Scooter Clothing and Accessory January Sale Now on !

Our one big annual sale of Great Scooter Clothing and Accessories is now on!

We're still adding as many items to the sale as we can - to give you the biggest choice of great scooter jackets, clothing, gloves and accessories as possible with up to 70% off the RRP.

Traditionally the sale items sell very quickly - so grab them while you can!

Click here to see the Scooter-Wear Sale!

Armadillo Scooter Jackets Free Reflective Kit

We're giving away free reflective kits with selected Armadillo Scooterwear Jackets - while stocks last!

We don't have that many so add some bling (and be seen) to your new jacket while you can!

Click here for Free Reflective Kits.

Scooter Grip Covers or Muffs - Review!

Scooter Grip Covers or Muffs have been around for a few years and we're always surprised just how many people use them! Although saying that we use them ourselves and they make your bike so much more usable when it's a bit nippy or rainy!

As Tucano Urbano's Key Partner in the UK we only market their Scooter Grip Covers or Muffs - well, simply because we think they're the best!

We offer both the neoprene grip cover/mitt: this isn't marketed as waterproof but we've never had anyone mention about water ingress and while they're the smaller of the two options they're still quite substantial, coming a few inches up your wrist. There are two options to fit different scooters and motorcycles - R360 for grips with normal rubber ends or R361 for grips with weighted metallic bar ends. These scooter grip covers come in 3 designs (regular branding/shark face/bear paw).



One consideration is that these are mitten shaped and you will be pressing 'through the material' to touch your indicators etc!

If you're after something a bit more substantial/'waterproof'/with direct contact of your controls we highly recommend Tucano Urbano's Nylon Hand Grip Covers.

Again these come in different configurations for bike/bar size, for example:
R317 for narrow handle bars with no end weights - eg Vespa LX/S/ET, Piaggio Zip/Fly/Liberty, Honda Dylan/Lead/PS/SH etc


R323 for handle bars with bar end weights and mirrors - eg Vespa GT/GTS/GTV, Piaggio MP3, Aprilia Scarabeo etc

There are 6 different models of the Nylon Scooter Grip Covers to accommodate a huge number of bikes.

We've only listed some of the scooters they fit - so please don't hesitate to contact us by email or phone (01273 772222) if you need a hand choosing the right model for your bike!

We guarantee - you'll wonder how you managed for so long without these, and a scooter leg cover!

Scooter Leg Covers - FREE Funky Bags!

Tucano Urbano have released some funky bags to accompany their legendary Termoscud® scooter leg covers.

We're including one with most (some don't fit) of the scooter leg covers we supply.

They make a fantastic weekend or everyday bag and come in some really unique designs - typically Tucano Urbano....a little different!

We've also made it really easy to select your leg cover, given there are over 50 different models - click here to select the right one for your scooter.

Oh, and one design is just a little bit naughty..for which we don't apologise!

Get funky guys!

Tucano Urbano Scooter Leg Covers New Colours!

TUCANO URBANO has long been producing 'the' SCOOTER LEG COVERS. They've just launched some great new colours to fit the most popular scooters to brighten up your scooter life!

Choose from Blue and Silver and add some sparkle to your commute.

Keeping safe and warm has never looked quite so cool!

Check out the New Tucano Urbano Blue and Silver Scooter Leg Covers now and buy securely online.

Go on....get shiny!

Grip-Lock 'Bright Security' Scooter Lock - HOT CAKES!

We've just taken delivery of our first batch of 'Grip-Locks' - the nifty little Kiwi born device that instantly locks throttle to brake lever!

No twist grip - no acceleration!

These little guys provide both a visual and physical deterrent and are proving very popular amongst both scooter riders and big bike riders!

A great alternative to the ubiquitous disc lock and will probably used in conjunction with a more substantial chain and padlock - the Grip-Lock will deter and defeat all but the most determined thief.

“The Grip-Lock was first designed and made in New Zealand, in 1996 and after winning a New Zealand government industry award in 1998 is now secured by patents registered around the world.

With now over a decade of experience in the motorcycle security industry, Grip-Lock provides the only patented throttle Grip-Lock in the world. Leveraging its innovative design features and unique characteristics, the brightly coloured Grip-Lock acknowledges the vital role visibility plays in effective motorcycle security.”

