Has snow fallen in your area this week? Maybe you need... a 'Snow-Kitten' for your scooter! This accessory was developed in the mid-80s for the Vespa PX range by Tecnosport of Italy. The single sheet, double-sided A4 leaflet is particularly sparse on details, stating that "in a few minutes your scooter becomes a safe and … Continue reading Vespa Snowmobile
Andy's been going through piles of old photographs and posted a few scooter rally related pictures the ScooterNova magazine Facebook and Instagram pages. But we thought a wider audience may appreciate some too, so here are a few from Fort William scooter rally in 1990. It was my second time to the Fort William scooter … Continue reading Retro Scooter Rally – Fort William 1990
SIP Scootershop have produced a new Vespa clutch/crankshaft kit as part of their SIP Performance. Suitable for range of geared Vespa 200 scooters (Rally, P200E, PX200, Cosa 200), they claim it forms the perfect connection between the crankshaft and the clutch on these largeframe models. While the Piaggio designed fitment with a cylindrical flange, … Continue reading New Interlocking clutch/crankshaft kit for Vespa 200s
While the recent snow isn't great for anyone with a two-wheeled commute, if you have the time and space to play then why not enjoy it? SIP Scootershop down in southern Germany have both the space, the right equipment and scooters too. Granted that fitting spikes to your tyres here in the UK for the … Continue reading Snow Boarding with Vespa
It was announced earlier today by Oliver and Ulf at Scooter Center Koln that their business partnership of three decades is coming to an end as Oli has decided to move on to pastures new. This is what they had to say: Business partners for almost three decades, friends for life. Oliver Kluger leaves Scooter … Continue reading Scooter Center – Oli moves on
When Piaggio launched their 'Nuova Linea' of Vespa scooters in 1977 I wonder if anybody at the Italian factory in Pontedera ever considered that 40 years later we would finally say goodbye to it? I've had few myself over the years, 125, 150 and 200cc versions, ridden thousands of miles through numerous countries on them … Continue reading The Vespa P-range: One of the best?
