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Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, and Vespa Didn’t Reinvent Their Offerings, They Elevated Them

From middleweight adventure bikes to urban scooters, the latest updates from Piaggio's brands focus on refinement, electronics, and rider experience.

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Piaggio's New BV400 S Is Proof Scooters Are Winning the City Game

Piaggio refreshes the Beverly for its 25th birthday with new styling, refined details, and a celebration of its Italian roots.

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Piaggio Scooters Just Got a 4-Year Warranty, But Not In the US

Piaggio has a new 4-year warranty on its scooters including those from Aprilia and Vespa. Unfortunately, it’s exclusive to Europe, at least for now.

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Fiat Just Made the Most Adorable Electric Three-Wheeler I've Ever Seen

The Fiat Tris is a three-wheeled fully electric last-mile delivery vehicle that looks like a modern interpretation of the Piaggio Ape. And the company should let me drive it.

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Piaggio’s Beverly 310 S Scooter Gets An Upgrade In Europe

Scooters may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about motorcycles. But over in Europe and Asia, scooters vastly outnumber any other type of motorcycle on the road. I mean, it’s easy to see why. They’re efficient, convenient, and most of the time, very affordable,…

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Is Aprilia Bringing Back This Legendary Sportbike?

If you're a motorcycle manufacturer, and you have a beloved model name from the past, you might think about filing a trademark application for that name for a few reasons. The two biggest ones are: You plan to bring an updated version of that model to market sometime in the…

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Vespa's Owner Is Just Conquering the Market, KTM Should Take Note

For plenty of motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, 2024 was a year to forget, financially speaking. KTM all but imploded, and the cost-saving measures employed by Polaris are bleeding into 2025. So how, then, in the midst of all this, did Piaggio Group—owner of Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Derbi, Gilera, Scarabeo brands—manage…

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Peep This Limited Edition Vespa 946 Snake, Just In Time For Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and Vespa wants you to know that it's ready to usher in the Year of the Snake with its latest limited-edition 946! True to Vespa's unrivaled commitment to style in the modern era, there's also a capsule clothing collection to match. Let's…

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Piaggio’s New Scooter Promises Maximum Urban Utility, But There’s a Problem

Scooters have always been about practicality and utility. It doesn’t really matter what kind of scooter you ride, either. Whether it’s a barebones, no-frills Honda PCX or a flashy Italian beauty like a Vespa, there’s always a practical and functional side to your ride.Today, scooters come in all shapes and…

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Someone Is Selling Vespa's Crazy Rocket Launching Scooter, No Really

The Vespa TAP was built in France for a handful of years in the 1950s, by a licensed Piaggio distributor. They rarely come up for sale, but this one is!

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Will This Chinese Middleweight Sportbike Steal The Segment?

Chinese manufacturer Zongshen has launched a new middleweight sportbike under its Cyclone brand called the RC 700.

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Piaggio Celebrates 140th Birthday With Ultra-Limited Vespa 140th of Piaggio

Piaggio is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a new limited-edition model called the Vespa 140th of Piaggio.

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Piaggio Reports Lower-Than-Expected EBITDA Due To Sales Decline

Piaggio's FY results show challenges due to sales decline. Vespa brand remains strong in the scooter market. Investors watch for strategic moves.

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Spec Showdown: Moto Guzzi Stelvio vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000GX

The Moto Guzzi Stelvio is the Mandello del Lario firm's new flagship sport tourer, while the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX is its first crossover. How do they compare?

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Aprilia RS457 Production Begins In Piaggio’s Factory In Baramati India

In India, Aprilia has begun production of the all-new RS 457 in Piaggio’s factory in Baramati.

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Speed Reads: Honda Recalls H'Ness CB350s In India

Honda India recalls H'Ness CB350s; November 2023 motorcycle sales up in Italy; Royal Enfield introduces ReOwn program; and custom Harley X440s are on the way.

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New GLR900 Could Hint At Gilera’s Return In China

Piaggio and Chinese brand Zongshen have a partnership in the form of Zongshen Piaggio Foshan Motorcycle Co. Ltd, which is expected to revive the Gilera brand with the GLR900.

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HMRC ‘examining David Cameron’s Greensill benefits including private flights’

HMRC officials are examining private flights taken by the former prime minister during his time lobbying for Greensill Capital

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2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Pricing And Preorder Details Are Here

Shortly after announcing the specifications and features of the new 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio, Piaggio Americas gave us pricing details for the US and Canada.

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2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Showcases Piaggio's New Radar Rider Aids Suite

The 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio arrives in all its glory at EICMA, with a brand-new frame and top-flight electronic rider safety suite from Piaggio Fast Forward.

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Michele Colaninno Appointed As Piaggio CEO

Following the death of Roberto Colaninno, Michele Colaninno has been appointed CEO of Piaggio, while at the same time serving as president of the ACEM.

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Ulez exemption for my scooter has been a paperwork nightmare

We even had to get a signed letter from the Piaggio group in support of the application, which has been rejected twice

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Roberto Colaninno, Chairman and CEO Of The Piaggio Group, Dead At 80

Italian businessman Roberto Colaninno, chairman and CEO of the Piaggio Group, has died at the age of 80. His business accomplishments are well remembered.

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Vespa Sprint S 150 Gets Stunning Matte Bronze And Black Finishes In Japan

Vespa released the Sprint S with TFT 150 scooter in two new colorways in Japan: Bronze Antico and Black Opaco, both with matte finishes and contrast details.

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Piaggio Refreshes MP3 400 And 530 HPE Life Support Models For 2024

Piaggio has launched the MP3 400 and 530 HPE Life Support models for the 2024 model-year; the three-wheelers are equipped with a comprehensive array of first-aid accessories.

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