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By: 2strokebuzz » Blog Archive » New Ape, VespaS and Hybrids from Piaggio

2strokebuzz » Blog Archive » New Ape, VespaS and Hybrids from Piaggio — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:03:01 +0000

[...] The Vespa S was announced last fall among several other models. It seemed to have been buried in Piaggio’s priorities at the time, though it got a fantastic reception from the press. Now with the top-priority Piaggio MP3 entrenched in scooterdom worldwide, Vespa is releasing the S in 50cc and 125cc versions. The design is a tribute to the smallframe Vespa, notably the square-headlight Vespa S, and it’s nearly entirely successful visually, no other modern Vespa comes so close to emulating the details, lines and style of the vintage models we all love. The only conceivable complaint (at least on paper) is the displacement, but we’d argue that the owner of such a lovely scooter deserves to be cursed with the speed of its ancestors. Bravo, Piaggio, bring it to America ASAP. [...]

By: girlbike.com >> embracing two wheels for every day transportation

girlbike.com >> embracing two wheels for every day transportation — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:13:06 +0000

[...] So, I got a couple notices of news stories today about the Vespa S – a new Vespa that appears to be a blend of an LX with distinct Vespa 50 Special touches including a rectangular headset and headlight, racing seat, fender crest, and the lack of a plastic front glove compartment. I first heard of it on 2strokebuzz last fall, but then I hadn’t heard a word about it until now. Take a look here and here. [...]

By: kennethlee

kennethlee — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:40:33 +0000

Nice write up. Just so you know, not all the folks at vespa dealerships know less than the average 2strokebuzz reader :) But I know what you mean… Piaggio doesnt really disseminate info about what is or isnt being released in the U.S. very quickly. If I ever get relevant info before you do, ill be sure to chime in.

Lee – Vespa Utah

By: illnoise

illnoise — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:51:58 +0000

Link fixed, thanks. At the moment it’s just the Gileras and Vespas, but I’ll add more tonight. The Piaggio writeup, with more info on the 400ie and BV cruiser will be posted tonight if I can stay up that long.

By: Dudel

Dudel — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 23:16:39 +0000

The ‘2006 EICMA Gallery’ link doesn’t work.

The Gilera 500 3-wheeler and Gilera 800 scooter are getting all the EICMA news. I’m trying to find more information on the Piaggio MP3 400ie and the Piaggio Beverly 500 Cruiser.

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By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:55:34 +0000

I dig that new S a lot. If it hits these shores in two stroke form I’d seriously consider buying one new. That’s hot. The 50 Special is the only specific model with it’s own catchy song in two languages.

By: matty

matty — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:29:08 +0000

Man what’s with all the scooter talk on 2SB as of late, where the articles about music Brooke has never heard of and soccer! Kinda dig the new S.

By: illnoise

illnoise — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:24:22 +0000

Brooke and I have been talking about this lately… Despite all the talk of Euro and U.S. emissions laws changing, it really doesn’t seem like there’s been much of an effect in the number of 50cc 2-strokes out there. The current U.S.-spec 50 is the Hi-Per4, so Vespa is probably playing it safe and not bringing in any 2-strokes from now on (goodbye 50 special), but Brooke insists there are at least as many 2-stroke 50s out now than ever before, even in the U.S.

By: morrisseyscoot

morrisseyscoot — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:54:34 +0000

whoa new 50cc 2 stroke? WTF?!!!!!!!