Glemseck 101 Race – Motorcycle meets Vespa

The SIP team is known for not only being passively involved in racing as dealers, but also actively involved as drivers. Jesco, Product Manager and Technical Editor at SIP, had an exciting time at Glemseck 101 in 2023. The event’s Facebook page announced the “Rock`t Roller” scooter class as “Balls of Fire.” Known as the […]

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An airbag for the Vespa – Airscud

Motorists have multiple protections in the form of reinforced passenger compartments and airbags. This is also a good thing and can protect against the consequences of an accident. But what about us Vespa drivers? As is well known, a Vespa has no airbag. But we are not completely unprotected against the consequences of an accident […]

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Vespa tire manufacturer – an overview

As every Vespisti knows, the range of tires for the scooter is quite confusing. Although tires play a crucial role in any vehicle, they are often neglected and their importance downplayed. It is very difficult to find your way through the jungle of offers. Therefore, it is obvious to take a closer look at the […]

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Vespa fun in cold seasons

Anyone who says that we can’t ride our Vespa in the fall and winter is making a mistake in thinking. Sure, it’s cold. And it’s wet, slippery and often frozen on the roads. So we prefer to leave our scooter in the garage. But no, we only do that in extreme emergencies! In the garage, […]

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How fast does a Vespa go?

A Vespa now comes in many shapes, colors and designs. However, the models can be easily classified into different speed classes. From 40 km/h to 120 km/h, everything is there, here are the most popular and best-known models listed with their data. A summarizing table can be found at the end of the article. Vespa […]

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World Vespa Days 2023 – Interlaken, Switzerland

Last year, many European fans could only fly in small flocks to the Vespa World Days (VWD) in Bali due to the great distance. But this year the World Days took place quasi in the European center: in Switzerland. More precisely, in Interlaken, the pretty town in the Bernese Oberland, located between Lake Brienz and […]

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Vespa Height Reducer Kit for the GTS/GTV/GT

Riding a Vespa should be made for anyone and everyone, no matter how tall or short. However, some people with smaller body size have problems to touch the ground safely and comfortably when standing. Fortunately, there is a practical solution for this: a rear lowering! Technical data for the height reducer kit The product is […]

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Vespa style rosé wine – Shocking Rosa

Vespa, Italy, good food. What can’t be missing, of course? A nice glass of rosé wine to relax in the evening. For this, the team from SIP Scootershop has now produced a suitable bottle called “Shocking Rosa”, with a cute Vespa design that fits any occasion. The new Rosato (Rosé) “Shocking Rosa” from SIP reveals […]

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