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Fra Oslo til Senja på Vespa 50cc

Da Julie Luneborg innså at sommerferien 2020 ble Norgesferie, kjøpte hun seg en splitter ny Vespa og bestemte seg for å oppleve landet fra scootersetet.

Vespa 50cc og De syv søstre
Julie Luneborg sin reise gjennom Norge på en Vespa kan du følge på Instagram. Her har hun parkert foran De Syv Søstre på Helgelandskysten. Foto: Julie Luneborg

– I fjor sommer var jeg på Norgesferie for første gang. Da reiste jeg kollektivt og innså at jeg ikke kom meg til de små stedene. Jeg fikk ikke klatret i fjell eller gått turer, men kunne bare reise fra by til by. Da alle i år ble tvunget til Norgesferie tenkte jeg først: å nei, skal jeg gjøre det én gang til?

Julie Luneborg har reist mye i sitt liv. Tidligere drev hun reisemagasinet Vagabond, men det er først de siste par årene hun har reist rundt i eget land. Uten bilsertifikat fryktet hun at nok en Norgesferie kunne bli tung. Helt til hun kom på mopedsertifikatet hun tok som 16-åring.

– Jeg bestemte meg for å kjøpe en fin, grønn Vespa hos Oslo Scooter Central. De var først svært skeptiske til planene mine og mente en så lang reise ikke var en spesielt god idé. Men jeg klarte å overbevise nok til at de på slutten var enda mer gira på dette enn meg. Jeg har hele tiden vært helt sikker på at dette går fint.

Som redaktør i Vagabond har Julie reist mye i sitt liv, men aldri før på scooter. Reisen startet i Oslo. Foto: Julie Luneborg

En fullastet Vespa og uforglemmelige naturopplevelser

I skrivende stund er Julie i Bodø og har lagt bak seg 1700 km helt uten problemer. Nye Vespa-scootere må ha service etter 1000 km, og den ble gjennomført i Namsos. Med dekkskum og en ekstra liter bensin i bagasjen er hun forberedt dersom noe skulle skje.

– Jeg har jo med mye bagasje, telt og kokeutstyr, så jeg er nok litt tungt lastet for en Vespa. Men det går fint, og jeg merker det bare i bakkene. Da er farten mellom 25 og 31 km/t.

Julie startet i Oslo 1. juli. Etter 10 dager var hun i Træna der hun lot scooteren hvile mens hun øyhoppet.

– Da jeg kom opp til Beitostølen og kjørte over Valdresflya dag 2 følte jeg virkelig at jeg var på tur. Det var spektakulært. Gjennom Trøndelag kjørte jeg i mye skog før jeg traff havet og kjørte videre langs Kystriksveien etter Namsos mot Brønnøysund. Her er det kjempefint. Det er morsomt med alle fergene. Og jeg lærte raskt at som tohjuling behøver jeg ikke så i kø. Fergene vil gjerne ha meg først inn så de kan plassere meg der biler ikke får plass og eventuelt stroppe fast scooteren.

Se bildene fra en Vespa på tur gjennom Norge i midnattsol, vær og vind

I år er det nordmenn som dominerer i ferie-Norge. Hvordan ser det ut på veiene?

– Det er først nå jeg har sett to tyske biler. Det er kun nordmenn og ekstremt mange bobiler. Nå ut i august roer det seg sikkert litt ned. Jeg merker samtidig at det fort blir høst her oppe. Det har allerede begynt å bli mørkt.

Hun gjør det hun kan for å unngå E6, men det er ikke alltid Google Maps er helt til å stole på. Dermed har hun også fått testet hvordan en Vespa takler offroadkjøring.

– Jeg merker at jo større en vei er, jo saktere går jeg. Da føler jeg meg liten. Når Google Maps foreslår alternative ruter, har jeg havnet på småveier som enkelte steder har vært en gammel traktorvei som igjen er blitt tursti. Jeg forserer bekker, stein og grus, og det går helt fint det også.

Det som har overrasket Julie litt er hvor kaldt det er. Årets sommervær har vel heller ikke vært det beste.

– I slutten av juni var det sommerkjolevær i Oslo, men det har regnet mye på veien. Jeg har til tider hatt på meg alle klærne jeg har med meg. Over Dovre høljregnet det, og det var uaktuelt å sove i telt. Bare minutter etter at jeg parkerte på Kongsvold Fjellstue startet det å snø. Heldigvis gikk det over til regn dagen etter.

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Følg Julie og hennes Vespa gjennom spektakulære Norge på Instagram.

De aller fleste bruker scooteren til og fra jobb, cafe, studiested eller trening. Hvordan er det egentlig å sitte på en Vespa time etter time?