Check 'em out and buy securely on-line.

Corazzo Milano and Firenze Messenger Bags!

We've been trying to get hold of these bags from the USA for quite some time - any 'finally' they've arrived.

Cool colours, reflective panels, nifty strapping and plenty of pockets make the Corazzo Milano and Firenze a great addition to your scooting wardrobe.

Only one problem......we could only get a few in each colour...so get 'em while you can!

Primavera Scooter Helmet - WOW!

Primavera's Scooter Helmet by NZI and Hess design has just landed in our shop and we're bowled over!

Talk about chic and stylish - the epitome of cafe culture cool!

The helmet comes in gloss thermoplastic in black, red and white with sporty, clean and dynamic lines.

The interchangeable 180° visor is quick-release and tool-free.

We're not sure what the time scale is for attaining the status of 'design classic' but this one will no doubt nudge it's way in alongside other iconic designs!

Catch this limited edition while you can.

Vespa 60th Anniversary Film

All in Italian - but a great flavour of the Vespa history!

Fred Perry 100th Anniversary Vespa

For it’s 100th anniversary Fred Perry has collaborated with Piaggio to create a limited run of Fred Perry Vespa scooters. The Fred Perry Clothing company has long been associated with the British Mod scene, so the Fred Perry X Vespa collaboration comes as no surprise. Looks like the scooters are going to be available in a very limited run of 100 scooters to be offered in Europe, Japan, and the USA sometime in August. We are loving the details of the Fred Perry edition Vespa, especially the cool colours - would go so well with an Armadillo Khaki Parka!

Amazing! Riding unprotected!?

We were in central London yesterday and it's an obvious thing to say but it's also the scooter capital of the UK...big wheels, small wheels, Italian scooters, Japanese scooters, Chinese scooters!

There are simply thousands of scooter riders in London, and it never fails to amaze us just how many ride unprotected!

We saw scooter riders in thin rain jackets and most in regular coats which may provide a small degree of weather protection but meet the tarmac at even 30mph and it won't be just a a cloud of feathers or filling that's all over the road.

There are so many great scooter jackets available now from Tucano Urbano, Corazzo and Armadillo Scooterwear that no-one should ride in fear of the consequences!

Check 'em out fellow scooter riders!

Tucano Urbano Summer 2009 Collection

Tucano Urbano have recently launched their Summer 2009 collection which includes some great new lightweight jackets and gloves perfect for Spring thru Autumn riding.

We particularly like the Tucano Urbano Technotrench unisex mac, there's no armour, but a great cut and a perfect jacket for on and off your bike teamed with casual or work-wear! If you're sold on the Tucano Urbano brand this is definitely one for your collection.

Other hi-lights include the Matrix Nano jackets for him and for her, along with Shorty Cotton, Shorty Cotton Lady, Rocky and Adriana.

Some say we're in for a great Summer this year (well we do deserve one don't we!) so prepare to look and stay cool out there..........as the tarmac melts! :-)

Armadillo Scarlett Mac Review

Armadillo Scarlett Mac: One of our most popular jackets and proving irresistible as we emerge from the depths of winter.

Bright and stylish - there are plenty of similar red mac's available on the high street but none with the ability to keep the elements out and provide a good degree to protection to the urban scooter rider.

The d3o™ intelligent shock absorption is discreet and pliable, so - while you can remove the elbow and shoulder protection, there's no real need, making Armadillo's Scarlett Mac eminently wearable on or off your ride, and great value not having to swap between two jackets for protection and style!

The Mac is 10,000mm waterproof, 6,000mm breathable and windproof with cuff mittens for chilly mornings, an MP3 pocket and headphone loops plus an internal comms pocket.

Overall - we're not surprised Armadillo's Scarlett Mac is so popular: superior contemporary styling plus fun functionality make this scooter jacket one of the best choices for Spring through Autumn riding.

We're off to stock up!

Tucano Urbano Bora Review

Tucano Urbano Bora: What can we say - our best selling jacket, closely followed by Parka Lady T and Urbana Lady T.

Tucano Urbano's Bora is very similar to the men's Libeccio with it's military styling but cut for the female form.

Gents - it's proven: we're boring! While black if pretty popular in the Bora, the fairer sex seem comfortable with some more colour in their scootering life. The Bora also comes in green, red and sand!

