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CUx Free Carrier Rack + 2nd Battery Offer

CUx Special Offer

Free Carrier Rack + 2nd Battery for $599!
Get ready for this electrifying offer!

Until 31st October, Super SOCO Australia is offering you the opportunity to upgrade your CUx smart scooter with a FREE Rear Carrier rack!

Plus, you’ll be able to add a second battery to double your range for just $599 when you purchase a new CUx online or in-store.

Worth over $1,600, there’s never been a better time to get a CUx in your garage and upgrade your smart scooter for just $599! Head into your nearest Super SOCO dealership or jump on our website to order your CUx online today.

Source: MCNews.com.au

Peugeot Django 150 free luggage rack offer

Peugeot Django 150 new colours – From $5,490 ride away


Peugeot Motocycles now has two new colours available for the Django 150 scooter, adding Sport Racing Green and Bright Polar White to the range, which is available for $5,490 ride away.

New Sport Racing Green Django 150 arrives in Australia
New Sport Racing Green Django 150 arrives in Australia

Also available is the Django 50, although it misses out on the new colour options. Both will also be available in the existing colour options which include Deep Ocean Blue, Elegant Grey, Satin Rouge Cherry, Dark Edition, Sport Grey, Dragon Red, Milky White and Ink Black. The Django 50 is $4,190 ride-away.

Django 150 in Bright Polar White
Django 150 in Bright Polar White

Both new colours are also included in the special offer which is running until October 31, with Django 50 or 150s ordered online receiving a free luggage rack valued at $280.

The Django 150 is currently $5,490 ride away
The Django 150 is currently $5,490 ride away

Both scoots come with a two-year, unlimited km warranty, with the Django 150 offering a couple of advantages, namely more power, ABS and fuel injection.

Peugeot Django 150
Peugeot Django 150

The two-tone bodywork, seat piping, and chrome trimming offer nostalgic stling, built on the brand’s rich history – the Peugeot Django neo-retro scooter is a call back to simpler times and the festive Parisian streets of the 1950s.

Peugeot Django 150
Peugeot Django 150

The Django also has a neatly integrated and lockable dual-compartment glove box with a 12-volt power socket for charging devices on the go, plus a helmet-size underseat compartment. Its low seat height and spacious, flat floorpan make it comfortable for riders of all sizes while its minimal overall weight and compactness make it easy to manoeuvre and handle.

Peugeot Django 150
Peugeot Django 150

You can check out the Peugeot Australia website for more information, to order online, or check out finance options. Both models are also LAMS legal, making for a great starting point on two wheels.

New Sport Racing Green Django 150 arrives in Australia
Sport Racing Green Django 150
Peugeot Django 150
Peugeot Django 150

Source: MCNews.com.au

Kymco Like 125 available for $3,290 ride away until November

Kymco Like 125


Kymco have just launched their ‘I Like it’ campaign offering the Like 125 scooter for just $3,290 ride-away in Pearl White with colour matched top-box, compared to the usual price of $3,090 plus on-road costs.

Kymco Like 125 currently on special until November
Kymco Like 125 currently on special until November

The Kymco Like family are known for bulletproof engineering, practicality and an exceptional price point, making for an ideal commuter.

The Like 150 S was recently added to the family roster with the same core principles, but it’s the Like 125 currently available with this special offer.

Kymco Like 125
Kymco Like 125

Kymco Like 125 features

  • Simple twist-and-go automatic transmission
  • Compact: 12-inch wheels
  • 116 kg dry weight
  • Low 780mm seat height;
  • 125 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine (6.9 kW)
  • Electric start
  • Steering lock
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Spacious colour-coded white top box
  • Fuel capacity: 7 litres
  • Charging port
  • Fold-out pillion foot pegs and grabrail
  • Three-year unlimited-kilometre factory warranty

Find your local Kymco dealer for more information on the ‘KYMCO I Like it’ campaign, or for more information on the Like 125 click here (link).

The $3,290 ride away pricing is valid until November 30, 2021, with a normal retail price of $3,090 plus on-road costs. The Like 125 is only available in Pearl White for the promotional price, but also comes in Black and Bright Red at normal pricing.