– Det går egentlig veldig bra. Scooteren har taklet kjøringen selv om den er laget for korte turer. Jeg passer på at både den og jeg får en pause hver 2. time. Vespaen får en hvil, jeg får en kaffe. Den har etterhvert fått en personlighet, og den trenger hvile.

Uansett hvor Julie stopper får hun mye oppmerksomhet for sin fullastede Vespa.

– Jeg blir kjent med folk på en annen måte. Nordmenn er ikke så sosiale på tur, så det er morsomt å komme i snakk med andre. Folk synes jeg er litt sprø. De synes ideen er morsom, men de færreste kunne nok tenke seg å gjøre det samme.

Julie regner med at hun er i Senja i slutten av uke 33. Hun har ikke helt bestemt seg for hvordan hjemreisen til Oslo blir ennå. Én mulighet er å ta en av rutebåtene til Hurtigruta nedover.

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Hvilken MC passer deg?

Her får du tips og råd til å finne den optimale tohjulingen.

Det finnes et bredt utvalg av fine og gode motorsykler å velge blant, men hvilken modell vil gi deg størst kjøreglede, mest praktisk nytte eller mest for pengene? Og hvilken kategori får smilet ditt litt bredere enn de andre?

Klar for touring?

Når du skal ut på lang eller kort tur, er det best å finne en motorsykkel som oppfyller forventningene. Først bør du kjenne etter hvilken kategori du setter øverst på ønskelisten. 

I fjor var det Adventure-kategorien som tronet helt på toppen av den norske salgsstatistikken.

De robuste og høyreiste eventyrsyklene egner seg spesielt godt for norske forhold og forskjellig underlag. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin er en legende og eventyrer som nå har fått enda bedre offroad-egenskaper, lettere chassis og forbedret førerposisjon for både sittende og stående kjøring. Motoren leverer nå mer ytelse og kraft enn noensinne. Vekten er dessuten redusert med fem kilo.

På en ny Africa Twin takler du alle typer terreng, og du kan velge mellom en en 6-trinns manuell girkasse eller en automatisk DCT-girkasse.

Trenger du en skikkelig langturmaskin for kjøring på og utenfor veien, med enda større rekkevidde,  er CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports det ultimate valget. Den har en større bensintank som rommer 24,8 liter, mer vindskjerming, høydejusterbar vindskjerm, stor motorbeskytter, bagasjeholder og slangeløse dekk. Strømuttak og varmehåndtak er også montert som standard her. For øvrig deler den ramme, motor og kjørestilling med CRF1100L Africa Twin.

Liker du bedre svingete veier, fartsfølelse og en mer sportslig opplevelse? Da kan Honda VFR800F med sin råsterke V4-motor gi full uttelling. VFR800F er like beryktet for sin utholdenhet som for sin karisma. Den trives godt med både passasjer og bagasje, men kan selvsagt nytes i fulle drag på egenhånd også. Her kombineres det beste fra sport og touring. Du kan justere setehøyden, og andre elementer er Hondas Traction Control System, ABS, varmehåndtak og Hondas nye intelligente, automatiske blinklys.

Vil du ha det aller beste av bekvemmelighet og komfort som finnes på en motorsykkel, er det uten tvil en Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tour du skal ha.

Siden lanseringen i 1975 har Honda Gold Wing vært den ypperste touring-maskinen på to hjul. Føreren kan nyte kjøringen, mens passasjeren kan lene seg tilbake og nyte turen. Formen på førersetet er komfortabel og støttende, samtidig som den åpner for å skifte kjørestilling. Gold Wing er utstyrt med en seks-sylindret boksermotor med et slagvolum på hele 1833 kubikk. Blant godbitene som leveres som standard er Apple CarPlay-systemet med iPhone-kobling, bakkestarthjelp, høyttalere, elektrisk justering av vindskjermen, selvkansellerende blinklys, revers og cruise control. Gold Wing kan utstyres med Hondas automatiske DCT-kasse med sju trinn eller du kan velge en manuell girkasse. Du har også muligheten til å velge en 2019- eller 2020-utgave.

Lekne lettsykler

Populariteten for lettsykler er meget stor for tiden – ikke uten gode grunner. Her får du miljøvennlige og bensingjerrige motorer. En flott inngangsbillett til motorsykkelverdenen er Honda CB125R. Den er rå, naken og raus når det gjelder motorkraft. Dette er den ultimate lettvekteren for deg som er ung og glad i fart og spenning. Lar du deg heller begeistre over mer ekstreme supersportsykler, vil Aprilia RS125 ikke skuffe deg. Her er det racingkåper, alu-ramme, opp-ned framgaffel, stor bremseskive foran og et Superbike-inspirert instrumentdisplay. Like inspirert av fart og kjøreglede er Aprilia Tuono 125, men kjørestillingen er ikke like ekstrem som hos RS125. Begge disse utstråler sterk personlighet. Aprilia kan også by på to modeller som har større bakkeklaring og som gir deg god oversikt når du sitter på sykkelen. Aprilia SX125 er en tøff supermotard som kommer med 17 tommers dekk. Aprilia RX125 er offroad-utgaven som er utstyrt med grovmønstrede dekk – 21 tommer foran og 18 tommer bak.

