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20 June 2026

Vespa at 80 years

One of the most recognisable two wheelers turns 80 this year. Here we give you a brief run down of some of Vespa’s more significant models.   On April 23, 1946, a simple idea rolled out of post-war Italy and into history. What began as an affordable two-wheeled solution for a country rebuilding itself would become one of the most
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20 June 2026
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Vespa at 80 years

One of the most recognisable two wheelers turns 80 this year. Here we give you a brief run down of some of Vespa’s more significant models.   On...
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30 July 2025
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Vespa turns 80 soon and invites you to party in Rome

In 2026, Vespa will turn 80. And it intends to celebrate this milestone in Rome between the 25th and the 28th of June. It is expected to be...
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23 June 2025
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Vespa Unveils Officina 8 Honouring Its Experimental Origins

Vespa has launched another special edition scooter dubbed Officina 8 (Sprint or Gtv). It pays tribute to the brand’s creative roots. Officina 8 was the department of the...
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17 May 2024
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Vespa Day – Join the celebrations next weekend

The new 2024 Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint S will be unveiled to the public at an upcoming Auckland event. Vespa Day marks the 78th anniversary of the...
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17 April 2024
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Piaggio celebrates milestone with Vespa 140th of Piaggio

Piaggio, established in 1884, turns 140 soon and Vespa is celebrating this birthday with a special edition known as the Vespa 140th of Piaggio. Not only is it...
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15 February 2024
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Fire-breathing Vespa

To mark the Year of the Dragon, Vespa has released a limited-edition offering, this one dubbed the Vespa 946 Dragon. Of the 1888 to be made, just a...
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2 July 2023
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New Vespa GTV Adds Pomp and Ponies

Since it first went on sale in 2006, Vespa Gtv has been the Vespa with the most retro of looks thanks to the use of the low-set headlight...
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6 October 2022
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Vespa updates range-topping GTS models

The town and country Vespa GTS has been facelifted, with subtle restyling of the modern retro look, along with extra colourways added. There are also extra tech features...
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9 September 2022
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New Vespa colours to brighten up summer

Vespa scooters are always hip, and now even more so, the Primavera and Sprint gaining striking new colours as part of the Vespa Colour Collection 2022. The Primavera...
30 July 2025
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Vespa turns 80 soon and invites you to party in Rome

In 2026, Vespa will turn 80. And it intends to celebrate this milestone in Rome between the 25th and the 28th of June. It is expected to be the biggest celebration in the history of the brand. Tens of thousands of Vespa enthusiasts will descend on the city from all over the world. They are united by their passion for
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23 June 2025
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Vespa Unveils Officina 8 Honouring Its Experimental Origins

Vespa has launched another special edition scooter dubbed Officina 8 (Sprint or Gtv). It pays tribute to the brand’s creative roots. Officina 8 was the department of the Piaggio plant in Pontedera where the Vespa design and engineering took place.  This historical workshop, active since the 1950s, housed Vespa’s development team of engineers, designers and test riders. All collaborated to
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17 May 2024
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Vespa Day – Join the celebrations next weekend

The new 2024 Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint S will be unveiled to the public at an upcoming Auckland event. Vespa Day marks the 78th anniversary of the company and is taking place next Saturday (25th May) at 230 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland, from 4pm until 9.30pm. Some tickets are still available here Both bikes get significant updates for 2024 including
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17 April 2024
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Piaggio celebrates milestone with Vespa 140th of Piaggio

Piaggio, established in 1884, turns 140 soon and Vespa is celebrating this birthday with a special edition known as the Vespa 140th of Piaggio. Not only is it a limited edition (just 140 units, naturally) but it will also be available for four days only, from 18 to 21 April, coinciding with the Vespa World Days 2024 rally. It can
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