Vespa road trip: explore the Netherlands

The Vespa Road Trip to the Netherlands takes riders to the most beautiful cities of our neighbor and across the vast countryside along the coast. It is a tour without a safety net. There are no escort vehicles. The luggage and if necessary tents as well as tools and spare parts are distributed on individual […]

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E-starter broken – what could be the cause?

Every Vespa fan knows this situation:When it comes to a breakdown or any malfunction on the scooter, then guaranteed at the wrong time. Whereby the question arises: Is there even a right time for a breakdown or a failure?We press the start button of our Vespa. What happens? NOTHING. Absolutely dead. Not even a clack […]

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Vespa Kickstarter – useful or redundant?

At the latest, when our electric ignition does not work, one thing is certain: the kickstarter can be an extremely useful aid. How do I start the Vespa with a kickstarter? Tip: It can be heard and felt that the piston moves in the cylinder as soon as we depress the start pedal. So far […]

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We bush! – correct tire pressure

We know that the air pressure in tires have nothing (at least not directly) to do with the designations in meteorology of high pressure and low pressure.The tire pressure, on the other hand, is responsible for driving safety. What happens if the tires of our scooter do not have the correct air pressure? Too little […]

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Driven Pulley SIP PERFORMANCE, Torque Driver

Torque Drive converter from SIP Performance for perfect power transmission of the power. A tuned engine can bring fun and joy, but what good is the best tuned engine if the transmission does not bring the performance to the road? SIP has therefore now released the SIP PERFORMANCE Torque Driver converter for various PIAGGIO engines. […]

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Vespa season start – what to wear?

The 2023 season has begun! Wearing the right clothes is very important when it comes to scooters, motorcycles or bikes. SIP Scootershop offers a wide range of clothing so that you are always safe and stylish on the road. In the SIP online store you will find a wide selection of pants, jackets, gloves, protective […]

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Two-stroke oil – differences, tips and tools

Two-stroke oil, the elixir of life for all older Vespas. In many cases, the effect of the oil is underestimated, and its absence is usually only noticed when damage has already occurred. The tasks of the two-stroke oil are very simple. The main task of the oil film in the barrel path of the cylinder […]

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High Quality Sport Lever for the Modern Vespa

The accessories market for sports levers for Modern Vespa continues to grow, restrictions in the functional possibilities are almost non-existent. In the abundance of accessories, however, there are only a few brake levers that really represent the ultimate. With the SIP PERFORMANCE sport levers SIP sets a sign and delivers a high-quality brake lever that […]

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Vespa MP6 Prototype – Birth of the Vespa

The company Piaggio is nowadays universally known for the success scooter Vespa. The Vespa MP6 (Moto Piaggio 6) prototype was first introduced in 1945. It was designed by aeronautical engineer Corradino D’Ascanio, who had previously worked on aircraft designs for the Italian Air Force. Since he was not really enthusiastic about previous scooters, he wanted […]

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Vespa LX and LXV – Model presentation

Introduction to the Vespa LX and LXV Vespa is a well-known Italian brand that has been manufacturing scooters for over 70 years. The Vespa LX and LXV are two popular models that offer a perfect combination of classic style and modern features. The LX model was first introduced in 2005 and has since become a […]

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