Smarte og smidige scootere

En scooter kan gjøre hverdagen din smidigere i tett bytrafikk, og stadig flere oppdager fordelene med å benytte to hjul med motor til og fra jobben. Ofte blir en scooter et enkelt og rimelig alternativ til bilen. De nye scooterne er dessuten godt utstyrte, morsomme i bruk og meget praktiske. Gode eksempler på dette er GTS 125-serien fra Vespa. Elegant og tradisjonell stil smelter sammen med ny teknologi. Motorene er kraftige og miljøvennlige. Elektronisk  bensininnsprøytning gir kraftig og jevn akselerasjon. Det er heller ingenting å utsette på marsjfarten på landeveien.

GTS-modellene har 125 kubikk-motor, automatgir og elektrisk start, kombinert med skivebremser foran og bak, ABS-bremser og ASR-antispinn gjør stabiliteten maksimal og gir deg absolutt sikkerhet.

Hvis du trenger mer motorkraft, er Honda NSS300 Forza et godt valg. Her får du nemlig 25,2 hestekrefter i en kompakt, sporty og praktisk tohjuling. Vindskjermen kan justeres elektronisk, alle lykter er av av LED-typen og instrumenteringen er oversiktlig og moderne.

Honda NSS300 Forza er en av kampanjemodellene i årets sommerkampanje.

En annen aktuell kandidat i 300 kubikk-segmentet er Honda SH300I. Den håndterer uanstrengt lange etapper og motorveier. Her finner du også LED-lys og Smart Key-systemet, dessuten er  linjene dynamiske og muskuløse. De rå felgene kompletterer det hele.

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Moped – mye for pengene

Det rimeligste alternativet på motorisert tohjuling er mopeden. Den kan kjøres fra fylte 16 år og er et effektiv fremkomstmiddel. Typhoon 50 er et godt eksempel på en sporty og dynamisk moped fra Piaggio med automatgir og totaktsmotor. Under setet på denne bestselgeren finner du en USB-kontakt og oppbevaringsplass for helhjelm. Det tøffe frontpartiet har doble frontlykter.

Vil du ha enda mer sportslig utstråling, har Aprilia den spenstige modellen Aprilia SR 50 – Verdens aller første supersportscooter. SR 50 var også den første scooteren med væskekjøling og to skivebremser. Aprilia SR MT 50 er supermotard-utgaven i den sportslige SR-familien. Også disse to Aprilia-modellene er totaktere som gir god ytelse.

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Her er årets utstyrstrender for scooter

Enten du kjører scooter til og fra jobb, studiested eller til og fra cafe finnes det et stort utvalg utstyr som kan gjøre kjøreturen enda bedre. Her er årets bestselgende utstyr til scooter.

Tre personer i utstyr fra Oxford

Finn din stil

MC-klærne bør tåle mye, være vanntette og ikke minst, gi deg en ekstra trygghet om noe skulle skje. Alle utstyrsleverandører har et utvalg av klær som egner seg både til MC og scootere. Så det handler om å finne sin stil. Kjører du Vespa, vil en lekker toppboks, en hjelm i samme farge som sykkelen og retroklær passe godt. Har du en svart scooter, kan du enten ha en helt sort stil fra topp til tå eller gå for en hjelm i knallfarge for å skape en kontrast. Finn den stilen som passer deg best.

Jakken Harrington fra Oxford i tradisjonell brititsk stil med Dry2Dry membran og CE-beskyttere på albuer og skuldre. Trygt og lekkert!
Oxford har flere modeller av kevlarjeans med Kevlar i fôret og innsydd i stoffet for maksimal beskyttelse uten at det går ut over stilen.

Rett fra scooteren til café

Ikke glem å holde deg tørr og varm på hender og føtter. Her er det også mulig å kombinere stil med sikkerhet og praktisk ytelse. I dag finnes det en rekke lekre boots som på avstand ser ut som hvilke som helst boots, men de er laget i et vanntett membran og med ekstra forsterkning som sørger for sikkerheten. Det samme gjelder hansker. Kjører du en klassiker som Vespa, hvorfor ikke komplettere med et par lekre hanske i retro-stil?

Jericho fra Oxford er gode og lette boots i skinn/tekstil med vanntett membran, ekstra forsterkning og sklisikker såle.
Klassiske hansker fra Motostyle med ekstra beskyttelse på fingre og over knokene.
Bestselgeren IS-33 er en halvhjelm fra HJC. Her er du sikret både komfort, lufting og topp sikkerhet.
Vespa sommerkampanje: akkurat nå får du toppboks med på kjøpet av utvalgte Vespa-modeller!

