Show Us Your Scoots

Not all scooters have an adventurous life, fortunately ‘Little Bitch’ has more than lived up to Piaggio’s expectations. When it was launched in 1972, Vespa’s Rally 200 was an immediate success. With its combination of unparalleled performance and classic curves it remains, for many, the ultimate Vespa. Although just under 42,000 were produced between 1972…

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Radical, diverse, and possibly a new sub-culture on the scootering scene? I met Gatch in person at Kev Walsh’s Wicksteed Parts Fair in 2017 – now I could put a face to the name of the infamous ‘Banksy’ of scootering artwork; and little did I know what Gatch and his close team of pals were…

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The dictionary definition of peacocking, in reference to males, says that it means dressing for attention. Like peacocks using their feathers to attract a mate. Dundee-based Raymond Stewart, Ramie to his mates, has had an obsession with scooters that has grown ever since he was an apprentice mechanic. It started with the PK 100 Vespa…

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There are certain themes for a custom scooter that have been tried many times before requiring a fresh new approach to better them. This scooter does that… in spades. The Stones Roses are a band who not only have acquired legendary status within the music world but also within the British scooter scene. When something…

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When Mark Mitchell decided to create a tribute to his Formula One hero Gilles Villeneuve there was only one choice of machine, Piaggio’s Vespa T5. Launched in 1985 the T5 was a radical departure from the traditional curvaceous designs for which Vespa was so well known. Not everyone was impressed but its legendary performance soon…

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Dave is the name, tracking customs is my game! So it gives me great pleasure to introduce this month’s rare gem… Diamond Dogs. Ch, Ch, Ch, Changes! Over their life most custom scooters have many different owners, as well as various revamps or rebirths… so it is very unusual to find an 80s classic still…

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Scootering scoops ‘SIP Project’ scrambler with Butcher Garage! Scootering went over to Butcher Garage in St Petersburg, Russia to meet up with the lads. It’s a powerhouse of invention and attention to detail, as well as being a brilliant place with characters to match. This superb Vespa Scrambler is a collaboration between Butcher and SIP,…

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Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived an unsuspecting TV175. Little did it know of the adventures to come…

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We first featured the awesome Lambretta chopper ‘Dream Warrior’ back in 2004 and since our previous coverage there’s been some significant developments, so we decided an update on this classic was in order… Whatever your scooter style preferences, chopper-style scooters are a relevant contribution to the rich tapestry of our scene. Their owners are a…

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Having just completed his ‘father and son’ trilogy Stu was delighted when, by chance, he discovered the detail for his ‘father and daughter’ story…

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