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Vespa Love Affair: Indonesians Turn Vintage Scooters Electric

When Indonesian executive Heret Frasthio takes his antique 1957 VL Vespa for a ride, its white paint peeling off, the usual fumes and hum of the free-spirited scooters cannot be seen or heard.

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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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Would You Swap Out Your Vespa’s Two-Stroke Engine For A Fancy Electric Motor?

For many folks, Vespa isn’t just a scooter—it’s a lifestyle. Since 1946, these Italian icons have been turning heads, from stylish city riders to hardcore two-stroke fanatics. They're nothing short of a cultural icon and status symbol.

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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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Mansory’s “Monaco Edition” Vespa Is Extravagant Excess, Just In a Small Package

Mansory’s newest Monaco Edition is a custom Vespa Elettrica full of carbon fiber accessories and a livery inspired by the flag of Monaco.

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25 most luxurious gadgets on Earth that are totally worth the splurge

Here are the most luxurious gadgets that you can actually buy now, from folding TVs and high-end hair tools to brilliant kitchen appliances and hobbyist gear.

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Vespa Pays Tribute To Indonesian Culture With Batik-Inspired Primavera

Vespa has launched a new special-edition of its popular Primavera scooter inspired by the traditional Batik patterns of Indonesia.

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Vespa Goes Sleek And Sporty With New Scooter Color

Vespa has released the GTV300 in a sporty and elegant Travolgente Gray colorway in Japan, adding more options to its already extensive palette of colors.

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Vespa Wants To Show You … Nothing?

Vespa’s bold new campaign dubbed “the empty space” symbolizes the brand’s liberation from the constraints of space and time.

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We Want These New Vespa Scooters And Clothing Collections, Dang It!

Piaggio Group and Vespa took their new Primavera and Sprint scooters, along with the brand new DEC apparel collection, to the Shangsheng-Xinsuo in Shanghai.

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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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Vespa World Days Is A Global Gathering Of Passionate Vespisti

The 2024 Vespa World Days is set to happen from April 18 to 21, 2024, in Pontedera, none other than the birthplace of the Italian manufacturer.

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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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Vespa Celebrates The Lunar New Year With Limited-Edition 946 Dragon

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Vespa has pulled the covers off the 946 Dragon, a special-edition scooter to welcome the year of the dragon.

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Vespa Wins Decade-Long Legal Battle Against Chinese Manufacturer

Vespa has secured a win in a long-standing legal battle against Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Zhongneng Industry Group

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Ready Your Scooters: The Vespa World Days Is Coming Back In 2024

Vespa World Days 2024 has released its official schedule. From April 18 to 21, 2024, the Italian brand will host its celebration at Pontedera.

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Five Bikes Enrico Loved At EICMA 2023

Here are the five bikes that Enrico is most excited about from EICMA 2023. Hopefully they make their way to his home country of the Philippines soon.

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Vespa Primavera And Sprint Scooters Get Styling And Tech Updates For 2024

Vespa has updated the Primavera and Sprint scooters for 2024, offering various engine configurations, tech updates, and color options.

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Scotland to Tuscany: Going to 'the most Scottish town in Italy' by Vespa

BARGA is a town in Tuscany of ochre-coloured houses with terracotta roofs and a Romanesque church shaded by cypress trees. But as you wander through…

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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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Czech Scooter Brand Čezeta Still Looking For A New Buyer

Czech scooter manufacturer Čezeta is still up for sale as of 2023, and is looking for a fresh start through new investments.

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A Different Scooter Specialist? SOCA Specializes In Vespa

Soca is expanding its reach beyond its home country of Indonesia. The aftermarket brand is a Vespa specialist with an open mind and some great accessories and mods.

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12 Beauties From The British National Motorcycle Museum Summer Auction

Every year, the British National Motorcycle Museum holds three auctions filled with bikes and scooters to make a vintage two-wheel enthusiast's heart sing.

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Vespa Mickey Mouse Scooter Collab Celebrates 100 Years Of Disney In 2023

To celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary in 2023, Disney and Vespa collaborated on the Disney Mickey Mouse Edition by Vespa line of Primavera scooters.

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Stuntman Günter Schachermayr Sets New Wheelie Record On His Vespa

Günter Schachermayr set a new wheelie record in the Red Bull Ring. He performed the stunt with a sack over his head rendering blind and unable to breathe.

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