Kymco Like 125
Kymco Like 125

Kymco 125 Like Specifications
Engine: Air-cooled, four-stroke SOHC single-cylinder
Capacity: 125 cc
Fueling: Carburetor
Claimed power: 6.9 kW (9.3 hp) at 7500 rpm
Type: Twist and go CVT automatic
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Twin shocks
Front brakes: 220 mm disc
Rear brake: 180 mm disc
Wheels: 12-inch
Tyres: 110/70-12 front, 130/70-12 rear
Claimed dry weight: 116 kg
Seat height: 790 mm
Fuel capacity: Seven litres

Source: MCNews.com.au

Kymco expand scooter range with new Like 150 S

2021 Kymco Like 150 S

Based on the popular Like 150 R, an Aussie favourite thanks to its compelling integration of retro syling bit with modern convenience and performance, the Like 150 S not only continues the classic and practical theme but also adds extra sport and agility into the scooter equation.

2021 Kymco Like 150 S

This new point of reference for the Like 150 S is reflected in a more streamlined dash, slimmer headlight, new pillion grabrail, new front vent and new muffler cover. In addition, black (piping, forks, front vent, headlight bezel, mirrors) has become the more dominant trim compared to chrome and silver.

2021 Kymco Like 150 S

The Like 150 S is now available in an eye-catching orange livery for $4490 plus on-road costs, which includes Kymco’s three-year factory warranty. The Like 150 R retails for $4990 plus on-road costs.

150cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke SOHC single-cylinder

The vibrant new look of the Like 150 S is underpinned by a 9.9 kW (13.3 hp) four-valve fuel-injected engine – still the most powerful in class – which is now smoother and quieter than ever thanks to recent refinements like using helical gears in the CVT twist-and-go transmission.

The Like 150 S also takes advantage of chassis updates across the Like line-up, including the adoption of a bi-beam frame and repositioning of the fuel tank to lower the centre of gravity. The Like 150 S is also 5kg lighter than the Like 150 R, too, thanks to the absence of a carrier and top box.

Traditional telescopic forks and twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers look after suspension duties, while high-rigidity and light-weight 12-inch wheels contribute to the Like’s agile handling.

12-inch rims

The Like 150 S is fitted with dual channel Bosch anti-lock braking, and it has ample under seat storage and a glove box compartment.

Convenience of a glovebox with charging port

Find a Kymco dealer here

2021 Kymco Like 150 S Specifications

  • Engine – 150cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke SOHC single-cylinder
  • Induction – Electronic fuel injection
  • Claimed maximum power: 9.9 kW (13.3 hp)
  • Top Speed – 110 km/h
  • Type: Twist and go CVT automatic
  • Front suspension: Telescopic fork, 95 mm travel
  • Rear suspension: Twin shocks, adjustable for preload, 86 mm travel
  • Front brakes: 220mm disc with twin-piston caliper, ABS
  • Rear brake: 220mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS
  • Tyres: 110/70-12 front, 130/70-12 rear
  • Claimed dry weight: 115kg
  • Seat height: 790mmFuel capacity: 6.8 litres
  • Price: $4490 plus on-road costs
  • Colour: Orange
  • Warranty: Three years, unlimited kilometres

Source: MCNews.com.au

Super Soco’s CPx full size electric scooter arrives

Super Soco CPx full size electric scooter arrives


Super Soco’s CPx is now arriving in Australia. The CPx is the brands first full-size, high output electric scooter and you can check it out now at your local dealership, assuming you’re not in lockdown!

Super Soco CPx

The CPx has already proven itself as a successful model in the UK and has been designed from the ground up to meet the needs of the urban professional and the CPx is now Britain’s top selling scooter.

The CPx lands in Australia from $7690 Ride Away.

Super Soco CPx

A 16” front and 14” rear wheel set-up promises stable and smooth handling paired with supple suspension.

The single disc front and rear are linked by a combined braking system which means that only one finger is required to activate both brakes.

Braking comes via a pair of disc brakes which are linked via CBS for added safety.

A screen and luggage rack are included as standard.

Super Soco CPx

Four-kW of emission free power provides performance comparable to 125 cc scooter and the CPX comes standard with a single removable Lithium Ion ATL pouch cell battery that provides a range of over 60 kilometres.  A full recharge is possible in just 3-4 hours via the standard charging system.  A second battery can be fitted that will double that range and is a $2300 option.  Top speed is quoted as 90 km/h.

