Watch a Vespa blow-up on a dyno (for charity)

At Mersea Island Scooter Rally this weekend just gone (2 September 2023) JG Scooters put an old 1970s Vespa 150 Super on their mobile dyno with the intention of making it go ‘bang’ to raise money for charity, Young Lives vs Cancer. The scooter was an Italian model that had been originally sold in Asia … Continue reading Watch a Vespa blow-up on a dyno (for charity)

RIP Roberto Colaninno – head of Piaggio & Vespa

Mantua, 19 August 2023 – Omniaholding S.p.A. announced the death last night of Cavaliere del Lavoro Roberto Colaninno, Chair of the Immsi S.p.A. (IMS.MI), Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Piaggio & C. S.p.A. (PIA.MI). Chairman and CEO of  the Piaggio Group, Roberto Colaninno has passed away aged 80. It was announced at the … Continue reading RIP Roberto Colaninno – head of Piaggio & Vespa

1950s Lambretta Scooters

The home of ScooterNova magazine, aka the former Lambretta Museum in Weston-super-Mare. A couple of beautiful 1950s Lambretta LDs that were part of the display there. This pair were produced by  Innocenti in Milan, the red and white one on the left being a later model of the LD range. Despite it's age and capacity, … Continue reading 1950s Lambretta Scooters

Lambretta with SERIOUS Customisation

How far would you go to customise your favourite vehicle?  This is a 1996 Lambretta GP 200 that has had some serious cosmetic enhancement. The theme is inspired by the band The Cult. Owner Jason commissioned award-winning airbrush artist Dave Dickinson at DDK Airbrushing to paint the panel work with murals so lifelike you'll hardly … Continue reading Lambretta with SERIOUS Customisation

Big 7 Moves to Sussex

In a change to previous years, Big 7 SC are hosting the 4th National Scooter Rally of 2023 in Sussex instead of their usual venue in Kent.  This weekend, the 14th to 16th July 2023, scooter riders will be heading to the South of England Showground at Ardingly in Sussex. The Big 7 Scooter Club … Continue reading Big 7 Moves to Sussex

Euro Lambretta this weekend – see you there!

The Lambretta Club Great Britain have the honour of hosting this year's Euro Lambretta Jamboree which takes place this weekend at Lincoln Showground. ScooterNova is proud to be the scooter magazine supporting the event in Lincolnshire this weekend and we have been helping out in the background leading up to the rally.  We will of … Continue reading Euro Lambretta this weekend – see you there!