Vespa x Disney – a wonderful crossover

Two iconic brands come together in a limited edition to celebrate a very special anniversary: Vespa presents the Vespa Disney Mickey Mouse Edition. With an image of unique shapes and colors, both brands always keep their finger on the pulse. Vespa celebrates freedom and fun, sharing Disney’s values of storytelling and escapism, making for a […]

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The Vespa goes sporty – racing cylinder SIP PERFORMANCE

Attention! For all Vespa tuning friends SIP has again something brand new at the start: the racing cylinder 125cc 6 Travasi for the Vespa 50-125/PV/ET3/PK/S/XL/2.High performance 125cc cylinder kit for Vespa smallframe models. The SIP Performance cylinder helps the small Vespas to modern driving performance in the popular displacement class and is now available in […]

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The 4-stroke oil guide for Vespas

Standing in the garage or at the gas station with a dispensing bottle and gas can to fill up your beloved Vespa – was yesterday. The last series-produced model series with a built-in 2-stroke engine, the Primavera 50, rolled off the production line in 2017.Despite numerous advantages and disadvantages of the two engine types, which […]

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Stylish and practical – the Vespa backpack from SIP

The new backpack from SIP for Vespa and scooter riders combines functionality and sustainability with its robust, waterproof design.It is made of organic cotton twill and vegan natural cork and offers protection as well as style in any weather and traffic situation. The back, shoulder straps and bottom of the SIP backpack feature premium padding […]

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Vespa crankshaft: conversion of movement

A Vespa rolls. Everyone probably agrees on that. But when it comes to the question of what makes a Vespa roll, the answer is only clear at first glance. It would be obvious and basically correct to say that the tires are the decisive factor.But the tires alone do not make it happen. In the […]

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Vespa 98 – a classic of the motor art

The Vespa 98 – with it began in 1946 the legendary rise of an icon that has continued to this day. It is the first series-produced scooter of the Italian manufacturer Piaggio. The mother of all Vespas, the original Vespa, so to speak, the V 98. A wideframe model based on the prototypes Paperino – […]

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Three for the win: the suspension system of the Vespa

Being relaxed on a well-built road in bright sunshine with sunglasses on the Vespa is probably one of the best feelings for Vespa riders. Unfortunately, the reality often looks a bit different.Sometimes uneven roads or potholes make the ride more of a slalom course than a relaxing ride. This was already noticed by Corradino D’Ascanio, […]

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New papers for the Vespa – clearance certificate

How to get the certificate and what is it needed for? As every Vespa fan knows, there are registration-free machines, such as the 50ccm. Nevertheless, an officially valid traffic sign (license plate) is required. To obtain this, an operating license must be presented. If this is missing, the manufacturer should issue a replacement document. However, […]

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Explore the South of France with the Vespa – Road Trip

South of France: made for a road trip with the Vespa Driving through the South of France with a Vespa means experiencing fragrant lavender fields, shady plane trees, fascinating rock formations, beautiful lakes and historic towns. The South of France is Provence, Languedoc, the Cote d’Azur, the Maritime Alps and the Dauphiné. Each tour is […]

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The technology of the ABS system on Vespas

The inglorious exit over the front handlebars: a scenario much feared by Vespa riders. In the event of a dangerous situation, the natural reaction is usually to brake hard first. In the case of older Vespa models, this situation poses considerable dangers depending on the speed. If the brakes are applied strongly, both wheels can […]

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CURVE Magazin Issue 11

SIP 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 […]

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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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