Super Soco CPx

The CPx comes installed with an advanced battery management system to keep your batteries in peak condition for longer. USB charging is available to keep you connected on the go and the CPx also benefits from a reverse function to help you manoeuvre easily into even the tightest of spots. Keyless ignition, an in-built alarm and a wheel locking function are all standard features.

Super Soco CPx

The CPx will be available in three colours including Sonic Silver, Titanium Grey and Phantom Black, from $7,690 Ride-Away.

For more information check out the Super Soco Australia website (vmotosoco.com.au).

Source: MCNews.com.au

New BMW CE 04 electromobility scooter from $20,350

BMW CE 04

BMW CE 04

While the likes of Ducati and MV Agusta are releasing news of E-Bike partnerships and products more akin to bicycles, a few hours further north the Germans are readying to release a new EV motorcycle platform in the first-quarter of 2022 when the new BMW CE 04 arrives to spearhead BMW’s electromobility strategy for the urban environment.  The new EV scooter will be priced from $20,350 +ORC.

BMW CE 04

The CE 04 is a production ready model that has its origins in the BMW Motorrad Concept Link originally showcased in 2017 followed by the Definition CE 04 prototype first unveiled in 2020.

BMW CE 04

The newest member of BMW’s zero emission fleet features electric drive, modern futuristic design and innovative connectivity solutions.

BMW CE 04

A maximum output of 31 kW (42 hp) propels the CE 04 from 0 to 50 km/h in 2.6-seconds. A reduced output version will be available in some markets where the L3e-A1 vehicle class attracts reduced licencing requirements.  Both versions will be suitable for highway use with a maximum speed of 120 km/h. 

BMW CE 04

The new BMW CE 04 has a battery cell capacity of 60.6 Ah (8.9 kWh), providing a range of 130 kilometres (reduced output version: 100 km).

BMW CE 04

The new BMW CE 04 has a permanent magnet electric motor mounted in the frame between the battery and the rear wheel, as used in a similar form in BMW cars such as the 225xe Active Tourer.

BMW CE 04

The lithium-ion battery is charged using the integrated charging device either at a regular household socket, a wallbox or a public charging station. When the battery is completely flat, charging time ideally lasts 4 hours and 20 minutes. With the quick charger available as an optional extra with an output of up to 6.9 kW (2.3 kW is the standard level), charging time is reduced to just 1 hour and 40 minutes when the battery is completely flat. If the battery level is only 20 per cent and the battery is charged to 80 per cent, the charging time is reduced to just 45 minutes with the optional quick charger. Depending on the market, the standard charging cable with a charging capacity of 2.3 kW comes as standard with the BMW CE 04.

In the same way as with BMW automobiles, BMW Charging solutions are also available for the BMW CE 04 for charging at home, on the road and at work.

A traction control system is available on the new BMW CE 04 and is comparable to the Automatic Stability Control in BMW motorcycles with combustion engines. ASC limits engine torque in relation to rear wheel slip. Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), available as an optional extra, provides even greater riding safety. DTC enables even more safe acceleration, especially in banking position.

BMW CE 04

The new BMW CE 04 features the three riding modes “ECO”, “Rain” and “Road” as standard. The additional “Dynamic” riding mode is also available as an ex works option, enabling the scooter to accelerate at an even swifter pace. Different braking energy regeneration levels are present dependent on the riding mode that is selected.

The main frame is a tubular steel construction. The front wheel is controlled by a telescopic fork with a slider tube diameter of 35 mm. Rear wheel control consists of a single-sided swing arm. At the rear, suspension and damping are performed by a directly controlled, fully covered spring strut. The new BMW CE 04 is fitted with generously sized tyres, with 120/70 R15 67H at the front and 160/60 R15 56H at the rear.

BMW CE 04

At the front, a twin disc brake ensures secure deceleration, supported by a single-disc system at the rear. In addition, BMW Motorrad ABS ensures a high level of active safety. ABS Pro, available as an optional extra, goes even further: By means of a banking sensor, ABS Pro also controls braking on bends, thereby offering the greatest possible safety.

BMW CE 04

The new BMW CE 04 comes fitted as standard with a 10.25-inch TFT colour screen with integrated map navigation and connectivity. The screen makes it possible to display a navigation map within the instrument cluster.

As you would expect LED lighting is employed across the machine and an adaptive turning light Headlight Pro will be available as an ex works option. 