Again a jacket for all seasons, with removable winter padding and ready bike/street wearability!

Good choice ladies!

Tucano Urbano Libeccio Review

Tucano Urbano Libeccio: We could review something we have gathering dust on the shelves with a view to shifting it, but we don't have anything like that, so thought it appropriate to review some of our most popular items - after all there must be good reason for folk to keep coming back for more!

Tucano Urbano's Libeccio Scooter Jacket is our best selling men's scooter jacket, closely followed by the Urbis T and Parka T. The Libeccio is truly a jacket for all seasons and is eminently wearable on or off your ride.

The Libeccio comes with full CE approved shoulder and elbow protection plus back protective padding - it's all removeable, so if you've covered your bike up for a couple of weeks, just whip the armour out and it's good for the pub, the high street or that weeekend away! Oh, and the outer shell is fully breathable and waterproof, with a hood tucked into the collar for added protection.

About 50% of the Libeccio's we supply are black, but don't discount the other colours, they're smart and colourful without being garish - there's black, green, red, sand and blue.

Overall - we're seriously impressed with the Libeccio - it's quickly become 'the' requisite scooter clothing, with it's military styling and slightly fitted shape, this one should be back year after year.

VAT..........'we won't leave it until the last minute next time' !

Just like homework being done late on Sunday night or the last day before the end of the holidays we're doing our VAT return right at the last minute.

True: we really don't like the admin, but everyone seems to be dusting their scooters off and in turn making sure they've got some stylish and protective scooter clothing to take them through the tail end of winter into spring and beyond!

We'd much rather be getting your Armadillo Parka or Tucano Urbano Libeccio to you than wading though spreadsheets, so don't worry Mr Darling can wait, unless he's reading of course; in that case, what would you like Darling?

"The cheque's in the post"

Bored of 'the crunch'? Scoot through it!

WITH the global credit crunch currently squeezing finances, many people are giving up their cars and jumping on to scooters.

We're delighted that so many people are losing a car and taking to two wheels - scooters are infinitely cheaper to buy and run, and so much less impactful on the environment, most will give you 70+ mpg!

You can pick up a decent 2nd hand scooter for around £500. You can obviously pay a lot more especially given you can get 800cc scooters these days, but essentially you are opting for a mode of transport that is going to pay you back in spades, both financially and in smiles per mile!

You will need the right scooter clothing: scooter helmet, scooter gloves and scooter jacket and we've heard of just the place to get these ;-) .......scooter-wear.com

Seriously though, invest in the right kit: stay warm, dry and safe, and pretty cool at the same time. You won't regret it!

Go well!

Urban Scooter Rider written all over you!

One of our motos should be staying safe but looking cool, and we think there aren't too many more cool jet scooter helmets as the Urban Moto N350!

They're light (only 1056 gms), strong and really well built.

Available in about 12 colours (...still finding new ones!!) with a contrasting Urban Moto logo and a rotating anti-scratch visor with anti-fog treatment.

Plush anti-allergenic, anti-perspiration and washable lining mean they're a great fit.

We're sure there's one to match your ride, and we're sure they won't break the bank available now from Scooter-Wear.com for just £89. Grab one while you can!

Shiny Happy People

Always looking to keep you safe out there on the mean streets (while looking cool of course!) we've just launched a great new product from Armadillo Scooterwear. Their Reflective Customisation Kit contains 11 great reflective decals from 3M aimed at keeping you safe and seen and adding a little bit of sparkle to your Armadillo kit.

Just iron them on - and you're away!

They retail at £10.00 per pack - and ever the generous lot we're giving them away with any Armadillo Scooter Jacket purchased up to 28th February 2009.

Thanks guys - stay safe!

Corazzo Scooter Jackets

Corazzo Scooter Jackets appeared on the scene a few years ago, but are relatively new to the UK and add some much needed colour and retro mod styling to the choice of scooter clothing available in the UK. With their modern materials and protective armour Corazzo have combined style, fun and function and gained multiple awards along the way.

