A fact that we Vespisti can always rely on: The engineers from Pontedera are always coming up with something new, exciting and sometimes truly spectacular. And they always manage to do this without significantly changing the visual character of our Diva. Technical modifications are welcome, but the look of our Vespa should remain largely as it was and is. It should continue to be unmistakably recognizable at first glance.
Brilliant idea from the scooter developers
Based on the zodiac signs of the Chinese lunar calendar, the production of special models is on the agenda for a total of 12 years. This plan started in 2023 with the Vespa 946 Bunny, followed by the Vespa 946 Dragon in 2024, and this year the Vespa 946 Snake will be released on the market.
Planned Vespa limited editions for the next few years
Based on the respective signs of the zodiac in the Chinese calendar:
- 2023 Year of the Rabbit (Edition Bunny)
- 2024 Year of the Dragon (Edition Dragon)
- 2025 Year of the Snake (Edition Snake)
- 2026 Year of the Horse
- 2027 Year of the Goat
- 2028 Year of the Monkey
- 2029 Year of the Rooster
- 2030 Year of the Dog
- 2031 Year of the Pig
- 2032 Year of the Rat
- 2033 Year of the Ox
- 2034 Year of the Tiger
Only 888 numbered pieces available
A masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship has been created here. Powerful legend and style come together as only Vespa can produce. These special models are ideal as collector’s items, with safety being the top priority, just as we Vespisti have practiced for decades:
- 220 mm steel brake discs front and rear
- Dual-channel ABS
- ASR traction control
- 12 inch (approx. 30 cm) wheels
- Split aluminum rims
If you get hold of this collector’s item and want to give it an upgrade, you can further optimize the braking performance with the brake calliper from SIP SERIES PORDOI. The matching tyres or the new high-quality SIP PERFORMANCE forged rims round off this collector’s item perfectly.
Elegance, originality, strength and beauty
The Vespa 946 Snake is a special model in a class of its own. While the bodywork shimmers in various shades of ice blue depending on the incidence of light, snakeskin-like structures decorate the hand grips and saddle. The tank and mudguards, on the other hand, stand out with their shiny, chrome-plated parts. In Asian countries, the snake is regarded as an imperial, mysterious creature. The crawling animal is intended to inspire us to live courageously and boldly and to cross boundaries. The Vespa 946 Snake was created precisely to express this philosophy.
Our timeless icon Vespa heralds a new era with the special 946 Snake model. Equipped with the latest technology, this special model combines culture, innovation and finesse with a distinct feeling of power and energy.
Technical data:
- Monocoque body (one-piece). This structure is the only reliable guarantee against moisture ingress
- Aluminum parts: Rims, handlebars, side panels, saddle holder, mirror holder, front mudguard
- Drive: 125 cm³ displacement, single-cylinder four-stroke engine, air-cooled
- Power: 11.3 hp (8.3 kW at 8250 / minute)
- Consumption: approx. 2.0 l / 100 km; approx. 400 km range
- LED headlights, with heat dissipation system
- LED indicators and rear light
- LCD multifunction cockpit
Vespa is preparing to celebrate this special edition in style
Vespa will pursue and implement a retail strategy in pop-up stores at prestigious international locations. This show tour began in Rome, the home country of Vespa, more precisely in the Rinascenter Tritone. It continued in Paris at the Galeries Lafayette on the Champs-Élysées, where the fascinating Vespa models were on display from January 7 to February 5, 2025. The exhibition tour also includes stops in flagship stores such as Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Istanbul, Milan, Beijing, Singapore and Vienna.
Conclusion
Dear Vespisti, now it’s time to save, save and save some more. If you have the almost outrageous luck to get hold of a Vespa 946 Snake (or another model of this special edition), you can really count yourself lucky. As an investment, this is definitely a top recommendation.
With this in mind: Have a good trip at all times, whatever Vespa model you choose. The important thing is: VESPA.
