When an absolute scooter purist decides to change the origins of his or her machine, you know it must be done for both the right reasons and in the right way. Scootering reporter Christian Giarrizzo meets such an enthusiast in the heart of Italy, and tells us his story.
When Paulo Guarasci decided to restore the family Vespa, he was told it wasn’t worth the expense, but some scooters have a value that can’t be measured in money alone.
I was deeply lost in the tune of ‘Who Do You Love’ by The Doors, when I saw this orange passion machine near the centre of Portogruaro. This place is a city full of young people, of university age, keen and curious about the world.
Street racers are the purest form of customising. Everything is done for a purpose, and the goal is to not only make a machine outperform its rivals but to have it look like it can, too!
Mixed emotions surround the reincarnation of this legendary beast, from many different quarters. And whether you love it or loathe it, the fact is (and as the title points out)… the bitch is back!
This year sees the 25th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death. With the support of a highly skilled and specialised team, Darryl Braga has produced an emotive and thought-provoking tribute scooter to the racing legend.
