You don’t need a university degree to realize that the tires of a scooter have a much smaller contact area with the road surface than car tires, for example. Riding a scooter is correspondingly more dangerous for the rider, their passenger and other road users. As a result, the topic of safety, which is already […]
Read moreWith the hum of engines and the charm of culture, Vespisti take to the streets of Los Angeles. The City of Angels reveals not only its glittering facets, but also a passion for the iconic Vespa lifestyle. But California is just the beginning of our journey through the hearts of the three largest cities in […]
Read moreThe Vespa GTS 2023 models are known for their timeless design and sporty elegance. But sometimes even the best vehicles can benefit from small details to improve their appearance and increase safety at the same time. With this in mind, we present the SIP LED indicators, an ideal solution to emphasize the sporty look of […]
Read moreJoin us on an exciting trip to Thailand, where Ralf, the CEO of SIP Scootershop and passionate Vespa rider, experienced a unique Vespa event. In this exciting travelogue, we immerse ourselves in Bangkok’s vibrant Vespa scene, explore the warm hospitality of Thailand’s Vespa enthusiasts and immerse ourselves in the unforgettable moments of the “Viva la […]
Read moreIn Germany, Vespa enjoys cult status. What about Vespa culture in other countries? All over the world, our Vespa scooter is a recognized, loved and often even revered means of transport. It is considered to be synonymous with scooters par excellence.All of us Vespisti know that this is the case in Germany. But what about […]
Read moreSIP has published the popular CURVE magazine for many years, in which Vespa fans learn everything important about the beloved Vespa and of course the SIP Scootershop. Now issue 11 is available! SIP’s customer bulletin CURVE is published annually and provides exciting insights into the Vespa lifestyle and some of the undertakings of the SIP […]
Read moreEvery Vespa fan knows this situation:When it comes to a breakdown or any malfunction on the scooter, then guaranteed at the wrong time. Whereby the question arises: Is there even a right time for a breakdown or a failure?We press the start button of our Vespa. What happens? NOTHING. Absolutely dead. Not even a clack […]
Read moreWe know that the air pressure in tires have nothing (at least not directly) to do with the designations in meteorology of high pressure and low pressure.The tire pressure, on the other hand, is responsible for driving safety. What happens if the tires of our scooter do not have the correct air pressure? Too little […]
Read moreThe Spirit of 84 team could this year finally invite the scooter community again to the ever-popular Scooterist Meltdown. The old nuclear power plant in Kalkar had some life in it again at the beginning of February after two years of forced break. Loud music, good drinks, a lot of scooters and of course a […]
Read moreThe so-called “21 approval”, which regulates the operating permit for individual vehicles, is well known in wrenching circles. More precisely, it is based on §21 of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO), which regulates full approval for vehicles that have been out of service for more than 7 years. However, the major application for […]
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