BMW CE 04

The modern surface finish is in a striking Light White, complemented by matt black sections in the front and side areas as well as the “floating” seat. The rims feature a disc-wheel look. The new BMW CE 04 in Avantgarde Style (ex works option) appears in Magellan Grey metallic is supplemented with a black/orange seat, an orange wind deflector and various graphics.

BMW CE 04

BMW CE 04: $20,350* Standard specification

  • Liquid-cooled permanent magnet electric motor
  • 30 kW (42 hp) output
  • 62 Nm torque
  • 8.9 kWh air-cooled lithium ion high voltage battery
  • 2.3 kWh charger
  • Tooth-belt driven gearbox (total gear ratio: 10.5)
  • Dynamic Package (Headlight Pro, Adaptive Headlight, Daytime Riding Light, Riding Modes Pro, ABS Pro)
  • Comfort Package (Heated Grips and Backrest Comfort Seat)
  • Seat Heating
  • Tyre Pressure Control
  • Centre Stand
  • LED indicators
  • LED headlight and taillight
  • 10.25-inch TFT display
  • Ventilated mobile phone charging compartment
  • USB-C charging port
  • Front and side storage compartments
  • Light White paint

Options

  • Backrest Comfort Seat II: No cost option (note: recommended for riders above 190cm tall)
  • Windshield High: $140
  • Anti-theft alarm system: $375
  • 30A Quick Charger: $1,330

BMW CE 04 Avantgarde: $20,690*

Includes all standard specification from the CE 04 and adds the following:

  • Windshield High
  • Magellan Grey Metallic paint
  • Options
  • Backrest Comfort Seat II: No cost option (note: recommended for riders above 190cm tall)
  • Anti-theft alarm system: $375
  • 30A Quick Charger: $1,330

*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST, but excludes on-road costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW Motorrad dealer for all pricing enquiries.

BMW CE 04

Source: MCNews.com.au

One e-scooter marks new youth EV focus for Piaggio

Piaggio One


The Piaggio One marks the arrival of a new generation of e-scooters which the Italian brand describes as light and easy to ride while still delivering the traditional content of Piaggio scooters – quality, reliability and a robust chassis. It has just been launched in Beijing on Tik Tok, targeting younger riders.

Piaggio One e-scooter
Piaggio One e-scooter

The Piaggio One features technology such as a digital colour instrument panel with a sensor to adapt the background and luminosity to ambient conditions, full LED lights, a keyless start system, two motor maps.

Piaggio promise a comfortable riding position, a low seat, a flat roomy footplate, plus practical and robust pull-out footpegs for the passenger.

The Piaggio One is also the only e-scooter in its category to provide a capacious compartment below the seat. The Piaggio ONE will be available in several versions offering different powers (moped and motorcycle) and different ranges, all powered by an electric motor whose lithium ion batteries can be easily extracted for recharging at home or in the office.

Piaggio One e-scooter
Piaggio One e-scooter

We’re still waiting for more details, but the Piaggio One looks as though it could be a popular entry level option for younger riders.  It looks pretty good, and that’s a great start, particularly for the youth market it is aimed at.  We will wait and see how likely it is that the machine will be offered in Australia.

Source: MCNews.com.au

1947 Salsbury Model 85 Scooter: Drool-Worthy Dreamboat Could Be Yours

Ageless aerodynamics. 

Absolute cupboard of a caboose. 

The putter of perfection. 

All this and more could be yours for a minimum bid of $8,000. 

Am I kidding? Nope. Say hello to the Jetson family, folks.

BringATrailer has 3 days left on a bid for a vintage firetruck-red 1947 Model 85 scooter, and I’m digging the dynamics. What other scooter can brag gas/brake pedals, a spring-cushioned solo seat, and 1.5 cubic feet of storage capacity?

According to a report from RideApart, Salisbury started up with their scooter line in the 1930s, when post-Depression Americans were looking for a cheap commute. Amelia Earheart, female pilot, and icon of the times, was said to have served as an inspiration for Salsbury’s spiffy style.

And that’s not all. Style came with speed, even back then. The scooter’s top velocity is due to the 320cc fan-cooled, 6 hp side-valve motor and maxes out at a hair-raising 50 mph – pray you don’t hit the speed bumps the wrong way. 

black and white photo of a Salsbury Model 85, 1947

worker holding up examples of patented solid-state batteries

The Model 85 was acquired by its current owner in 1996 and has since been refurbished with chrome detailing, paint touch-ups, and a fine-tuned CVT – in this case, ‘CVT’ standing for ‘Constant Velocity Transmission,’ not ‘Continuously Variable Transmission,’ as is true for most modern CVTS with a hand throttle. 

