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Best of the Web, ScomadiSeptember 23, 2014

Scomadi Starts Production

Scomadi begins production on the 50cc version of their Lambretta-bodied modern, twist-and-go scooters powered by Vespa engines. Also, a new promotional video.

SF FeatureJanuary 25, 2014

This Week in Scooters: Jan 19-25, 2014

This week got a little heavy, but lots of great information for scooter fans. We shared a story citing how alcohol-related fatalities amongst two-wheel…

Best of the Web, Lambretta, Video, VintageJanuary 22, 2014

Video: Washing the Lammy

Sure, it’s really just an ad for a T-shirt, but if you like attractive women and vintage Lambrettas, this video is for you. Enjoy.

DIY, Opinion, SF Garage, SF GuidesDecember 20, 2013

ScooterFile Guide: How to Winterize Your Scooter

Tomorrow is the first official day of winter, although for those of us who live in seasonal latitudes, we’re on nearly the sixth week of winter. Regardless of the actual outside temperature, this time of year is scooter hibernation season for many. With that in mind, there are some key things you can do to make sure that come spring, your favorite two wheel ride is ready to go again when things warm up.

Best of the Web, Lambretta, Mods, VintageNovember 27, 2013

‘Quadrophenia’ Lambretta Replica Fetches $209,000 for (RED)

A highly-detailed replica of the 1967 Lambretta LI ridden by the character Jimmy in “Quadrophenia” sold for an astronomical $209,000 USD at a Sotheby’s…

Best of the Web, Lambretta, Video, VintageNovember 19, 2013

Video: The Lasting Appeal of the Vintage Lambretta

While the Vespa name is the more recognized marque, many would argue that the vintage Lambretta is the better scooter. While we’re not going…

Best of the WebNovember 10, 2013

Photo: Facing Off

Are we enemies? Friends? Cousins? Countrymen? In the end, whatever the brand, we’re all scooter fans. There’s a reason we’re not in our cars…

Best of the WebNovember 6, 2013

Scomadi Brings Pre-Production Vintage Lambretta Clone to EICMA

UK-based Scomadi has been hand building carbon fiber Lambretta clones using Piaggio power train since 2010. At EICMA this week they’ve unveiled a pre-production version of a bike they intend to take to production. While carbon fiber appears to have given way to fiberglass, the Turismo Leggera 300 still weighs in at just 238 lbs. That’s Buddy 125 territory. I think they’re on to something.