Choose from the mens scooter jackets: Corazzo 5.0, Corazzo Speedway, Corazzo Shop and Corazzo Max, and womens scooter jackets: Corazzo 5.0 and Corazzo Max in funky colourways and all featuring removable CE rated Knox® armour in the elbows, shoulders and back

The Corazzo 5.0 Jacket, for example, has proudly established a reputation for being the ultimate urban riding jacket which, thanks to its wind defeating 1000 denier outer shell, is equally cable of long rides in the country. Whatever you ride, motorcycle or scooter, this is the perfect year-round scooter jacket.

The jackets also feature: high water resistance, reflective 3M Scotchlite™ trim for 360° degree nighttime visibility, superior venting for warm days, longer tails and arms, fleece lined collars and cuffs and extensive size ranges to suit all scooter riders sizes!

Corazzo scooter jackets are available now from Scooter-Wear.com, all with Free Delivery and while stocks last - Free Peter Moore book: Vroom with a View. We also stock the full range of Corazzo Scooter Gloves.

Tucano Urbano Termoscud Leg Cover Review

Tucano Urbano's Termoscud Leg Covers have become the industry standard. They're well made, smart and robust. This was the first product Tucano Urbano developed and their success has been built upon it's popularity.

Hello chilly scooter riders - given the prolonged cold spell we thought we'd review probably the best scooter leg covers on the market.

The Termoscud comes in '79' variants to accommodate the huge diversity of scooters on the market.

Some leg covers feature the Thermal Control System which recycles hot air from the radiator outlets - keeping you nice and toasty (we've got one of these on a Vespa GTS - and it's fantastic!). When it's a little warmer you can open vents to let the hot air through to stop you overheating! Mail us and we'll let you know which leg covers feature this (predominantly Vespa GT/GTS/GTV/200L/250).

All the stitching and logos are high visibility, and the outer shell of the leg cover is made from a heavy nylon and is waterproof. The interior is lined keeping you snug and the seams are taped to prevent water ingress. All leg covers come with the patented SGAS system which inflates chambers on the sides to eliminate flapping at speed. Other features include built-in saddle cover and a waterproof pocket.

Termoscud also comes in some pretty funky colours with the introduction of two designs by the iconic Ken Scott.

We've been impressed with these for quite some time, we know you will be too, mail or call if you're unsure about which model to choose - you'll wonder how you coped without one!

Scooter-Wear.com stock the full range of Tucano Urbano Termoscud Leg Covers and are current offering a free Serpe Scratchproof KeyRing worth £7.50 with every leg cover.

The human side - behind the scenes.

Far too often we find ourselves shopping with the faceless high street names or big on-line entities, in turn lining the pockets of their execs and share holders!

We do our best to shop locally or with companies that are happy to share their vision and ethics, so we think it's only right that you know a bit about us so you can make an informed decision about where to invest your hard earned.

Phil - the owner of scooter-wear.com launched Vroom By The Sea back in April of 2008 after leaving the travel industry following the takeover of GB Airways by easyJet, where he was a sales and marketing manager. Phil had always been around scooters, both vintage and modern, and saw the opportunity to bring the residents and visitors to Brighton and the South Coast the opportunity to experience the fun and freedom of riding piaggio's iconic Vespa.

Vroom By The Sea launched to huge local and national interest, given that there are very few other scooter hire companies in the UK, and Brighton has long been an adopted home of scootering. We have 20 bikes comprising of Piaggio Zip50's, Vespa LX50's, Vespa LX125's, Vespa PX125's, Vespa GTS125's and Honda CG125's. Over 1000 vroomers have followed their front wheel to date, and everyone without exception has left with a huge smile on their face. We're keen to ensure we limit our environmental impact, so we offset all of the carbon emissions both from our business activities and our customers fun!

Phil was keen to quickly grow his business and launched scooter-wear.com back in November to bring together some great scooter clothing and scooter accessory brands from around the world. So far we've had a great response from the UK and overseas, and we're working hard to bring you even more great products, with free delivery where we can and with value added gifts to make parting with that 'hard-earned' a little easier.

We're proud to have been able to give a few people employment and with your support we can continue to grow our numbers, in tough times.

We're always happy to hear your thoughts about our business - and we really value your custom. Thanks for reading.

Wooden Vespa Scooter - How Cool!

Naming your Vespa 'Daniela' doesn't sound too strange, but a Vespa made almost entirely from wood!?

We think Carlos Alberto's beautifully crafted wooden Vespa is quite stunning...he'll be getting some admiring glances from jealous ladies and gents alike!