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Listepriser på kjøretøy

I disse dager får alle som mottar lønn, pensjon eller uføretrygd en skattemelding og fordi kjøretøyet ditt inngår som en del av din formue skal det registreres i skattemeldingen. 

Det har i den forbindelse vært stor pågang av spørsmål til våre forhandlere om listepriser på motorsykkel, moped og scooter. Dette har de dessverre ikke hatt tilgjengelig frem til nå, men vi har de siste dagene jobbet med å innhente listepriser fra perioden 2003 – 2019.

Dette gjelder motorsykkel, moped og scooter fra Honda, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio og Vespa. Kjøretøy eldre enn 2001 blir kun lignet med kr 1000,-.

Listepriser:

Honda 2003 – 2019

Aprilia 2003 – 2019

Moto Guzzi 2003 – 2019

Piaggio 2010 – 2019

Vespa 2010 – 2019

Se Skattetatens sider for korrekt informasjon rundt utfylling av skattemelding.

Slik gjør du det

1. Finn listepris på ditt kjøretøy i PDF’en over.

2. Regn ut verdi basert på første registreringsår og prosent av listepris som ny.

Veterankjøretøy, altså kjøretøy som er 30 år eller eldre, verdsettes til antatt salgsverdi.

3. Hvis informasjonen mangler eller er feil, retter du det.

Obs. denne informasjonen er hentet fra Skattetatens sider.

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Vespa gjennom 70 år

1946: Vespa 98

In April 1946, this amazing new, functional and innovative mode of transport was presented to the general public for the first time in a Golf Club in Rome. The shield was embossed with a new logo which replaced the previous Piaggio Aircraft emblem. Vespa was an immediate success and gained extensive media interest as well as public curiosity, surprise and even skepticism. The first sales of Vespa where managed through a small dealer network and the price of the standard model was 55,000 lire, while the deluxe version was sold for 66,000 lire.

Vespa feirer i 2016 70 år. Og siden den første modellen så dagens lys i 1946, har modellene kommet som perler på en snor.

  • 1946: Vespa 98

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  • 1947: Vespa 98 Corsa Circuito

    The Vespa 98 Corsa was built specifically to show the world the capacity of the small scooter to be competitive in races. The great swarm of Vespa which was growing in the streets and squares of Italy, motivated Enrico Piaggio to produce an aggressive vehicle, which could be an on track winner. The first to ride the Vespa 98 on circuit was Giuseppe Cau who triumphed in the Monte Mario Hill Climb in 1947. The Vespa 98 Corsa (Circuit) was built for speed and stood for innovation. The body was hand built with a steel frame. The brakes where drum, equipped with rear air vents for the cooling. The gearbox was three-speed, which enabled throttle control and the cooling was happened through an air forced ventilation. Its original color was red, that’s why this model was also known as the small «fireball».
  • Vespa 98 II Serie

    1947

    16,500 models of the second series of Vespa 98 where ever produced. This model offered signifacnt improvements over its predecessor both in terms of the aesthetics and technical specifications. Aswell as this it now featured a spare wheel just in case the rider got a puncture ,which was highly likely due to the awful post-war road conditions; this highly functional element soon became one of Vespa’s most recognisable design features. The Vespa 98 was introduced with a new and improved headlamp and a metallic silver colour which reminded of the Piaggio aircraft business. Magazines reported there would be a waiting list of 8 months to get a Vespa 98 and for this reason, a thriving black market blossomed, in which Vespa was sold twice the starting price, even reaching a price of 125,000 lire!
  • Vespa 125 Corsa “alloy frame”

    1949

    In 1949 Vespa was first built with a race chassis which was made from the same aluminium alloy used for the construction of aircraft and was assembled with rivets, alloy wheels and technology which was highly advanced during the 40’s.
    The fuel tank and steering position, gave the rider more autonomy which resulted in the optimisation of high speed riding. Vespa 125cc Corsa participated to many competitions and celebrated many prestigious victories in 1950, with the riders Giuseppe Cau and Dino Mazzoncini achieving the first and second place in the Grand Prix of Bologna; In the same year Cau also won at the Circuit of Perugia riding Vespa 125 in the race No. 38. Worldwide only six copies of this model along with some prototypes where ever produced by Piaggio.
  • Vespa125

    1949

    In 1948 Piaggio launched a new Vespa. Between 1946 and 1947 1183 Vespas 125cc where sold and marketed abroad (particularly in Switzerland). At the end of 1947 Enrico Piaggio decided to completely stop the production of Vespa 98cc and to only continue with the 125cc for the Italian and international markets. Some other model adaptations included the front suspension arm, the engine hood which was lifted up to permit an easier access to the engine and to other mechanical components. The next series of the 1949 Vespa, which is today on display in the Piaggio Museum, looked even better with the new cooling system and the renewed gearbox controls.
  • Vespa Circuito 125

