All scooter riders will agree that a tire is round. However, there is much more to know about it. In addition to elementary knowledge, of course, there is also some information that is not absolutely necessary, but nevertheless helpful. The first part of this tire series will provide a brief overview of the different types […]
Read moreIn spring, we were still present on the big world stage at the Vespa World Days 2024 in Pontedera, then we took a big leap to Portugal, to the Algarve. More precisely, to the magical town of Serpa, where the Vespa Club de Lisboa organized its 24th Ibero Vespa. Now we are back in German […]
Read moreAs is so often the case in life, there are also things in our Vespas that are not absolutely necessary for proper use, but nevertheless have a positive effect. There are various ways to benefit from additives. For example, additives can be used in the coolant, in the oil or in the gear oil, depending […]
Read moreWhat do you think of when you hear Portugal?Of course, the white beaches of the Algarve immediately spring to mind. It is known worldwide for its beautiful beaches, plenty of sunshine, good food and drink and, last but not least, a culture that is second to none. Nobody thinks of the Vespa at first. But […]
Read moreIt has now become a rarity for a Vespa to be ridden with its original exhaust. No wonder, because the number of exhaust systems on the market is huge. It goes without saying that the various models have individual advantages and disadvantages and differ in terms of sound and performance. For the best personal purchase […]
Read moreSauba davasaka!That’s what “good day” means in the national language of Sri Lanka, where we are heading in part 3 of our series on vespa cultures around the world.The island nation in the Indian Ocean was a British colony under the name Ceylon until 1972. We leave this popular and more than dreamlike vacation destination […]
Read moreWith good care, a Vespa can grow old quite comfortably. Here you can find out the best way to achieve this.
Read moreThere are as many opinions on this subject as there are “Vespisti” (that’s what scooter riders call themselves internally). To make the decision easier, here are some facts in comparison.The following applies equally to all standsNever jack up or down with the engine running. The most impossible accidents have already happened, as can be seen […]
Read moreThe Vespa from the collaboration of Vespuci and Hammerstout has been released under the name Explorer and is ideal for off-road adventures in style.
Read moreHere you can find out what you should look out for in a tachometer and how it can be changed.
Read moreA flat tire is always inconvenient. How it occurs, what you can do and how to prevent it, we explain in this article.
Read moreIt’s not just older Vespa riders who know the problem of losing or misplacing their set of keys. Even worse, however, is when the key has broken off in the lock. As a rule, the only last resort is a drill. Only with great effort and a high risk of further damage is it then […]
Read moreThe Vespa, with all its colors and shapes, has long been a cult. As the owner of this two-wheeler from Italy, which was first built in the 1960s, there is no doubting the special nature of the vehicle. Many of the enthusiasts would also like to tinker a little with their gem themselves. Their Vespa […]
Read moreTaking your Vespa out for a spin without tyres – impossible. Until now, one could always fall back on a wide range of different scooter tyres. Due to persistent supply problems of raw materials and a simultaneous shortage of labour, Heidenau, the largest German manufacturer of scooter tyres, stopped the production of scooter tyres at […]
Read moreA ride on a Vespa can be achieved in a number of ways. But is buying or leasing the smarter decision?
Read moreHow can the Vespa be properly protected and what can be done in the worst case, you can find out here
Read moreWithout a crankshaft, there is no running Vespa. This is how the relevance of the crankshaft in a Vespa can be described in five words. The task of the crankshaft is to convert the energy generated by combustion into a rotary motion. With the help of the connecting rod, a torque is generated which drives […]
Read moreSIP Scootershop is one of the world’s leading mail order shops for Vespa accessories and spare parts, with more than 300,00 customers worldwide, from over 50 countries. The stock comprises more than 55,000 different items, with a daily dispatch of up to 1,000 packages.But if you really want to experience the Vespa feeling live, you […]
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