Additional perk: only 1000 units of this model were made, with precious few remaining in such good shape. They sold for $800 back then, so the full accounting for inflation tips the scales at a neat $9500.  

It’s a bargain, and you know you want it – if only to putter about town and make your neighbors jelly.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Husqvarna showcase new EV scooter

Husqvarna EV E-Mobility range expands

Only days after confirming that their Pilen platform will see an electric variant added to their line-up, Husqvarna have overnight confirmed their first entry into the scooter market, via their new Vektorr Concept.

Vektorr Concept

The Vektorr Concept is the first electric scooter ever produced by Husqvarna Motorcycles and is aimed squarely at the urban commuter.

Vektorr Concept

Styled and ridden like a conventional scooter, the Vektorr Concept promises a modest top speed of 45 km/h and offer a range of up to 95 km.

Vektorr Concept

The Bltz Concept will also be on display at the exhibition. It makes short urban travel easy with a stand-up scooter that can be folded up and carried, for example indoors or onto public transport. The rider stands on the Bltz Concept.

Bltz Concept

Source: MCNews.com.au

Vespa cracks 19 million unit milestone in 75th year

75 years young and never more popular

Vespa celebrates 75 years and reaches the extraordinary milestone of 19 million units produced, beginning from the spring of 1946. The Vespa that celebrates the 19 million is a GTS 300 in 75th Anniversary Special Edition and was assembled in the Pontedera plant, where Vespa has been manufactured uninterrupted since 1946.

1945 Vespa MP6 Prototype

Halfway through the first decade of the new millennia, annual Vespa production was around 50 thousand units and, since then, constant and spectacular growth took it an excess of 100 thousand in 2007 and 200 thousand from 2018.

Vespsa is today manufactured out of three production sites: Pontedera, with production destined for Europe, the Americas and all the western markets; Vinh Phuc, in Vietnam, which serves the local market along with Australia, and India hosts the ultra-modern Baramati plant, opened in April 2012, where Vespas for the Indian and Nepalese markets are produced.

Vespa’s Pontedera plant, in Tuscany – 1950s

For its 75th birthday, Vespa introduces a special Vespa 75th series, available for Vespa Primavera (in the 50, 125 and 150 cc engine sizes) and for Vespa GTS (in the 125 and 300 cc engine sizes), limitedly to 2021.

75th Anniversary Vespa GTS 300

The body of Vespa 75th takes on the brand new metallic Giallo 75th colour which, designed expressly for this series, reinterprets colours in a modern key that were all the rage in the forties. The number 75 appears on the side panels and front mudguard in a more accentuated shade, creating an elegant tone-on-tone, as well on the front, where the traditional “necktie” is refined in a matte yellow pyrite colour.

75th Anniversary Vespa Primavera 150

Vespa was born out of the desire to create an innovative product for individual mobility. First a “motor scooter” was built on the model of small motorcycles for parachutists and then a prototype that revolutionised the concept that had dominated the classic motorcycling layout until then. A vehicle was created with a stress-bearing body, direct-drive, with the gear shift on the handlebar. The classic front fork disappeared in favour of a single-sided swingarm that made tyre changes easier and, above all, the frame disappeared, replaced by a stress-bearing body capable of protecting the rider from dirt and rumpled clothing. The Vespa design patent filing date is 23 April 1946.

1945 Vespa MP6 Prototype

After the years of rebirth, Vespa continued to strengthen through the generational renewal of the sixties. As cars and mass motorisation spread, Vespa offered salvation from traffic, with the versions in the smaller engine sizes catering to the growing youth market. Then, in the ‘70s, the signs of a growing ecological awareness and the first petrol crisis arrived, Vespa was the antidote to city pollution, able to zip through traffic and easily find parking.

Still built entirely out of steel to this day, Vespa has also carved out a modern legend and successfully blends heritage with modern technology in a way that no others has managed and continue to produce the world’s most evocative scooters.


Brief Vespa Timeline

Vespa’s Pontedera plant, in Tuscany

On 23 April 1946, Piaggio (founded in 1884) files the patent for “a motorcycle featuring a rational elemental and organic complex combined with frame and fenders and an engine hood covering all mechanical parts”. The Vespa is born. The motorised scooter with a 98 cc, 2T single-cylinder engine is built in the Pontedera plant, in Tuscany.