It looks like Carlos is a bit of a dab hand with a chisel and a lathe....careful though Carlos, how about a nice protective Italian scooter jacket from your coutrymen Tucano Urbano just in case you get mobbed?

We 'wooden't' fancy taking the dings out if he dropped it! Or maybe a bit of sandpaper would suffice?


Nice one Carlos!

Protect your scooter - free key ring

In addition to the great free Peter Moore book, anyone purchasing a Tucano Urbano jacket up to 31st January 2009 (or while stocks last) will receive one of their great Serpe Scratch-proof keyrings.

These little fella's cleverly wrap around your spare keys to prevent them from scratching that fancy paint job on your bike......big smiles :-)

Armadillo Scooterwear Camovision Review

Hi fellow scooter lovers

We have the luxury of being able to try on and try out any of the scooter clothing we market, so we aim to bring you honest and comprehensive reviews of some of our best sellers so you can make an informed purchase from scooter-wear.com.

A few of our staff have plumped for the Armadillo Scooterwear Camovision such is the jacket's appeal. It's quite funny watching 3 guys wizz off in matching scooter jackets....at least they're not matching fluorescent ski jackets...these really are pretty cool!

The guys at Armadillo really have put a lot of thought into the design and manufacture: the jackets are 'mid length' in that they are not blouson/waist length but can be drawn up to sit nicely without chilly gaps. CE rated d3o™ intelligent shock absorption has been used for the elbow and shoulder protection - these are really comfortable and unobtrusive, but when impacted at high speeds d3o™ displays excellent shock absorption as the Intelligent Molecules inside lock together, spreading the force over the whole pad.

The jackets provide a pretty good level of waterproofing and breathability and have a few nifty additions such as a detachable winter liner and MP3 pocket with headphone loops, plus the design is partly reflective meaning you're so much safer riding at night. (If you want something a little more sober - go for the Armadillo Scooterwear City Rider - same jacket in black!)

Overall: we're seriously impressed with the quality, detail, protection and value that Armadillo Scooterwear Camovision affords you. It's available now from scooter-wear.com for £145 including free UK delivery, free Peter Moore book and discounted scooter hire voucher.

Free and discounted Scooter Hire in Brighton, UK

Vroom By The Sea has teamed up with Scooter-Wear.com to bring you discounted scooter hire with every purchase and FREE scooter hire with every purchase over £200.

Or why not give someone the gift of fun and freedom with a gift voucher for Vespa Scooter Hire in Brighton, UK!

Vroom By The Sea has welcomed over 1000 vroomers since opening in May 2008, and we know they'd love to see you soon.

Free Gifts at Scooter-Wear.com

One of scooter-wear.com's aims is to continually bring you great reasons to shop with us.

Times are a little tough for everyone at the moment, and we really appreciate our customer's need to get the best products at the best possible prices, with free delivery and with something else of value thrown in:

We currently have copies of Australian travel writer Peter Moore's book Vroom with a View, which we're giving away with every jacket bought or any purchase of £125 or more.

We also have free Ixon beanie hats with any Ixon jacket and free Tucano Urbano Serpe Scratch-proof keyring with any Tucano Urbano jacket.

Every purchase also receives a discount voucher for Vroom By The Sea - Vespa Scooter Hire in Brighton, and anyone spending over £200 gets free scooter hire!

We're always looking to add more free stuff, so keep checking back to see our current special offers.

Scooter-Wear.com launches

Scooter-Wear.com launched in November 2008 to bring the world's best scooter clothing brands together for the first time.

Born from a lifelong passion for scooters, a desire to look good on and off our bikes and the need for quality protection, scooter-wear.com brings together the world's best scooter clothing brands for the first time. For a long time scooter riders have had to choose between looking good on their bikes and possibly riding unprotected, or succumbing to restrictive and dull motorcycle gear. We've made it our mission to bring you cool, quality scooter clothing all with CE rated protection should you and the tarmac ever come together.

We don't sell scooters or bits of scooters, so we can concentrate on bringing you the best value scooter clothing and accessories. We monitor our prices on a daily basis and we're committed to offering free delivery!

Choose from Armadillo Scooterwear, Tucano Urbano, Corazzo and Ixon, and look for some great new brands coming very soon.