    1949

    In the late forties the major motorcycle manufacturers considered the best way to advertise their vehicles to participate to several races. The aim was to bring the motorcycling industry to the general public with the hope of creating new potential customers. Also the Piaggio scooters took part to races in a series of circuits; this was for the purpose of advertising the motorcycles, but the 125 circuit also proved to be an useful arena for testing new solutions ,which led to adaptations of the standard models. Vespa racing scooters were completely handmade and built by specialists within Piaggio and were used in races by lots of major riders such as Dino Mazzoncini and Giuseppe Cau. Giuseppe Cau won the time trail race at the Catania Etna in 1950, arriving first in his class (125cc) and placed at the 3rd place in the overall standings after Guzzi and Benelli.
  • Vespa Montlhery

    1950

    To promote the sporty image of Vespa, Piaggio shifted the focus of spectators to breaking new records. On April 7th 1950 at the French circuit of Montlhery, during 10 hours of testing and three drivers who alternated riding, Vespa won in the world record time (average speed of 134 km/h) the 100 miles race (average speed 129.7 km/h), 500 miles race (average speed 123.9 km/h) and the 1,000 km race (average speed 124.3 km/h). During the 10 hours the Vespas covered 1,049 kilometres. With a very similar vehicle  to the Vespa 125 «circuit» with alloy frame of 1949  Mazzoncini achieved brilliant results in circuit racing, among which there was the victory in the class of scooter class Circuit of Genoa, there there was a challenge between Vespa and Lambretta.
  • Vespa Siluro (Torpedo)

    1951

    In 1951 Vespa broke its most prestigious record: the flying kilometre. On the 9th of February, between the 10th and the 11th kilometre of the motorway of Rome (near to Ostia) a Vespa engine with two opposed pistons (power: 17.2 hp and 9500 rpm), designed by Corradino D’Ascanio, and led by Dino Mazzoncini, run the flying kilometre with a record time of 21 seconds and 4 cents with is an average speed of 171.1 km / h.
  • Vespa 125

    1951

    Very similar to the pattern of 1948, the sales during 1951 where on the increase due to improved technology and aesthetics. The model of 1951 even became famous in its cinema debut in the romantic and unforgettable movie Roman Holiday which told the love story of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in Rome.
  • Vespa 125 “Six Days”

    1951

    Aesthetically very similar to Vespa 125, the «Six Days» differed due to the fuel tank benefitting of a wraparound shield and the right side bag which accommodated a larger carburetor. The name came from the participation at the Twenty-sixth International Six Days in 1951, in which nine gold medals where won. The Piaggio Racing Team was composed of: Biasci, Cau, Crabs, Mazzoncini, Merlo, Nesti, Opesso, Riva, Romano and Vivaldi. The Vespa 125 «six days» also won the trophy of the Italian Motorcycle Federation in 1951, which saw three riders dominate on Italian Vespas (Giuseppe Cau, Miro Riva, Bruno Romano).
  • Vespa 125 U

    1953

    Only 7,000 copies of the U Vespa scooter where ever produced, making this model one of the most sought after by collectors. Created in 1953 as the economic model – the letter «U» stands for utility – it was designed to counteract Lambretta’s competition and got sold on the market for 110 dollars. For the first time the headlight was mounted at the height of the handlebars instead of the front fender.
  • Vespa 150 Side-Car

    1955

    The Vespa sidecar was created between the late 1948 and the early 1949. The Vespa with sidecar enabled a stable and comfortable travel over long distances. The sidecar was made of sheet steel and was assembled by hand and attached to the Vespa with a single tube. Commended for their excellent performance, even on snowy terrain and on steep slopes, the side-car model dictated itself to comfort, additional capacity thanks to  a small trunk at the rear and the additional convenience on long pursuits.
  • Vespa 150 GS

    1955

    The GS 150 was a milestone in the history of the scooter, not only for Vespa but for the whole market. It is remembered as the most beautiful scooter ever produced in the world and is now highly sort after. In the 50’s the market also changed and Vespa became a symbol for young people to distinguish themselves. For the first time a vehicle for the mass market was created with a quieter engine and breathtaking performances.
    The Vespa 150 GS had sports credentials which where a direct result of the experience of the Piaggio racing team. The engine had a direct admission into the cylinder and was capable of 8 hp at 7500 rpm, the gearbox had four gears. The elongated seat and the large 10-inch wheels fundamentally altered the Vespa line. A pre-series version of this model is now on display at the Piaggio Museum.
  • Vespa 150

    1956

    In 1956, ten years after the birth of the first model the Pontedera factory achieved the millionth Vespa sale. The success Vespa went beyond all expectations: the legendary scooter got then offered in three versions: 125cc, 150cc and the 150cc GS. The Vespa 150 provided improved performance and it also stood out due to the headlamp mounted high above the handlebars.
    The launch price of the Vespa 150 in 1956 was 148,000 lire.
  • Vespa 150 T.A.P.

