From teenage mod to Lambretta racer
Teenage mod turned Lambretta racer and tuner Shaun Fairhead explains how he fell in love with scootering and why it still gives him a thrill.
Johnny Walklate: the rare scooter
Three years in Italy gave Johnny Walklate an enduring love of scooters. He spoke to us about his rare Lambretta Model A.
How fast do 50cc and 125cc scooters go?
Scooters are one of the coolest and most popular modes of transport around, especially if you live in an urban city. But how fast can a 50cc and 125cc scooter travel? In this blog we detail how fast they can go and how fast you are allowed to ride, depending on your licence. What is […]
Scooter stories: Mally Lamb, the ‘60s mod
Mally Lamb was first seduced by the fashion – the sharp, tailored suits, shirt and tie, desert boots, and US army parkas. Then there was the music of the Small Faces and The Kinks and, of course, the Italian Lambrettas and Vespas that defined the very British mod subculture that began in the late 1950s […]
The brands leading the charge for electric motorcycles in 2022
Electric motorcycles will soon take over our roads, but what are the best ones to buy in 2022?
UsernameKate’s favourite scooters and superbikes
We challenged UsernameKate to name her top three favourite scooters and superbikes. Do you agree with her choices?
How to convert your Vespa to electric: new tricks for old dogs
We take a look at the growing trend for converting petrol-powered Vespas to electric.
Everything you ever wanted to know about e-scooters
Electric scooters, motorcycles and moped are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport, especially due to the 2030 ban on petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is drawing closer. If you’re looking for more information before you take the plunge and buy an electric scooter, look no further than our blog. Here, we’ve covered your most […]
Moped and Scooter Commuting Index (London)
Ahead of New Riders day at Motorcycle Live Online 2020, we took a look at the best London boroughs for new riders to commute to on their scooters and mopeds. In this article, we reveal the best London boroughs for commuting via moped or scooter and share the benefits of moped travel, from convenience to […]
The best scooters if you’re on a budget – and if you aren’t
Scooters are continuing to grow in popularity, as cheap personal transport becomes more appealing and we all still need to social distance on public transport. If you’re currently thinking about becoming a scooter owner, Bikesure has rounded up the best scooters on the market for you to consider. Scooter and motorcycle registrations have seen significant […]