The Vespa brand itself carries a rich heritage, dating back to its inception in 1946 by the Italian company Piaggio. After World War II, Italy faced significant economic challenges. The war had left much of Italy’s infrastructure in ruins, including roads and public transportation systems. The Vespa scooter was conceived as a solution to these […]
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 […]
For those of us compelled to take a break from riding our bella Vespa during winter hibernation, spring brings with it not only sunshine and renewal but the start of a new riding season. It’s great to get back on the road and enjoy the freedom of riding after months of cold weather and being […]
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 […]
The Vespa Special Edition 946 is the first design in a new collection celebrating the lunar calendar. The Vespa 946 “bunny” celebrates the year of the Rabbit, based on Chinese Zodiac folklore, and is available in a limited, numbered series of one thousand units. In the following twelve years, Vespa will introduce a new edition […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Austrian extreme sports athlete, Günter SCHACHERMAYR added to his many accomplishments, another world record by riding his custom rear wheel only Vespa through a 279-meter slalom course while blindfolded. Günter’s zeal for Vespa is the outcome of his childhood exposure to both his parent’s enthusiasm for the Italian scooter. This passion has led Günter to […]
After the German Ambassador to Pakistan Martin Kobler received permission to export his Vespa scooter, he decided to have it decorated with Pakistani truck art. Martin was pleased with the finished look, saying, “Haa! My Vespa is here. look at this truck art.. out for my first trip now in beautiful spring weather. gonna enjoy […]
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 […]