Scootering magazine 1985

  • Royal off-roader

    Royal off-roader

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    In the latest addition to their stable, Royal Alloy goes off-road. In Stan’s opinion, it’s a concept that almost hits the mark… Back in 2023, perhaps spurred on by Vespa’s attempts to conquer the Paris Dakar Rally, a Chinese rider, Wang Shanshan, entered the gruelling Taklimakan Rally. His mount? A specially modified Royal Alloy TG…

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  • DISC ’85: The Rain-Soaked Weekend That Defined British Scootering

    DISC ’85: The Rain-Soaked Weekend That Defined British Scootering

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    In 1985, scootering in the UK reached a moment that has never quite been repeated. Held at Donington Park, the Donington International Scooter Classic — Disc ’85 — promised to be the biggest scooter event ever staged, and in many ways, it delivered. For many riders, 1985 wasn’t just the year Scootering magazine first hit…

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