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 moreOn the Vespa through the kingdom A road trip is the ultimate dream for many travel lovers and the epitome of freedom, liveliness, experience and spontaneity. Not knowing in the morning where to sleep in the evening or just stopping when the perfect scenery opens up and taking photos. Whether alone and closely connected with […]
Read moreChugging along the Alpine highways toward Italy on a Vespa sounds tempting. If you don’t mind having to look into the exhaust of other two-wheelers on an incline, you can of course also ride a small, i.e. less powerful Vespa. This is then in any case comfortable, because it does not go faster. So the […]
Read moreBye-bye, boring plastic parts! With the new SIP STYLE Parts made of CNC machined aluminum, your Vespa GTS 2023 FL becomes the ultimate eye-catcher. The design is faithfully based on the original component, so that the style of the Vespa is not disturbed. But through the material upgrade to aluminum CNC, compared to conventional plastic, […]
Read moreThe Vespa Road Trip to the Netherlands takes riders to the most beautiful cities of our neighbor and across the vast countryside along the coast. It is a tour without a safety net. There are no escort vehicles. The luggage and if necessary tents as well as tools and spare parts are distributed on individual […]
Read moreEvery Vespa fan knows this situation:When it comes to a breakdown or any malfunction on the scooter, then guaranteed at the wrong time. Whereby the question arises: Is there even a right time for a breakdown or a failure?We press the start button of our Vespa. What happens? NOTHING. Absolutely dead. Not even a clack […]
Read moreAt the latest, when our electric ignition does not work, one thing is certain: the kickstarter can be an extremely useful aid. How do I start the Vespa with a kickstarter? Tip: It can be heard and felt that the piston moves in the cylinder as soon as we depress the start pedal. So far […]
Read moreA first steep ascent of a mountain or even a pass road with a Vespa that is slowing down and whose revs keep dropping. This scenario has been the cause of many a shifting error in the past, which initially makes it impossible to pass the climb in a relaxed manner, as the momentum and […]
Read moreWe know that the air pressure in tires have nothing (at least not directly) to do with the designations in meteorology of high pressure and low pressure.The tire pressure, on the other hand, is responsible for driving safety. What happens if the tires of our scooter do not have the correct air pressure? Too little […]
Read moreTorque Drive converter from SIP Performance for perfect power transmission of the power. A tuned engine can bring fun and joy, but what good is the best tuned engine if the transmission does not bring the performance to the road? SIP has therefore now released the SIP PERFORMANCE Torque Driver converter for various PIAGGIO engines. […]
Read moreThe 2023 season has begun! Wearing the right clothes is very important when it comes to scooters, motorcycles or bikes. SIP Scootershop offers a wide range of clothing so that you are always safe and stylish on the road. In the SIP online store you will find a wide selection of pants, jackets, gloves, protective […]
Read moreTwo-stroke oil, the elixir of life for all older Vespas. In many cases, the effect of the oil is underestimated, and its absence is usually only noticed when damage has already occurred. The tasks of the two-stroke oil are very simple. The main task of the oil film in the barrel path of the cylinder […]
Read moreThe accessories market for sports levers for Modern Vespa continues to grow, restrictions in the functional possibilities are almost non-existent. In the abundance of accessories, however, there are only a few brake levers that really represent the ultimate. With the SIP PERFORMANCE sport levers SIP sets a sign and delivers a high-quality brake lever that […]
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