Jockey’s Boxenstop: Welcome to Vespa Paradise!

It is well known that some Vespa workshops are not just “Vespa sheds”, but also deal with other brands such as Lambretta. The following article can therefore be seen as a small excursion into the neighboring scene. There’s no doubt that even die-hard Vespisti will find something to enjoy at Jockey’s Boxenstop, despite the slightly […]

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Tips for buying a used Vespa

Summer is just around the corner and you’ve let another winter go by without building a Vespa scooter from the ground up. If you don’t own a Vespa yet and you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about the idea of buying a used Vespa. Or you may have just fallen down an internet rabbit hole. […]

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The Vespa Hotel in South Tyrol

Although there are no rooms made of amber in the small town of St. Vigil in South Tyrol, there is a special accommodation for Vespa riders that makes their dreams all come true. At the Hotel Al Plan, one room is entirely dedicated to the cult two-wheeler made by Piaggio. Side tables with V50 cutaway […]

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The Camping Vespa from Arizona by Tom Burick

Wer ist Tom Burick und wie kam er auf die Idee die Vespa umzubauen? Burick lives in Mesa, a city in Arizona. He is 52 years old and works full-time as a teacher, where he teaches autistic children. Previously, he worked for ten years in his self-founded robotics company. Tom’s passions are mechanical engineering and […]

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SIP Scootershop Open Day 2022 – 28.05.2022

Like every year, the start of the scooter season is heralded in Landsberg am Lech (Germany)! Look forward to the annual SIP Scootershop Open Day! In times before Covid up to 2000 enthusiastic scooter riders from the national and international surrounding area could be welcomed. In 2022 the date is especially convenient: use the bridge […]

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Give your Vespa love, give it break-in time

This goes to all Vespa lovers! You love the Vespa lifestyle?You want to break in your new Vespa, but properly! Well… if you already live it, the Vespa lifestyle, then you should definitely learn why it is so important to break in your scooter properly with love and in peace. Especially when it is still […]

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The Vespa: An alternative for young people

Besides having their own car, the Vespa is a very popular means of transportation among young people. In big cities and in the countryside, Vespas are equally popular because they offer mobility and are cheaper and take up less space than a car. But it all comes down to having the right driver’s license. Here […]

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Origin of the Vespa

“Show me your scooter and I’ll tell you who you are!” La Dolce Vita and the Vespa belong together like lemon trees and the Italian Amalfi Coast. Italy stands for a carefree and happy attitude towards life. The origin of the Vespa leads to sun-drenched and geographically boot-shaped Italy. The “Wasp” was brought to life […]

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Model history: The classic Modern Vespa

The Italian Modern Vespa series once again surprisingly wrote history. In 1996, another important milestone was set in the company’s history and for the friends of the cult scooter. But before that it did not look like it. In the mid-90s, there was a certain standstill in innovation and inventiveness of the Piaggio company. The […]

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Custom project – NASCAR Vespa GTV

The mechatronics engineers at Butchers Garage have once again completed a great project. Butchers Garage in St. Petersburg has already made headlines in 2018. In the ESC project, they became active for SIP Scootershop. Now, under the leadership of mastermind Alex Mazan, they have completely redesigned a Vespa GTV. Above all, the former NASCAR champion […]

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Piaggio offers Vespa E-Mobility

Piaggio has once again stylishly combined the latest technology with the demands of a modern Vespa E-Mobility, driving pleasure, ecology and mobility with the Vespa Elettrica. This brand represents individual customization, advanced connectivity, low-noise engines, environmental protection, plus a proven comfortable ride, thereby helping to preserve a livable environment. Noteworthy is the cost-saving classification in […]

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