Scootering Magazine

13/01/2026

The Spirit of #63 🛵❤️

This is more than a racing scooter — it’s a story of friendship, loss and why machines can mean so much more than metal.

After the tragic loss of racer Stefan Manoli, his Vespa has been rebuilt and returned to the track with the blessing of his family. Now, #63 races on — carrying memories, meaning and a community behind it.

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In April 2022, British scooter racing suffered its first-ever fatality when Stefan Manoli was killed during his debut season. Stefan was widely known as a k ...

13/01/2026

This was at the recent Winter Classic at Newark. Absolute belter!

12/01/2026

From the Scooterworld Hall over the weekend at Newark, if you like a bit of Sophia, as we do... 🫶

10/01/2026

Awesome scooters on show in the Scooter Hall at Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, Newark Showground! Happening right now and tomorrow 🫶

10/01/2026

👖 AA-rated cargo trousers for everyday riding

The Weise Garrison Cargo Trousers blend protection, comfort and practicality.

👉 Read the article at scootering.com. DO they float your boat?

09/01/2026

🛵 Has the internet changed the scooter scene for better or worse?

Instant info, social media and endless images mean we know everything before it happens — but has that killed the surprise, anticipation and face-to-face culture that once defined scootering?

We look at how communication has changed the scene over the last 25 years — from shop-front Saturdays to scrolling on smartphones.

👉 Read the full article at scootering.com— then tell us:
Was it better before the internet, or better now?

09/01/2026

🛵 Has the internet changed the scooter scene for better or worse?

Instant info, social media and endless images mean we know everything before it happens — but has that killed the surprise, anticipation and face-to-face culture that once defined scootering?

We look at how communication has changed the scene over the last 25 years — from shop-front Saturdays to scrolling on smartphones.

👉 Read the full article — then tell us:
Was it better before the internet, or better now?

The internet has transformed almost every aspect of modern life — and the scooter scene is no exception. While instant access to information has made it eas ...

09/01/2026

from our archive! In the 1960s, scooter firms liked to pose 'dolly birds' on their machines to encourage sales, but they reckoned their actual customers were more likely to be like this pair of local councillors 👀. This Lambretta's smart tartan panniers would be perfect for accommodating a capacious handbag and some mayoral regalia, we think... 😎

08/01/2026

🛠️ Control cables: small parts, big consequences

Throttle, clutch and brake cables are often overlooked — until they fail. We take a deep dive into how modern scooter control cables work, why the basic design hasn’t changed in over a century, and how correct maintenance and routing can make all the difference.

From PTFE liners to stainless inner wires, this is essential knowledge for every scooter owner — classic or modern.

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Control cables are one of the most overlooked components on any scooter — right up until they seize, snap, or leave a rider stranded. Despite their apparent ...

08/01/2026

from our archive: Sun Scooter - Wasp - 1960. Sun Scooter Wasp was a British-built light scooter/moped hybrid, produced around 1959–1961 by Sun Cycle & Fittings Co. Ltd. of Birmingham – a long-established bicycle and light motorcycle manufacturer.

07/01/2026

'Tis a bit nippy. Are you working on your scoots? Scootering Magazine follower Steve Hoyle has been: "Working on my small frame, new stator plate and flywheel, trying to figure out which of the five new wires connect to the 4 wire loom 🤦"

Show and tell what you're up to!

07/01/2026

🔥 Meet the Vespa GTS 310 🔥

More power. More torque. More presence.

We put Piaggio’s latest large-frame Vespa through its paces and compared it directly with earlier GTS models to see what’s changed — and what really matters on the road.

If you’re thinking about upgrading, this is essential reading.

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What’s the new Vespa GTS 310 really like to ride? To find out, Scootering asked former editor Stan to spend time with Ron Daley’s GTS 310 demonstrator and r ...