In what ways have scooterists spent their lives with their rides? Even though they share a love of scooters, scooter owners have a variety of lifestyles. Those who seek the essence of scooters may ride a succession of different models. Others devote themselves to customization and tuning to create a scooter that suits their individual style. There are also those who keep the same ride for many years. In this feature, we focus on riders who have been riding the same scooters for over a quarter century and ask them about the feeling they have toward the rides they have spent more than 25 years with.
“130 mph Club”
Lambrettaで夢を見る、130 mph超の世界
A dream to take a Lambretta over 130 mph
Lambretta lovers around the world often customize their machines (in the mod style, with sporty tuning, or by focusing on maintaining the scooter’s original character) to reflect their personalities. One of them, the UK-based photographer Tim Scott, has customized his SX200, named “Superleggera,” with a top-quality finish and precise modifications in an homage to a classic car he is particularly fond of. The exquisite scooter is so well crafted that every part is a highlight.
These timeless gems are technological heritage that should be passed down for generations to come. This edition of “Timeless Gems” features a Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon C111, a machine that, along with the Fuji Rabbit, was one of Japan’s leading domestically produced scooters.
Tour di Shizuoka Scooter Italiano
2024年9月、静岡でイタリアンスクーターを対象にしたミーティングが開催された。“Tour di Shizuoka Scooter Italiano”と名付けられたイベントは、静岡在住のVespaフリークとして知られる川島氏が主催したもの。
In September 2024 a gathering for Italian scooter owners was held in Shizuoka. Named “Tour di Shizuoka Scooter Italiano,” the event was organized by Kawashima, a well-known Vespa enthusiast who lives in Shizuoka.
From vintage models to the latest releases, SIP is a top-tier brand offering every kind of custom part imaginable for Vespa. The entire team—from the CEO to the engineers—are die-hard Vespa enthusiasts. To kick off 2025, they set off for Bangkok, Thailand, with one clear purpose: a touring adventure on vintage Vespas through the local scene.
The Early Rabbit Meeting is an irregularly scheduled gathering for Fuji Rabbit lovers held in the Tokyo area. The event is held at different locations in the region, including Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa. The most recent gathering, which was held in October 2024, took place in Tokyo for the first time in a while, and participants went on a big night tour of the city.
Royal Alloy is an up-and-coming brand whose scooters blend a deep respect for the good old days with modern engineering. Producing for the niche heritage scooter genre, the brand has gained popularity among scooterists throughout the world, and the source of its popularity has been craftsmanship that satisfies even vintage enthusiasts.