Royal Alloy shows off new JPS Series scooter
UK-based Royal Alloy reveals its latest machine: the ‘looks like a Lambretta’ JPS Series.
UK-owned scooter brand Royal Alloy has announced its latest retro-styled machine. The new JPS Series is set to arrive at dealerships in early November.
You may not have heard of Royal Alloy. Launched in 2016, the company is headquartered in Northern England, although its scooters are manufactured in China (Liyang, to be precise) and Thailand.
Not to be confused with Scomadi - a now-defunct Northern England-based scooter brand whose scooters were manufactured in China and Thailand, Royal Alloy operate very much in the “Hey, isn’t that a Vespa/Lambretta?” part of the scooter market.
The new JPS Series “takes inspiration from the classic [Lambretta] Series 1 scooters,” states a media release, offering a modern touch to an iconic look.
“Built on Royal Alloy’s proven TG platform, it combines retro styling with premium touches, including an iconic fixed headlight design, round TFT-compatible steering column, and bespoke slimline dual seat,” states the media release.
“Front suspension is handled by KAIFA gas shocks, while the liquid-cooled four-stroke engine delivers 26 hp, Euro 5+ compliant performance for smooth and capable everyday riding.”
Presumably driven by the same 310cc single that powers the brand’s JP350 scooter, the JPS Series is a limited-edition model that, according to Royal Alloy, “has already seen hundreds of pre-orders.”
“The response has been incredible,” says Luke Gregory, managing director at Royal Alloy distributor Lukas Distribution. “Hundreds of pre-orders show just how much riders love the retro style, alongside modern reliable performance, and enhanced dealer backup.”
Priced at £5,699, the JPS Series is available in three colourways: gold and burgundy, gold and ivory, and gold and black. For context, a comparably powered but less-blinged Vespa GTS 310 would set you back £6,515.
Of course, that extra dough also gets you a longer warranty. Vespa offers a four-year warranty. Royal Alloy's warranty is two years, but you do also get 12-month breakdown cover.
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Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