1946 Vespa 98

1948 – The Vespa 125 cc model is introduced.

Vespa 125, 1949 – The first 125cc Vespa came in 1948. It differed from the 98 not only in terms of its engine capacity, but also for the introduction of rear suspension; the front suspension was also modified

1949 – The Unione Italiana Vespa Riders, incorporating 30 clubs, is formed and holds its first convention.

1950 – Vespa begins production in German under a licence agreement with Hoffman-Werke.

1951 – Vespa begins production in the United Kingdom under license to Douglas of Bristol and in France with ACMA of Paris.

1952 – The Vespa Club Europea is born in Milan to bring the clubs in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Holland and Belgium together. Worldwide Vespa Club membership surpasses 50,000. There are more than 10,000 Vespa service stations around the world.

Vespa 125 “U”, 1953 – Characterised by its austere aesthetic, this was the “utility” version, sold for 20,000 lira less than the more modern 125. The headlamp appeared high up on the handlebar for the first time in Italy (it had already been introduced on a number of exported models).

1953 – Vespa 125 is immortalised in the film Roman Holiday by William Wyler with Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn.

Vespa 125 Roman Holiday

1955 – Vespa GS marks a turning point for Vespa which, for the first time, exceeds the 100 km/h mark, adopts a 4-speed gearbox for the first time and mounts 10 inch wheel rims.

1955 Vespa GS150 – efined by experts as “the most highly-appreciated, imitated and best remembered model”. There were numerous innovations: the 150cc engine, 4-speed gearbox, standard long saddle, handlebar-headlamp unit with “fairing”, and wheels with 10” tyres. This Vespa could reach 100 km/h. The design also changed, with a much more aerodynamic body.
1962 – Created to continue the commercial success of the first GS, it boasted a completely new design.
The exhaust silencer, carburettor and suspension were also new. The power output was 8.2 HP at 6500 rpm.

1964 – The Vespino is born – Vespa in the 50 cc engine capacity.

Vespa 50 – The first Vespa 50cc, created to exploit the new Italian Highway Code which made a number plate obligatory on larger engines. Extremely versatile and reliable, the engine featured a new layout, with the cylinder inclined 45° instead of horizontal. It was also the last design to leave Corradino D’Ascanio’s drawing board

1965 – Vespa sales surpass 3.5 million.

Vespa 180 SS, 1965 – Representing a new standard in terms of engine capacity growth (181.14cc), it could reach 105 km/h thanks to its 10 HP. The 180 SS (Super Sport) replaced the glorious GS 150/160cc. Piaggio modified the front cowling, making it more aerodynamic and significantly improving comfort, handling and road holding.

1968 – The “Chi Vespa mangia le mele” campaign (Those who Vespa eat the apples) revolutionises the advertising world.

1968 Vespa Primavera – Together with the subsequent PX, this was the most enduring of the Vespa models. It derived from the “new” 125, but with considerable differences in the engine, which raised the top speed by 10 km/h. There was great attention to detail, finishes including the classic and very practical bag hook.

1968 – Vespa Primavera is one of the longest-lasting Vespa models and the vehicle of new generations all over Europe.

1968 Vespa 180 Rally – The engine was new, the front headlamp new and more powerful, the frame, derived from the Vespa 150 Sprint, narrower and more aerodynamic than that of the Super Sport.

1976 – Vespa Primavera 125 – ET3 is the first scooter with electronic ignition.

Vespa 125 Primavera ET3, 1976 – The acronym stood for“3 port electronics”, and marked an important change to the engine, more powerful and peppy. Even the styling was changed from the standard Primavera (which remained in the range)

1978 – Vespa PX is born in the three-cylinder “classic” 125, 150 and 200 cc versions. It would be the most sold model in Vespa history with more than 30 million units.

1978 – The “PX” represented another step forward in terms of aesthetics (the chassis was completely redesigned ) and performance. The top box was positioned behind the cowling. That same year, the P 200 E was also presented. With respect to the 125 version, this model could be equipped with separate lubrication and direction indicators incorporated in the body.

1980 – Four Vespa PX units participate in the Paris-Dakar, the most epic and gruelling race in the world. Incredibly, ridden by Marc Simonot, one of them would go on to finish the race.

