The Vespa 125 – Sporty and elegant on the road

Since its market launch in 1948, new model series of the 125cc Vespa have been introduced time and again. The classic visual elements are repeated and show a beautiful new tradition for riding fun. However, the technology moved with the times and was continuously modified and updated. Technical features The 125cc models offer riders a […]

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Vespa 50 – The bestseller

The Vespa 50, which has an engine capacity of 50 cm³, is classified as a scooter and was produced by the Piaggio brand in Italy from 1963 to 1990. Because the engine capacity is so small, anyone in Italy who was at least 14 years old was allowed to ride the Vespa 50 without a […]

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Rebuild the original Vespa with Lego

The Vespa is one of the best-known scooter types worldwide. The style icon from Italy is still particularly popular among two-wheeler fans.Lego fans now have the opportunity to recreate the Vespa. For the 75th anniversary, the designer of Lego worked together with the engineers of Vespa. In doing so, they brought out a model to […]

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“Scooter Meccanica” – Australia’s Mecca for Vespa fans

In 2009, vehicle engineer Sandy Symeonides founded the specialist workshop “Scooter Meccanica” in Alexandria, an industrial suburb of Sydney, Australia. Here, a team of experts tunes and restores old and new Vespa and Lambretta scooters. Tuning enthusiasts from all parts of the country appreciate the work of the competent specialists at “Scooter Meccanica”, whose slogan […]

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How to clean the exhaust

The Vespa exhaust is of course always decisive for the famous sound of the old scooters. The smoke with a slightly oily smell, which is well-known among Vespa riders, also comes from the attachment. In addition to these nostalgic and at the same time unmistakable features, however, the exhaust fulfils a much more important task. […]

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Dethrottling a Vespa

Many Vespa riders are not satisfied with the speed of their motorised two-wheeler. They wish they could get from A to B faster. Often their vehicles are simply throttled. So how do the owners manage to get from A to B faster? In other words, the question is how it is possible to de-throttle a […]

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Carefree rides with the attractive Vespa Cosa

Those who are not satisfied with the normal, choose the unusual, what catches the eye and inspires. Just like the Vespa. The scooter from Italy has long since achieved cult status and is still a speciality today. But what is the secret that this vehicle has lost none of its appeal even after more than […]

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Vespa 946 Dior – scooter legend meets fashion legend

The French fashion house Christian Dior and the Italian car manufacturer Piaggio were founded in 1946. In 2021, they both turned 75. The collaboration between the two houses to mark the anniversary reflects fashion style and technical sophistication. With the Vespa Dior, the new noble scooter was born. The Vespa culture With the Vespa, the […]

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The Vespa Sprint – The ideal city companion

Some vehicles have become eternal classics – the Vespa is clearly one of them. Just a short time after the Primavera, which was presented at the end of 2013, the Italian manufacturer is following up with the Vespa Sprint model. Underneath the elegant design, there is also a lot of quality craftsmanship. Shape The differences […]

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The Vespa GTS 300

The Vespa GTS has been a coveted member of Piaggio’s Italian Vespa family since 2005. The engine The 300cc engine pushes very hard, especially at low revs. Good agility, the GTS has plenty of steering and manoeuvres in tight spaces. The brakes are secure, the seating position is comfortable and there is plenty of room […]

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Is the ban on classic scooters coming?

Great concern gripped some of Germany’s car owners after 22 May 2021. The owners of classic cars feared that their driving licence could be revoked. The outrage was triggered by a new law passed by the German Bundestag. This resolution took place on 21 May on the printed matter 432/21: “Fourth law amending the Road […]

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