New & Features

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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Lambretta open frame and shaft drive specialist Howard Chambers has had some spare wheel holders for the Model D 125 and 150 produced, in stainless steel. Designed for the standard 8in wheels, they can also be used for Model D Lambrettas that have 10in wheels fitted too (as I have on mine here) and the…

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One of the two Innocenti prototype twin cylinder SX200s we extensively featured recently (see Scootering June and July 2015) had a rather sleek, unique inside legshield toolbox fitted by the factory. While this scooter was under the spanners at Rimini Lambretta Centre, the lads had moulds produced of the toolbox so they could get these…

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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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