Scootering June 2022

One of the strange things about editing Scootering is that sometimes I only get to enjoy an article properly when it’s published. So it was with last month’s profile of the young Scottish rider Jay Thomson because I think he answered a question I’ve struggled with for many years, namely: ‘Who is a scooterist?’ Back in the late 1950s and early 60s my dad rode a succession of Lambrettas. It was Dad who supported my efforts to buy a scooter and Dad who taught me the basic spannering skills needed to maintain them, yet he’d never describe himself as a scooterist. In fact the moment he could afford to buy a used van, the Lambretta was consigned to history. If he wasn’t a scooterist, then who is? One thing I…

One of the strange things about editing Scootering is that sometimes I only get to enjoy an article properly when it’s published. So it was with last month’s profile of the young Scottish rider Jay Thomson because I think he answered a question I’ve struggled with for many years, namely: ‘Who is a scooterist?’ Back in the late 1950s and early 60s my dad rode a succession of Lambrettas. It was Dad who supported my efforts to buy a scooter and Dad who taught me the basic spannering skills needed to maintain them, yet he’d never describe himself as a scooterist. In fact the moment he could afford to buy a used van, the Lambretta was consigned to history. If he wasn’t a scooterist, then who is? One thing I don’t…

We’ve a superhero on the cover with Batman’s incredible wasp-mobile from Germany, our Lexicon looks at the fascinating Vespa SS90, we’ve rally reports galore and for music lovers Rik brings us an exclusive interview with Roddy Radiation, arguably the most influential member of The Specials. It’s an interview I found fascinating, and I’m not even a big fan of the band! Nowhere else will you find all that’s best in the world of scooters in one place – and if you want to make sure of your copy there’s a fantastic subscription offer on page 50.…

We’ve a superhero on the cover with Batman’s incredible wasp-mobile from Germany, our Lexicon looks at the fascinating Vespa SS90, we’ve rally reports galore and for music lovers Rik brings us an exclusive interview with Roddy Radiation, arguably the most influential member of The Specials. It’s an interview I found fascinating, and I’m not even a big fan of the band! Nowhere else will you find all that’s best in the world of scooters in one place – and if you want to make sure of your copy there’s a fantastic subscription offer on page 50.…

In this, the latest in his series of monographs featuring various Lambretta models, Stuart Owen examines the holy trinity of 200cc Lambrettas. Stu is well-known to Scootering readers and his Lambretta History series of books have so far documented Innocenti scooter models from the Series 1 through to the Grand Prix. His latest book The Evolution of the Lambretta 200 is the first book ever to compare the three flagship Innocenti-made models side by side. Unquestionably all three of Innocenti’s 200cc scooters are among the most sought-after models made by the Milan factory during the 60s and very early 70s. Yet until now, there hasn’t been a single definitive volume that examines the trio in detail. When Innocenti launched the Series 3 TV175, the company believed it had produced the…

In this, the latest in his series of monographs featuring various Lambretta models, Stuart Owen examines the holy trinity of 200cc Lambrettas. Stu is well-known to Scootering readers and his Lambretta History series of books have so far documented Innocenti scooter models from the Series 1 through to the Grand Prix. His latest book The Evolution of the Lambretta 200 is the first book ever to compare the three flagship Innocenti-made models side by side. Unquestionably all three of Innocenti’s 200cc scooters are among the most sought-after models made by the Milan factory during the 60s and very early 70s. Yet until now, there hasn’t been a single definitive volume that examines the trio in detail. When Innocenti launched the Series 3 TV175, the company believed it had produced the ultimate Lambretta…