston-super-Mare remain busy getting old scooter parts reproduced, including this ali rear frame grille for Series 1 and Series 2 Lambrettas. Acopy of the original part, it comes highly polished and retails for £18 plus P&P. For more details call them on 01934 641811.

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The latest addition to the VE range of visible and secure handlebar to frame locks is a dedicated fitment for the 2014+ Vespa Primavera and Sprint models. The lock is stored around the front of the seat when not in use, and when you need to secure the scooter simply unlock the device and attach…

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While our summer has been generally good here in the UK, when it’s rained… boy, has it rained!! Nevertheless, strange as it may seem this is an ideal opportunity for me to venture out on the scooter and put various products to the test, to see how long I can stay dry for! Llandudno was…

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