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RD350 Speed & Performance: Real Numbers, No Myths

What does a stock RD350 actually do? GPS-verified top speed, real 0-60 times, why most RDs are slow, and the mods that genuinely work — no forum myths.

19 Aug 2026

Category: History

Humara Bajaj, Hamari Lambretta” – How Two-Stroke Scooters Became Bollywood’s Favourite Prop and India’s Fifth Family Member

Explore how Bajaj, Lambretta, and Kinetic scooters became cultural icons in Indian cinema and middle-class life from the 1960s to today.

19 Aug 2026

Category: History

Scott Motorcycles: The Origin Story of the Two-Stroke Motorcycle

Discover how Alfred Scott's 1901 marine engine experiment created the world's first production two-stroke motorcycle, revolutionizing racing and terrifying four-stroke rivals.

19 Aug 2026

Category: History

"Fizzie" Fever: Yamaha FS1-E - The Two-Stroke Soundtrack to 1970s British Youth

Relive the Yamaha FS1-E "Fizzie" era - how a 49cc moped defined 1970s British youth with tartan tanks, two-stroke screams, and became a £10k collectible icon of teenage freedom.

19 Aug 2026

Category: History

The Golden Era of Two-Strokes: Kawasaki H2, Suzuki GT750, RG250, TZ750, NSR250R

Relive the golden age of two-stroke motorcycles - from Kawasaki's 750cc Widowmaker to Honda's NSR250R V-twin. Explore specs, racing heritage, and why these smoking legends still command super-bike money.

19 Aug 2026

Category: History

Maico Mobil: Germany's Enclosed "Dustbin" Scooter That Rode Like a Motorcycle

Discover the 1950-58 Maico Mobil - Germany's fully enclosed "dustbin" scooter with space-frame, weather-proof body, and 11 hp two-stroke engine that became a cult collectible.

19 Aug 2026

Category: History

Rumi Formichino – The Italian Aluminium "Little Ant" Worth £10k Today

Meet the Rumi Formichino - 1950s cast-aluminium scooter masterpiece that won Bol d'Or races and now commands £10k at auction. Art meets engineering in Italy's rarest collectible.

19 Aug 2026

Category: History

Vjatka VP150 – The "Russian Vespa" That Out-Steeled the Italians

Discover the 1956-65 Vjatka VP150 - the Soviet Union's unlicensed Vespa copy built with thicker steel, bigger tires, and Cold War intrigue that became a cult collectible.

19 Aug 2026

Category: Maintanence

Rust Revival: 18-Month Lambretta Restoration From Barn Find to Show Winner

Follow an 18-month Lambretta Li 150 restoration journey from Swiss cheese rust to concours winner. Learn metalwork, cost breakdowns, and the emotional rewards of saving a classic.

19 Aug 2026