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Zero Motorcycles reimagines the spirit of Quadrophenia with concept LS1 Electric Mod Bike

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Mark Lancaster

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28th May 2026

Zero Motorcycles has rekindled the vision of Quadrophenia by producing the one-of-a-kind LS1 Electric Mod Bike. Taking inspiration from the 1979 film starring Phil Daniels and Leslie Ash, Zero Motorcycles has developed a modified LS1 scooter, complete with the famous mirrors, horns, and Quadrophenia decal, to celebrate the spirit of the scooter. The LS1 Electric…
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Why Innocenti’s budget Lambrettas failed to win over the UK

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Mark Lancaster

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27th May 2026

In the quest to build a budget model, Innocenti created several cheaper scooters. But for some reason, they never gained full acceptance in the UK. Stu Owen reports… No one can deny the impact the Lambretta had at home and abroad, helping mobilise people around the globe. While Italy revelled in Lambretta’s splendours, the UK…
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Model F Racer

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Mark Lancaster

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26th May 2026

Innocenti produced several open-frame factory racers, but none of them were as outrageous as this example from Jeff Wilkes. Within months of Lambretta production starting, Innocenti began building factory racers. Entering them into endurance races was seen as a great way to promote the Lambretta brand by proving their reliability and strong build quality. This…
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They’ve got your Numb3r

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd May 2026

Registration plates are a legal requirement, but what makes one ‘legal’ and how can it be personalised? Here’s our guide to keeping on the right side of the law. Every vehicle licensed for use on the road must display its registration mark and that must conform to certain standards. Now, we all know that there’s…
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Is there a gap in the retro scooter market?

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Mark Lancaster

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20th May 2026

Paul Green considers the retro scooter market and its potential for high-capacity fun. For some years I’ve noticed that while scooters are very much a lifestyle thing in our community they are by no means exclusive, and many scooterists also own and enjoy motorcycles. Part of the original design philosophy for scooters was a clean,…
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Paul Green’s Room 101

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Mark Lancaster

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9th May 2026

Scootering contributor Paul Green revisits the idea of ‘Room 101’ through a scooterist’s eyes, reflecting on the influence of George Orwell and Paul Weller before consigning some long-standing Lambretta frustrations, Mod fashion trends, potholes and modern racing restrictions to the symbolic room. Recently, I was reading an article about George Orwell, and it reminded me…
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Custom Vespa PX125 street racer: Gwyn Thomas’ 38-year journey to his first scooter

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd April 2026

First bitten by the scooter bug at 18, it wasn’t until 2023 – 38 years later – that Gwyn Thomas finally made the leap and bought his first scooter. We asked Stu Smith to find out more… Stu: How did you get into scooters? GT: I’ve always been interested in them, but I’ve never been…
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It’s more than just a scooter…

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Mark Lancaster

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24th February 2026

Paul Green reflects on why Lambretta means so much to him. In this article for Scootering Magazine, he explores the history, the attitude and the culture built around the Lambretta. Opening Reflection Keep going. Keep riding. Keep showing up, even when it’s raining, your clutch cable’s snapped and your tent’s leaking. I was talking to…
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Get a full year of Scootering Magazine for just £59.99 – plus a FREE Meguiar’s cleaning kit worth £99!

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Mark Lancaster

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10th February 2026

Scootering Magazine is offering readers a full year of the world’s leading scooter title for just £59.99, with a **FREE!!** Meguiar’s cleaning kit worth £99 included as part of a limited-time subscription offer. Why Scootering Magazine remains essential reading Scootering Magazine is the indispensable guide to everything that makes scootering a way of life, bringing…
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The drums are silent – Rick Buckler reflection

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Mark Lancaster

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4th February 2026

An article by Paul Green from the April 2025 issue of Scootering reflecting on Rick Buckler and his place within the music of The Jam. The piece draws on personal memories, live performances, recordings, and later life, as presented in the original magazine text. Since mid-1977, one of the main soundtracks to my life (and…
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