Stories from 2StrokeBuzz
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Put on a Trojan
2StrokeBuzz &bull Yesterday
Jen points out that Heritage Helmets now offers Trojan Records helmets to go along with their Consortium-approved Lambretta helmets. They even offer one with both Trojan and Lambretta logos, which is kind of surreal. Beautiful stuff, but, once again, they… Full Story »
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Last Call For Early Bird Amerivespa Registration
2StrokeBuzz &bull Feb 3, 2012
Amerivespa organizers posted on their facebook page that early bird registration has been extended until February 5th, so if you want save a few bucks now is the time to register. This years Amerivespa will be held in lovely resort… Full Story »
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- Amerivespa
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Bamako By Vespa
2StrokeBuzz &bull Jan 22, 2012
Three Norwegians are taking part in an overland rally event called Budapest-Bamako on Vespa scooters. The rally is described as a poor-man's Dakar and is not unlike the early days of the most famous desert rally, now run in South… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Amerivespa
- Rally
- Vespa
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New Series I-esqe Lambretta Design
2StrokeBuzz &bull Jan 22, 2012
Scootermercato shared an Italian language article about a new Lambretta design. I like the color and the headlight has been moved to the front of the leg-shield. The angle of the headset and light position likely taunt those passionate Lambrettisti… Full Story »
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MP3, Piaggio Lineup, and Vespa Colors Slashed
2StrokeBuzz &bull Jan 19, 2012
A Piaggio/Vespa dealer has told 2strokebuzz that a new 2Q 2012 dealer order form from PiaggioUSA has eliminated a large share of the Piaggio product line from the U.S. market, most notably the full range of MP3s. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Piaggio USA
- Vespa
- Piaggio
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Instant Club Hit
2StrokeBuzz &bull Jan 18, 2012
Who knew the Clubman exhaust was 30 years old? Well Mark Broadhust apparently does and has devoted a lot of time and energy into the exhaust. It's no secret that Mark and his company MBDevelopments have come up with many… Full Story »
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MP3s Lost In Translation: An Efficient Italian Assembly?
2StrokeBuzz &bull Jan 12, 2012
SIP Scooter Shop shared a video on their Facebook page today. It is a National Geographic program clip about the Piaggio factory in Pontedera. The video has a few shots of vintage machines in their museum. Full Story »
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Stop & Reflect: Braking Options From TSR
2StrokeBuzz &bull Dec 30, 2011
As mentioned here before, The Scooter Republic out of the UK and SE Asia has developed a new disc brake option for a few old Vespa models. Sam from TSR, a 2SB sponsor, sent along some pictures of the disc… Full Story »
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BMW Scooters: Lost in America?
2StrokeBuzz &bull Dec 19, 2011
I haven't talked about the new BMW scooters much here, mainly because I've always felt once you hit 350cc or so, there's not much difference between a scooter and a motorcycle, aside from an automatic transmission. Full Story »
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Bateman Goes Wilde for Vespa (ooof!)
2StrokeBuzz &bull Dec 9, 2011
Jason Bateman and Olivia Wilde on a handsome vintage trap-headlight Vespa Sprint, filming "The Longest Week." Someone fine me a photo of Justine Bateman on a scooter, then we're talkin'. Via Vina Vroom, reading celebrity news so I don't have… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Vespa

