An air leak in your engine is not good, but finding the source of the problem is not easy. Magazine articles about testing for such leaks, 'or leak down tests', often feature a classic Lambretta engine, so we thought it high time to address that. For our article in edition 43 of ScooterNova magazine we … Continue reading Classic Vespa Tech – looking for air leaks
It's nearly the May Bank Holiday weekend and that can mean only one thing... bonnie Scotland is calling us to the fourth BSRA National scooter rally of 2024. The Borders town of Kelso is a favourite rally on the calendar, with the ride featuring some fantastic roads to enjoy whichever direction you travel. At only … Continue reading Kelso National Scooter Rally 2024
The Cosa from Piaggio, the scooter of the 90s, launched in the 80s. Exclusive to the brand new edition 40 of ScooterNova magazine, we explore how this scooter came into being, the background, the design and designer, the name, the launch and the use of the Vespa badge. It was the Milan Motorcycle Show in … Continue reading Piaggio’s (Vespa) Cosa – the scooter for the 90s that slowly faded away…
Ever wanted to see inside a 2-stroke engine while it is running? Then check out these cool videos from Chylo Racing in Poland who have produced various transparent components for an old Simson S51 49cc motorbike which allow you to do just that. Back in May 2021 Chylo shared a video on their YouTube channel … Continue reading Inside a 2-stroke engine – how cool is this?
Small but interesting news from Italian carburettor giant Dellorto is that they have been developing and producing new carburettors for 50cc 2-stroke engines. While you might not be thinking about buying one of the latest generation 50cc 2-stroke scooters and motorcycles yourself, that fact that a company as large as Dellorto have developed a new … Continue reading New 2-stroke carbs
Many ScooterNova magazine readers are fans of 2-stroke engines too, so we thought you'd appreciate this news both about British manufacturing and also the good old 2-stroke engine. Many incorrectly assume that 2-strokes have been banned, where in fact that is not the case. What has happened is the development of 2-strokes has been side-lined by … Continue reading New British 2-stroke V-Twin motorcycle
