WELLER Magazine Issue 16

Here at Lewis Leathers, we are proud to be associated with Japan's leading journal for lovers of old and extraordinary motorcycles and (sometimes) cars. Roller, which mainly address rare and ancient American and European iron, embraces the very best of classic, custom and chopper cultures. Sitting alongside is sister publication Weller, for lovers of steel-bodied scooters from Europe and Japan.

★ Full colour, 130 pages. Printed in Japan.

★ The text in Japanese AND English.

★ ROLLER Magazine

★ The CONTINENT - ROLLER Magazine 15th Anniversary Book

★ ROLLER x Lewis Leathers collabration jacket (Jacket order period: 17 October - 30 December 2026)

In this issue

Vespa World Days in Rome
Each year, the Vespa World Club organizes Vespa World Days events throughout the world. In June 2026, to commemorate the 80thanniversary of Vespa’s founding, Vespa World Days was hosted in Rome! Tens of thousands of visitors from 67 different countries attended the event, making it the largest of its kind in history. Here, we report on those 4 electrifying days in Rome.

The 1965 “SS” Models
In 1965, Piaggio released two sport models: the largeframe 180 Super Sport and the smallframe 50/90 Super Sprint. Both “SS” models were built for sporty performance. Created to push the boundaries of what a smallframe scooter was capable of, the 90SS raced to a historic victory at the Motogiro d’Italia—a milestone in Vespa history.

DIY Scooterists
From routine maintenance to tuning, these scooterists love getting their hands dirty. By continuing to deepen their knowledge, even when mistakes are made along the way, their scooter life becomes even richer. Here, we spotlight three DIY scooterists for whom working on their rides is a daily activity. Through examining the unique ways they enjoy their scooters, we’ll show you how deep and rewarding the scooter life can be.

SIP Open Day
In addition to its own in-house lineup, SIP carries a massive selection of custom parts from other manufacturers. Every year, the company holds Open Day—Germany’s largest scooter event—which draws scooterists from throughout Europe. As usual, this year’s event was absolutely packed.

SIP’s First Lambretta
At SIP Open Day, attendees were captivated by SIP’s first Lambretta build, which was crafted by SIP employees with a shared passion for Lambrettas. With a style blending vintage and modern, it is a milestone hinting at an exciting new direction for SIP.

Rider Profile: Royal Alloy
Immersed in Mod Culture in His Teens, and Obsessed with VWs in his Twenties—Now, He Chooses Royal Alloy.

Vespa Corso München
Vespa Corso München is an annual Vespa gathering held in Munich, Germany. The event, in which Vespas cruise down closed-off streets in downtown Munich on a public holiday in May, has become an established seasonal tradition.

Fuji Rabbit Hi-Super 90
Created in Japan shortly after WWII, the Rabbit scooter was manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries, a company with roots in the former Nakajima Aircraft Company. It was a machine that would support the daily lives of Japanese people for its 22-year production run. The final Rabbit model, released in 1966, was the Hi-Super 90. Using materials left behind by engineer Hayashi Kageyama, this feature traces this Rabbit model’s history.

…and more.

Text and Photos by WELLER Magazine