The Vespa Quarantasei (46 in Italian) is a concept inspired by the 1945 MP6 prototype and it’s more wasp-like than ever. Times have changed though and engine technology has made significant advances in the last 65 years. While the Quarantasei … Continued
Italy is facing crisis. In the news almost daily, the dire economic situation of the world’s 8th largest economy is crushing the country. There is talk of default, of exiting the Euro and the government of prime minister Silvio Berlusconi … Continued
If you’ve seen The Italian Job (either one) then you’re familiar with the banked oval rooftop test track on top of Fiat’s old Lingotto factory in Turin. Last week, 150 Vespas and Lambrettas held a race up through the spiral … Continued
Scooters are effeminate, a bit silly and just not serious transportation, right? Well, what if riding one could decrease the risk of future wars and save you money? It’s estimated that if just 10 percent of American car drivers shifted … Continued
Last week we exclusively broke news that Paolo Timoni had resigned his position as President and CEO of Piaggio Group Americas. Timoni’s time at Piaggio was controversial, including years of unprecedented success, but also years of unprecedented struggle. We reached … Continued
Is there any device in the entire world which evokes a more direct man/machine relationship than a kick starter? That’s what the 2011 Vespa PX125 and 150 are all about: rediscovering that connection in an age of bike-as-appliance. Features like … Continued
It might not look like it, but this isn’t a classic Vespa, it’s a new model for 2011. Word is, it’ll be equipped with a hand gear change and a two-stroke engine, basically, it’ll be the engaging, exciting Vespa of … Continued