In January 2025 we visited AF Rayspeed and sat down with Ray and Ben Kemp for an extensive chat about scooters. From working for Arthur Francis in the 1960s, scooter racing throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s, the famous TS1 and RB kits, being the UK's Lambretta scooter importer, and on to the new scooter … Continue reading AF Rayspeed – past, present & future
Want to learn more about what went on behind the scenes when it comes to selling Lambretta and Vespa scooters in the UK? Maybe your interest is in 1970s scooter racing, or aftermarket parts for your scooter? All this and more will be part of ScooterExpo 2 that takes place on 21 May at Alfreton … Continue reading An invitation behind the scenes – Vespa & Lambretta
"Security isn't a dirty word, Blackadder. Crevice is a dirty word, but security isn't." Meanwhile, word reached us recently of a new disc lock by security experts Xena, who have for a number of years now combined said security device with a loud alarm to deter thieves from your vehicle. The latest addition to their … Continue reading New Xena Disc Lock On Test
As we've reported here before (fairly recently in fact), Rimini Lambretta Centre have been given the task of recommissioning one of two remaining Lambretta twin-cylinder prototype scooters.Well they've worked their way down the chassis and after stripping the front end have taken pictures of the scooter's unique front disc brake set up. To those not … Continue reading Lambretta prototype disc brake
