In today’s rapidly evolving transportation landscape, the choice between a gasoline-powered scooter and an electric (EV) scooter has become increasingly important. As concerns about environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and urban mobility continue to grow, consumers are seeking alternative modes of transportation that offer both practicality and Eco-friendliness. In this comparison, we will explore the best […]
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 […]
Should you buy vintage or modern? Vespa is a well-known brand that has been around for decades and is synonymous with stylish and high-quality scooters. Both vintage and modern Vespa’s have advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them ultimately depends on your preferences, needs, and abilities in the mechanical domain. Of course, there’s the […]
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 […]
A Vespa paired with the agility and swiftness of Piaggio engines is vulnerable to multiple hazards from the stream of much larger vehicles during a daily commute. Often physical abuses occur even when the Vespa is quietly and unobtrusively parked on a city street. Vespas are minute when compared to most vehicles that share the […]
In recent years the UK has seen an unprecedented number of crimes committed on scooters (aka moped’s) and other 2 wheeled vehicles, which have been stolen for their ease of use in smash & grabs, purse snatching, and most notably, the theft of mobile phones, due to the increase in the value of their spare […]
Vespa Primavera made its debut at the 1967 Milan Motorcycle Show before going on sale in 1968. This year the Vespa Primavera celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Piaggio celebrated Primavera’s 50th anniversary with a Limited Anniversary Edition. The Vespa Primavera 50th Anaversary Edition is available in light blue and brown colours with coordinated saddles, sleek grey finish […]
The 2018 Scooter Cannonball Run began this past Saturday, May 26th in Morro Bay, California and will finish on June 4th in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Scooter Cannonball Run is a coast-to-coast ‘endurance’ event. Riders ride 1000’s of miles through some of the best roads in American. There are rally points to collect throughout, based […]
Online registration for Amerivespa 2018 closes May 04, 2018. Vespa Club of America (VCOA) and 7 Hills Scooter Club, will host the Amerivespa 2018 scooter rally in Richmond, VA June 6-10 2018. Amerivespa scooter rally is the largest annual motor scooter rally in the United States and typically brings over 600-800 scooter enthusiasts from all over the […]
Motor scooter riders are a minority. Commuting and transportation riders are a minority within a minority. Scooters and motorcycles will someday be more widely recognized as good solutions to many social, urban and environmental problems. In our technological era, increases in scooter use can become a benefit for everyone. Vespa’s are safe and fun…and riding […]
Vespa parent company Piaggio announced at the Milan Motorcycle Show that the Vespa Elettrica and Elettrica X will become available for purchase in 2018. The Vespa Elettrica will have a range of 62 miles (100 kilometers) and will require, using a standard wall outlet, four hours for a complete charge of the battery. An app […]