• Explore Northern France with the Vespa

    Experience the diversity of northern France on a Vespa.Marveling at rugged cliffs, listening to thundering waves, feeling the fresh wind on your skin and enjoying a glass of wine in the evening in a picturesque old harbor – this idea alone makes some hearts beat faster. But why rave for long when the destination is […]

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  • Roadtrip Belgium – On Tour with the Vespa

    On the Vespa through the kingdom A road trip is the ultimate dream for many travel lovers and the epitome of freedom, liveliness, experience and spontaneity. Not knowing in the morning where to sleep in the evening or just stopping when the perfect scenery opens up and taking photos. Whether alone and closely connected with […]

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  • With the Vespa through the mountains

    Chugging along the Alpine highways toward Italy on a Vespa sounds tempting. If you don’t mind having to look into the exhaust of other two-wheelers on an incline, you can of course also ride a small, i.e. less powerful Vespa. This is then in any case comfortable, because it does not go faster. So the […]

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  • SIP STYLE: Aluminum CNC parts for the Vespa GTS 2023 FL

    Bye-bye, boring plastic parts! With the new SIP STYLE Parts made of CNC machined aluminum, your Vespa GTS 2023 FL becomes the ultimate eye-catcher. The design is faithfully based on the original component, so that the style of the Vespa is not disturbed. But through the material upgrade to aluminum CNC, compared to conventional plastic, […]

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Roadtrip Belgium – On Tour with the Vespa

On the Vespa through the kingdom A road trip is the ultimate dream for many travel lovers and the epitome of freedom, liveliness, experience and spontaneity. Not knowing in the morning where to sleep in the evening or just stopping when the perfect scenery opens up and taking photos. Whether alone and closely connected with […]

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Vespa Kickstarter – useful or redundant?

At the latest, when our electric ignition does not work, one thing is certain: the kickstarter can be an extremely useful aid. How do I start the Vespa with a kickstarter? Tip: It can be heard and felt that the piston moves in the cylinder as soon as we depress the start pedal. So far […]

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Two-stroke oil – differences, tips and tools

Two-stroke oil, the elixir of life for all older Vespas. In many cases, the effect of the oil is underestimated, and its absence is usually only noticed when damage has already occurred. The tasks of the two-stroke oil are very simple. The main task of the oil film in the barrel path of the cylinder […]

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Vespa MP6 Prototype – Birth of the Vespa

The company Piaggio is nowadays universally known for the success scooter Vespa. The Vespa MP6 (Moto Piaggio 6) prototype was first introduced in 1945. It was designed by aeronautical engineer Corradino D’Ascanio, who had previously worked on aircraft designs for the Italian Air Force. Since he was not really enthusiastic about previous scooters, he wanted […]

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So that it sparks: Set the ignition correctly

Many roads lead to Rome, as the saying goes. So there are also several methods to set the ignition correctly.We have opted for the most precise and at the same time simplest way.In plain language this means: We can highly recommend the SIP PERFORMANCE ignition, because it is very easy to adjust without flashing, besides […]

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Changing times: from carburetor to EFI technology

The operation of conventional carburetors is well tried and tested over decades. Nevertheless, carburetors are hardly ever installed in modern Vespa models and motorcycles in general. The fact that almost all new scooters do without carburetors is no coincidence. The advantages of current injection systems, which are installed across the board, are too great. Initial […]

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Vespa ET2 and ET4 – similarities and differences

Introduction to the Vespa ET2 and Vespa ET4 Vespa is a legendary scooter brand that has been in production since 1946. The Vespa ET2 and Vespa ET4 models were introduced in 1997 and 2000, respectively, as part of the company’s efforts to modernize and appeal to a wider range of customers. Both scooters have a […]

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Prepare Vespa for spring – What to do? Spring check

Finally, the time has come again! Spring is knocking and we can look forward to warmer temperatures and great rides in the countryside. But that also means the Vespa must be brought back to shape: What work is involved in the spring check? It depends on what happened to our beloved scooter in the winter. […]

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Conversion Kit SIP PERFORMANCE by VAPE e-ignition

Powerful and reliable ignition as an update for classic Vespa models. SIP have managed to gain the assistance of a major European producer, VAPE, to manufacture these high-end ignition systems for our beloved Vespas. The materials, production and construction of the SIP PERFORMANCE ignition systems are of the highest quality. The laser-cut logo is a good indication of […]

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Vespa Helmet Guide

Without a helmet, riding a Vespa or any other brand of scooter becomes a risk for head injury. Since 1976 there is a helmet obligation in Germany. This applies without alternative also for Vespa drivers. Vespa helmets are functional, influence the look and can express the very personal style. Vespa helmet – safety with style […]

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