The Culture of Vespa™ showcases past, present, future examples of art, history and tradition which have made contributions to the celebrated Culture of Vespa.
Every racer eventually experiences a fall, no exceptions! Becoming a scooter racer might be some of the most fun you’ve ever had, without the incredible risks and costs involved racing street bikes or motocross. If you can’t imagine, check it out right from the handlebars! (Be sure to open your browser full screen, the bigger […]
Stefan Rohrer Vespa scooter art was originally conceived as part of the Heidenheimer Sculpture Symposium 2013. We might argue that the beauty of the Vespa can be found on the city streets. German born artist Stefan Rohrer has his own interpretation for the beauty of the Vespa. Born 1968 in Göppingen, now living and working […]
Vespa celebrates 70th anniversary with first bucket list Vespa would like to celebrate its 70 years in style by asking its users to submit their experiences with the brand. The campaign is to collect 70 experiences to have with a Vespa at least once in a lifetime. The collection will be used to create Vespa’s […]
The Piaggio Group and RED announce a partnership to raise funds to help finance programs that battle against AIDS. Vespa will develop a special edition of the 946 scooter named RED. The RED 946 motor scooters that are manufactured in partnership with RED will be sold in Europe, Asia, the Pacific and the United States. […]
The APE or APE CAR is a three-wheeled light commercial vehicle produced since 1948 by Piaggio. After World War II the Italian economy was slowly getting back up to steam. Goods were carried on heavy trucks based on military models, or costly commercial vehicles which were financially out of reach for most small Italian entrepreneurs. […]
Nascar know primary for its automotive racing pedegri, on July 11, 1959 sanctioned the first National Open Class Scooter Race at N.Y. Polo Grounds. The Vespa pilots were riding the Vespa Grande Sport (G.S.) and from starting flag to the checkered flag the Vespa G.S.’s led the way. Finishing in 5 out of the first […]
The Scooter Cannonball Run is a timed scooter ride across America which takes place every two years. It’s something for those who want to push themselves that little further, and the next one runs in 2018. Wait, What’s the Scooter Cannonball Run? This is a coast-to-coast ‘endurance’ event. Riders take some of the best riding […]
Hosted by the Memphis Kings Scooter Club (MKSC), who host an annual Dead Elvis Rally. Vespa Club of America (VCOA) is pleased to announce that the site of Amerivespa 2016 scooter rally will be in Memphis, Tennessee on June 23 – 26, 2016. Jointly hosted by the Memphis Kings Scooter Club (MKSC), who host an […]
This year’s International Female Ride Day takes place on May 07, 2016. International Female Ride Day©, one day devoted to women riders, is a yearly global campaign devoted to women riders of all ages, who own, ride, or have access to a motorcycle or scooter. The globally synchronized event invites participation from around the world to simultaneously – just […]
Scooters are often dragged from their spot by drivers who think it’s okay to free up more space for themselves to park. While scooters are great because they have a small carbon footprint, their size and shape makes them vulnerable to damage from larger vehicles. Even when parked legally, as in the picture above, scooters face […]
Amerivespa is staged annually in different cities throughout the USA to promote scootering Amerivespa National Motor Scooter Rally is a national motor scooter rally sponsored by Vespa Club of America. (VCOA) where all scooter makes are welcome! The national annual gathering celebrates the Vespa motor scooter and all motor scooters in the USA. Initiated by the Vespa Club […]
THE VESPA MOTOR SCOOTER, IT’S TOO MANLY FOR YOU, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND When you hear the phrase “Vespa motor scooter” what image comes to your mind? Do you see a rugged guy in a flannel shirt and a three day stubble tearing down the road on his scooter, a beautiful woman sitting behind […]