Italkit Price Squeeze

Great news ladies and gents, we’ve squeezed Italkit prices on all of the most popular products we stock.

Don’t think that this is because we have stock to clear as you would be wrong. It simply allows you to get a taste of the good stuff at a reduced price, rather than compromising on something that will never be like for like.

Here’s a quick reminder about the product: Italkit cylinder kits are made at the Gilardoni factory in Italy and the quality of finish is the finest we’ve seen on any of our cylinder kit ranges. Great power gains can be seen matched with the very best reliability partly due to the high-end carbide plating and the use of Vertex pistons.

We stock Italkit cylinder kits for the majority of 50cc scooters like the Gilera Runner, Piaggio NRG, Piaggio Zip, Yamaha Aerox, MBK Nitro, Italjet Dragster, Aprilia SR 50 R, Suzuki Katana along with many geared mopeds such as the Derbi Senda, Derbi GPR, Aprilia RS 50 etc.

Take a look at our full Italkit product range here.

Fuel up: Dell’Orto carburettors

Get a MASSIVE SAVING with up to 45% off Dell’Orto carburettor kits, with fuel prices going up we thought it was only right to knock the price down. If you’re looking for a good mid-race carburettor to use on the road then the PHBG 21mm is the easy choice with its oil mix and vacuum pipe and it looks great in black. If you want something with racing in mind then Dell’Orto’s VHST 28mm cannot be beaten, not only in price but performance as well, also available in eye-catching red. Take note these carbs are pre-mix only so a direct tap is needed.

Dell’Orto PHBG 21mm carb (Black): £82.00 (WAS £108.00)
Dell’Orto VHST 28mm carb: £88.64 (WAS £162.00)
Dell’Orto VHST 28mm carb (Red): £118.70 (WAS £174.00)

2011 Polini Evolution 70cc/94cc 2T Piaggio/Minarelli LC engines

If you've got the need for speed and desire an out and out race spec engine then how about this - a complete race engine built by the Polini factory...

Each engine has its own unique number and is built to Polini's exacting standards and every engine is dyno tested before being signed off by Polini's technicians. Two formats are available: 2T Piaggio liquid cooled (e.g. Piaggio Zip 50 SP 1996-99 / 50 SP 2001 onwards) or 2T Minarelli horizontal liquid cooled (e.g. Yamaha Aerox 50 / MBK Nitro 50 / Yamaha Jog RR) with a choice of 70cc or 94cc.

PIAGGIO 2T LC

Polini's new 2011 Evolution Piaggio 70cc engine (product code: AD/050.0937) has the same 47.6mm cylinder as well as the same layout as the 94cc big bore kit and is capable of producing between 24 to 25hp. The latest engine carries all the usual goodies along with the new Evolution cylinder (47.6mm), a new crankshaft and the latest ignition system which we already like very much, not forgetting the latest Big Evolution exhaust.

If you're looking for maximum performance then Polini's 94cc Big Evolution engine (product code: AD/050.0938) is capable of producing between 27 and 30hp! Again, not only do you get the very latest high end Polini performance products, you're getting a blue print for speed, an engine put together by expert technicians at Polini.

MINARELLI 2T HORIZONTAL LC

Polini's 70cc Minarelli horizontal liquid cooled engine, like the Piaggio version, is capable of a very impressive 25hp. Not only do you get an extensive list of high end racing parts pre-fitted, the crankcase and cylinder are also ported to Polini's very precise standards to ensure optimum performance. For a full list of all the components fitted to this engine, take a look at our product page: Polini 70cc Big Evolution Minarelli horizontal engine (product code: AD/050.0939).

If you want to go a step further then how about the 94cc Big Evolution engine (product code: AD/050.0940), this is capable of between 27 to 30hp, suffice to say it's a bit of a monster.

The proof is in the pudding as they say and after Pedstop rider Josh Brown's blistering performance in last year's BSSO series we have no doubts about the capabilities of these engines. Anyone interested in purchasing please call us direct on 01226 630020. We can also offer a good discount to anyone interested in using a Polini engine in this year's BSSO series. As usual we're able to offer expert advice and technical support on all Polini products.

50cc road tuning suggestions for Piaggio LC engines

Looking for performance parts can be confusing, especially when there are so many products to choose from. If your scooter has a Piaggio liquid cooled engine then the following suggestions will assist you in getting the best performance on the road as well as keeping your scooter reliable for everyday use:

PIAGGIO 50cc LIQUID COOLED ENGINES

For two-stroke Piaggio 50cc liquid cooled engines which are present in most Gilera/Piaggio scooters like the Gilera Runner, Piaggio NRG, Zip SP, Aprilia SR 50 R Carb etc. we recommend the following:

Cylinder kits: Picking the right 70cc kit all depends on how you want your scooter to perform. The Doppler S7R 70cc cylinder is the most powerful kit available for anyone on a budget at just £119.95 and it's quite a revvy kit meaning it’s great for anyone wanting flat out speed, but bear in mind all the power is at the top of the rev range. Alternatively the Athena HP70 is a pretty powerful aluminium cylinder kit but has very punchy power right from the bottom so it's perfect for them standing starts from the lights.

Exhaust Systems: Don’t hold back when buying an exhaust as on a two-stroke scooter it plays a crucial role in releasing potential power from your engine. The Leo Vince TT is the best all round performer for anyone on a budget and works great on 50cc scoots and relatively well on 70cc cylinder kits too. If you're able to stretch your budget to between the £120/£140 mark then go for either the Doppler S3R or the Polini Team 2 as these are revvier pipes that will help you squeeze a few extra bhp out of your scooter. If you want the most power available out of the above mentioned cylinder kits then the Yasuni C16 will give you just that but at a slightly higher price.

Variator Kits: These are often overlooked but they're one of the most important components for any scooter tuner. There are lots to choose from but we recommend using either the Polini 6 roller or the Polini 9 roller variator. Also note that the roller weights will need to be changed to match your particular set-up, rider weight etc.

The above components will make the biggest improvement in speed on your Piaggio/Gilera scooter. The following parts will further improve performance for anyone who wants to stretch their budget:

Carburettors: Piaggio and Gilera scooters made from 2005 onwards already have a 17.5mm carburettor as standard. So we recommend either the YSN 21mm or the Polini 21mm. To get the best set-up use an open type foam filter and alter the jetting to suit.

Gear kits: Providing you have a 70cc kit installed you can fit a gear up kit. Available in a number of percentages they offer an increase in top speed. Top Racing three piece kits come pre-pressed so they can be installed easier. Polini gear kits are top of the line but this comes at a higher price and need to be pressed before fitting.

Stage6 sub-frame kit / Stage6 air filters

Stage6 sub-frames for Yamaha Aerox / MBK Nitro are now in stock. Fitting this part allows you to bring the carb up over the back wheel for better optics and performance. If you own either of the above scooters you'll know the cramped conditions your carburettor and filter suffer day in day out. With the Stage6 sub frame this can be thing of the past. It also allows the swing arm to move slightly to aid handling on the track.

Stage6 sub-frame product code and link: AD/S6-9916605

Stage6 sponge filters look great with their bright colours and Euro design. Offering excellent filtering performance due to two layers of foam with different porosities, each filter comes with different sized reducers so they can be fitted to pretty much any size union carburettor. Perfect for Aerox owners who have just purchased the above sub frame kit, combine one of these filters with a Piaggio straight inlet manifold and the results are you have one very trick looking ped with performance gains to match.

Red: AD/S6-35035RO
Black: AD/S6-3503BK
Blue: AD/S6-3503BL