How many knew Lambretta engines powered a racing car series in the late 1940s? Don’t worry if you didn’t, very few did. And those of us who had heard about these almost mythical vehicles knew hardly anything of their background. Until now that is… In edition 45 of ScooterNova magazine we go back to the … Continue reading Lambretta Racing Cars
If you are a subscriber or have pre-ordered the new March/April edition of ScooterNova magazine, your copy will be posted out to you early next week. Inside we have plenty to keep you enthralled, from inspiring riding articles to reviews of Perpignan Custom Show and Scooterist Meltdown, plus some amazing scooters too. We have custom … Continue reading Pre-order the New ScooterNova magazine today
Today at Eicma in Milan, Italian clothing company Tucano Urbano announced a collaboration with French safety company In&motion which resulted in the development of the Airscud TN Flex safety vest. For those outside of Italy, you may not realise that in urban areas especially, local riders don’t always take safety as seriously as maybe some … Continue reading Tucano Urbano Airbag Vest
Okay, so while we aren't much for modern electric scooters here at ScooterNova, we do appreciate them. More so we appreciate a funky design, which is why our eyes were caught by this concept scooter being previewed at Eicma in Milan today. Australian-based electric scooter manufacturer Vmoto unveiled their APD Concept today, developed in collaboration … Continue reading Pininfarina Scooter Design
For the Piaggio Group, it was motorcycles that took centre stage at the 2023 Eicma Show in Milan today. But the smallframe Vespa range did get a minor makeover with some new colours and technology too. Their press release begins: “Milan, 7 November 2023 - The Piaggio Group attends EICMA having consolidated its position as … Continue reading Updated Vespa Scooters at the Eicma Show in Milan
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…