    1956

    The French Ministry of Defence, in the fifties, commissioned by the licensee in Piaggio France (ACMA) requested the development of a vehicle for military use.
    The result was a very special Vespa of which there were only about 600 produced from 1956 to 1959.
    Used by the Foreign Legion and the Parachute Corps, the Vespa TAP was equipped with a 75mm gun, capacity for additional ammunition, two cans of fuel and a small cart. It was produced in two camouflage colours: green and sand.
    Despite the weight of 115 kg the Vespa TAP could reach a speed of 66 km / h, with a range of 200 km.
  • Vespa 400

    1957

    At the peak of Vespa’s success, Piaggio decided to access the four wheels world.
    It was always the goal of Corradino D’Ascanio to design the small Vespa 400, a car with a two-stroke engine in the rear. It was launched in 1957 and Piaggio produced 30,000 units of this model.
  • Vespa 125 (VNA2)

    1958

    Produced in two colours, grey and beige, the 1958 Vespa 125cc marked an era.
    This was the first Vespa with a body which was made by the conjunction of two sheet metal halves. This type of frame had considerable advantages in terms of industrial production and from 1958 started to be used on all models. With the new design a new compact engine was also integrated.
  • Vespa 150 GS VS5

    1959

    The legendary Vespa 150 Gran Sport established itself in 1955 with the model VS1. This model was adapted and the VS5 version was equipped with a special speedometer fan and a fully chromed tail light with integrated brake light. It also had an improved braking system and the Piaggio crest on the front fender. The Vespa 150 GS (VS5) model holds the record for the number of units built (80 000) and was produced between 1958 and 1961.
  • Vespa 150 (VBA)

    1961

    The Vespa 150 (VBA) was presented in 1958 with a few changes. The color was similar to its predecessors (metallic blue), however the side panels where decorated with some aluminium air vents and the rear light was larger and fully chromed. This model became a great success thanks to its elegance and functionality and made its debut during the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960.
  • Vespa Dalì

    1962

    In the summer of 1962 the Vespa model that today’s probably the most valuable in the world was used to transport two students: Santiago Guillen and Antonio Veciana. The two young men met the master of surrealism, Salvador Dali. Dali, while writing a contemporary chronicle, did not belie his reputation and oddly decided to decorate the body of the Vespa, affixing his signature and name of his wife and muse Gala. In the summer of 1999 in Girona (Spain) during «Eurovespa», it was exhibited at «The Art of Motorcycle» and was then kindly donated to the Piaggio Museum by Giovanni Alberto Agnelli.
  • Vespa 50

    1963

    Vespa became highly popular among young riders, which chose it to for being such manageable and aesthetically pleasing. In order to attract a wider audience Piaggio introduced the Vespa 50, which was promoted with the slogan «Young, Modern and … without documents”. It was a Vespa that, according to the rules of the Highway Code in 1963, could be driven without plates and without a license starting from the age of 14. The Vespa 50 was the last scooter designed by Corradino D’Ascanio and the 50cc is a landmark in the history of Vespa: from 1964 to the present more than 3 million 50cc models have been produced.
  • Vespa 90 Super Sprint

    1966

    The Super Sprint 90 model was undoubtedly the most original designed by Vespa. The shield got reduced in its size and the top box objects where placed between the seat and the handlebars. The spare wheel, like for the Vespa GS 1955, was housed within the centre of the footrest platform. The 90 SS, like the Vespa 50, is among the most sought after models and a real collectors item.
  • Vespa Alpha

    1967

    This vehicle was used in the movie «Dick Smart, Agent 2007» with Richard Wyler, Margaret Lee and Rosanna Tapados. This is a Vespa 180 Super Sport transformed by Piaggio and the English Alpha Willis. This scooter in the movie was capable of running on the road, flying like a helicopter as well as being a submarine.
  • Vespa 125 Primavera

    1967

    Derived from the 125 VMA1, the Vespa 125 «Primavera» since its release was an immediate success. Performance, agile handling and a powerful engine where all attributes which made the Vespa Primavera such a success in the sixties. The Primavera was aimed at young people and Piaggio developed the slogan «With a Vespa you can be» for its launch. It was thought for 16 year olds who loved sports and living outdoors and who did not want to be late for socialising with friends due to city traffic. The main feature of this scooter was the longer chassis, which made it even easier to carry a second passenger.
  • Vespa 180 Rally

