Vespa Nation | Vespa Motor Scooters

Scooters re-emerging in Memphis as fun, economical transportation

Vespa and Piaggio in Memphis Photo by Mike Maple The bumper sticker slogan about motorcycle safety may need an update as more Memphis consumers are getting their two-wheeled kicks on Euro-inspired motorbikes. An informal look on drives around Midtown and Downtown easily reveals the trend, helmeted riders atop compact scooters with either curvy, European lines or quick-angled Japanese designs. Linda Casals, owner of Metro Moto on Poplar, says she has seen a steady increase in showroom traffic since her Vespa and Piaggio dealership opened last September. But no matter what they ride, scooter riders are easily ...

Vespa GTV 300i.e.

GTV 300i.e. “Via Montenapoleone” New Limited Edition Vepsa launched at Eicma 2009. Introducing the VESPA GTV 300 “Via Montenapoleone”. The GTV "Via Montenapoleone" is the latest version of the highest Vespa engine capacity ever produced, and underneath its more elegant vestment beats the heart of a 300 cc engine. The special and exclusive version of the extraordinarily elegant Vespa GTV draws its inspiration from the world of fashion, art and design, and is called the “Via Montenapoleone” in clear reference to the exclusiveness and elegance that distinguishes Vespa. Vespa GTV “Via Montenapoleone” shines ...

Herb Chambers Vespa of Boston – Vespa Sale

Herb Chambers Vespa Spring Bliss! $500 off 2008, 2009, 2010 Vespa 150's $400 off 2008, 2009, 2010 Vespa LX 50 To celebrate the Riding Season Vespa is rolling out a special offer on its most popular models...the Vespa 150's and the classic LX 50. From May 15, 2010 through July 15, 2010 customers purchasing a new and unused 2008, 2009 or 2010 carbureted Vespa S 150, Vespa LX 150 or Vespa LXV 150 motor scooter at participating dealerships will receive a $500 discount off the stated MSRP. Customers purchasing a 2008, 2009, 2010 two-valve engine LX 50 will receive a ...

Vespa Giveaway – Pour House Boston, MA

Pour & Score Vespa Giveaway at the Pour House! Enter to Win Every Sunday 4pm to 10pm CLICK HERE for Herb Chambers Vespa of Boston!

Vespa Nation – New Electronic Fuel Injected Vespa

Vespa unveils new 150cc electronic fuel-injected engine family NEW YORK, April 1, 2010 Italian manufacturer Piaggio, recognized for ground-breaking technology and legendary style, has equipped its 2011 Vespa S 150, LX 150 and LXV 150 models with new 150cc electronic fuel-injected engines that are even more miserly at the gas pump than the previous generation. Consuming 15 percent less fuel than its predecessor, the new powerplant wrings up to 85 miles out of each gallon of gas, all the while delivering an endless supply of fun and riding thrills. In addition, the new engine ...

Vespa Nation – The Iconic Vespa

Vespa: More than just a two-wheel ride By Tina Arceo-Dumlao Philippine Daily Inquirer THE ICONIC VESPA easily stands out—like the queen among the masses—from the crowd of cacophonic motorcycles that rule the congested streets of Metro Manila, and it makes no apologies for it. The Vespa of the Piaggio group of Italy, after all, is the only company that can claim to have invented the scooter. And as a testament to its timeless elegance, the core, revolutionary Vespa design has remained unchanged since the two-wheeler designed by aeronautical engineer Corradino D’ Ascanio first zipped through the streets of Pontedera, Italy, in April 1946. It is this ...

Condé Nast – Self Magazine Editor Lucy Danzinger Rides a Vespa to Work

Editors Riding Their Bikes in Droves to Condé Nast // Lucy Danziger.Photo: Patrick McMullan Self editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger has been leaving her bike at home these days, but only to avoid frozen toes. “Like even today, I was thinking I should have biked,” she said last night at a celebration for her new book, The Nine Rooms of Happiness, which she co-authored with psychiatrist Catherine Birndorf. But what about helmet hair? "Actually, helmets help your hair look good. They keep it in place," she said. And yes, she still wears Tory Burch when she rides to work. "Obviously a ...

How to Ride a Vespa Motor Scooter

How to Ride a Vespa Motor Scooter By Chris Gilliland, eHow Contributing Writer Nothing exudes 60s European retro more than a Vespa scooter. Riding a scooter can be more than just a personal declaration of style, it can be extremely practical as well. With an average of 65 miles to the gallon, easier parking capabilities and lower investment, a scooter may just be the right choice for urban transportation. If this is your first foray into the two-wheeled world, you may benefit from the information within. We will go over the basics of riding one of the world's most cherished scooters. Difficulty: Moderately Challenging Things You'll Need: * Vespa ...

Vespa Nation News – Amerivespa 2010 Rally

Scooter lovers test driving skills By Jennifer R. Lloyd - Express-News John Davenport/Express-News Passionate scooter riders of the Amerivespa 2010 rally descended upon San Antonio's East Side on Sunday, where riders pitted engine against engine in an obstacle course and raced to determine the most adept scooter driver in the nation.A rainbow of scooters, from vintage rides to the latest models, has been in San Antonio since Thursday. About 700 riders from across the country and abroad came for the national rally of the Vespa Club of America, said coordinator Dawn Brooks of San Antonio. Brooks ...

Vespa L.A. – Italian Cool

Scooting Around L.A. on a Vespa Courtesy of: Downtown News [caption id="attachment_309" align="alignnone" width="410" caption=""Italian Cool" Vespa of L.A."][/caption] Downtown resident Caroline Le Duc bought a scooter from Vespa of L.A. Roger Miyakawa opened the shop in November. Photo by Gary Leonard. Downtown Gets an Unlikely Business in a Little Tokyo Vespa Dealership by Richard Guzmán Published: Friday, February 26, 2010 4:22 PM PST DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - When Caroline Le Duc’s car broke down, she decided she needed some new wheels. But the 27-year-old Historic Core resident had other considerations too: She wanted to zip through traffic and save on gas. So when Le Duc went ...