Vespa at Dakar

1984 – Vespa PK 125 Automatica is the first Vespa with an automatic transmission.

Vespa PK 125 Automatica, 1984 – Automatic gearing was introduced by Vespa, perhaps the most radical change since 1946 (at least from the user’s standpoint). The presence of the automatic transmission was emphasised by the absence of the foot brake, replaced by the lever on the left handlebar (which does not need to control the clutch, as it is automatic). It was also available with automatic oil-petrol mixer and electric ignition. The following year the Vespa PK 50 Automatic was launched.

1988 – Vespa sales surpass 10 million.

1992 – Giorgio Bettinelli, writer and journalist, leaves Rome on a Vespa and reaches Saigon in March 1993. He would go on to accomplish several other feats: in 1994-95, also on a Vespa, he covered the 36,000 km from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. In 1995-96 he travelled from Melbourne to Cape Town – over 52,000 km in 12 months. In 1997 he started out from Chile, reaching Tasmania after three years and eight months, having travelled 144,000 km on his Vespa and crossed 90 countries across the Americas, Siberia, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. All in all, Bettinelli has travelled 250,000 km on a Vespa.

1996 – The new Vespa generation is born with the ET4 125 cc model. For the first time, Vespa adopts a 4T engine and automatic transmission.

1996 Vespa ET4 125

1996 – The number of Vespas sold surpasses 15 million.

1997 – Vespa ET2 (50 cc) is launched.

1998 – Restyling and front disc brake for Vespa PX, the most sold scooter model in the world (over two million units from the time it was launched).

2000 Vespa ET2 50

2000 – Vespa returns to the American market.

Vespa
Granturismo 200L and 125L, 2003 – The Granturismo was the largest and most powerful Vespa produced up until that time. In its 200L and 125L versions, it marries Vespa’s emotional values with state-of-the-art technology: this was the first-ever Vespa to have sparkling four-stroke, four-valve, liquid-cooled engines that meet the new Euro 2 emissions standards, as well as 12-inch wheels and a two-disk brake system. The steel body is a uniquely Vespa touch.

2003 – The return of the Vespone, Vespa GT 125 and Vespa GT 200 are born.

2005 – Vespa LX marks the return to Vespa’s most classic lines.

Vespa LX, 2005 – It’s the return of the “Vespino” (“little Vespa”), the small body model which had been alongside the “Vespone” (“big Vespa”) for more than 50 years.
Vespa GTS 250 i.e., 2005 – Fifty years after the launch of the Vespa GS (Gran Sport), the first sport scooter in history and still a sought after treasure for collectors and fans, Vespa GTS 250 i.e. renews the GS blend of speed and style to become the fastest, most powerful and most high-tech Vespa.

2006 – Vespa celebrates 60 years with the spectacular Vespa 60° special series that brings back the colours and style of the early Vespas.

Vespa GT 60°, 250cc, 2006 – This is the gift that Vespa was determined to give its fans to celebrate the company’s sixtieth anniversary. With its prestigious materials and exclusive finish, this unique limited edition is made in a series of only 999 units, and is destined to become one of the milestones in Vespa’s long history.

2008 – Vespa 300 GTS Super is the highest performance and sportiest model in history.

Vespa GTS 300 Super, 2008 – Vespa GTS 300 Super brought exclusive Vespa elegance to the “over 250” class. The classic, unique Vespa style is combined with a distinctly sporty and modern personality.

2011 – Vespa 946 is highly exclusive model dedicated to aesthetic and technological perfection, the name of which recalls the year that the scooter symbolic of Italian elegance was born – 1946.

Vespa 946

2013 – The legendary Vespa Primavera returns, produced in the 50, 125 and 150 engine sizes, it renews the legendary Vespino.

2013 Vespa Primavera 125
2014 Vespa Sprint 125
2016 Vespa 946 (Red)
2017 Vespa Sei Giorni

2018 – Vespa Elettrica is born, a modern work of art with a technological heart, destined to change the mobility segment. Completely silent and easy to ride, and produced entirely in Pontedera, it represents the revolutionary and contemporary soul of Vespa.

Vespa Elettrica

2021 – Vespa reaches 19 million units produced and celebrates 75 years with the Vespa 75th special series.

75th Anniversary Vespa GTS 300

Source: MCNews.com.au