    1968

    After the success of the Vespa Super Sport 180, Piaggio developed a new high specification 180cc, with a completely new engine and chassis as well as cosmetic changes to the handlebars and saddle. The Vespa Rally 180 still remains one of the most successful models and was produced from 1968 to 1973 with a total of over 26,000 vehicles built.
  • Vespa 50 with pedals

    1970

    The Vespa 50, to be marketed in France, underwent a transformation, in order to adapt to French regulations. This new scooter had to be adapted by Piaggio to enable the mounting of the pedals, as French law stated that pedals must be present on all two-wheeled vehicles. This particular item highly attracted the curiosity of the public and made this model collectable.
  • Vespa 50 Special

    1973

    Marketed since 1969, the Vespa 50 Special was predominantly presented for the youth market with cosmetic changes to the handlebars, the headlamp and the tail light. In 1969, the Vespa 50 Elestart was also launched. It kept the same design as the special, but had an innovative technical adaptation: the electric ignition. From 1969 to 1973 Piaggio launched one its most famous campaigns: «Who ‘Vespas’ eats apples,» which referred to the success of the Vespa 50 special.
  • Vespa 125 ET3

    1976

    Commissioned specifically for the export market, the Vespa ET3 125 had the same features of the Italian ET3, together with the seat, the fan cover and the range of colors. It was particularly popular in Japan, where it remained on sale until the mid-nineties.
  • Vespa Primavera ET3

    1976

    The Vespa ET3 Primavera was a particular success with 144,000 units produced. The small size of the body, similar to the Vespa 50cc, ensured an agile maneuverability and an excellent road handling. It was developed in the 70’s for the youth market and included details like a denim saddle.
  • Vespa Rally 200

    1976

    After the great success of the Vespa 180, in 1972 Piaggio developed a model that was powered for the first time by a 200cc engine. The response to this new product was amazing, with people waiting months to take delivery of one. Aesthetically, the Vespa Rally 200 is immediately recognisable by the white graphics on the chassis as well as the housing, and at the time it had the most powerful engine with electronic ignition. Over 41,700 Vespa Rally 200 models where produced from 1972 to 1979.
  • Giant Vespa

    1977

    Representative of the PX Vespa and built for the presentation of the «New Line» in Paris in 1977, it was amended for the launch of the Vespa T5 years later. The giant Vespa was decorated by the artist Stefano Tonelli with urban graffiti; these pictures are on display in the Piaggio museum alongside the model which has now been restored to its original red color.
  • Vespa 100 Sport

    1978

    Deriving from the Vespa 90, the 100 Sport model was developed due to legislation for mopeds in the American market. The rear lights, in particular, are larger. The capacity increase from 90 to 100 cc was achieved by increasing the cylinder bore.
  • Vespa P125X

    1978

    Presented at the Milan Show in 1977 as the new Vespa PX 125, this model became a loved by the youth market. The square lines and the larger chassis make the PX instantly recognizable. There was a speedometer on the handlebars, which was completely redesigned and this model was highly innovative due to its updated front suspension with telescopic shock absorber.
  • Vespa 50 S

    1985

    To accept the demands of some countries, Piaggio developed a faster 50 cc model. The engine produced a higher power even with the same bore and stroke measurements as the standard model.
  • Vespa 125 T5 Pole Position

    1985

    Developed in 1985 as a completely new and redesigned Vespa the 125 T5 Pole Position was equipped with a new engine which provided enhanced performance . The aggressive lines, the spoiler, the windshield and the digital tachometer enhanced its sporting character. At this time Piaggio had the difficult task of competing with a roaring and fierce competition from Japan.
  • Vespa 50 Special Revival

    1991

    Replicated in the early nineties to meet the many demands of fans, the Vespa 50 Special was most popular model among young people in the sixties. Appreciated throughout the world, the special model back in 1991 was limited to just 3000 units. It was thought for young riders who hadn’t been born during the 60s or did not manage to get on a Vespa. This model was a legendary product and was even exhibited at the prestigious location of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A Vespa 50 Special Revival was kindly donated to the Museum Piaggio «Giovanni Alberto Agnelli» by Christa Solbach (IVF President, International Federation of Vespa Club).
  • Vespa ET2/ET4

    1996

    Vespa enters the third millennium without losing its elegant lines and distinguishable design. However due to years of experience it was more technologically innovative and it reached new heights in terms of comfort. The new generation of Vespa was available in three versions: Vespa ET4, equipped with an environmentally friendly 4-stroke 125cc engine, Vespa ET2, with a modern and reliable two-stroke engine and the Vespa ET2 Injection, powered by the FAST ( Fully Atomized Stratified Turbulence). These where the first two-wheelers with two-stroke direct injection engines that allowed the rider to reduce fuel consumption up to -30% and the emission up to -70%.
  • Vespa Ferrari ET4 150

