When Motorcycle Mechanics reviewed the SS180 in 1969 it was at the end of its production life, yet the reviewer still found plenty to praise.
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Tag: Vespa
Vespa
Emergency Action
Military themed scooters aren’t unusual but very few depict the ‘small wars’ of the 1950s. As Stu Smith discovered, Gary Gould’s Lambretta is an exception to that rule.
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Introducing the new Vespa GTS
The birth of a new Vespa is always an epic event because it continues an incredibly successful history founded on values of style and technology.
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Sayonara Shipley
The LML factory is being dismantled, but is that the end of the story?
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75 years of Vespa and counting…
This year Vespa celebrates its 75th anniversary, and what a success story it has been…
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Silver Special
A 71bhp Vespa engine deserves to be raced and fortunately, that’s exactly what SIP have planned for their 25th-anniversary special.
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Dr Death
Valentino Rossi’s nickname ‘The Doctor’ has been attributed to his cold and clinical dismantling of opponents, as well as the respect he has earned in racing.
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Project Poland: Man Down
The Quattrini’s running perfectly, the Vespa’s had a rebuild and the TS1’s ready for the off. Unfortunately Stan isn’t.
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Not so secret service
The Vespa wide frame is a mystery to most British riders, but as Stan discovered, Wessex Scooters are determined to bring it out of the shadows.
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Dave’s Nostalgic Custom Corner
DTC are usually associated with Lambretta, but this beautiful beast breaks that mould, and delivers an interesting 80s classic.
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