Vespa Rally 200 50th Anniversary

  In April 1972 Piaggio launched their latest Vespa scooter, the Rally 200. An update of the previous Rally 180 model, it was the largest capacity production Vespa yet and the first to feature electronic ignition as standard. The forthcoming edition 34 of ScooterNova magazine celebrates the 50th anniversary of what is our favourite production … Continue reading Vespa Rally 200 50th Anniversary

Scooter Electrickery – are you baffled?

If like us classic scooter electrics can sometimes seem almost like witchcraft, help is at hand courtesy of ScooterNova magazine and Scootronics.  While I think it’s fair to say that many classic scooters today use a 12v electronic ignition system loosely based around the Ducati system as seem on the Vespa PX since 1977, when … Continue reading Scooter Electrickery – are you baffled?

Coming of Age – SN18 out now!

Judging by the enquiries we've received, the previous edition of ScooterNova that was despatched just before Christmas was a very, very long time ago! Not to worry though folks, because number 18 is here, packed full of scooter-related articles to give your scooter buzz a boost! With the weather in parts of the UK  causing … Continue reading Coming of Age – SN18 out now!

Just in time for Christmas – ScooterNova 17

Looking forward to some quality reading time over the Festive period? Lucky for you the brand new edition 17 of ScooterNova will be published next week and all those who subscribe or pre-order a copy will have theirs posted out before the Royal Mail's 'last posting' date for UK delivery. Among the 100 pages of the … Continue reading Just in time for Christmas – ScooterNova 17