    2001

    This model was thought as a homage to the Ferrari team for the victory of the Formula 1 World Championship in 2000. The vehicle was customised with the names of Montezemolo, Todt, Schumacher and Barrichello, it had a Ferrari red livery with leather saddle which was of the same material used to upholster the inside of a Ferrari.
  • Vespa Trafeli

    2003

    Vespa PX became a true work of art, moulded and shaped by the creativity of Mino Trafeli. An exhibition of the same precious Trafeli was on display at the Museum Piaggio in 2003. This model was donated to the Museum’s collection by the artist that distorted the object to an improper form.
  • VESPA LX

    2005

    This was the return of the «vespino», the small body model which was offered alongside the larger «vespone» for more than 40 years, in an extremely modern stylistic and technical key. Vespa LX replaced the glorious Vespa ET (more than 460,000 units sold since 1996) and is available in four modern and ecological engine sizes: 50cc two and four stroke, 125 and 150cc four stroke.
  • VESPA GTS 250 ie

    2005

    Fifty years after the launch of the Vespa GS (Gran Sport), the first sport scooter in history and still a sought after treasure for collectors and fans, Vespa GTS 250 i.e. renews the GS blend of speed and style to become the fastest, most powerful and most high-tech Vespa. From November 2011, Vespa GTS “grew” to the 300 class with an avant-garde, extremely powerful four-valve, liquid cooled engine with electronic injection. Vespa GTS is stopped with a superb double disc braking system.
  • VESPA GTV – LXV

    2006

    Conceived to celebrate an absolute legend in the world of two wheelers, the Vespa LXV and Vespa GTV repeat and reinterpret the most distinctive elements of ‘50s and ‘60s styling in form and function. The Vespa GTV, available with 125 and 250 cc engines, stands out for its headlight mounted on the mudguard just as the original 1946 prototype. The Vespa LXV, offered with a choice of 50, 125 and 150 cc engines, is inspired by the smooth, essential lines of the Vespas of the 1960s, and features a sleek, minimalist look characterised by open handlebars and a two part seat.
  • Vespa GT 60° 250 cc

    2006

    This is the gift that Vespa was determined to give its fans to celebrate the company’s sixtieth anniversary. With its prestigious materials and exclusive finish, this unique limited edition is made in a series of only 999 units, and is destined to become one of the milestones in Vespa’s long history.
  • VESPA S50 – 125

    2007

    All the character of the sporty “Vespino” of yesteryear is revived by the brand new Vespa S. This fascinating blend of styles and memories keeps the soul of the youngest and most sporting of all Vespas alive in the present day. The Vespa S inherits its rigorously minimalist looks from legendary models of the 1970s like the 50 Special and Vespa Primavera
  • 2008: Vespa GTS 300 Super

    GTS 300 Super brings the exclusive elegance of Vespa to the over 250 class. The classic, unique Vespa style is combined with a distinctly sporty and modern personality, giving the clean Vespa lines a decidedly rugged look. With its sporty design, the Vespa GTS 300 Super embodies the style, convenience, safety and sturdiness of the Vespa brand. With new 4 valve timing, this brand new and feisty little powerplant has nothing to envy of its two-stroke counterparts (at 4.35 hp, it is the most powerful 50 cc four stroke on the market), yet its consumption and emission figures remain those of a four-stroke.
  • 2009: Vespa S50 – LX50 4v

    The new 50cc, four stroke, four valve engine leads to the rediscovery of an engine size which is «legendary» in Vespa history. With new 4 valve timing, this brand new and feisty powerplant has nothing to envy of its two-stroke counterparts (at 4.35 hp it is the most powerful 50 cc four-stroke on the market), yet its consumption and emission figures remain those of a typical four stroke. With this new engine, Vespa reconfirms a technological supremacy that has stood for over six decades.
  • 2014: Vespa GTS ABS ASR

    In 2014 Vespa GTS is new and improved with the adoption of the most advanced technological electronic riding support systems: 2-channel ABS braking system and ASR traction control. Vespa therefore reaffirms its technological cutting-edge which has always marked its past and introduces one of the most modern, advanced and safest vehicles in the world.
  • 2015: Vespa 946 Armani

    To mark the year 2015 – the 40th anniversary of the foundation of Giorgio Armani and the 130th birthday of the Piaggio Group – Emporio Armani has designed a special version of the Vespa 946. In keeping with Armani’s signature subdued colour palette, the designer has come up with a special combination of greys with subtle hints of green visible only under particular light conditions for the project. The metal parts have a satin finish, and create an opaque effect in line with the finishing touches of the body. The words ‘Emporio Armani’ appear on the side, while the iconic eagle logo of the brand sits above the headlight.
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    For its Seventieth anniversary, Piaggio group makes a tribute to the best loved scooter of all time, with a special version of it
     
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