Vespa Horn

Italians like to honk their horns a lot. In the country where lemons bloom, the shrill sound of a horn can be heard at almost every intersection, bend or driveway. This is a fact that no one can deny.Accordingly, the Italian signaling devices are loud, robust and reliable. But the unmistakable sound of the horns […]

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Vespa lettering and emblems – the cherry on top

What would an iconic scooter be without the corresponding lettering? When you hear the name Vespa, you often think of the lettering and/or the logo. They are unmistakably emblazoned on the front of the leg shield, on the cascade, on the rear or on the side bonnet. Since the beginnings of the Vespa, there have […]

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Matscho Karatscho #1

SIP Scootershop is not only an optimal (online) store for scooter accessories and spare parts, but also organizer of numerous events around motorsports and vespa tours. While regular trips with different destinations have already been held for many years, they have launched a new event: Matscho Karatscho, the Vespacross Event. On the company’s own premises […]

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Vespa literature for real Vespisti

So much has been published about the cult scooter in printed and bound form that it would go absolutely beyond the scope of this article to present it all. This short excursion into the rich reading material section of the Vespa world is therefore intended to provide a small introductory overview with a few selected […]

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Beading for the Vespa

Do you ride a scooter? No, a VESPA! This short dialogue leaves no doubt that Vespa riders are proud owners of their two-wheelers. They not only attach importance to safety in road traffic, but also to the appearance of their moped. The fact that a Vespa is a visual highlight probably unites the entire Vespa community. […]

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From sheet metal cladding to modern fairings

For decades, the Vespa has been considered the cult object when it comes to scooters. The reasons for this are many and at the same time understandable. Aesthetic appearance paired with top equipment and the best functionality make the Italian scooter a collector’s item. It goes without saying that a lot of technical and visual […]

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Well cooled is half the ride – The cooling system

While Vespa riders enjoy the cool breeze on a ride in bright sunshine and hot temperatures, the engine ensures that the Vespa moves at all. The engine performs at its best, especially at high outside temperatures. Without cooling, the engine would quickly overheat. To prevent this, there are two different cooling systems for Vespa engines. […]

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So that everything runs smoothly: The Vespa rim

The classic two-piece rim of the older Vespas basically tells the same story as the Vespa itself. Born out of necessity, very practical in design and easy to change. Just as practical as the Vespa was designed with the step-through, the two-piece rims were also designed with practicality in mind. In this day and age, […]

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