Classic Scene Blog Vespa & Lambretta

The Piaggio Ape - A legend on three wheels comes to an end

Created by Dietrich Limper at 10:12 on December 5, 2024

The Ape, named after the Italian word for "bee", was first presented as a concept at the International Bicycle and Motorcycle Show in Milan on 23 November 1946. A preview was held at the end of… Read more

Vespa and Lambretta exhibition in Blaubeuren

Created by Dietrich Limper at 10:11 on November 22, 2024

In just a few hours, the small town of Blaubeuren in Baden-Württemberg will have one more attraction to look forward to for its almost 13,000 inhabitants and hopefully many visitors. The Vespa clubThe… Read more

Vespa Wheelie: Crash course with Nicola L'Impennatore

Created by Dietrich Limper at 13:11 on November 5, 2024

Nicola L'Impennatore 's Vespa stunt show was certainly one of the highlights of our 30th anniversary celebrations at the SIP Open Day in May 2024. The positively crazy Italian enchanted the audience Read more

Vespa Clubs in Argentina: XII. National and International Meeting

Created by Dietrich Limper at 12:10 on October 30, 2024

Dr José María "Pachu" Pasciullo from Rosario, Argentina, has sent us a detailed report on Vespa activities and the lively Vespa scene in South America. Under the leadership of the Vespa Club Rosario Read more

125 cc Cylinder for Vespa Largeframe

Created by Jesco at 13:10 on October 15, 2024

In this video, Jesco introduces you to our world first, a 125 cc Cylinder specially developed by SIP Performance for all Vespa Largeframe Models with a displacement of 125 to 150 cc. The Cylinder… Read more

Vespas - pulled out of the flood

Created by Dietrich Limper at 09:10 on October 14, 2024

Peter Erhorn, who lives in Altomünster in the district of Dachau, is an experienced Vespa enthusiast and collector. The 64-year-old is a trained mechanic and worked as a test mechanic for… Read more

"Kickstart Lever", the custom show for scooters

Created by Jesco at 12:10 on October 8, 2024

Rome, the Italian capital, is always worth a visit for countless reasons. However, there is not often the opportunity to attend a custom show for classic scooters there. The "Eternal City MotorcycleIn… Read more

Christa Solbach - Miss Vespa from Germany

Created by Dietrich Limper at 10:10 on October 1, 2024

Christa Solbach began travelling the world on her Vespa at the tender age of 16 - conquering countries and hearts alike. At the end of her adventurous journey, she found herself in Rome. Her… Read more

Vesbeachi 2024 - Meeting for Vespa, Lambretta, Schwalbe and more!

Created by Dietrich Limper at 13:09 on September 27, 2024

Vesbeachi 2024 - the open-brand Tin Scooter meeting on the beach has become an integral part of the Tin Scooter scene over the past four years and is now a kind of festival for all Vespa, Lambretta, Read more

Vespa meeting in Colombia

Created by Dietrich Limper at 12:09 on September 19, 2024

Miguel González has sent us a report that once again shows how widespread the passion for the Vespa and other scooters is around the globe. His story is set in Colombia and tells of the most beautiful… Read more

Vespa tour: Shrimp Run 2024

Created by Dietrich Limper at 08:09 on September 18, 2024

Thomas Hollænder from Denmark mesmerised us some time ago with the video of his trip to Italy, which attracted a lot of attention. Now he has followed up with a film about one of the biggest scooter Read more

Isle of Wight: International Scooter Rally 2024

Created by Dietrich Limper at 13:09 on September 16, 2024

The Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of Great Britain, stretches over 381 square kilometres and is home to around 150,000 people. The administrative centre is the tranquil town of… Read more

Through autumn and winter on the Vespa & Lambretta

Created by Dietrich Limper at 09:09 on September 16, 2024

Many scooters are symbols of style and freedom and offer a wonderful way to enjoy the riding experience on the road. While riding a Vespa or Lambretta through the city or along country roads is a pure Read more

Glemseck 101, August 2024: the fastest Vespas & Lambrettas among themselves

Created by Jesco at 12:09 on September 12, 2024

Glemseck 101 - the biggest motorbike event in Europe - allowed classic scooters to take part in its 1/8-mile race for the first time last year. With around 40,000 spectators and its race for custom Read more

Glemseck 101, August 2024: Fastest Vespas & Lambrettas vs. fastest motorbikes

Created by Jesco at 10:09 on September 6, 2024

Europe's largest motorbike event, Glemseck 101, allowed classic scooters to roll onto the starting line of its 1/8-mile race for the first time last year. Glemseck 101 is an event of superlatives and Read more

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