If you like open-face helmets and a bit of colour, these bright new Vespa V-Stripe helmets might be perfect for you. As a scooter brand, the idea is obviously to suit commuters and city dwellers. So you get a demi-jet design which should offer good all-round vision, and also means the V-stripe lids should fit […]
New 70th Anniversary Vespa Young Collection For Fans
Do you like iconic Italian scooters? Would you like to wear one on a T-shirt, whilst drinking from a mug covered in Vespas? Well, turn down your Paul Weller CD, unzip your Harrington jacket and enjoy the new 70th Anniversary Vespa Young Collection. Although we’re not sure ‘young’ and ’70th Anniversary’ really fit in the […]
New Vespa Handlebar Lock for Simple Scooter Security
There are a number of ways to deter thieves from stealing your motorcycle or scooter. Sadly none of them are impregnable to someone really determined. But even a simple security measure can make you pride and joy harder to pinch. And that can be enough to persuade a casual thief to pick on someone else. […]
Vespa Cufflinks and Bracelets for Scooter Fans
These came out a while ago, but we figured it was worth sharing the Vespa cufflinks and bracelets for scooter fans. Especially if you’re struggling with Christmas or birthday presents. Obviously they’ll also work for anyone who is into Mod or vintage fashion and design. The Vespa cufflinks cover two models. The Vespa Primavera cufflinks […]
Vespa Scooters Get Watsonian Sidecars For Cute Combo
As a middle-aged male motorcyclist, I generally don’t use words like ‘adorable’ much. But it’s hard to describe a Vespa GTS or GTV fitted with a Watsonian GP Manx sidecar as anything other than cute. Just look at it! From a practical point of view, it’s not going to be the fastest outfit in the […]
Vespa Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Italian scooter firm Vespa started producing scooters in 1946 after Piaggio switched from producing fighter planes to cheap transport. Since the first enclosed MP5 Paperino and the MP6 which led to the company name, more than 150 different models, version and variations have been produced, and over 18 million have been sold. So some new […]
Bright New Vespa Colors Helmets
The Italian-made Vespa Colors Helmets come in four shades which are impossible to ignore. The classic Jet scooter and motorcycle helmet comes in a choice of Nuclear Red, Grapes Blu, Apple Green or Sun Yellow. And you can see how well the paint choice lives up to those names. We’re not sure we’ve ever seen […]