Northern Powerhouse

When it comes to the Vespa street racer there is only so much you can do to modify it. While the engine has plenty of scope to improve performance the frame does not. Due to its one-piece design, there are limitations to what can actually be done to alter it. For years we have seen frames cut down or pieces removed but nothing that removes it much from the original shape. However, one person has changed all that even though it was not how he initially intended it to be.

Grim up north

Like so many Phil Duck’s initiation to the world of scootering came through the traditional route of the post-1979 Mod revival. Though his first scooter would be a Lambretta, and if he is honest they are still his favourite, there has always been some sort of allegiance to the