In the first part of our series "Buying advice for used Vespas", our experts Nico and Jesco set out to search the internet with a budget of 4,000 euros. Jesco finally found what he was looking for and... Read more

Since 3 March 2025, our dear friends from neighbouring Austria have had a new Federal Chancellor - MP Christian Stocker, previously Secretary General of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) for three yea... Read more

Hello everyone, I'm Daniel from Aachen, and today I'd like to introduce you to my 1959 Vespa VBA 150, which I've converted into my very own "DeepStance" project. Before I get started, a big thank you ... Read more

Some bikes offer more than just speed - they bring style, tradition and a touch of Mediterranean flair, even in the middle of winter. For those who like to enjoy life in a slightly slower lane, a cust... Read more

Two years ago, the Italian company Piaggio started launching limited Vespa editions on the market based on the twelve years of the Asian lunar calendar: the so-called "Lunar Collection". 2023 was the ... Read more

A few years ago, Trevor Woolfson, a partner at Vespa South Africa, vented his anger about the morning traffic jam and travelling to school with his three children with an extraordinary idea: he built ... Read more

We have put together some tried-and-tested and simple tips for winterising your Vespa or scooter. If you prepare your scooter well, you will be rewarded with a problem-free start next spring!If you wi... Read more

This time I'm introducing you to two-stroke oils and giving recommendations for their use. I have a preference for the economical dosing of high-quality, modern oils to protect both health and the env... Read more

Today we are looking at a topic that may seem simple at first glance: replacing the Grips on a Vespa or Lambretta. However, it often turns out that this supposedly easy task can become a source of fru... Read more

The custom scooters that have been created at SIP Scootershop in recent years have won prizes, set records and made a name for themselves in the scene. For example the classic Vespa Rally "Street Cust... Read more

The engine of the Vespa GS3 is overhauled"The engine was given a general overhaul. As this project took many years, various parts were added. With the appearance of the QUATTRINI M1XL 172 cc direct in... Read more

Über die erste Version der Vespa SS 180 erzählte Alex vor vielen Jahren:„Kaum ein Fahrzeug ist ein ähnlicher Sympathieträger wie die Vespa. Egal wo man damit hinkommt, Leute reagieren positiv auf eine... Read more

We can hardly wait! Finally, our popular Open Day is back on 31 May 2025 (10:00 to 17:00 Clock), to which we invite you all. And there will be a lot going on in, at and around the SIP Scootershop head... Read more

Report in the current issue of WORLD OF BIKE No. 301 / January 2025Three decades of Vespa passion: the history of SIP Scootershop"With a passion for the Vespa and a visionary idea, Alexander Barth and... Read more

SIP Scootershop, a company with 170 employees, has been one of the leading addresses for scooter and Vespa enthusiasts for 30 years. On 14 January 2025, the management invited the entire team to an in... Read more

A guest article by Sebastian Meier:With the increasing popularity of E-Scooters as a flexible and environmentally friendly means of transport in German cities, the need to deal with the legal framewor... Read more

In March 2020, we already reported on this topic once and compared the acquisition costs with the rental fees for an e-scooter. The result was quite clear: the cost of a rental scooter used for the da... Read more

SIP Scootershop presents: "The Beast"! The SEGWAY-NINEBOT Max G30D II e-scooter is a true marvel of technology in and of itself, but even more can be made of it. And that's where MONORIM comes in: the... Read more

E-bikes have become an absolute trend in the bicycle sector in recent years. The German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV) reported at the beginning of 2024: "The ZIV puts the number of e-bikes at 11 ... Read more

Differences between Engine tuning and software tuningE-bike tuning is a hotly debated topic among cyclists who want to get more performance out of their electric companion. There are often two main ap... Read more

E-bike tuning offers bike enthusiasts fascinating opportunities to unleash the full performance potential of their e-bikes. Sophisticated tuning chips from brands such as SpeedBox, PearTune, VOLspeed,... Read more