Classic Scene Blog Vespa & Lambretta
The Piaggio Ape - A legend on three wheels comes to an end
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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