First rides: Kymco IONEX/CV3/DTX 360 & AK550 | REVIEW
We were recently invited to a press event by Kymco UK. Basically, it consisted of a selection of their current and future range for us to have a blast on around Buckinghamshire for the day. Obviously this won’t be an in-depth or exhaustive road test but it will give...
Retrospective Scooters electric scooter conversions | FEATURE
You've got to admire the fine looking collection of classic scooters pictured above. Look a bit closer and you'll spot the (not quite finished) Lambretta isn't quite as 'Innocenti' as the Italians envisaged it back in the day and those four Vespas weren't how they...
Head to head – Sinnis Connect v Hero-X 125s | REVIEW
It’s not often we road test the less mainstream scooter brands on ScooterLab, not for reasons of vanity or snobbiness but it takes us almost a week to ride, photograph, shoot video, write a feature and edit the video/videos. The smaller brands aren’t always willing...
LAMBRETTA: ‘INFINITY – HERITAGE TO THE FUTURE’ | WORLD PRESENTATION
As part of the ‘Milan Design Week’ currently taking place in Italy’s capital, and to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the marque, Lambretta decided to showcase two all-new models in an extremely chic location with a top drawer, invite-only event. The current...
Fancy an Urban adventure? The Aprilia SR GT 125 is ready for you | FIRST RIDE
It’s great to see Aprilia bringing out a new scooter for 2022, especially one that looks a little bit different. The Aprilia SR GT 125 is a rugged-looking crossover machine – or “Urban Adventure” as Aprilia call it. One thing for sure is that it really stands out...
The essential guide to post Brexit/Covid scooter riding in the EU | TRAVEL FEATURE
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, aside from Covid throwing a humungous spanner in the works we’ve also had Brexit to contend with. So, things have probably changed in the last couple of years since you last had the chance to ride abroad. Euro Lambretta Belgium...
The 2022 NIU MQi GT EVO | REVIEW
Last year we road-tested the Niu GT/S Pro, an electric scooter that was similar in terms of speed (45mph) to a 100cc machine. For 2022 the company have pretty much reinvented the GT model and in this trim, it has 125-like performance. They've also added some nice...
The 2022 Yamaha TMAX Review | LAUNCH REPORT
The new TMAX is sportier than ever and gets new looks and new tech that should keep the Yamaha on top of the maxi scooter sales chart. Yes, it was all the way back in 2001 when Yamaha launched the very first Yamaha TMAX maxi scooter. Since that initial unveiling, the...
NEW BMW CE 04 ELECTRIC SCOOTER | ROAD TEST
BMW transform striking electric concept into reality. Introducing BMW’s all-new electric CE 04. Or, as BMW call it, ‘the silent revolution: a new chapter in electric powered urban two-wheeled mobility’. BMW have metamorphosed concept into reality with the dramatic...
Scooterist loses leg after Covid vaccination | HUMAN INTEREST
Millions and millions of people have put their trust into what is essentially a rushed through (but much needed) vaccine to help contain a worldwide pandemic of epic proportions. For most people they'll experience no side effects other than a sore arm. For a VERY...