Earth Day – “Invest in our planet.” According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical 50cc scooter emits about 90% less carbon monoxide, 75% less hydrocarbons, and 50% less nitrogen oxides than a typical passenger car. As our planet faces serious environmental challenges which require urgent action, there are steps Vespisti can take to […]
There’s something special about cruising down the road on a freshly washed and polished Vespa. The clean lines and classic design of a Vespa evoke a sense of nostalgia for simpler times as the shiny surface catches the sunlight and reflects the world around you. A clean and polished Vespa can look like it just […]
Shopping for a used Vespa scooter can be an exciting experience and a great way to save money, but it’s essential to be thorough. The following three points shouldn’t be overlooked. They will assist you in due diligence to ensure you get a good deal and a reliable scooter. Whether you’re in the market for […]
Piaggio has again joined forces with the RED Association, founded by Bobby Shriver and U2 front-man Bono, in assembling a RED Vespa Elettirca to assist people battling these illnesses. Initially established in 2006, RED helps individuals affected worldwide by the AIDS virus. The association now also assists in the war against the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
London based British BP oil with operations in more than 70 countries teams up with Europe’s largest scooter and motorcycle builder to develop EV charging stations, vehicle leasing, and battery swap services in multiple markets. The memorandum of understanding between BP and Vespa’s parent company Piaggio Group will develop a broad set of services for […]
The Pisa Carabinieri (Italian police) recovered a stolen Vespa 41 years after it was reported stolen. The “vintage” Vespa 50 Special was discovered when a pensioner in the Italian province of Arezzo reported a tractor’s theft. When police located the stolen tractor in a barn, they accidentally came across a small white-frame Vespa. Following up […]
It is synonymous with la dolce vita, joie de vivre, youth, freedom, nimbleness, adventure, independence. In town, it weaves in and out, allowing one and all to enjoy the pleasures of the open air. Far more than an object, the Vespa is a genuine feature! To this day, both young and old still dream about […]
We hopped on our Vespa, we had finally made it. For that night, we were the kings of Milan As many of you may know, Northern Italy is studded with picturesque cities and villages. One example is Mantua, which has been named a UNESCO world heritage site for its charming Renaissance cityscape. Visiting these cities […]
James McAvoy tells Men’s Journal that his all-time favourite gear is a vintage watch and a Vespa. The watch is a 1950s Waltham, an American watchmaker founded in the 1850s in Massachusetts. The watches were used on board American military ships and planes throughout the 20th century. Per MJ, As for the Vespa, he used […]
Not without my Vespa Austrian stuntman and daredevil, Günter SCHACHERMAYR and his Vespa PX rolled out of an open aircraft door 14,000 feet (4200 meters) above ground. Free falling at a speed over 186 mph (300km/h), and with acceleration forces above 6G, Günter manged to perform various acrobatic movements on his Vespa scooter within the […]
For 2019 Piaggio’s installs the most powerful engine that has ever equipped a Vespa, into the Vespa GTS 300. The High Performance Engine (HPE) 300 (278cc) single-cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valve, liquid-cooled, electronically injected engine which also powers the new MP3 300, provides the GTS 300 with a 12 per cent increase in horsepower and […]
Piaggio in September began production, at the Pontedera plant, of the Vespa Elettrica and the first scooters can be booked online (Only online for the moment.) from the beginning of October. Vespa will establish a dedicated website, for the Elettrica, which will offer buyers financing options. The price tag according to Piaggio will be in […]