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  • Winter warmers part 2

    Winter warmers part 2

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    The cold mornings have finally arrived and just in time heated clothing specialist KEiS has updated its X900 Dual Control heated outer gloves. These feature Micro Alloy-Fibre Technology with an integral heat controller and are all wrapped up in a waterproof leather/textile construction. Updates include the option to power the heated panels from rechargeable battery…

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  • Is this a puncture resistant tyre? Meet the Michelin City Pro…

    Is this a puncture resistant tyre? Meet the Michelin City Pro…

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    Yes folks, the Michelin claims that this is, “the most puncture-resistant tyre in its class”. Designed for urban use, the Michelin City Pro apparently offers three significant advances in comparison with its predecessor and rivals, “namely unprecedented robustness to substantially reduce punctures, enhanced safety and longer life”. Intended for small motorcycles of up to 150cc…

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  • PK goes Digital

    PK goes Digital

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    The latest scooters to benefit from the popular SIP digital speedometers are the PK range of Vespa smallframes, specifically the Vespa PK50-125/S/SS/Automatica for which version 2.0 is now available. Working with Koso, this latest SIP rev counter/speedometer is designed to look fairly standard yet still boasts features such as measuring your speed mechanically with a…

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  • Winter warmers part 1

    Winter warmers part 1

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    With scooter riders in Italy often commuting all year around, it’s no surprise that Italian firm Tucano Urbano has now launched some warming winter handwear. The Hot Road gloves feature an on/off button with choice of four heating levels, real leather palm, top side in leather/extra strong Oxford Polyamide, Microfibre lining, Hydroscud 100% waterproof and…

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  • Tucano Urbano Ermes Coat Time on test: 8 months RRP: £219.99

    Tucano Urbano Ermes Coat Time on test: 8 months RRP: £219.99

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    The Tucano Urbano Ermes jacket is a 3⁄4 length touring jacket that features the revolutionary British designed, soft D30 armour at the shoulder and elbow. There’s also a back pocket to accommodate a back protector into which a D30 item fits very nicely indeed. Anyway, it also boasts being fully waterproof, windproof and breathable with…

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  • S&S redesigned Newline PX200 pipe

    S&S redesigned Newline PX200 pipe

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    Scooter & Service of Hamburg has “finally managed to develop a new Newline PX 200 exhaust system suitable for use on scooters that retain their main stand”. With the same engine-enhancing performance as its current range of Newline expansion pipes, S&S will also offer the new pipe in normal or low noise ‘S’ versions. Apparently,…

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  • Gamma Technology

    Gamma Technology

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    If you attended any BSRA national scooter rallies during the last year then there’s a chance you’ll have seen the chaps from Gamma Technology and their stall somewhere. Based in Stoke, Gamma Technology has an expanding product range of digital instruments that are designed to measure various aspects of your scooter’s engine, thus offering information…

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  • VESPA PX CABLE CHANGE

    VESPA PX CABLE CHANGE

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    Changing cables on a Vespa isn’t much fun but it is worthwhile doing to prevent roadside hassle. You will need… Replacement cables (it’s always best to have a complete spare set in your glovebox), pliers, wire cutter, 7 and 8mm spanners, a screwdriver, electrical tape, grease and a healthy dose of patience. One job that…

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  • THE VESPA BIG BOX EXHAUST TEST

    THE VESPA BIG BOX EXHAUST TEST

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    It seems today that standard looking expansion pipe exhaust systems are more in vogue than ever among the classic scooter fraternity, which is why we’re back testing such items on the large frame Vespa PX200 Why? A standard looking ‘Big Box’ retains the original look of your scooter and emits a similar tone too. From…

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  • Biltwell Helmet

    Biltwell Helmet

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    I’ve been after a retro styled helmet for a while, however I’ve always had an aversion to open face lids. The thought of your chin scraping along the floor has always put me off… So on my search for a classy looking full face job I came across Biltwell Inc, an American helmet manufacturer. They…

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